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Adrian shook his head. "You're misunderstanding.""I'm helping her remove poison from her womb. Not killing her."But Reyna didn't care about Adrian's explanation. She left the room and ran to find Phineas.She spoke breathlessly, "Mr. Rios, it's an emergency!"Phineas, who was sitting while watching the news on TV, was startled. "What's wrong?"Reyna answered, "Calista is bleeding heavily!""She needs to be taken to the hospital immediately!""If not, that fake doctor will kill Calista!"Calista's father and mother immediately rose from the sofa. "Oh God, Calista!"Daxton turned to his father with an annoyed expression. "Dad, this is the talented doctor you talked about?"His hands clenched tightly. "I should have been firmer in forbidding her!"Without saying more, he ran toward Calista's room.Phineas felt uneasy. He hadn't known Adrian for long. But saying Adrian wanted to kill Calista was too far in his opinion.Phineas finally followed them to Calista's room. In his granddaughte
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Three days later, as planned, that night Adrian drove his Audi e-tron GT toward the Rios family mansion.Upon arriving, the servants greeted him warmly and at the door, waiting for him were Calista, her parents, Phineas, and a beautiful red-haired woman Adrian didn't recognize.Calista greeted Adrian first. "Welcome to the Rios family mansion, Mr. Reid!""I'm so glad you agreed to come here."Adrian answered, "I promised, so I came."Phineas said, "How about dinner first?"Adrian shook his head. "Thank you. But I already had dinner before coming here.""The invitation only mentioned a health checkup, not dinner."Phineas laughed at how straightforward Adrian was and spoke again warmly, "Then have some tea first.""There's no way I'll treat you like a stranger who came for one purpose and then I immediately send you away."Finally Adrian nodded. "Alright."They then sat in the living room. Before the tea arrived, the red-haired woman sitting next to Calista whispered to her, "Are you s
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Adrian was slightly surprised by the spontaneous hug. But he didn't refuse, then cleared his throat.He answered, "You've already thanked me properly."At that moment, Vivian realized she had hugged Adrian too tightly and released him with a flushed face. Deep down, she was very embarrassed.Then she said, "I-It's almost midnight now.""I-I'm sleepy. I want to go to sleep."Adrian nodded. "Yes, please go ahead."Without daring to look at Adrian's face again, Vivian quickly moved her body toward her wheelchair. "Good night.""Don't forget to write down the ingredients for the Mermaid moisturizer cream and the tutorial."Adrian leaned back on his sofa with his heart pounding. "Good night.""Sure. I won't forget."Then Vivian disappeared behind the elevator door.Upon arriving in her room, Vivian immediately lay down on the bed and covered her body with the blanket like a cocoon. As if she was hiding her clumsiness from the world."Vivian, what were you thinking?"Even so, her heart was
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Vivian asked enthusiastically, "You managed to make it?"Adrian nodded while showing a jar containing clear cream with pink glitter."Is this all made from natural ingredients?"Adrian nodded. "Sure. These are from my plants."Vivian's eyes sparkled. "You're amazing!"Vivian lifted herself out of the pool and sat beside Adrian. That night she was wearing a light blue shirt that matched her tail. The water caused the shirt to cling tightly to Vivian's body and her skin looked shiny from the lamp light."How do I use this cream?"Adrian explained, "Apply the cream to your fish body and let it sit for five minutes. After that you'll feel comfortable again in dry conditions."Vivian examined the transparent cream and it looked like expensive cream produced by advanced skincare factories. Then she asked, "Can I try it now?""Yes, please."Adrian opened the jar lid and handed it to Vivian. Because of her excitement, Vivian took a large amount of cream and applied it to her scales.Adrian co
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Adrian laughed softly. "Yes, he's quite tall so he looks like me. But are you sure my hair is gold?"Ansel answered innocently, "I don't know, but he's still like you even with gold hair."Adrian, Ansel, and Evelina played together for about fifteen minutes, then Evelina said, "Sweetheart, let's stop playing for now, okay? I have to go back to the office."Ansel looked disappointed and asked, "Why is Mommy going to the office? Usually Mommy is at home with me?"Evelina explained patiently, "Because now I have a new responsibility to take care of the company, Ansel.""While I'm at work, you can play with Nanny and Grandma.""I promise after work I'll read you a new story.""Okay?"He turned to Adrian as if seeking support from him.Adrian then said, "Ansel, a hero has to be brave. Not just brave against enemies. But also brave to be alone.""Your mommy only works until the afternoon. After that she'll come back to you.""Are you ready to be a brave child?"Ansel was silent for a moment
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Adrian waved at the camera."Hi, Ansel!"Ansel's pouty face turned enthusiastic. "Is Daddy on a date with Mommy?"Evelina choked. Then she turned off the rear camera so her face was back on the screen."No, Sweetheart!""Just a regular lunch."Ansel answered, "If Mommy is having lunch with Daddy Adrian, I'll allow it!""But..."Ansel's words trailed off."But what, Ansel?" asked Evelina."Later, will Daddy Adrian bring Mommy home?""Because I miss Daddy Adrian."Evelina's cheeks flushed. She didn't say anything but looked toward Adrian.Adrian answered, "Yes, Ansel, later I'll take your mommy home."Although Adrian's face wasn't visible, his voice could be heard.Ansel shouted enthusiastically again, "Yeah!"Evelina spoke again, "See, you heard him, he'll take me home. Now you have lunch with Grandma, okay?"Ansel nodded. "Yes, Mommy!"Not long after, the call ended. Evelina breathed a sigh of relief.Adrian commented, "He really loves you very much."She nodded. "Yes, ever since he w
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