Mrs. Goreng, now eating fruits and chatting with the nurse, was in good spirits lately. Her health was gradually improving, and it wouldn’t be long before she could be discharged from the hospital.“Mom, I visit you.” Edward stood by the door and spoke.Seeing Edward, Mrs. Goreng was delighted, though her face didn’t show a smile. It had been a long time since Edward visited her.“You, as usual, take forever to come and visit me. If you didn’t show up this week, I might have forgotten that I have a son!” Although Mrs. Goreng felt happy inside, she continued to tease Edward. She knew he was busy, but occasionally dropping by for a visit wouldn’t hurt. It had been nearly half a month since he last appeared.Edward just smiled at her, placing a basket of fruits on the table, all of Mrs. Goreng’s favorites.“So, is this a simple visit, or do you have something else on your mind?”Edward said nothing; he signaled for the nurse to leave the room first. Now, there were only Edward and his mo
Edward was delighted to hear that. He knew that if his mother said so, the probability of his mother approving of this marriage was already 70%. Moreover, with Felicia’s personality, not to mention his mother, even the most hard woman in the world would surely like her.“Alright, wait for me for a moment, I’ll bring her here!” “Hurry, don’t keep me waiting for long!” Mrs. Goreng said and then sat down, gently picking up a newspaper. She was also very curious, and didn’t know what Felicia looked like. Was she beautiful, gentle, and intelligent, as her son had described? After the encounter with Janet last time, she had little trust in her son’s judgment.“Sure!” Edward smiled brightly, then took the keys from the table and headed out of the hospital gate.On Felicia’s side, the dress designer had just arrived. They were currently selecting a wedding dress for the ceremony.“Felicia, based on what I see, your figure is beautiful. You will definitely suit a mermaid-style dress. What do y
"Really... Is that true?" Felicia seemed incredulous. She had assumed that Edward's mother, Mrs. Goreng, wouldn't approve of her, a blind person. She thought their engagement would surely face objections from Mrs. Goreng. However, the words just spoken by Edward's mother indicated otherwise. She accepted Felicia as her daughter-in-law. Everything seemed too good to be true.Mrs. Goreng looked at Felicia and smiled gently, finding the young girl before her incredibly pure-hearted. "Indeed, would an old woman like me, over forty years old, lie to you?""Thank you, thank you so much!" Felicia expressed her gratitude, reaching for Mrs. Goreng's hand. She knew that Mrs. Goreng was the closest relative to Edward, someone he respected greatly. If Mrs. Goreng hadn't agreed today, their wedding wouldn't proceed."No need to thank me so much. If Edward loves you, then I'm sure I'll like you. Besides, you're a kind, elegant, and polite young lady. How could I not like you?"Edward, hearing this,
“Call Hernan here! If that old man doesn’t show up in five minutes, I’ll die along with the child in my womb!” Janet shouted loudly towards the door, holding a piece of broken glass in her hand.Hearing this, the bodyguards were in panic. Janet’s hunger strike had already made them anxious, and now, with her acting like this, it seemed like a serious situation. Edward had warned them to take care of Janet carefully, and if anything happened to her, they would be in trouble.“What should we do, boss?” “Open the door and see what’s going on!” He said and gently opened the door to assess the situation inside, wanting to see if Janet intended to commit suicide or if it was just a threat. Moreover, there were many people outside, so cracking the door wouldn’t be an issue.“Why? Are you scared?” As soon as she saw someone peering inside, Janet lifted her head and threw the piece of glass directly into her abdomen. Blood dripped from the wound.“Miss Janet, have you gone mad?” The bodyguards
The servants immediately followed the orders, eagerly awaiting this moment, as none of them liked Janet in this household.“If you didn’t know your place, don’t blame me!” Janet shouted in frustration, but the servants showed no mercy. One held Janet’s arms, another held her legs, and a third poured the porridge into her mouth.Janet struggled in vain, her strength no match for the three people restraining her, especially with her hands and feet tied. Resisting was not an option, and even slight movements were incredibly difficult. Janet continued to gag as porridge was forcefully poured into her mouth. Hernan signaled the servants to stop when more than half the bowl was emptied.“Alright, stop.”Janet was now covered in spilled porridge, her once-beautiful face marred by a mixture of dirt and grime. The floor was a mess with scattered leftovers—thrown food, spilled water, and now excess porridge. Janet looked pitiful, sitting amidst the chaos.“Miss Janet, this is the consequence yo
On December 25th, the wedding of Edward and Felicia took place amid the blessings of their families and friends. The wedding ceremony was held at the largest event venue in the country, adorned with splendid fresh flowers. The dominant color scheme was white and beige. The grandstand was covered with vibrant red roses, and in the center stood an exquisitely carved white swan statue. Crystal chandeliers adorned the entire hall. It could be said that there were no words to describe the elegance of the wedding.“I must admit that Mr. Swan’s son-in-law has invested a lot in this wedding. Just a rough estimate, and this wedding must have cost millions!” A guest couldn’t help but exclaim.Speaking of wedding guests, it seemed like a gathering of the most influential people in the city. Mr. Swan’s friends were no strangers to wealth and power. On Edward’s side, he was no less influential. Having recently been appointed in the company, his relations with high-ranking individuals were quite fa
After receiving guests from both sides, Mrs. Goreng went to the backyard alone for a stroll. She was the type of person who enjoyed tranquility. Meetings and parties were no longer suitable for her. Initially, upon learning of her intentions, Mr. Benson wanted to accompany her, feeling somewhat uneasy about her being alone. However, Mrs. Goreng preferred the solitude. Today was her son’s wedding day, and she couldn’t avoid contemplating a few things. Moreover, both of them were considered hosts of today’s feast. If both of them went inside and something happened, no one would be there to handle it, not to mention it would show a lack of respect for the bride’s family.After an unsuccessful attempt to persuade her, Mr. Benson finally allowed Mrs. Goreng to go alone. He went inside to continue receiving guests.In the backyard, Mrs. Goreng walked and hummed a tune. Today, she was genuinely happy. Edward seemed to have stabilized somewhat, and after marrying Felicia, he would have his ow
Mrs. Goreng, after hearing all this, was left dumbfounded, unable to believe her ears. She looked up at the woman in front of her, stuttering as she asked, "What... what did you say?"Seizing the opportunity, the server grabbed Mrs. Goreng's arm, chuckled arrogantly, and pushed her into a corner. "Seems like your old ears are failing you. Let me repeat it for you. Your son, Edward, traded a lifetime of happiness to save your life. But where did all this trouble come from? You were wealthy, so why the sudden hardship? If you had just swallowed your pride, your son wouldn't have to endure such a miserable life, and he wouldn't have to involve himself in this political marriage."The server's words felt like deadly stabs to Mrs. Goreng's heart, leaving her dizzy. She recalled Edward's words. Was it all a façade?Her heart felt as if it had just withstood an enormous blow. However, Mrs. Goreng managed to maintain some last shreds of clarity and resistance. Edward had never lied to her bef