Niamh’s feelings were very perturbed and complicated along the way.
She wanted to see Lilian but was also very worried about Kendrick.
He had suffered a gunshot wound and his hand was bleeding so much. She did not know if he had gone to seek medical treatment in time.
She also did not know if he was still stubbornly thinking about following her.
She was concerned about Kendrick when she suddenly heard a beeping sound. She returned to her senses and looked over, a little surprised.
The gates of this courtyard had to be unlocked by scanning one’s pupils before entering, which showed how strict Felipe’s safety measures were.
It seemed that wanting to take Lilian away was not that simple.
Felipe seemed to see through what Niamh was thinking. “As long as you don’t leave me, you can see Lilian every day. Our family of three can live a happy life.”
“Family of three? Lilian and I are not your family,” Niamh said coldly. She stepped forward to walk in but found that there was another door inside which required fingerprints to unlock.
It seemed that Felipe regarded Lilian as the most valuable chess piece, so he was watching over her so tightly.
“Eveline, don’t try to take Lilian away. There are people watching Lilian’s every move round the clock. There’s no way you can take her away.”
“Felipe, you’re more shrewd than I thought.”
“Shrewdness is not judged like this. Eveline, you and I are not children. In the adult world, there is no innocence and naivety.” Felipe lifted the corners of his lips impassively. That paradoxical smile of his no longer held the warmth of a gentleman.
Niamh was about to refute Felipe’s words when she suddenly heard a sweet and clear voice.
“Mommy!”
Niamh whipped her head and saw Lilian leaping toward her. Her eyes were astringent. She hurriedly crouched down and brought the little cutie into her arms.
“Lilian!”
Niamh could not hold back her tears. Feeling the child’s warm touch, the crack in her heart was finally healed.
“Mommy, you finally came to see me. Lily missed you!”
“I missed you too. I missed you so, so much…” Niamh tightened her embrace and quietly wiped her tears.
She let go of her arms and looked at the little face carefully.
The little cutie seemed to have grown a lot after not seeing her for a while.
This elegant and delicate little face had become even more tender and exquisite.
Her pretty little nose and tiny cherry-blossom pink mouth all had the shadows of Kendrick’s features.
Lillian was all smiles, blinking her eyes as she walked toward Felipe. “Dad!”
Felipe reached out and stroked Lillian’s small head. “Good girl.”
Niamh frowned a little, wanting to take Lillian away and tell her that he was not her father.
However, she was afraid of scaring Lillian.
After all, Lillian was only four years old.
Unlike her brother, she had grown up in a sheltered environment ever since she was a child—just like an innocent, oblivious little princess. At this age, she was not able to understand the adult world.
Niamh really wanted to take Lillian away, but the security measures here were too tight.
Felipe would take Niamh to see Lillian every day, and sometimes, he would reluctantly agree to let Niamh stay. There was always someone on guard outside the room, however.
A few days later, Niamh saw the news on the television.
It was said that a car had exploded in the suburbs. The car was burned till only its frame was left and the driver was nowhere to be found. They found the car as it was before it burned down.
Niamh was shocked to discover that this was the car Kendrick had been driving that day!
He had a car accident?!
Although the news said the driver was not in the car, Niamh was still worried.
That night, she had a nightmare. She dreamt that Kendrick was covered in blood and scars while standing in front of her. His gaze was still affectionate, but it looked very hurt. He asked her, “Nia, do you really not love me anymore? Do you really hate me so much that you wish I’d die?”
Niamh woke up from the dream. She could not call Kendrick or the people around him to ask about the situation. She could only call Ava and mentioned Kendrick in passing.
Ava had never liked Kendrick, so she said indifferently, “Oh, that scumbag. Some said he has gone to M Nation to discuss business.”
If the news was true, then he should be safe and sound. Niamh heaved a sigh of relief.
Niamh had to stay in F Country and pretend to be a loving couple with Felipe in the eyes of outsiders for Lillian.
However, ever since the first time, Felipe had not asked Niamh to sleep with him again. He also seemed to be busy with important things.
Niamh could see Lillian every day, but Felipe would have someone pick her up before an hour passed.
In her free time, Niamh either designed or concocted perfume. Unknowingly, the weather had warmed up, but her heart was still cold.
She missed Kendrick so, so much.
She still knew nothing about him, only that he seemed to have actually gone to M Nation.
Time passed silently for three months. Niamh had just met with Lillian that day, and unexpectedly, Felipe came to pick her up in person.
On the way, Felipe answered his phone. After he hung up, he looked at Niamh who was looking out the car window. “There’s an important bidding project in Glendale. You’ll go back with me tomorrow.”
Niamh’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing it, but her expression was impassive. “You want me to follow you back to Glendale?”
“You’re my wife. I certainly hope you can share the joy of a successful bidding with me.”
“Wife?” Niamh chuckled. “Do I have the right to refuse?”
Although she said that, Niamh could not deny that she also wanted to return to Glendale.
At least, she wanted to confirm that Kendrick was indeed safe and sound.
The next afternoon.
Niamh took the plane with Felipe and arrived at Glendale three hours later.
Felipe immediately ordered people to style Niamh for the banquet they were attending that night.
As soon as the sky darkened, Felipe took Niamh to the most luxurious hotel in Glendale, which was also the six-star hotel under Waldburg Corporation.
Niamh wore a long black dress and walked on her high heels beside Felipe with an aloof temperament.
She was like a black rose that bloomed at midnight. She was a stunner with an incomparable beauty that was reflected in pairs and pairs of astonished eyes.
However, Niamh did not want to simply linger around. She wanted to inquire about Kendrick’s situation.
She excused herself to the bathroom and left Felipe’s sight, but Felipe’s bodyguards still followed her.
Niamh felt annoyed. She quickened her steps and slipped through the crowd, wanting to avoid the bodyguards’ surveillance. As she was walking a little too quickly, she accidentally stepped on the hem of her dress with her high heels.
Niamh thought that she was going to fall when she suddenly took in a whiff of a familiar cedar fragrance. A man’s warm arms hugged her waist tightly.
This smell and hug plucked at Niamh’s heartstrings reflexively.
She instinctively grabbed the man’s arm and looked up. She immediately saw the man’s graceful face.
“Mrs. Waldburg, it’s been a while.”
The man’s voice slipped into her ears, sounding husky and cool as usual.
However, Niamh’s heart sank.
Mrs. Waldburg.
He called her that.
What did his ‘Mrs. Waldburg’ mean though?
Niamh calmly looked at the exquisite and stunning face, quietly heaving a sigh of relief.
Judging by his outfit, he had also come to participate in the bidding tonight. Since he could appear here so dashingly, it seemed that his body was fine.
“Mrs. Waldburg, are you alright?” Kendrick asked with a faint smile.
Niamh shook her head. “I’m fine.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.