Every Breath You Take

Quarmy fell asleep, but Monica was thinking quietly. Why did Quarmy ask such a strange question? Why did he ask about her mother? What did he want to know? Or did he already know something? Since she was young, her mother had been reluctant to mention her grandmother. Her mother had always casually said that her grandmother was dead. But why was there no grave of her grandma? Was her mother lying? Was her grandma not dead? Did Quarmy know something? But what did this matter have to do with him? After her mother died, her uncle became her only relative. Only her uncle knew about these things. Monica decided to go back and ask Xanjer.

The next day, Monica went to Xanjer's place. After chatting for a while, she asked, "Uncle, I have a question. Are you and Mom the only kids of Grandma?"

Xanjer was stunned and nodded.

"I heard from my mother that my grandparents died when you were very young. You and my mother were raised by a kind person. However, when my mother and I went to pay respect for the dead, why didn't I see Grandma's grave?"

Xanjer was silent. Seeing that, Monica asked tentatively, "Is Grandma still alive?"

Xanjer shook his head. "She's dead." "Then why don't they bury her next to my grandfather?"

"Well... because... because she married someone else."

"Grandma remarried? Who?"

"It seems that she was married to a man surnamed Xi. At that time, your mother and I were very young. Later, you mother moved away, so we are not very clear about the specifics."

Monica understood. It turned out that Grandma abandoned her young kids and remarried after Grandpa's death. That was why her mother hated her grandma so much. "How can Grandma be so cruel?" Xanjer wanted to explain, but he didn't know how to explain it. If he put in a good word for his stepmother, Monica would certainly keep asking. In this way, this matter would be more troublesome. But he didn't want Monica to misunderstand his stepmother. In fact, his stepmother was a good woman, and she was actually forced to abandon her kids!

Noticing his silence, Monica asked again, "Grandma must have had children after she remarried, right? So, in fact, I have other relatives in this world?" "Moni, do you want to have other relatives?"

"Of course. Having a relative is better than being alone and helpless. Uncle, do you want to find the other children of Grandma?"

"I don't know, maybe!" Xanjer looked at the time. "It's almost noon. I'm going to buy vegetables. What do you want to eat today?" "I'll go with you."

"There's no need. You can stay at home. I will be back soon." Xanjer left in a hurry. Monica felt a bit strange.

Xanjer went out of the room and frowned. As expected, he couldn't keep this a secret forever. Monica must have heard something.

Should he tell Monica the truth? If she knew that he was not Xanjer, what would she do?

What mattered was not his identity, but Eva's threat. Although Eva was his half-sister, she was a vicious woman. If she talked nonsense to Monica and smeared Hannah, what should he do? Things didn't occur as he wished. He only wanted to live a peaceful life, but he was not allowed to do so. Xanjer sighed deeply. No matter what, he had to find a way to solve it. If he couldn't, then he would leave Jiang City with Monica!

Since Quarmy quarreled with his mother that day, he had never returned home. Nor did he make a phone call to Jenny.

His heartlessness made Jenny very angry. Did her son want to abandon her? Her filial son was really deeply influenced by Monica. She must not let that b*tch be her daughter-in-law again, so she agreed with Eva's suggestion.

She did this not only because of the sports meeting project, but also to make Monica sad. She wanted Monica to know the consequences of going against her.

The next day was Jenny's birthday. Every year Quarmy would prepare for her birthday in advance, but this year he didn't say anything at all. Did Quarmy forget her birthday? Jenny was so angry that she asked Lassie to remind Quarmy.

Quarmy promised to come back the next day, Jenny was relieved. She called Madrigal and asked her to come over for dinner the next night. She also invited several good friends.

Quarmy told Monica in advance that he would not have dinner at home the next night. He would go back to the Huo Family to celebrate his mother's birthday.

Monica didn't say anything. Quarmy had planned to take her home for dinner, but when he saw her unconcerned look, he had to give up.

Monica was no longer the former Monica. She would definitely not put up with Jenny like she used to. Although Jenny would not embarrass Monica in front of the guests, she would definitely say something unpleasant. He could do nothing about it. Therefore, he'd better not take Monica home this time.

When Quarmy returned to the Huo Family, the guests were all here. Madrigal also came. When Quarmy saw Madrigal, he frowned slightly.

She refused to meet him everyday, but she actually came here to celebrate his mother's birthday. Quarmy couldn't help but feel a little disgusted with Madrigal.

Madrigal quickly explained, "Dad is discharged from the hospital today."

This was to explain why she was here. Quarmy felt better after hearing that. Since Zoe had been discharged from the hospital, Madrigal had no reason to refuse to meet him. He had to find a chance to talk to her and Zoe.

The dinner was a family banquet. The guests were Jenny's best friends. When they saw Madrigal, everyone showed a knowing smile. This meal was so happy. Because it was Jenny's birthday, Jenny drank a lot. In the end, she said that she couldn't drink more, so she asked Quarmy to toast others for her.

Quarmy agreed. During the meal, he also drank a lot. Although the wine was not strong, he still felt a headache. After the banquet, except Eva and Madrigal, all guests left. Seeing that he was drunk, Jenny asked him to go back to his room to rest and gave Madrigal a wink. Madrigal's heart was pounding happily. It was a perfect opportunity for her. Thinking of what would happen later, she couldn't help but blush a little.

Quarmy staggered upstairs. After a while, Jenny motioned Lassie to prepare the sobering soup. She asked Eva in a low voice, "Is that drug harmful to his body?"

"No, it's just an aphrodisiac. Didn't you say that Quarmy was not interested in other women? With my drug, he has to be interested." Eva also lowered her voice.

Lassie brought the sobering soup out. Jenny went to her son's room with the soup. Quarmy heard the sound and opened his eyes. Jenny went to the bedside and handed the soup to him. "Quarmy, it's for you. Quarmy didn't say a word and drank it up. Seeing that, Jenny left his room with satisfaction.

"Did he drink it?" Eva asked anxiously.

"Yes."

"Madrigal, go upstairs in about ten minutes." Eva looked at Madrigal. Madrigal blushed and lowered her head to sit on the sofa. Jenny and Eva sat beside her and taught her what to do next.

While they were talking, the sound of a car came from outside. Soon the door was pushed open. Quarmy's special assistant, Noah, strode in. He greeted several women in the living room politely. "I'm here to pick up Mr. Huo."

"What?" Jenny felt that things were going to be out of control, so she hurriedly got up to stop Noah. "Quarmy is drunk. Don't disturb him, let him rest."

"I'm sorry, Madam. I have to take Mr. Huo away." Noah's attitude was neither humble nor pushy.

"I said no! Quarmy must stay here tonight. You should leave now. If he blames you, I will take the responsibility." Jenny was unhappy.

"I'm sorry, Madam. I'm Mr. Huo's assistant. I only listen to him."

"You're just Quarmy's assistant. To put it nicely, you're an assistant. To put it bluntly, you're just a servant. What right do you have to refute me?" Jenny was annoyed by Noah's lack of respect.

Noah smiled faintly. He was not angry at all. "Madam, you're right. I am indeed a servant hired by Mr. Huo, but I am only loyal to my master. Madam is not my master, so I can't listen to you!" After that, he went upstairs. Seeing that, Jenny was anxious and reached out to stop him. "This is my home. Did I agree with you to go upstairs?"

"I agree!" A cold voice sounded. The people downstairs looked up and saw Quarmy stand on the second floor and looked at them condescendingly.

"Quarmy, it's not easy for you to come back once. Can't you stay at home for a night?"

"No!" Quarmy staggered downstairs. Noah immediately went up to help him. "Mr. Huo, are you all right?"

"Nothing will happen when you are here." Quarmy replied.

Seeing Noah holding Quarmy down the stairs, Jenny and Eva looked at each other. They knew that today's plan would not succeed. Jenny was both annoyed and anxious. "Quarmy, today is my birthday. Are you going to leave me alone at home?"

Quarmy felt like a fire was burning in his chest. He ignored Jenny and ordered Noah, "Let's go."

"Quarmy, you can't leave me alone!" Jenny saw his red face and knew that the drug had taken effect. If she could let him stay here, maybe...

Quarmy glanced at his mother with a sneer. "Mom, forget it! I won't stay here tonight."

With Noah's help Quarmy strode through the living room. Seeing Madrigal's blushing face in the living room, Quarmy stopped. "Miss Jane, are you really that shameless?"

Madrigal's blushing face instantly turned pale. Quarmy sneered and said, "Tomorrow I will go to the Jane family and talk to your parents about our engagement."

Noah helped Quarmy to the car outside and quickly started the car. Quarmy untied the button of his collar and ordered Noah to turn on the air conditioner. The feeling of hot was still there. Originally, he was no prepared to stay at the Huo family this night. Before he came there, he told Noah to pick him up later. He was not afraid that his mother would play tricks on him, but he did not want Monica to be alone. However, he did not expect that his mother would do this. She clearly knew that he had a bad stomach, but she still asked him to drink. He knew that something was wrong.

But he was not worried. Anyway, Noah would come to save him, so he didn't refuse to drink. After drinking the sobering soup that his mother gave him, he felt hot in his chest. Therefore, he got up from the bed and saw his mother stop Noah going upstairs. Seeing Madrigal sitting in the living room, Quarmy understood what his mother was going to do. He was really disappointed and disgusted. Madrigal used to say that she became a surrogate to repay her parents' debts. However, why did she do this now?

She was clearly aware that he loved Monica, but she was willing to do such a shameless thing. Quarmy finally saw through Madrigal.

Noah quickly parked the car at the entrance of XS Garden. He helped Quarmy into the villa in a hurry. Monica heard the sound and came out. When she saw Quarmy's flushed face, she was surprised. "What happened?" "Let Mr. Huo explain it to you. I'll take my leave first!" Noah immediately left.

Monica reached out to hold Quarmy. "Have you drunk a lot?"

"Moni, I miss you!" Quarmy reached out and hugged her soft waist, kissing her fiercely. Then, he started to take off her clothes.

Monica couldn't make a sound, so she reached out to push him. However, how could she be able to refuse Quarmy, who was burning with desire? He quickly took off her clothes and threw her on the sofa. He went crazy, which meant that this night was bound to be a wonderful night.

After Quarmy left, Madrigal stood there with a pale face. She was in a bad mood now. Quarmy's mocking tone and disgusting eyes made her desperate. His good impression of her for so many years was ruined! A sense of despair rose in her heart. She no longer had the face to stay here, so she rushed out of the Huo Family without saying a word.

"Madrigal!" Eva followed her out and stopped her outside the villa. "Take it easy. It's not the end."

"It's all because of you!" Madrigal glared at Eva. "If you hadn't come up with this bad idea, would things have become like this? I hate you so much!"

ii I ii

"You're good-for-nothing! Get out of here!" Madrigal didn't want to pretend to be nice or gentle. She pushed Eva away, got on the car and left the Huo Family. Yale was anxiously waiting at home. At this time, Eva called her. "We failed. It was noticed by Quarmy. Madrigal is very angry. Remember to comfort her and prevent her from doing stupid things."

It disappointed Yale. After hanging up the phone, Yale immediately called her daughter, but no one answered. Would anything happen?

Yale's heart sank. She was worried that something would happen to her daughter, so she hurried out of the house. On the road in front of the villa, Yale looked around and continued to call her daughter. No one answered the phone all the time. Yale was really anxious. Would anything happen to her daughter?

In her anxiety, Madrigal's car finally appeared in her sight. Yale was relieved. Madrigal stopped the car and strode into the villa with a gloomy face. She didn't stay in the living room but went straight upstairs to enter her room.

A few minutes later, Yale followed her upstairs. Lancy stood at the door of her room and felt strange. She rarely saw Yale and her daughter lose their composure like this. What happened?

Yale pushed open her daughter's door. "Madrigal, are you all right?"

"What do you think?" Madrigal jumped up and shouted at her, "Quarmy said that he would come here to talk to you tomorrow. Do you know what it means to me?"

"Oh my god! Please lower your voice. Your father has just fallen asleep. Don't wake him up!"

"Why should I keep my voice down? Anyway, Quarmy doesn't want me. Since that's the case, why should I continue to act? From today on, I want to be myself!" Madrigal shouted angrily. Yale stamped her feet and hurriedly stepped forward to cover her mouth. She lowered her voice and warned, "Don't you want to be a lady?"

"I don't!" Madrigal pushed Yale's hand away. "Since I can't get Quarmy, I won't pretend to be a lady from now on. That's it!"

Yale was also angry. "I have long advised you to give up him. There are so many good men in the world, but you insist on marrying him. You deserve it!"

"I deserve it?! Isn't it all because of you? You said that you would help me get Quarmy. You asked me to be a surrogate and seduce Quarmy. Now, Quarmy knows everything. It's all over! Why did you believe in Eva?! It's all your fault!" Thinking of Quarmy's words and eyes when he left, Madrigal felt desperate.

"You heartless b*stard. I've worked so hard to raise you up. How dare you complain about me? If it weren't for me, you couldn't even know Quarmy!" Yale was also annoyed.

"I would rather that you didn't give birth to me! Why are you a mistress? I will be embarrassed all my life because of you. It's all because of you that I can never be confident!"

"You b*stard, can't you live without him?" Yale was so angry that she slapped Madrigal on the face.

"Let me die!" Madrigal sat on the ground.

"Go back to the cat's alley and die. Don't dirty this place!"

Yale's words frightened Madrigal so much that she suddenly shut up. Yale looked at her coldly and said, "Have you forgotten how miserable you used to be? If you want to go back to the cat's alley, I won't stop you. Get out of here now!"

Madrigal was speechless for a moment. Yale poked her head. "Don't forget who you are. If it weren't for me, would you live such a good life? How dare you complain that I am a mistress? If it weren't for me, you would have to stay in the cat's alley and eat trash all your life! You b*stard! I'm so angry!"

Madrigal remembered the days she spent the cat's alley clearly. She lived in a low, wet and moldy house. Her clothes were patched and her food was like trash. She would be extremely happy if she could eat

meat.

But now she was living in a villa. She could drive a fancy car to those high-end hotels. Her friends were all from the upper class. What a difference.

Madrigal became silent, but Yale continued to scold her directly. "Do you think you are born to be a rich lady? B*stard, wake up.How dare you scold me? Are you tired of living? This house is not mine, but your dad's! If he sees you like this, he will never love you!

I warn you, in his heart, only Monica is his treasure. You are nothing to him!"

"I... I'm sorry!" Madrigal was enlightened. What did she do just now? She even scolded her mother as a mistress and shouted at home. In this family, only her father was the boss. Even though her mother and she were in the upper class now, they had to listen to Zoe. Monica could lose her temper to Zoe and ridicule him, but Madrigal had no right to do so.

From the first day she entered the house, Zoe had been very distant from her. He had never been sweet to her. Many times she even felt that Zoe hated her, so she had been humble in front of him. Her mother had reminded her several times that she should be docile, kind and polite in front of Zoe, otherwise she would make him annoyed.

She had been following this rule all the time. Finally, Zoe became nicer to her. If she was no longer obedient, would Zoe still care about her? Madrigal knew the answer very well.

Yale softened her tone. "Zoe is not an ordinary person. He is very cruel! He has been ignoring his sweetheart for so many years, don't you know what it means? You're just an illegitimate daughter. We still have to rely on him. That's why I asked you to please Jenny. I wish you can control your own life instead of being a subsidiary of a man. It's pathetic for to be a subsidiary. Even if you marry Quarmy, you will be abandoned if you don't behave yourself. Think about it carefully!"

Yale returned to the bedroom after scolding her daughter. Zoe was still reading on the bed. When he saw her coming in, he asked lightly, "What happened? Why was it so noisy?"

"Madrigal was in a bad mood. She drank wine and went crazy."

"Drunk?" Zoe put down the book and looked at Yale with disgust. "How did you discipline her? Don't you know what not to do? Do you want me to lose job?"

"Don't be angry, Zoe. Listen to my explanation. Madrigal went to Jenny's birthday party and drank a bit. She won't drink outside."

"Jenny's birthday party? You really respect her." Zoe smiled coldly. Yale was a little scared. She forced herself to explain, "Jenny invited Madrigal. We couldn't refuse."

"Is that so? Do you think I am a three-year- old child?" Zoe stared at Yale. "Someone has solved the trouble you caused before. Now, as her mother, what you need to do now is to let her move on."

"I know. Madrigal is always sensible and obedient. She made a scene just now because she was drunk. You know, she loves Quarmy. I've just scolded her."

"She loves Quarmy? Didn't Quarmy make it clear on TV?" Zoe sneered. "Let her stop dreaming. If she doesn't give up on Quarmy, don't blame me for being heartless!"

Yale agreed obediently. Her attitude finally made Zoe stop talking about this matter. Everything calmed down. Lying next to Zoe and listening to his calm breathing, Yale sneered. "A little impatience spoils great plans. Zoe, you're just a pawn for me to achieve my goal. I'll make you pay for what you did to me today! I swear!"