Chapter 101Delbert's gaze toward Harriet grew intense and possessive, his eyes tracing every inch of her skin with desire and possessiveness.Unfazed, Harriet met his gaze with bright eyes, tilted her head, and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek."It's okay, Delbert. I don't blame you. I know you're doing it for me," she assured him. "If you want to keep me close, then never let me go. Keep me by your side forever, and don't abandon me, okay?"Harriet had already pledged to stay with Delbert for a lifetime unless he pushed her away.In her previous life, deceived by Nora and Vernon, she had wrongly believed Delbert to be violent and terrifying. It had driven her to madness, and she had attempted to leave him.Yet when she died, none of her family and friends came to see her. Only Delbert escaped prison to be with her in death.In this life, she was determined not to let Delbert down.Even if he didn't love her now, she would do her best to win him over."Harriet, are you since

Chapter 103"You can go."After quite a while, Delbert forced the words out of his gritted teeth.Marc, noticing his anger, thought for a moment and advised, "Calm down, Delbert. This isn't the time for rage. Let me help you deal with that scoundrel.""Go!" Delbert repeated, his voice heavy with bitterness.He sat on the sofa with a chilling intensity in his downward gaze.Delbert couldn't believe that Vernon and Nora had the guts to deceive him. He felt like his pride had been injured.He had wrongly believed Vernon, misunderstood Harriet, and even had a rift with her.Marc sensed an impending storm and reluctantly left.Delbert remained on the sofa, silent and expressionless, from noon until evening.No one knew what he was thinking, nor did anyone dare approach him.The chilling atmosphere around him terrified the servants.As night fell, there was a sudden downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning.Delbert snapped back to reality and resembled a vengeful spirit ri

Chapter 105"Delbert, are you alright?" Harriet's concern for Delbert grew.But Delbert remained silent. In the darkness, only his eagle's eyes were visible, staring at her intently.With a swift motion of his hand, Harriet's clothes fell to the ground, revealing her fair, delicate skin. Harriet couldn't comprehend what was happening with Delbert. She instinctively shielded herself with her hands, trembling as she gazed at him, his cold demeanor reminiscent of a demon's.Delbert didn't utter a word. His face turned pale, and his imposing figure overwhelmed her.His actions were filled with violence, possession, and obsession.Harriet could only belong to him.It was only when he saw her tear-filled eyes reflecting pain that he shuddered, snapping back to reality.He looked down at Harriet's face, which had lost all its color. His heart skipped a beat.What had he done?Coming back to his senses, he gazed down at Harriet. Remorse and pain were written in his eyes.That day

Chapter 107Harriet and Opal were busy in the kitchen.While Delbert was still slumbered, Colleen had orchestrated a group of supportive servants to mock and taunt Harriet outside."Madam, you've done all this cooking yourself. Don't go complaining to Mr. Delbert later, saying we mistreated you!""Yeah, everyone saw it. We didn't bully Miss Harriet on purpose. She insisted on cooking!" echoed a maid.Colleen deliberately spoke in undertones, avoiding direct malice. She aimed to ensure Delbert couldn't accuse her of mistreatment, thus preventing her eviction from the villa.She planned to hold out until her daughter arrived on the island. Eventually, she hoped Harriet would be ousted, while she would rise to wealth and power.Colleen puffed up with pride, pleased with her scheme. Her chattering voices irritated Harriet, disrupting her work.Harriet, assisting Opal in vegetable cutting, intended to make chicken soup to nourish Delbert. Initially not skilled at cooking, she stru

Chapter 109"Delbert, be good. I'm here. I didn't leave. I've been staying home all the time," Harriet murmured, trying to soothe him.Delbert turned to look at her, his eyes clouded with confusion. 'Didn't Harriet leave?'In an instant, Harriet felt dizzy as Delbert pulled her into a tight embrace.The aloof man buried his face in her neck, and his voice choked with emotion."Harriet, I thought..."He had thought she had left him, just like in their previous life.If she had truly run away this time, he would have lost his sanity."Harriet, I can give you anything you want. Please don't run away, okay?" Delbert pleaded, holding Harriet close.His voice was muffled and filled with grievance.He clung to her, unwilling to let go, as if he wanted to merge her into his being.He feared that if he let go, she would leave him.Seeing Delbert's vulnerable and helpless state broke Harriet's heart.'Is he so terrified of losing me, a substitute? Was he deeply wounded by that woman