They suddenly became alert, realizing the need to avoid falling prey to enemies.Nagid positioned himself near the door, prepared for any potential intrusion.Anna made sure to keep the child safely out of harm's way.The footsteps of the approaching individuals grew nearer.Both of them remained on high alert.Just then, the door swung open.Taking advantage of the opportunity, Nagid launched an attack. He aimed a slow and deliberate kick at his opponent, but the people counterattacked swiftly. Nagid aimed for a kick to the face, expecting his adversary to fall, but he dodged by lifting his hands and struck Nagid in the stomach.A sound echoed as Nagid lifted his leg, preparing for his next move.Surprisingly, his opponent abruptly stopped and pulled his leg back, causing Nagid to stumble.Just as his opponent was about to strike again, Nagid lifted his leg to retaliate, but then..."Edward!" Anna exclaimed.Both parties ceased their hostilities."Anna!" Edward called out, making his
Nagid struggled to get the child off him but was unsuccessful. He even had to clean her himself, as she refused to be touched by anyone else. Though irritated, he kept quiet about it. The child insisted on being close to him, even when he wanted to sleep. This surprised Nagid since the child hadn't been like this when Anna was around but suddenly became attached to him after she left.Finally, when the child fell asleep, Nagid placed her on his bed in the rented house in Belarus. He then attended to his work, but he couldn't shake off the feeling of the child's presence.Looking at her, he felt unsure about what to do with her. The child asked to be picked up, but Nagid ignored her, stating that he had a lot of work to do. However, the child mischievously climbed onto his lap, surprising him.Fed up with the situation, Nagid stopped his work, took the child to the table, and faced her with a cold look. He demanded an explanation for her behavior, but the child shook her head. When aske
Charles looked at his master as he continued to enjoy his tea, showing no intention of going to find the young mistress.It had been two days since they received the news about the young mistress being missing, yet the old Marshal didn't seem bothered. He simply told them that she would call on her own.This was the first time Charles had seen the old man show no concern for the safety of the young mistress. He couldn't help but worry. What if something happened to her?"Master, are we not going to find the young mistress?" Charles couldn't wait any longer and asked.The old Marshal, still sipping his tea, asked in response, "Why would I do that?""But it was reported that she has been missing for a day. And it's been two days now with no news about her," Charles explained.The old Marshal gently placed his cup down and looked at Charles. "Do you think so little of my granddaughter?" he asked."No, but she..." Charles began, but the old Marshal raised his hand to stop him."If I go aft
Nathan rode to the hospital, still puzzled by the hidden things in the world that remained unseen by others. As he stood in the traffic, he noticed a red sports car approaching. Without giving it much thought, he remained at the intersection, ready to speed off when the light turned green. However, another car suddenly crossed his path, forcing him to stop abruptly."What the..." Nathan exclaimed in surprise.The driver of the car got out, revealing that it was a woman. She approached Nathan's window, visibly upset about the scratch on her car."Damn, you just scratched my baby," she complained. "Don't you know how to navigate a car?"Their sudden stop caused other drivers to honk and express their frustration, urging them to clear the road.Nathan stepped out of his car, facing the angry woman named Bella. She wasted no time in berating him for crossing her path."Well, I wasn't the one who first came and crossed another person's path," Nathan retorted. "If we're talking about who doe
"How are you now?" Bella asked."I'm fine," Anna replied."Girl, you got us all scared, you know?"Anna rolled her eyes. She knew not everyone would be scared, especially her grandpa."Well, I didn't die, did I?""How dare you say such a thing! You wouldn't die."Bella shouted on the phone.Anna had to take the phone away from her ears to avoid her eardrums from deflecting."Can you ever talk without shouting?" Anna asked with a frown."I do all this because I love you," Bella said sweetly.Anna rolled her eyes again. This girl was the master of showing off."Well, I think you should love your grandma this much too."Bella suddenly became silent."Bella, Bella, what happened?"Anna asked, sensing that something was wrong."Naana had another seizure. And this time she had to be operated on.""What happened?"Anna stood from her seat upon hearing this."It's about me getting married," Bella said angrily. "Can you believe she starved herself and refused to take her medication because of t
Bella was growing increasingly frustrated as her date had not yet arrived. Over an hour had passed since their appointed time, and there was still no sign of him. She anxiously checked her phone, hoping she hadn't missed his call, but there was nothing.This situation was wearing on Bella, but she felt trapped because her grandmother was becoming increasingly insistent on her finding a partner. The waiter approached her, asking if she was ready to order."I'm sorry, just a few more minutes, please. I'm still waiting for my date. He should be here any minute," Bella said to the waiter."Sure, just let me know when you're ready," the waiter replied before leaving.This was the second time the waiter had come over to ask for her order. Bella couldn't help but wonder if she had been stood up, which seemed absurd since she was paying him to be there.Just as she received a call from her date, she noticed someone else approaching. It was the last person she wanted to see at that moment, but
"You did what?" Anna exclaimed loudly over the phone.This girl meant it when she said she was going to find someone to play her game."Are you crazy? How can you hire someone to deceive your grandma? You know how serious this is, right?" Anna scolded."I know. That's why I chose someone I hate and who would never be my type," Bella replied."Who?" Anna asked eagerly, wanting to know who had convinced Bella.Bella remained silent, creating a sense of suspense. Anna was dying to find out who it was."It's the doctor," Bella finally revealed."Bel..." Anna shouted in disbelief. This was the same person she had once cursed to never be with Bella, and now they had an agreement."What? He said he would help," Bella defended herself."Did he?" Anna questioned skeptically."Of course. And I'm even going to pay him. It's a win-win situation. I get to deceive my grandma, and he gets paid for it," Bella explained.Anna held her head in frustration. How could Bella do something like this without
Anna and Edward continued their conversation, delving deeper into their preferences and personal perspectives. The air was charged with unspoken attraction, and both of them tried to conceal their true feelings. "You know, Edward," Anna began, her voice laced with intrigue, "if I were in Bella's shoes, I might even do the same thing she's doing." Edward raised an eyebrow, genuinely intrigued by Anna's statement. "And what would that be, exactly?" Anna leaned back in her chair, her eyes gleaming with a mischievous spark. "I would hire someone to play a game with my grandmother. It could be thrilling to witness the events unfold and see how everything plays out." Edward couldn't help but smile. Anna's response mirrored his own thoughts, making him wonder if they were more alike than he initially realized. "You have an adventurous side, Anna," Edward remarked. "I never knew you were interested in such unconventional endeavors." Anna smirked, her gaze fixed on Edward. "You don't know