"Okay, I forgive you. I don't blame you anymore. I mean it." Tears welled up in Samantha's eyes as she tightly held onto Violet's hand.There were no more grudges or hatred at that moment.Madam Violet cried and smiled at the same time, her emotions mixed and uncontrollable, but there was endless regret in them. She opened her mouth but did not know what to say."Stop blaming yourself, Grandmother. Adrian and I have forgiven you. He’s also giving you another choice. He says we can be a family if you admit your mistakes.”Violet, in tears, nodded. She turned to look at Rue and said, "You've given birth to a wonderful son, Rue. It's a pity I was such a heinous person in the past. I trampled all over the kindness you showed me."Rue replied, "We don't blame you for any of it, Madam Violet. It's all in the past now, so let's keep it that way. We're a family if you know where you've gone wrong.""Thank you…"Rue shook her head, while Violet turned back to Samantha. "How long has it b
“Mother!”"No…"Several cries came one after the other, and Samantha knew that Violet had left for the next life. She wrapped her arms around Adrian's neck and buried her face into his chest. She cried, her body trembling as tears drenched her cheeks.Adrian held Nova with one hand, stroking Samantha's hair with the other. In a consoling voice, he said, "There are times when we can only allow nature to take its course rather than trying to change it. It was bound to happen someday.""I know,” Samantha lamented, "But I wasn't expecting for this day to arrive so soon. She may have been unkind to me in the past, but she…she's still my grandmother."Adrian said nothing in reply. Instead, he held her tight in his embrace, catching a whiff of the fragrance coming from her hair."Can I help out with her funeral?" Samantha asked, her face still buried against Adrian's chest."As much as you should be there to help. There's something even more important you need to do right now," Adrian
Adrian and Samantha went back home to drop Nova off. After that, they headed to Paraiso, heading straight for the research group's main office.The research group's experiments had been ongoing ever since Samantha's New Paraiso, Danton, and other major corporations teamed up to study cancer. Aside from that, Adrian had convinced Kendall, who used to be Henry's subordinate, to join the team. Because of this, the research group's progress sped up by leaps and bounds.The couple arrived at the main office, where Danton and a few other investors were having a meeting. Danton and the others instantly got up when they saw the couple walking in."Ms. Samantha, War Legate Draco. What brings you two here?""Ms. Samantha.""War Legate Draco.”Everyone greeted in unison, causing a smile to grace Samantha’s face. After walking into the office, she said, "Please, everyone, take a seat. We're all in the same boat, so there's no need for you to be so formal.""Understood. Please, have a seat!"
Thus, there was still no special cure for cancer throughout the entire world."Is there no other way?" Adrian asked Kendall.Kendall shook his head and firmly replied, "Your father and I spent over a decade trying, but even with the advanced technology we have now, it's still a difficult task to accomplish. Every experimental process requires extreme precision. Also, experiments need to be conducted numerous times, which takes a lot of time."All there was left after that was silence...Adrian silently got up, choosing not to say anything more about the matter. "All right, you guys go ahead and get back to work. I'll be leaving now," he said.Danton and the others stood up.After Adrian headed outside, Samantha turned around, looked at Kendall, and said, "Mr. Kendall, this friend is important to Adrian, so please find a way to help him. Also, I'll be here tomorrow to help work with you all on finding a cure." She then got up and left too.Adrian seemed somewhat absent-minded aft
This was Adrian’s first time feeling so powerless. He now understood what it meant when fate wished to play a prank on someone.***After standing before Henry's grave for a very long time, Adrian finally returned home at sundown. He retired to his room after having dinner, with Nova sleeping by his side.Gloria was taking a bath, while Samantha washed Nova’s clothes.These were undeniably the happiest days of Adrian's life. Yet, he could not help but feel that something was about to happen soon."You seem really out of it these few days. Is it because of Riley and Benson? Or is it something else?" Samantha asked as she walked out of the washroom after she finished washing Nova's clothes.Adrian took a look at his daughter, who was soundly asleep but did not answer Samantha's question. Seeing this, Samantha sighed and tidied up their wardrobe.Meanwhile, Gloria walked out of the bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe. She had overheard Samantha and Adrian's conversation. As she dried he
Riley remained silent, her eyes seemed exhausted and filled with tears as she walked toward Adrian.Adrian felt his heart tremble as he figured out what was happening.The commotion in the courtyard attracted Rue and Gloria's attention. Confused, they came out of the villa. Rue quickly spoke up when she saw Riley."Riley? What are you doing here?"Yet, Riley still remained silent. She powerlessly walked up to Adrian before looking up at him. With a hoarse voice, she said, "Help me."Adrian became stunned."Please, help me… You have to save him!" Her tears fell uncontrollably, and her entire being trembled.Rue wiped away her tears, walking over to prop Riley up. "Riley…"Riley pushed Rue away. "Help me!" she yelled.Her voice was hoarse as she yelled hysterically. She got down on her knees before Adrian as she pleaded, "Please, Adrian, you have to help him! Please!"Riley had already lost her voice at this point. She thought she was going to be able to live a happy life, but
Adrian was heartbroken to hear Riley's hysterical cry, but he could not bring himself to promise her such a thing. Instead, all he could do at that moment was hold her tight in his arms.Trying to console her, he said, "I promise that I'll hire the best doctors in the world to treat him, but I want you to promise me that you'll face this matter bravely.""But I-I can't… I'm afraid! I can't do it!" Riley cried."You have to face it even if you're afraid. You're going to have to move forward no matter how scared you are. I can't promise that I can cure him, but I can promise that I’ll do everything in my power to save him as long as he's still alive. However, I don't wish to see you like this, understand?" Adrian said softly.Riley‘s only reply was she crying.After holding her in his embrace for a long time, Adrian helped Riley to her feet. He held her face and looked her in the eyes. "Remember Riley… I will be with you all the way, no matter what happens. You're a member of the Xa
Once Rue and Riley were inside the villa, Gloria folded her arms and looked at Adrian. "I might have a way to help cure cancer, but I'm not sure if it'll work.""What is it?" Adrian asked."We could use my blood as a cure."Adrian was slightly dazed when he heard this. 'Gloria's blood cells are definitely superhuman, and it's still undergoing mutation. It's like she can’t get sick right now. Maybe we could extract the cells in her blood, which might be able to kill cancer cells.'He smiled when he heard Gloria's idea and said, "You seem pretty dumb, but you come up with splendid ideas when it comes down to it. I underestimated you.""F*ck off!" Gloria glared at him."Get change. I'm taking you to New Paraiso. We'll contact Winslow's medical team and ask them to provide some data. Let's see if your idea actually pans out."Gloria nodded and followed Adrian into the villa. As she went to change, Adrian waited for her in the living room. Rue made a plate of pasta and Riley ate it w