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Chapter 145
Eric reached for a pillow and was puzzled to see a razor under it.He sneered. "Who wants to touch you like that!"Eric threw the pillow onto the bed and placed a glass of water on the nightstand. As he walked back into his room, he caught sight of the agreement they had signed before their marriage. A chuckle escaped him, and he suddenly felt a weight lift off his shoulders.He pondered over why Sylva had married him. After all, it had been for a mere 15,000 dollars. They had been classmates in high school, but they rarely interacted.Sylvia had always been like an untouchable ice goddess to Eric, someone he admired from a distance. Maybe Sylvia's recent behavior had misled him, making him believe there was a chance something could develop between them."Eric, take a look at yourself in the mirror!" Eric slapped himself and came to his senses. Nothing seemed so important anymore. He then lay down and fell asleep.-The next morning, Sylvia woke up suddenly and looked around at
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After work, Eric didn't wait for Sylvia.When he got back to the Rosewood Estate, it was already 7:00 p.m. The drive took him two hours, even though it usually only took 30 minutes.At home, he headed to the kitchen as usual to cook. Conversations with Sylvia had become rare.After dinner and a short break, he began practicing his punches. Due to the intensive training in recent days, his punching speed and strength had notably risen.During a series of punches, the rope securing the punching bag snapped. He frowned.Sylvia observed him silently, aware he wasn't merely practicing his punches but rather channeling his pent-up frustration."What's the point of using the punching to vent? If you're tough enough, go punch the wall," she said casually.Eric was not foolish enough to punch a wall. Without saying anything, he took a shower, returned to his room, and locked the door behind him.Sylvia pursed her lips, went back to her room, and locked her door as well.-Life continu
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Craig appeared disheveled, resembling a beggar. His suit bore grime, and half the soles of his once expensive leather shoes were missing. He even exuded a foul odor."Money! Give me some money!" Craig slumped onto the ground and declared, "If not, I won't leave this spot!"Initially, he turned to begging for survival, but even the local community rejected him. Returning to his hometown was his thought, but he lacked the fare. Filled with desperation, he sought out Elly in hopes of obtaining money."Leave at once, or I'll call the cops!" Elly said.She did not think Craig would be so relentless."Call the cops?" Craig sprung to his feet. "Elly, don't push me! I have nothing left now. I don't care anymore. I'll even take you and the boys down with me!"His frantic rant frightened Elly. After all, people would do anything when they were pushed to their limits. For that reason, Elly chose to call the cops immediately. However, before she could dial, Craig barged in.Sylvia frowned a
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Shortly after, Elly returned and sighed in relief, seeing Craig had left."I never thought he would end up like this. And I certainly didn't expect him to pester me like this," she lamented.Sylvia approached Elly. "You should still call the cops. If he keeps bothering you, it will affect your business."Elly nodded. She understood that if she had a favorite nail salon and a beggar kept bothering her, she would probably avoid going there.Soon after, two police officers came and took some details before departing. They gave Elly their contact information, saying she could reach out if Craig reappeared.Elly felt relieved. With the police's help, Craig would likely stop causing trouble.After lunch, the nail salon got busy. There weren't many similar shops around, and her affordable prices had made her business thrive."I'll be busy for a while. Why don't you two go out and take a walk?" Elly suggested.However, they turned their heads away and remained silent.Eric had decided
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There was no response from Sylvia. In fact, Eric did not care either.-When he got home in the evening, Sylvia was already at home."Rest earlier since we're going back to Nutikiville tomorrow," she said.Eric nodded and remained silent. -At the crack of dawn, the two of them headed to Nutikiville. When they arrived, Hank was holding a list of names in his hand. Many villagers had come as they were excited that the main road was about to be rebuilt.Needless to say, they were all curious to know how they had managed to gather the 20,000 dollars they were short of just a while ago. Nobody knew where the money came from, even though they tried asking around.Hank went to the notice board and faced the villagers."Everyone, that stretch of road has troubled us for many years. Fortunately, hard work pays off! With our collective effort, we will finally have a proper road!"The villagers applauded.People and vehicles would get stuck on the muddy road whenever it rained, which
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"10,000 dollars?" Puzzled by Richard's question, Hank frowned.Richard chuckled and said, "I miscalculated! It should be 20,000 dollars!"Hank suddenly came to realize what Richard was talking about.Hank was livid. "Richard Johnson! All you care about is money! The 20,000 dollars is what Eric and his girlfriend donated to repair the road in the village. It's none of your business!"Richard immediately retorted, "What do you mean none of my business? Don't forget, Blake adopted Eric!""He's just an adopted son, and Elly is already married. If something happens to Blake and Melinda, guess who will have to take care of them? Me!"When they get sick, I'll have to spend money on their treatment. When they die, I'll have to spend money on their burial. Everything needs money!"If they don't give me that money, who else will?"Hank gave Richard a stern look. "What kind of twisted logic is that? Alright, enough already! Your son is doing so well, and you're fixated on Blake's meager e
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The car accident occurred around noon, and now it was evening.The accident took place in a remote rural area, so there were hardly any passing vehicles. That was probably why no one noticed the accident for hours.Eric didn't have time to search for the van's driver. He quickly called 911 and also contacted the insurance company.The van's driver was missing, raising suspicions that this wasn't just an ordinary accident.Approaching the car, he opened the back door, got a coat from the back seat, and covered Sylvia with it. The nights in the countryside were cold now that autumn had arrived.Sylvia hadn't anticipated this and hadn't taken a coat when she left in the morning.Sylvia's brow slightly furrowed as she tossed the coat to Eric, much to his surprise."The sun has just set, so it's not that cold yet. You'll experience the cold in a bit!" Eric said. Sylvia harrumphed. "It's none of your business."Eric looked around. "I've already called the police but don't know when
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Under the dim moonlight, Sylvia increased the song's volume to its maximum, trying to lessen her fear. Yet, what scared her wasn't only the elusive flashes of ghostly lights but also the chilling roar of a beast.It sounded as if a wolf was howling at the full moon on top of a mountain.Sylvia leaned closer to Eric and asked, "Eric, are there really wolves here?!"Eric nodded. "My dad mentioned there were wolves when he was in the hospital. One of my uncle's cows was bitten by a wolf."Sylvia became even more frightened.Generally, wolves traveled in packs. If one appeared, there would likely be a whole group. Even if she were skilled in martial arts, how could she fend off a pack of wolves?Eric got his phone out, ready to call Hank. He wasn't sure about wolves nearby, but if there were any, they might end up as their dinner tonight.But before he could dial, he saw warning lights on the road over the hill.Eric felt better. Maybe the town's police had come.A police car ar