When Thora saw him stare at her like she was some type of toy, she turned her head to the side.Ansel had a way of making her short of words.She wanted to scold him further but decided not to.A few minutes of silence passed and Thora turned to look at him with a sigh, bearing a small lunch box. "This is for you," she said softly. "The doctor said this will help you feel better. And your internal injuries seem to be healing quickly. That's good news." Ansel gratefully accepted the container and opened it to find chicken soup.He gazed up to find Thora already beginning to leave the room. "Wait, aren't you going to feed me?" he asked, his question filled with humor.Thora shook her head with a small grin. "You don't look like you need an extra hand," she said, amusement lacing her words. Then, she turned and left the room, leaving Ansel to his chicken soup.Ansel reached for the soup and began to sip from the container, savoring the warm broth and the tender chicken. He assumed that t
"I will help you to your room " Thora said in almost a whisper. Sliding her hands into his arms, she gave him a little support even though it was obvious that he didn't need any.Ansel didn't have any problems with it either, Instead he rested his weight on her and winced pretentiously.As they walked, he let out a pained gasp, his step faltering mid-stride. "My chest hurts so bad," he gasped, the words spilling from his lips in a breathless rush. "I'll call the doctor right away," Thora replied in a panicked rush, her features contorting with worry. "Stay right here, I'll be back with my phone. The painkillers must not be working anymore." "A doctor?" Ansel said with one eye closed, when he saw Thora's worried look, he winced again, his hands clutching his chest."I am a doctor and I will feel perfectly fine the moment I take a hot shower." Ansel added with a soft gasp which escaped his lips.Her hands which were holding him slipped away slowly. If he wasn't feeling ill then she wo
Ansel's eyes fluttered open the next morning.He woke up feeling weaker than he had the day before, a yawn escaping his lips as he scanned the room for his phone.His body felt heavy and sluggish, as if it had yet to catch up with the events of the previous day.Still not quite alert, Ansel stretched out his arm in a lazy gesture, reaching towards the bedside table in a search for his phone. His hands touched nothing but air.Ansel sprang up from the bed, his eyes scanning everywhere.Realization hit him and he immediately realized that he was in his wife's room.When Ansel's gaze landed on the time, his pupils dilated upon seeing that it was 12pm in the afternoon.Ansel made his way to the bathroom, his steps sluggish. He splashed some water on his face at the sink, trying to wake himself up and shake off the grogginess of sleep.A red bottle was sitting on the shelf and he picked it up.When Ansel perceived the scent, he found it extremely pleasing to the nostrils.Ansel then chang
Granduncle burst into laughter, there was no way he was going to allow Ansel handle any of the preparations.Grandfather Kian would be back in a few days and all Ansel could do was ruin the party.Granduncle scoffed loudly, his eyes narrowing. "You don't know what you are saying kid. Go on and treat yourself. You need to rest."Ansel didn't argue, he went ahead to pick up the long list of things which they needed.It was a really long list and it was obvious that they needed more than they could afford.Would grandfather Kian be happy if they celebrated his return massively?Ansel finally understood why he wanted an elaborate welcoming party.A lot of people would use the opportunity to make friends with the Castillo's and try to create some partnership with them in the business world."I will take care of the preparations if you allow me." Ansel stated clearly, eagerly waiting for their reply.Grandaunt was the first one to speak this time. "It will cost us a fortune and you can't ev
"Mira, you are home, wel__"Before Ansel could finish what he was saying, Mira's arms were already wrapped around his in a tight hug.After holding Ansel for what felt like an eternity, Mira gradually loosened her grip, her arms unwrapping from his as she stepped back. "First of all, big brother in law, I've got a lot to discuss with you. But before that, why the hell is your room a disaster zone?" Mira inquired with evident curiosity, only to be met with a startling realization. "Oh my God, did you sleep with my sister?" she exclaimed, her eyes widening in shock.Ansel quickly shook his head in denial, not expecting the sudden accusation. With a nervous hand, Ansel scratched his head as he searched for the right words to explain. Indeed, his room was looking like a mess and he never got the chance to clean it before she unexpectedly arrived."You see, there was a cockroach lurking about, and I was in the middle of hunting it down before you barged in like a bulldozer," Ansel grumb
The next morning, Ansel couldn't go to the Castillo group and so he stayed in the mansion.Knowing that a visit to the Castillo group would almost certainly draw the attention of the media, Ansel decided to maintain a low profile.After all, he had no desire to become the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation regarding his miraculous recovery.He decided to stay home for a few days before getting back to work.In the mansion's gym, Ansel pushed his body to the limit, finishing his final lap with a thunderous thud as he collapsed onto the ground, his breath ragged and his muscles burning with exertion.Carrying the heavy metal and running was doing a good job of helping him develop a strong physique.However, it has its side effects also.Panting was one of them and Ansel popped the bottle water open.He gulped down the cold contents before getting back on his feet.Earlier that day, he had snuck into the gym room.If a member of the Castillo group found him then they would defi
Ansel stood tall, his eyes fixed on the two dragons before him.Their scales glistened like gold and crimson in the dim light while their eyes burned with fierce intensity. He knew he was no match for them in physical strength, but he had his Qi energy to rely on."You think you can defeat us, human?" one dragon sneered, its voice like thunder. "We will crush you like the insignificant insect that you are."Ansel smiled grimly. "I've taken down one of your kind before. What makes you think I won't do it again?"The dragons laughed, their flames dancing with amusement. "You were lucky last time," the other dragon said. "This time, you will not be so fortunate."Ansel scoffed at their reply, wondering how the dragons could talk so clearly.It was a game after all and so he wasn't surprised.With a fierce cry, the dragons charged at Ansel, their claws swiping through the air with deadly precision. Ansel on the other hand was quick to dodge their attacks.But he knew he couldn't keep th
The next morning Ansel got dressed up to attend the date with Angelina.He had selected Almond five star restaurant for their date with a specific purpose in mind. It was one of the most exclusive and high-end restaurants in the city, renowned for its exceptional cuisine and opulent atmosphere.With his Userwealth profile on Tikstream, Ansel was aware that Angelina would likely expect him to take her to a top-tier dining establishment like Almond. He had carefully chosen the prestigious restaurant to cater to her refined tastes, hoping to exceed her expectations.Ansel arrived at Almond restaurant, exuding confidence as he stepped through the doors. Upon entering, he was greeted by the sight of Angelina sitting elegantly in the exclusive VIP section, her beauty outshining even the most opulent details of the restaurant.Well in advance of their date, Ansel had secured a reservation in Almond's VIP section. She was wearing a short floral green dress which matched perfectly with her