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
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
The test results were already out when Brook and the others arrived. Sylvia had a strong cold, a high fever, and an unknown bacterial infection, which made her extremely tired. This was confusing for the Williams family. Sylvia was usually healthier than most people. So, why did she suddenly get such a bad cold with a bacterial infection?"Where's Eric?" Connor asked. It was only then they all realized that Eric was missing.Brook wanted to phone Eric, but Sylvester stopped him. Eric didn't know Sylvia's real identity yet. If Brook called now, it'd expose Sylvia.Once the doctor confirmed there was no major issue with her test results, the Williams decided to tell Eric.-Eric hurried to the hospital upon getting the call.Only Sylvia lay on the bed in the ward.Eric sighed. "Where's that guy when you're in the hospital?"He was referring to Sylvester. The doctor arrived before he could sit down. When he saw Erick, he paused and asked, "Where's her family? There were many p
Sylvia expected Eric's reaction. She decided not to hide anything from him. Three bowls of warm soup comforted not only her stomach but also her heart. She believed it was time to commit to a life with Eric.Looking at Sylvia, Eric replied, "Alright, I understand."From Eric's point of view, Sylvia and Sylvester shared the same last name. If they were from the same generation, it made sense for Sylvester to be Sylvia's brother.His response surprised Sylvia. She had prepared for Eric to question her truthfulness or even become angry. She had planned to explain everything to Eric in detail and with kindness. However, seeing Eric's reaction made her second-guess herself.Did he really not care about her?Frowning, Sylvia asked, "You get it?"Eric chuckled and said, "Are you about to tell me you're the Williams' heiress? Your aunt and a guy named Brook told me that Sylvester is his brother. So are you Brook's sister?"Come on, I already confirmed it with Irvin. He said that I was j
Noticing Sylvia sleeping peacefully, Eric stood up to make her some soup.Upon his return, Sylvia was already awake and looking directly at him. Feeling a touch of guilt, he asked, "Um, is everything alright?"'Has she found out that I was going to touch her hand last night?' Eric thought. He only now realized how inappropriate his thoughts had been.He approached her bed and set the soup beside her. Sylvia glanced at him and uttered, "Nothing."Sylvia suddenly noticed fresh, deep nail marks on Eric's right hand. She frowned and stretched out her hand, asking, "What's wrong with your hand? Show me."Eric extended his hand, allowing Sylvia to inspect the scratches on its back.She gently placed her hand on his, her face slightly reddening. "I apologize... I had a nightmare last night.""What kind of nightmare?" Eric asked. Sylvia sighed at his inability to read between the lines. She took her hand away and said, "I'm hungry."Eric was at a loss for words.Sylvia seemed to be
The art of grappling emphasized speed, accuracy, and power. It was easy to teach Eric since he had a photographic memory. After practicing for a while, Eric went to prepare breakfast.Sylvia stood by and said, "Can you go to work a little bit late? I'll have someone deliver a wooden stake later, and you can practice with it from now on."Eric nodded.Soon, breakfast was ready. There were some sandwiches and yogurt. Sylvia ate some yogurt and left for work. Eric cleaned up the table and went to the market to buy chicken to cook chicken soup for Sylvia. By the time he finished, it was already 9:00 a.m.Before he could even sit down and rest, the wooden stake that Sylvia had bought arrived.Eric helped to bring the stake into the house.After practicing grappling for a while, his phone rang again.Seeing an unfamiliar number, Eric answered, "Hello, who's this?"A polite voice came through the line. "May I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?""This is me," Eric replied."Mr. John
Sylvia set the phone aside and said, "Let's conclude the morning meeting here. Everyone can go have lunch. We'll continue this afternoon."The executives dispersed.Sylvester approached Sylvia and asked, "Whose call was it? What happened?"Sylvia smiled. "Who do you think it was other than Eric? He brought chicken soup and asked me to eat on time."Sylvester said, "Well, it seems you're enjoying it. I guess I should heed my brother-in-law's advice and get myself a girlfriend."Sylvia chuckled. "Well, you need to hurry up then. Mom and Dad are eager for a grandchild!"She playfully pushed Sylvester and continued. "Go have your lunch, Sylvester! If Eric sees you with me later, he might get jealous again!""Alright! I'll go! I was hoping to take a sip of my brother-in-law's homemade chicken soup!" Sylvester said as he hastily left the meeting room.When Sylvia went back to her office, Eric was waiting for her on the couch. Sylvia said in an annoyed tone, "Eric, can't you wait a
In the following days, Eric would consistently bring Sylvia meals on time and show up at Williams Corp. promptly after work in the evening.Sylvia looked at Eric. "You're not going to do this every day, are you?"The employees at the Williams Corp. now looked at her differently. They could not believe that the dignified CEO would be looked after by a man like a child.Eric replied, "I don't have that much time to take care of you like this forever. I just want you to develop a regular routine. Once you've established that, I'll stop bringing you meals.""What if I can't develop that habit?" Sylvia asked."Then I'll keep bringing you meals," Eric answered.Manager Schwartz thanked him this morning, but Eric did not know why. Sylvia asked, "You don't mind Sylvester anymore? After all, you've mentioned before that he's handsome and wealthy. Any woman would want to get close to him."Eric sighed. "I admit there's a significant gap between us, but I also have advantages he doesn't