"Sir, should we chase after them?" The bodyguard asked timidly.Ronan looked expressionless as he watched the car vanish into the distance, coldly saying, "Chase after what? She wanted to leave by herself. Do I need to stop her?"Inside the car, an awkward silence prevailed. After a long while, Lyra spoke softly, "Torin, take me back to my old rental house."Torin moved his lips but ultimately didn't say a word.The car stopped at the entrance of the dilapidated neighborhood. Lyra lowered her gaze, staring at her knees, and after a while, she said, "Torin, thank you, but now...""Lyra, you don't need to say anything." Torin abruptly interrupted her.Torin's face remained as gentle as ever. "Lyra, you're tired. Go back, rest, sleep, don't think about anything."Lyra lowered her head, feeling an intense emotion swirling within her. After a while, she managed to suppress the tears welling up in her eyes and softly said, "Then, I'll go.""Goodbye," he said gently.Her strength seemed to h
Octavia Everly was taken aback, and then a look of resentment emerged in her eyes, "How could you treat me like this? I'm not just any girl. Last night was my first time!"Ronan firmly held her chin, staring into her eyes, "You came to my villa, took off your clothes, and climbed onto my bed. Can you blame me for taking advantage of you?"A chill ran down her spine, forcing herself to meet Ronan's gaze, which made her feel uneasy."Last night, you didn't take any safety measures. What if I ended up pregnant with your child? ZenithVentures still doesn't have an heir..."Ronan's cold lips curled slightly. "Do you think I would give you that chance?""But you can't treat me like this! I gave you my innocence, you have to take responsibility!" Octavia Everly's voice suddenly became sharp.Ronan looked at her with a mocking smile. When she finished yelling, he removed the smile from his face and said coldly, "Ronan looked at her with a smirk that didn't quite reach his eyes. After she fin
she exclaimed, walking over and pushing him, "Ronan, get up, you're not welcome here!"Ronan, eyes closed, extended his hand to pull her into his embrace, tightening his grip around her, his voice languid, "Lyra, be good. I'm too tired. I'll join you for TV once I wake up.""Who said I want you to watch TV with me? Get up!" Lyra pushed him away.The man's strong arm was like an iron bucket; Lyra could hardly break free. Finally extricated, she darted into the living room, patting her wildly beating heart.That guy seemed to have fallen asleep!Annoyed, Lyra scratched her head, resigning herself to a good deed by sheltering him for the night!She fetched a blanket and settled herself on the couch in the living room for the night.The next morning, as Lyra woke up, she opened her eyes only to find Ronan's deep black gaze, startling her to the brink of jumping up."What are you doing, trying to scare me?" she barked at him, exasperated.Ronan sounded somewhat aggrieved, "Sorry, dear. I t
Ronan casually plopped down on the couch, saw the TV screen showing a blue screen, and casually picked up the remote to turn it off."Is the TV broken?" he asked nonchalantly.Lyra scratched her head, "It was working fine just now, but suddenly lost signal.""What were you watching?" He picked up a magazine titled "Design World" and flipped through it."Watching a variety show."Ronan breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, this woman never cared about the news; she only knew how to watch design books and variety shows."Enough." Lyra tossed her head, irritated at how she and Ronan ended up having a conversation."You need to leave; you're not welcome here!" She asserted firmly.Ronan set aside the magazine and glanced casually at her. He raised the back of his hand; there was a prominent red mark on his usually sleek and attractive hand."You've bruised my hand like this, and now you want to chase me out?" He squinted, "Do you believe I'll report you for domestic violence?"Lyra was spee
Ronan immediately panicked. "Darling, you've got it all wrong. That day I drank too much, I didn't know anything, it was Octavia Everly who came to the villa by herself...""Enough!"Lyra's lips trembled, her fists clenched tightly, and she yelled at Ronan with force, "Ronan, I never want to see you again!"She turned her head. "Torin, let's go!"Torin looked coldly at the disheveled Ronan, sneered disdainfully, and pulled Lyra away."Stop!" Ronan became anxious and rushed up, delivering a punch to Torin's face regardless of everything.Torin spat out some blood but retaliated without hesitation.The reporters' camera flashes didn't stop.The two of them, disregarding the presence of the reporters and their own identities, exchanged blows, one after another, like ancient gladiators, settling their grievances in the most primitive manner.Lyra's anger boiled within her, her chest felt tight, and a dull pain radiated from her lower abdomen. "Stop fighting, please..."Suddenly, everythin
It was the first time in Ronan's life that he didn't contradict his grandfather.Soren Vale widened his mouth, thinking he was hallucinating."Grandpa, actually I..." Lyra was about to speak up about the divorce, but Ronan suddenly embraced her, whispering, "Grandpa has a heart condition. He's happy now. If you bring bad news, he might get a heart attack."Lyra looked at Ronan skeptically; the old man didn't seem sick at all.However, seeing Ronan's serious expression, she didn't want to take the risk.Soren Vale, observing the couple whispering, assumed their relationship was excellent, feeling ecstatic.He kept telling Lyra, "Lyra, you're the most important in the entire Mo family. If anyone dares to bully you, let me know. Grandpa will support you!"After saying that, he warned Ronan with his eyes.Lyra had to comply, saying, "I understand, Grandpa."Ronan bluntly ushered, "Lyra needs rest, you should leave!""You little brat, you infuriate me!" The old man was furious, puffing his
Would she and he meet again in the future?Perhaps they would!Many years later, they might pass each other on the street.But for now, she was tired, and in excruciating pain.Leaving without saying goodbye was the best choice."Madam, you're back?" The driver politely inquired. He had just opened the car door when he turned and saw Lyra collapse on the ground."Madam!" The driver was frightened and immediately helped her into the car, planning to take her to the hospital first.Hospital? Which hospital?Suddenly realizing, the driver smacked his forehead. Mayo Medical Center!The young master often went to Mayo Medical Center, right?He decided to take Madam there since the young master and the doctors there were familiar.Ronan happened to be at the Mayo Medical Center at this moment. He received a call in the morning informing him of Cordelia Locke's critical condition and rushed to see her.Unexpectedly, before he reached the inpatient department, he received a call from the driv
In the afternoon, Ronan didn't come to accompany Lyra, and she didn't ask him where he was going.Just about to rest well, Dr. Kael knocked on the door."Lyra, are you available now?" Dr. Kael's attitude was warm."Yes, what's the matter?" Lyra asked in confusion."Well, I want to talk to you about your medical examination." Dr. Kael smiled."I received the examination report."Lyra took out the examination report, glanced at the various data on it, and asked, "Is there a problem?""It's like this." Dr. Kael pushed his glasses and looked at the gentlewoman in front of him. "You not only have anemia but also some malnutrition. You must take good care of yourself, especially now that you're pregnant. You can be discharged now."Lyra nodded. "I understand."She thought to herself that she had to pull herself together, especially for the sake of her baby, and take good care of herself.After Dr. Kael finished speaking, there was a hesitant expression on his face, as if there was something