While the room was filled with laughter and chatter, the door suddenly opened.
Darlena entered, decked out in expensive jewelry and looking radiant.
“Why wasn’t I told about the reunion? Aren’t we in the same class?”
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The atmosphere suddenly grew tense because of Darlena’s appearance.
She, however, seemed oblivious to the cold reception from everyone. She casually sat across from Mirabel, smiling as she glanced at the gifts in everyone’s hands..
“Fragrant Snow, a very famous brand. But it seems you all don’t know this–it’s the brand I created,” she said with a smile,
Her!
Everyone thought to themselves, wondering how Darlena, whose family was once ruined by Fraser, could have possibly founded such a luxury brand After all, her family had gone bankrupt when Fraser got involved, and they were struggling to survive in the country.
Darlene continued, “Back then, my family encountered some inisfortune. But later, I met my husband. Two years ago, he invested hundreds of billions and used his connections to help me open this company. And not just this one–be helped me open twenty–six companies.”
As she spoke, Darlena’s gaze briefly lingered on Fraser before she flashed a somewhat provocative smile at Mirabel.
Mirabel’s breath hitched
She remembered how Fraser had been especially busy two years ago. At that time, he had told her it was because the company was expanding into international markets. But now she realized–it had been because he was busy helping Darlena set up her businesses.
A sharp pain spread from her chest, and Mirabel instinctively pressed her hand over her heart.
“What’s wrong, sweetheart? Are you feeling unwell?” Fraser immediately stood up, his voice full of concern. “I’ll call the doctor.”
Darlena sneered, “Mirabel, Fraser treats you like a delicate treasure, but you still look like you’re half dead. What’s wrong with you?”
Before she could finish her sentence, Fraser’s face darkened suddenly, and he slapped her hard. “If you don’t shut up and get out, I’ll make sure you never speak again.”
Darlena covered her face and snorted, unwilling to leave, but she reluctantly walled out of the room
Once she was gone, the atmosphere in the room brightened again, but Mirabel’s face remained as pale as ever,
Fraser nervously grabbed her hand. “Sweetheart, where do you feel uncomfortable? The doctor will be here soon.”
Mirabel pushed him away. “I’m fine. I just need to go to the bathroom. You don’t need to come with the
As soon as she stepped into the hallway, Derlena blocked her way. She sneered, “Don’t think Fraser hit me for your sake, that you’re so important to him. I’ve already given him a pair of children, and his heart is shifting toward me now. Do you believe that if I say the kids have a fever, he’ll come running to me?”
When Mirabel returned to the room, she found Fraser looking anxious, as expected. He walked over and kissed her forehead. “Sweetheart, I’ve got something urgent at the company. I’ve spoken to the manager, and I’ll put everything on my account. You and your friends enjoy yourselves.” Mirabel grabbed his sleeve tightly. “You said you’d stay with me today. Please, stay. I want you to stay.”
Looking into her eyes, half pleading and half calm, Fraser felt a sudden wave of panic rise in his chest. He felt that if he left today, he would lose something extremely important.
But Darlena had said the children were sick. They are his children, and he had to check on them.
In the end, Fraser gently pried Mirabel’s fingers off his sleeve. “Sweetheart, I’ll come back tonight. I promise.”
Mirabel took a deep breath. His heart really has already shifted.
Half an hour later, Darlena sent her a video.
Mirabel knew exactly what it would contain, but her trembling hands opened the video anyway.
In the video, Darlene was crying, looking pitiful. “I can’t live without you for even a moment. I missed you so much I had to come to the reunion. But when I saw you and Mirabel so happy together, I went crazy with jealousy and said those hurtful things and you hit me.”
Fraser smiled faintly, clearly pleased by her words.
He placed a warm egg on Darlena’s swollen face. “Alright, stop crying, or you’ll end up looking like a little lotten. You can ask for anything as compensation.”
“Well the kids‘ birthday is coming up. I want the island you just bought as a gift for them.”
Fraser frowned. “No,
o, that island is for me and Mirabel’s child.”
“Please, Daddy- I asked a master, and the island matches our kids‘ fate perfectly. It’ll bring them good fortune! You promised to make it up to me!” This time, he agreed.
Darlera sent a provocative smile through the camera and then sent a voice message. “You see, even though you promised it to me, as soon as I ask, he’ll give it to me. You’ve lost.”
Mirabel stared at her phone, sitting there dazed.
She remembered how, in the past, when she had been hurt during a part–time job, Fraser had been the one to help ease her pain.
The things he did for her, he would do for another woman.
At that moment, she felt utterly drained.
But she knew, once she left Fraser, everything would be fine. Tomorrow, she would leave.
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In the afternoon, Mirabel visited her mentor. Before she left, the elderly woman took her to a nearby Buddhist temple, saying it was a special place where they could ask for a safety charm for her.
When they arrived, a monk who had never met Mirabel called her by name,
“Are you wondering how I know your name? the monk smiled. “A year ago, a benefactor named Fraser made a donation of 80 million to our temple. He even walked on his knees, from the foot of the mountain to the temple, to ask for a safety charm for you. But he didn’t take it with him at the time. He left it here and asked us to chant pravers and bless it.”
Mirabel’s mentor was pleased. “It sounds like Fraser really cares about you. Seeing how loving you two are together, I’m reassured!”
Mirabel lowered her gaze, the mix of affection for the past and the pain of betrayal making her heart furter again after she had finally calmed down
“Today, as fate would have it, since you’re here, take the safety charm with you,” the monk added.
When Mirabel turned to leave, the monk stopped her. “Wall! The benefactor, Fraser, also asked for three other safety charms. Please take them with you
Mirabel took the charms, but when she saw the nunes written on then, the almost laughed.
The nubes were of Darlena and the twins.
That evening, when Fraser came back, he found that Mirabel had already fallen asleep alone.
Over the years, they had always waited for each other to return before they could fall asleep, holding each other close. This was the first time she hadn’t waited for him
A sense of unease rose in Fraser’s chest as he hugged Mirabel, burying his face in her neck. “I missed you so much, sweetheart. Even though we’ve only been apart for a few hours, it feels like centuries. If one day you’re not by my side, I don’t think I could live without you.”
“Is that so?” Mirabel murmured softly.
“By the way, sweetheart, there’s something I need to discuss with you. About that island Thad someone check it, and the fortune isn’t good. I’ve bought two other islands instead. Is that alright?”
Mirabel closed her eyes. “Do whatever you want.”
Fraser noticed the coldness and impatience in her voice and felt even more uneasy. He carefully asked, “Honey, did I upset you?”
