Wooing My Ex-Wife

As her soothing words reached his ears, Craig’s eyes glistened with tears that gradually spilled over.

“I’m sorry, Mom. I wish to stay alive, and I’m unwilling to relinquish the status and privileges I have attained. I refuse to be confined in a high–security prison, living a life worse than death like a mere walking corpse.”

He embraced the frail woman in his arms, holding her tighter as if seeking solace.

“Rest assured, Mom. That illegitimate child has caused your mental deterioration and the loss of Jennifer. I know how much you hate him. I’ll make him pay for his actions.”

As the evening drew near, Lucas made his way back home. His hand firmly pressed against his aching lower back.

For the past few days, he had been compelled to carry out errands for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and now his entire body felt as if it were on the brink of collapse.

Craig is so vicious. I can’t even pass the basic assessment with my mediocre skills. How can my feeble body withstand the intense missions of the bureau?

Lucas felt like crying, as he was constantly being exploited, living each day in what felt like a living hell.

He wondered when he could break free from the torture.

But as soon as the image of Charles being beaten with two canes flashed past his mind, Lucas grew terrified. He forcefully suppressed his urge to curse Craig.

He clung to the wall, his legs trembling as he slowly inched his way toward the garden.

When Lucas saw a male housekeeper rushing passed him, he called out, “Why are you running? Come over here and help me.”

The housekeeper hesitated for a moment before approaching and offering his support. “Apologies, Mr. Lucas. Mr. Craig is currently having the top floor cleared out. I’ve been preoccupied and forgot to greet you.”

“Why is he cleaning the top floor?”

Shaking his head, the housekeeper replied, “We’re not privy to Mr. Craig’s intentions. It’s already past six o’clock, and he’s insisted on having everything cleared out by tonight. Otherwise, we’ll be in trouble.”

Even though Lucas was perplexed, he did not want to get the housekeeper into trouble. “You can go about your tasks. There’s no need to assist me. I’ll manage on my own.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Lucas,” the servant replied, bowing deeply before hurrying off to the backyard.

As Lucas watched his retreating figure, his suspicions grew stronger.

red

What is Craig up to? My intuition tells me that something weird is going on.

to make his

of shattering glass grew more

and bodyguards, and even the butler was present. All of them were busy with their tasks,

were burning things, while others were smashing glass containers

scene unfolding before

chaos, he noticed a partially destroyed container in a corner. There were small glass vials, each

got the better of him and he instinctively reached

butler, caught off guard by his actions, hurried over and swiftly took the vial from his grasp, returning it to its

Mr. Craig wishes to dispose of. Please refrain from touching them. Everyone is occupied, so we

on with your tasks. I’ll

Lucas,” the butler replied with a respectful bow

to him, he discreetly picked up the glass vial he had examined earlier and swiftly hid it in his pocket. Soon after, he maintained

long day of work, Cedrick returned to Harrick Villa and was surprised

evening, as everyone gathered around the dining table

gently tapped Jasmine’s head. “What are you

“All right.”

curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn’t resist stealing

lifted his gaze and made eye

quickly averted her gaze, too

on my

really handsome. I haven’t had a chance to observe you up close like this

raised an eyebrow.

you

discover?”

also looked at Jasmine

both of them, feeling hesitant to speak

cautiously said, “I can’t help but feel that you bear

and Cedrick exchanged glances. “Who?” he

shifted in her seat before leaning closer to Gwendolyn and whispered, “Don’t you think Mr.

Cough! Cough!

she tried to speak in a hushed tone, her words reverberated through the relatively quiet dining hall, catching Cedrick off guard and

but

that took place in Fairlake were

play along and asked Jasmine, “So, between Mr. Jenson and the personal servant from Fairlake, who do you think is