Both Cedric and Beatrice sighed as the police took away Anya. How could they not feel crestfallen that the granddaughter they loved and spoiled for so many years had fallen so far to the point of being jailed?

However, they also knew Anya was no longer a child, so she must bear the consequences of her actions. Lucas, too, felt conflicted about Anya being taken away, but she had gone too far this time.

He turned to Corinne. As much as he was relieved to see she was still alive, his heart ached when he saw her bandaged head. He could not help but wrap her up in a bear hug.

“Thank god you’re still alive, Corinne! I was almost scared to death when I got the news…”

Corinne did not put up a struggle. She did not hate Lucas as much as before but nor did she accept him fully. She simply stood quietly, enduring the hug.

Except for the cut on her head, she was fine. Ever since she was nearly hit by a car three days ago, she knew she had to do something to protect herself as there was a high chance the same thing was going to happen again.

to the underside of her pants to act as an extra protective layer for the baby in her belly. This would greatly reduce any external impact

would cause brain damage, nor so minor that it would not require her to have some medical attention. As for the baby, it did kick around for a bit after the accident, but she was sure it would settle down once

the doctor to tell everyone waiting outside that the surgery had failed

to expose Anya while she was still early on

to them with

married woman now, so show her a little respect, alright? Even if you’re interested in her, you’ve

Francine with a frown

had noticed

stood with her arms akimbo. She was about to continue cursing the Riveras when Corinne dragged her out of

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