On the top floor of the luxurious presidential suite of the hotel, Edwin's favorite classical music played from the speakers. Cecily sat on the Persian carpet near the floor-to-ceiling windows, silently gazing at the view outside.
This location in Moon Bay offered the best view of the entire island, with a beach adorned by huge fireworks and a crowd of tourists. However, for some reason, Cecily felt as though the festivities belonged to others, and she had nothing.
Two days ago, she hadn't left her apartment when she was supposed to. What could she do? Her heart was imprisoned by Edwin.
Edwin had brought her here, but after entering the hotel, she hadn't seen him since.
In fact, when they got married, she had wanted to come here for their honeymoon, but the Turner Group's affairs had delayed their plans. Over a year had passed since then, and now, finally, she was here with him. When he said, "Give me one more chance," did he mean they were starting over? Cecily had no idea.
The sound of the door opening rang out, causing Cecily to instinctively tense up. On this entire island, only Edwin could enter a room without knocking. Following him was a faint scent of amber that wafted into Cecily's nose.
Within seconds, her back was against a chest that carried a chill. Cecily shivered from the cold.
"What's wrong?" A breeze blew into Cecily's ear, but she was so focused on the chilly sensation that she didn't pay much attention to Edwin's tone.
"Nothing," Cecily whispered softly.
Edwin's arm encircled her body, his hand covering hers that lay in front of her. The slightly calloused touch made Cecily's heart feel like a dandelion floating in the air, uncertain when it would land.
"Do you like it here?" Edwin asked.
"I like it," Cecily said. Her cheek accidentally brushed against Edwin's chin, causing an uncomfortable tingling sensation. She tried to move away from his embrace, but he held her tightly.
"Cecily, give me a child," he suddenly said.
Her entire body froze, blood and all. A sharp pain pierced her heart. Cecily managed to smile faintly, her eyes filled with sorrow. "Can we? Can we still have a child?" He had made her take medication that night, but today, he was asking her to give him a child. The irony of it all was not lost on her.
She didn't know whether she wanted to hurt Edwin or herself. Edwin remained silent, and just when Cecily thought he wouldn't say anything, he lifted her up. Cecily was shocked, and to maintain her balance, she had to wrap her arms around his neck.
Step by step, Edwin carried her to the bed, and they both fell onto it. Edwin was tall and had a sturdy physique, and Cecily struggled to bear his weight.
Looking down at her, Edwin lowered his head and kissed her lips. Sometimes the kiss was like a storm, and at other times, it was a gentle, lingering drizzle. He said, "Yes, I'm sorry. I was wrong before. Tomorrow, a doctor will come to see you."
Hearing his words and his admission of guilt, Cecily couldn't help but admit that her heart had been swayed. It had become so soft that even if Edwin were a pit of fire, she would still jump in.
His fingertips, slightly calloused, brushed her cheek. "Don't cry. From now on, you should be happy. Do you like it here? Shall we stay a bit longer before going back?"
"Okay," she replied. His words were so pleasing, making her surrender completely.
Early the next morning, Cecily indeed met the "doctor" that Edwin had arranged for her. She was not unfamiliar with this person. Even though Colin was Edwin's biological brother, Archie, a well-known young physician in A City, had a closer relationship with Edwin. Cecily had always disliked him because he had been the one who had researched the medication Edwin had given her. She had resisted any contact with him. But later, she realized that it had nothing to do with him. The medicine was something Edwin had him develop, after all. Unexpectedly, now it was him who had come to examine her. It felt ironic, yes, very ironic. "Miss Turner, we meet again," Archie said with a faint smile. Cecily nodded and didn't say much. Early in the morning, Edwin had taken her to the hospital, and all the necessary tests had already been done. Archie was now looking at her test results, his brows slightly furrowed. After a while, the room was filled with silence. Edwin wasn't there, and Cecily cou
Since arriving in Moon Bay, this matter had been a knot in Cecily's heart, constantly troubling her, preventing her from finding peace."Child, nobody has a smooth journey in life, including relationships, careers, and many other things. Things that come too easily might not be beautiful. As long as you're alive, there's hope. What could be worse than life and death parting?""Sometimes, when you can't convince yourself and can't deceive yourself, just follow your heart. Be happy one day, sad the next. Why not live happily?""You came here with him, which means you have thoughts and decisions in your heart, right? Live life the way you want."Fidelia wasn't trying to lead Cecily into a pit of fire. She knew Edwin had deep-seated biases, and it was impossible for his personality to change overnight. But she couldn't bear to see Cecily so miserable. It was like looking at a version of herself from many years ago—someone who was a stranger yet familiar. Fidelia had already decided what t
After Edwin finished his work and took a shower, Cecily was still lost in thought. Suddenly, she felt her body being lifted, and she jumped in surprise, quickly wrapping her arms around Edwin's neck."Edwin."Edwin gently placed her on the bed and began to undress her. Cecily gripped his hand nervously.As things progressed, Edwin paused and looked at her. Cecily's cheeks turned slightly red. "Dr. Baker said my body isn't fully recovered yet. It'll take some time."If they wanted a healthy baby.Edwin furrowed his brow but continued his actions. "It won't happen on the first try..."Although they had been married for more than a year, hearing him say that still made Cecily feel a bit embarrassed. She nodded and let him continue. However, Edwin was still avoiding kissing her lips. Cecily stubbornly cupped his cheek and pressed her lips against his, and Edwin didn't resist.Afterward, feeling a bit tired, Cecily lay gently against Edwin's chest. "Edwin."Edwin responded with a low "Mm."
"Archie, I don't know what you like to eat, so I've prepared the dishes according to Edwin's taste," Cecily said.Cecily believed that if Edwin liked certain foods, Archie probably did too. If it weren't for Pamela being the one Edwin liked, and later even marrying her, she would have suspected they were a couple.Archie didn't know what was going on in her mind, so he just smiled and said, "That's great."After they finished eating, Archie mentioned that Cecily should get more rest, so he went upstairs to sleep.Edwin and Archie were in the yard. Edwin suddenly asked, "How's her health?""Are you talking about Cecily or Pamela?" Archie responded.Seeing Edwin's stern expression, Archie continued, "Cecily has stopped taking that medicine. With another month or two of recovery, she should be fine. But even if she gets pregnant, I can't guarantee the safety and health of both mother and child. She was given the strongest medication back then.""I don't need safety and health; I just wan
Late at night, Cecily's fever worsened. Luckily, Archie hadn't left yet. When Cecily's fever subsided a bit, Archie gave her some medicine and told Edwin to keep an eye on her. Edwin took his responsibility seriously.Perhaps due to dreaming or the confusion caused by her illness, Cecily held Edwin's hand tightly and even began to speak incoherently. At first, Edwin couldn't make out what she was saying, but as she grew louder, her words became clearer."Edwin, if I ever stop loving you, I won't like you anymore."Edwin was taken aback. He had never wanted Cecily's love, nor did he want her to like him. Besides, once he completed his plans, that day would come sooner or later.Early in the morning, Cecily woke up to an empty room. Because of her fever, her throat was sore. She decided to get out of bed to pour herself some water.However, thinking that she might encounter Archie, she changed into fresh clothes first.In the living room, Archie was playing games on a tablet, occasional
When Edwin came downstairs and saw that Cecily hadn't sat on the carpet, he was momentarily surprised.Cecily glanced at him. She had come to a realization. She loved Edwin, and she was willing to let him go. Even if she couldn't bring herself to bless him with another woman, at least she could spare him from any discomfort.The day she lost him had not yet arrived, so she decided to cherish every day they had together. She considered it time well earned. Cecily had no intention of loving another man so fervently in her remaining years. Some things were meant to be experienced once, and once experienced, they brought no regrets.Suddenly, she sat up, feeling uncomfortable. She looked at Edwin and smiled. "Edwin, could you please lift me up?"Edwin pondered for a moment before he did as she asked. "Do you want to take a bath?"Cecily nodded and allowed Edwin to help her. She wondered if she was making things difficult for him, but she was truly exhausted. She didn't want to move, and a
The two of them drove to the seaside, where the night was lively with the scent of barbecues wafting through the air, along with the aroma of smoked food, snacks, and even fireworks being sold.Cecily linked her arm with Edwin's and said, "Wait for me," before running off. Edwin watched her and realized she had gone to buy some barbecue. He sighed, feeling somewhat exasperated, but he didn't move and stayed where he was.Cecily glanced at him and thought that he had been quite cooperative with her today, considering how Edwin had accommodated her in various ways. She found it both satisfying and unbelievable."Hey handsome, all alone? Want some company?" A beautiful woman in a beach dress approached Edwin and inquired.Edwin furrowed his brow and replied coldly, "Go away."The woman's expression stiffened for a moment, and she retorted, "Fine, don't play then. What's the use of being good-looking if you're nuts?" She then walked away.Cecily jogged back with several skewers of barbecu
Jenny watched Cecily's pale face and opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.Jenny had a classmate who was a doctor at the largest prestigious hospital in City A. He mentioned that a very important person had been hospitalized a few days ago, and the situation was not optimistic. Jenny had inquired further and was surprised to find that the person in question was Pamela, who had returned after disappearing for over a year. It seemed she had reconciled with her cousin Edwin, as Edwin had instructed that Pamela's medical records should be kept sealed. Jenny couldn't find out what illness Pamela had, but just finding this information was a challenge. She didn't know how to share this with Cecily.During dinner, Cecily seemed distracted. Jenny gave Sadie a meaningful look. "Cecily, is there anything fun to do around here? Jenny and I plan to stay for several days, so could you show us around?"Cecily nodded and tried not to dwell on her unhappine