Dominic quickened his pace. As he stepped into the lush garden area, his racing pulse began to slow. There, under the shade of a blooming frangipani tree, Luna sat in her wheelchair, her slender fingers gently touching the petals of a bright yellow sunflower.Dominic knelt beside her, taking her hand and squeezing it tightly. "Are you enjoying it here?""I am. The flowers are so beautiful," Luna gave a faint smile, then studied Dominic's eyes intently. "But... you look tense. Is there something wrong with my lab results?"Dominic froze. He couldn't let Luna find out about Ava."Nothing's wrong, sweetheart. I'm just a bit tired; the lines inside were very long," Dominic lied, kissing the back of Luna's hand. "Come on, let's go home. I want to have tea with you on the veranda."...The next morning, without wasting a second, Dominic returned to Dr. Adrian's office for a private meeting."Dr. Adrian, I want to request a transfer for Luna's therapy location," Dominic said immediately as h

Ava arrived early, her fingers tapping restlessly on the mahogany table as her eyes remained fixed on the entrance. A moment later, Caleb appeared, walking with a hurried, aggressive stride. Without a word, he pulled out the chair across from her. A waiter approached, and they quickly ordered drinks."Explain it to me one more time, Ava. Don't leave anything out," Caleb hissed.Ava leaned in, her voice dropping to a near whisper. "Dominic said it himself right to my face. He admitted to being the owner of Pacific Maritime. At first, I didn't believe it, but you should see that house, Caleb! The security guards look like special forces. Not to mention he paid hundreds of thousands for my father's hospital bills without blinking. Who else but a king of cash could do that?"Caleb sipped his coffee, his eyes staring blankly at the rising steam. His mind drifted to the half-brother he had always considered trash. "Pacific Maritime... if that’s true, it means he’s been playing the entire ex

The evening breeze blew softly, but Caleb’s mood was burning with explosive satisfaction. He held his phone tightly to his ear."Excellent, Ava. I didn't think your poison would work this fast," Caleb chuckled.On the other end, Ava sounded deeply gratified. "I told you, Caleb. Luna is in a fragile mental state. A tiny touch of my past with Dominic, and she crumbled. They must be in a total cold war by now. Poor Dominic... he must be baffled as to why his wife suddenly turned into a monster.""Don't give them time to be honest with each other. As long as Luna doubts Dominic’s sincerity, his defenses will crack. That is our biggest opening."Unbeknownst to Caleb, behind a slightly ajar sliding door, Dylan stood frozen. The youngest brother watched Caleb’s back with a scrutinizing gaze. He couldn't hear the details, but the tone was unmistakable.What is this snake planning now? Dylan thought, narrowing his eyes.As Caleb hung up with a radiant face, he turned and nearly collided with D

Luna sat on the edge of the bed, staring at her reflection in the vanity mirror. The teardrop pendant necklace still hung around her neck, glowing with a cold brilliance. Her heart was beginning to feel heavy with a suffocating sense of guilt."I was way too harsh," Luna whispered to the silence.The bedroom door creaked open. Dominic stepped in, carrying a small tray with a glass of warm water, some vitamins, and the neurological medication Luna had to take before bed."Time for your medicine, Luna," Dominic said softly. He sat on a small chair beside the bed, placing the tray down with care.Luna complied. She took the glass and swallowed her pills in silence. After setting the glass back down, she didn't lie back. She looked down, her fingers fiddling with the edge of the duvet."Dominic... I'm sorry," her voice was faint, almost swallowed by the quiet room.Dominic, who was tidying the medicine bottles, paused. He turned, offering a thin, sincere smile. "For what? You haven't done

"I'm sorry, Luna. I'm sorry if I startled you," Dominic said softly, his voice returning to a gentle tone but carrying a heavy undercurrent of firm resolve. "I didn't mean to be harsh with you. But you have to understand... Monica isn't a normal woman. She's a snake, highly skilled in disguise. For someone that cunning to suddenly bring you food—what if it was poisoned?"Luna looked at her husband, slowly beginning to grasp the anxiety that haunted him. "Is she really that evil?""Right now, in that family, the only person I might still choose to trust is Dylan. He's the youngest, and he seems innocent," Dominic paused for a moment. "But even then, I wouldn't guarantee it a hundred percent. In an environment like that, honesty is a rare commodity."Luna nodded slowly. "I understand. Next time, I'll be more careful with them."...Two weeks passed, and Dylan remained faithful in front of his monitor. So far, he hadn't found any concrete evidence regarding a murder plot or sabotage agai