Percival’s face darkened, a gloom settling between his brows. Eulalia was suffering from stomach cancer, and in order not to affect her next treatment, to cure her disease, this child simply couldn’t be kept.
He had “forcibly” tied her down for the abortion. To say it didn’t hurt him would be a lie. As a father, he had deeply wished to raise this child with Eulalia, to watch the child grow.
But it wasn’t the right time for this child.
Eulalia was in the operating room, and he had considered various consequences, like severe bleeding or emotional breakdown, but he hadn’t anticipated her uterus would encounter issues requiring removal.
Percival glanced at his hands again, no wonder he always saw them stained with blood that no amount of washing could clean.
He had killed his own child twice, and now he had deprived Eulalia of her ability to
Percival’s icy glare instantly silenced the other person.Even though his phone screen was shattered, it still worked. Suppressing his emotions, Percival picked up the phone from the ground, took out the SIM card, and threw the phone into the trash can.Evadne, after finishing her blood draw, was helped out soon after. She glanced at Percival, knowing he was in a foul mood, and wisely chose not to speak.Having had 700 milliliters of blood drawn, Evadne looked a bit pale but didn’t pass out. This was the first time she had given so much blood. She wondered how Eulalia had managed to keep giving blood all those years.What a wretch. Evadne had no sympathy for her rival. The worse off Eulalia was, the happier Evadne felt. After all, Eulalia had taken things that didn’t belong to her, and everyone must pay a price for what they’ve taken. It was all deserved.During those four years, Evadne had bribed her doctor. Conditions like coagulation disorders and severe anemia were all fabricated.
Suddenly, Percival couldn't speak. It felt like a sharp dagger was being slowly driven into the deepest part of his heart, cutting through flesh and bone, causing unbearable pain."Percival, I'm so tired." Maybe she was really exhausted, her voice so faint it was almost inaudible.She used to think that as long as she was alive, it was enough. Now she realized that living was the hardest part, too difficult to endure. Time had turned into a blade, slicing her skin little by little. Every second was torture."It was just an accident..." All he wanted was for Eulalia to be okay, but he saw that her face was growing paler and her body thinner.He had forced the doctor to remove their child, but he hadn't considered that Eulalia would lose the ability to become a mother."An accident?" Eulalia looked at Percival with a hoarse voice, "Removing my child was an accident? Controlling my memories was an accident? Do you know that your 'accidents' can ruin someone's entire life? Percival, are y
Oliver got back to the hospital, gently opening the partially closed door to avoid disturbing anyone inside. He peeked in first.Percival was sitting alone on a small stool, his tall frame slumped in defeat. Hearing the noise, he turned to glance at the door. He was still the richest man in the city, the one who graced financial platforms with confidence and power. But his eyes, usually cold and hawk-like, were now filled with unease and a hint of vulnerability.Snapping back to reality, Oliver softly opened the door and carried in a suitcase. “Boss, I’ve brought your luggage.”“Put it in the closet,” Percival replied. The VIP room was well-equipped, with a wardrobe that had hangers for plenty of clothes.Oliver quickly hung the clothes in the closet, then glanced at Eulalia, who seemed to be sleeping on the bed. “How is the lady...?”Percival put a finger to his lips, and Oliver immediately fell silent. Percival pointed outside, signaling for them to talk there. They moved to the smo
It was the fifth day after her surgery, Eulalia didn’t need any more care. She could eat and get up on her own.“I want to eat a Chinese cousin called wontons from the food street.”There was a food street near her school, and Eulalia loved the wonton shop there. It wasn’t because the wontons were amazing, but because the lady who owned the shop looked a lot like her mother and had a gentle personality.The wontons were filled generously. The owner, noticing Eulalia as a regular, would secretly give her a couple of extra wontons and sometimes a poached egg, telling her to eat more and not to get too thin.“You remember now?” Percival was startled, his pupils shrinking slightly. His momentary panic made his mind race.Eulalia looked out the window with a careless smile. “I wish I could remember. Can you tell me?”Percival stayed silent but felt relieved that Eulalia hadn’t regained her memory. He was afraid she would continue this topic, so he stiffly switched back to the wontons. “Do
Eulalia had a thought: if she jumped, she could see her two children again and the man who always occupied her heart—Vincent.When Percival returned to the hospital room with wantons, he saw Eulalia standing on a bench by the open window, the cold wind blowing her clothes like she was floating.Percival's heart leaped into his throat. He was both tense and scared to make a noise that might startle her. He softly called, “Eulalia…”Eulalia already had one foot on the window ledge, half her body hanging out, swaying as if she could fall at any moment.“Eulalia, come down. It's dangerous up there. Look, I got you your favorite wantons,” Percival said, slowly inching closer.Countless thoughts flashed through Percival's mind, and he held his breath. He hadn't imagined that in the short time he was away, Eulalia had developed thoughts of jumping to her death.Thankfully, he had ordered takeout in advance and just went downstairs to pick it up. If he had been a bit later, would Eulalia have
“I won't believe you anymore.” Eulalia lifted her left hand to struggle.Soon, someone noticed something was wrong, and the nurse who had gone to get painkillers returned, screaming in panic at the sight.Percival gritted his teeth. He absolutely couldn't lose Eulalia here. The wind howled as if someone was crying.Taking a deep breath, he said in a firm voice, "Eulalia, if you fall from here, I’ll take that dead child’s bones and scatter them in some filthy place."Eulalia’s struggling body suddenly stopped. She hadn’t expected Percival to be so ruthless, to the point of not even sparing their deceased child.A bitter taste filled her chest, spreading up her esophagus and into her mouth, like chewing bitter herbs and pressing them against her tongue, so bitter it made her want to vomit.Seeing her stiffen, Percival continued, "And that cat you used to cuddle at home, Misty. If you die, I'll skin it, rip off its fur, chop it into pieces, and bury it with you. Didn’t you love keeping p
A needle in the neck won't kill you, it just hurts for a bit. Eulalia gripped the needle like it was a knife and slashed downward along the artery, drawing blood.Percival grunted. He wasn't afraid of dying; he was afraid Eulalia wouldn't want him. He gently bit Eulalia's lip, then let her go. He didn't bother wiping the blood from his neck but instead reached back to grab Eulalia's trembling hand. "Your hand's stained."She looked at her fingers, veins standing out against her pale skin, fingertips sticky with blood. Her eyes sparkled, and a tear slid down her cheek, hanging there, shimmering and fragile.Eulalia cried, but a vicious smile played on her lips. She wasn't scared or sad; she felt thrilled because she finally managed to hurt this man, though it was nothing compared to the pain she had endured.Percival wiped the tear from her face. "Eulalia, just like today, I'll be waiting for you to kill me. If you can."Eulalia's teeth ground together, her expression suddenly icy and
Eulalia walked out of the kitchen, taking off her apron. Seeing Percival sitting at the dining table, her dark eyes deepened. She adjusted her gloves, stretching her fingers.The gloves were custom-made, designed for warmth, grip, and steadiness, making it easier to hold things securely.Percival served Eulalia some soup, placing it at her usual seat. "It’s been a long time since I had your cooking."Eulalia sat down, "Then eat a lot tonight."Percival was startled, but then joy burst from his eyes. He hadn’t expected Eulalia to respond."Sure, I will. I’ll definitely eat a lot." His voice trembled with excitement.Eulalia took a sip of the soup. Seeing this, Percival immediately started serving her food.Eulalia ate with a spoon and fork. She silently observed Percival’s hand as he brought food close to her. His hands were beautiful, with defined knuckles, long and strong.Eulalia tightened her grip on her silver fork. "Can I see your palm?"Percival, puzzled, extended his left hand