Chapter 31
In the villa, everything was quit, illuminated by the lights outside the window and the gentle sound of the fountain. It was a beautiful, peaceful night
Zachary and Mason sat together on a modern, simple yet luxurious couch. Zachary exuded a cold and noble presence while Ma “Dukly, why isn’t its Lynch back yet? Did she unto some bad guys on the way?” Mason couldn’t help but ask
fooling cool and cute, wore a worried expression
Since he started living with Cynthia, he had become very dependent on her and had turned into a chatterbox. He added, “There have been reports of women being dismembered. Ms. Lynch is attractive, so she might be a tarpel.”
Zachary was surprised to see
to see Mason so worried about someone else and taking a lat. With a touch of jealousy, he remarked. “Twish you cared about me like that.” Mason replied icily, “You can even take down ten wolves alone, so what’s these to be concerned about? Dad, do you want to all her? If you don’t, I’ll be so worried that I might just cry” And erging could lead to some serious consequences.
Zachary was annoyed. This brat dared to themate him for Cynthia Ho wondered whether Mason was his biological son or hers.
He gave jesse a cold, dignified look and inducted him to make a call Jesse complied and was about to dial when the doorbell can
Jesse approached the door, his eyes lilting in surprise as he recognized the woman standing outside. “Ms Lynch, Mr. Mason was concerned about you and planned to reach out.”
As soon as Mason heard that Cynthia had returned, he leaped off the couch. “Ms Lynch, you’re bark
But before he could complete has sentence, his expression darkened “Not Ms. Lynch
Bealining that she wasn’t Cynthia, Jesse concluded that the woman in front had to be Janice. Feeling embarrassed, Jesse apologized, “I’m sorry, Ms Janice. You and Ms. Cynthia look so alike that I mistakenly identated the wrong person. I’m the sorry.”
Janice couldn’t believe her when Mason esse mistook her for Cynthia. Mason rushed over with excitement, and it shocked her to realize he was there to welcome Cynthia, not her.. Despite daming she didn’t care, that bitch secretly entered the villa and captured Mason’s heart:
ber thinking about Cynthia’s future suffering eased her hatred a bit. Then, she attempted to smile in a gentle voice and with a sweet smile, she said, “Mason, it’s great that you ca
you can speak
Mason looked at her innocently, then shook his head and climbed upstairs with his teddy bear. His tiny steps and small frame seemed cold, aloof, and withdrawn as always Jesse and Zachary were stunned. They wondered why Mason, who craved maternal love, wasn’t close to Janic and seamed unhappy. Perhaps his intense longing had fostered a rebellions
Jesse decided not to say much and quickly went pairs to take care of Mason
Janke was very embarassed was affling that Mason was drawn to Cynthia despite their identical appearances. She feared this might raise Zachary’s suspicion. What a rebellious kid! She held back her emotions as the approached Zachary, speaking softly, “I’m truly sorry, Zachary, I had a high lever and was feeling unwell I was concerned about possibly infecting Mason Since the new was in the mountains, Fon’t visit you both.
understand Mason’s desistance toward me. I’ve been focused on work and haven’t prioritized him. Can I move in to take care of Mason and build a bond with him?–
Het gentle voice revealed her guilt and self–blame, explaining Mason’s alienation from her.
Zackary frowned. When Cynthia moved in, he considered lening Janice move in so that Mason wouldntly on the wrong person. Now that Janice had decided to move in, he should feel happy about it, ligt he couldn’t help but feel resistant.
Janice paped at Zaruny’s enigmatic expression, as if it were obscured by a vale mist. His thoughts w Cynthia could live in the house while she could fac
a complete mystery to
to her, as they always had been. She struggled to accept why
She continued, “Zachary, I know Cynthia understand children better than I do and is good getong mattled soon, so it might be hard for her to focus on taking care of Mason We shouldn’t keep bothering her.”
i is good at taking care of them. But she’s my sister, and living here won’t reflect well on her. Plus, she’s
chimbi was unreistalcibly styled with a tinge of astonishment.
fame nodded. “Trecheard her adoptive moder siging Cynthia wants to marry Liam, the middle–aged widower. Actually, Cyra his passing in it worth waitining her own lelong happiness? need to comince her next time we meet.”
reconsider. While she’ll inherit all his assets
ets upon
remarks might appear to express concem, they actually implied that Cynthia wanted to marry the old man solely for his wealth. Zachary’s exportúm hardened Was the black card he gave Cynthia not enough? Did she really need more money? The atmosphere was tense. Tanie smuted beardly before clenching her momach, her expression turning pale. “oh no, lit hunts…”
remurating dysmenorhea, and the doctor concluded it was a consequence of her premature childbirth. However, it was simply a lie she came up with Exctury was unaware of this and held himself accountable for Janice’s recurring pain each month. He denied his thoughts and suggested, “You should test in your room. I’ll have Adam baring some medica
“Thank you. Zachary,” Janice replied wealdy, clinching her belly as she ascended the stairs with great effort. Once inside her rooms, the agony on
agony on her face faded, replaced by a beaming sense
saw this as an opportunity to stay and move into the house. His disdain for
Even though. Zadury showed little concern for her well–being and failed to care for her as other partners did, she sa Cynthia only added to her satisfaction: She felt excited thinking about Cynthia’s current condition
tidazed and confused in the cold, dark secret room. She was unsure of her surroundings. She experienced a heavy sense of discomfort and repeatedly drifted into a
at the sound of footsteps. The room was tacky, reflecting the owner’s poor taste,
Letery had slipped away–Suddenly, bright sunlight flooded the room. She opened her eyes at Alalt, chubby man approach, along her feel nause it was Liam. He hadto be the one who mocked her out and brought her here, “Lium, pls jerk?” Cynthia shouted and led to get away, but the loud clang of the iron chain reminded he that she was tied up.
e warlaimed angrily. “This in illegal kidnapping Let me p
tiam churided and looked down at her, saying maliciously, “I’s been so long, and you still haven’t learned your lesson? Conse
Cyntau’s brown farrowed together in dikit the panicked, wedhilg lusse Just sehra Cynthia teir panicked and helpless:
cu, drink this a
Before she could process her thoughts, tiam approached her with a glass of plain water. It had to be something deadly. She couldn’t possibly
