Ruby abruptly halted her actions and asked Larissa in a daze, "What do you mean?""He's severely injured and unconscious and requires someone to care for him around the clock." Larissa swiftly packed her belongings into her suitcase. "Initially, it was my responsibility to take care of him, but since you're here, I'll leave it to you."Ruby appeared taken aback by Larissa's unexpected announcement. "Wait!" She hurriedly stopped Larissa. "What do you mean by 'unconscious'?""Exactly what it sounds like." Larissa attempted to push her away but hesitated due to her pregnancy. She took a step back and went around Ruby. "You need to remember to clean his body every day, shave his beard when it grows, wash his hair when it gets oily, change the urinary bag when it's full, and seek assistance from the nurses when the IV drip is finished. Figure out the rest on your own, and ask the nurses if you're unsure of anything. I'm leaving. Let's never see each other again." Larissa waved at Ruby.Ruby

The night was cool and tranquil. Larissa retrieved a bottle of red wine from Kevan's wine cabinet and poured herself a full glass. Her two cats nestled beside her, contentedly purring with closed eyes. She took a sip of wine and gently stroked the cats. If she were to share this kind of life on the internet, countless people would probably envy her, but bitterness and loneliness still lingered within her.The doorbell rang. It was Dylan. As he entered, he noticed the bottle of red wine on the coffee table."Enjoying the wine alone?" he teased.She smiled and asked, "Care to join me?""Sure," he readily agreed. She got him a glass and poured half a glass of wine. They lightly clinked glasses and finished the wine in one gulp."Let's get to the point." Larissa smiled faintly as she took a napkin and wiped away the traces of wine from her lips."No rush. I came here to pick something up. I can still have a few drinks with you."Dylan refilled their glasses, and she didn't decline. It was

"Severe Injuries Render Microworks Corporation's President Kevan Rogers in Coma, Chances of Permanent Vegetative Condition." This headline dominated all major websites after someone leaked the information. Due to this, the shares of Microworks Corporation plummeted by 10% in a single day. While Larissa was not worried for Kevan, she anticipated a tumultuous situation at the Rogers household. As expected, Violet gave her a call in the afternoon. "Lari, what's going on with Kevan? Is the news true?" Violet's anxiousness and worry resonated through the phone. Larissa couldn't hide it from her. "It's true." Violet fell silent for a while, and Larissa could hear her breathing quicken, growing heavier. Soon, her voice broke with tears. "Kevan … Where is he now?" After that, Larissa told her the hospital address and ward number. Before she could comfort Violet, the call was disconnected. Larissa pursed her lips and put the phone back in the drawer.When Larissa got home after work,

Larissa soon found a new home and moved out of Kevan's house. Although Dylan had informed her that the house she was living in had been one of the properties Kevan had granted her in the divorce settlement, she felt no attachment to it. She packed her belongings and left without looking back.The news of Ruby's pregnancy with Kevan's child spread rapidly within the Rogers' circle. Meanwhile, Edmund began frequenting Larissa's office. He would send her flowers, gifts and ask her on dates, employing various tactics to pursue her. However, Larissa remained interested. In the end, feeling overwhelmed by the situation, she handed in her resignation letter. However, this decision wasn't something she had just thought of. She had always disliked Bartham. It felt like this city had been a backdrop for all her lowest moments in life, and it seemed to conspire against her at every turn. Larissa knew she would never be transferred back to Covenford. The only way to leave this place was via a

Larissa didn't want to return to that city as it was filled with memories of her and Kevan. "I want a new change in environment. Start fresh," Larissa said."No matter where you go, you'll have my full support. I just have one request; after you've settled everything, you must contact me," Dylan said. "Okay," she agreed. It was rare for Larissa to be free, so she asked him to stay for dinner. However, he rejected her. After looking at the time, he said helplessly, "It's late. I have to go to the hospital. Let's make an appointment sometime later at noon if you want to treat me to a meal." "Why are you going to the hospital?" Larissa asked curiously. There was no way he would accompany Ruby like he had accompanied her, right? They didn't have such a close relationship. Dylan pouted and said, "I'm going to be the caretaker for Kevan. What else do you think I can do?"Larissa was even more puzzled. "Isn't Ruby there to care for him?""Heh!" Dylan sneered, "She's carrying the

If Lana weren't pregnant, Larissa would have mercilessly yanked away her hand. As Lana stood in her way, a few bodyguards appeared and surrounded her. "Miss, please be careful." All of the bodyguards looked visibly worried, as if they wished to hold her hand and provide support as she walked. "I'm fine. Don't worry." Lana waved them away in annoyance. Then, she complained to Larissa, feigning annoyance. "My husband can be so overbearing. I told him I wanted to go shopping, and he goes and sends a whole battalion of guards to tail me. He's constantly worried I might stumble, calling me every ten minutes. I'm not a three-year-old, for heaven's sake. Why does he worry so much?"Larissa could see the pride in Lana's gaze, and she had come here to flaunt it all. "Your husband is so good to you," Larissa said and tried her best to look envious. She knew that she would never get to leave unless Lana was happy. "What's good about that?" Lana chuckled, voicing her complaint. Then,

"If you get a third chance at marriage, you should try to get pregnant as soon as possible," Lana advised. "At your age, it becomes increasingly difficult to conceive the longer you delay, and the risks are also higher." Every word she spoke carried an air of sincerity, although she was subtly adding salt to Larissa's wound. However, Larissa didn't mind it at all and played along. She nodded and gave a faint response. As they approached the escalator, Larissa prepared to step onto it when she suddenly felt a strong jolt on her arm. Lana, seemingly lost in her thoughts, had missed a step. With that, she fell forward and pulled Larissa along with her. Larissa managed to grab onto the handrail to steady herself, while Lana ended up falling onto the escalator. "Ah!" Lana cried out in pain, prompting her bodyguard to swiftly stop the escalator. They immediately helped her up from the ground. Tears streamed down Lana's face as she glared at Larissa in disbelief. Amidst her tears, she a

Larissa decided to visit the Rogers, fully aware that she was the one responsible for the trouble that had arisen. She understood that it wouldn't be fair for Kevan's parents to bear the blame for her actions.Bernard and Maria were in the living room with gloomy expressions. As soon as they spotted Larissa, they lunged toward her in a frenzy. "You vicious bitch! If anything happens to my grandson, I'll make sure you pay with your life!"Maria, with her long nails, swiftly left three bloody marks on Larissa's face in a split second. Violet couldn't act fast enough and was only able to pull Larissa away after the latter had covered her face. "Calm down! Listen to what Lari has to say." "What's there to say? Will she admit to what she did? I've never seen such a vicious woman. Nana is her sister! How could she do that to her?" Maria glared at Larissa.Larissa maintained a resolute gaze and replied, "I did not push Lana. She fell on her own. If you truly wish to debate this matter, I

"Yes," Larissa said, glancing out of the car window. The rain slid down the glass, blurring the city she had harbored disdain for over two decades. In a way, it was a welcome obstruction. The driver continued to babble on, but she didn't hear a thing he said. Due to the traffic congestion, Larissa had to dash across the airport to make it to her flight. When the plane was about to take off, the air stewardess gently reminded the passengers to turn off their phones. In the end, Larissa succumbed to her desire and sent Kevan a text. "Goodbye. I hope that you'll be happy with her." It was uncertain whether he would ever come across this text—whether he would only see it years later or remain forever unseen. However, Larissa didn't mind. For her, this act held a profound significance. By bidding farewell to him, she could have closure and finally leave her past behind. The long flight had left her feeling drowsy, and the incessant wails of a child in the economy seat gave her a he

The middle-aged man sat on the shuttle bus with Larissa, and after his passionate introduction, Larissa found out his name—Gary Logan. He worked at Blue Star Shipping, an internationally renowned company. Due to work commitments, he had to travel back and forth between Caldor and Aldovia. "Usually, my assistant would be with me; however, he had some family problems, so he couldn't come on this trip. Who would have thought such an incident would happen? Fortunately, you were there," Gary said, still visibly shaken. Then, he asked Larissa for her business card. "I have to deal with some company affairs today. I will treat you to a meal some other day to thank you for saving my life." Larissa smiled apologetically, "I'm here to study. I just arrived." Gary's response was barely audible as he furrowed his brows, saying, "Isn't university registration at the end of August? Why are you here so early?"Larissa lowered her head in embarrassment and explained, "I came over to brush up