Ch. 2641..2650
Chapter 2641 Chapter 2641 Angeline said in a gentle tone, "Kid, move away. You're still young. You still have a long life in front of you. There's no need for you to sacrifice your life for an old woman like me. I've lived a long life. I've seen everything in the world that I'd like to see. I've enjoyed all the love that I'd like to receive as well. I won't have any regrets even if I die here today."
Laurel turned around to look at Angeline. Her obsidian black eyes were clear and bright. "Madam Angeline, if you die here today, just imagine how tormented the people who are still alive would be. You're a kind and generous person. There must be a lot of people who love you dearly. Even if you aren't willing to think for yourself, you should think about them."
Angeline was slightly stunned. She stared at the girl in front of her. She was thin and petite with tanned skin. However, her eyes were deep and dark. She spoke in an extremely straightforward manner as well. She was a clever person who was capable of seeing the bigger picture in such a situation.
"Kid, I don't want to die either. But I don't have a choice here, right?"
Laurel said, "I'll save you, Madam Angeline."
After speaking, Laurel leaped up and started fighting the few men.
Hecate stared at them nonchalantly and commented on Laurel in a mocking tone, "You've overestimated your abilities."
The men by her side were all mercenaries the Bell family hired with a hefty sum of money. They were all extremely skilled fighters.
However, soon after, she realized that Laurel was not as useless as she expected her to be. She was extremely agile, and her kicks were as fast as lightning. The men might not be a match for her if they fought her individually.
Angeline fixed her gaze on Laurel. Laurel was extremely skilled in martial arts. This was way beyond her expectations.
She seemed to be a few years younger than Baby Robbie. Baby Robbie was already a genius in martial arts. However, given how familiar Laurel was with her martial art techniques, her abilities might not be beneath those of Baby Robbie's.
Was she also a genius in martial arts?
Just as Laurel was occupied in battle with the other men, Hecate thought of something. She suddenly ran in front of Angeline and tried to hold her hostage in order to force Laurel to stop fighting the men.
However, Laurel had been paying attention to Angeline's safety at all moments. She turned around and pushed Hecate away. However, her arm accidentally got scratched during the process.
"Kid," Angeline called out in an upset tone.
"Don't mind me. They won't dare to hurt me."
However, Laurel's face paled as she said, "Madam Angeline, I won't let them hurt you."
Laurel decided to fight them off. She unleashed her lethal moves and started fighting the men.
Angeline stared at her odd moves and found them rather familiar. After some time, she finally realized that her martial art moves were similar to one of Baby Robbie's fist techniques.
Angeline took in a sharp intake of breath. She guessed that this young lady might be related to the military intelligence division.
Laurel fought the men with all her might and made them fall to the ground. Hecate ran away when she noticed the situation at hand.
However, Laurel leaped up and landed in front of her at net speed.
"Are you trying to escape? There isn't a door here."
She captured Hecate and brought her in front of Angeline. "Madam Angeline, what should we do with her?"
Angeline stared at Hecate. A look of fear appeared on Hecate's face. Angeline walked in front of her and advised her wholeheartedly, "Hecate, you must first value yourself if you'd like other people to value you. People aren't divided by how lowly noble their family backgrounds are. They're divided between good and evil. The women of the Ares family don't dislike you because of your lowly family background. In reality, some of my foster daughters have family backgrounds that are worse than yours. However, they have dignity and are grateful. Therefore, Sir Ares and I love them a lot.
"Do you think we would've treated you that way if you hadn't approached Baby Robbie with ulterior motives?"
Hecate lowered her head as her eyes turned red-rimmed. She said, "But I've really fallen for Baby Robbie now. Can't you accept me?"
Chapter 2642 Chapter 2642 Angeline shook her head in exasperation. She felt extremely disappointed in Hecate.
She lost her patience when she spoke up once again. "You keep expecting other people to treat you nicely, but you've never considered the fact that no one will ever treat someone else nicely without any reason. If you want others to treat you nicely, you'll have to put effort into your relationships. That way, others will naturally treat you well."
Hecate remained silent.
Angeline left Hecate behind and walked in front of Laurel. A worried expression appeared on her face when she saw the wound on her arm. "Kid, your arm is injured. Come to Tourmaline Estate with me. I'll help you bandage your wound."
Laurel waved her hand at once. "It's alright. It's a light injury. I can take care of it myself."
Angeline then grabbed her hand and said, "You got injured because of me. I must thank you. Come with me to Tourmaline Estate. My daughters will be extremely grateful to you."
An ambiguous look appeared in Laurel's gaze. She then nodded silently.
Angeline and Laurel walked outside.
Laurel asked Angeline, "Madam Angeline, what about her?"
Angeline said, "She's a superficial person. The demon in her heart will teach her a lesson."
Laurel nodded.
Hecate sat down on the ground and sobbed loudly.
When Angeline brought Laurel back to Tourmaline Estate, Whitney had been waiting at the entrance for a long time.
"Mommy, you're finally back. Daddy has been looking for you for a long time. He's angry because he can't contact you."
Angeline dragged Laurel over and handed her to Whitney. "Whitty, Miss Laurel is my savior. She's injured. Bandage her wound and let her meet the other sisters." "Alright," Whitty agreed at once.
After Angeline left, Whitty gave Laurel a once-over curiously. Her gaze deepened as she asked her, "Miss Laurel, you seem to have a weak and petite build. I didn't expect you to be trained in martial art My mommy has foundational training in martial arts as well. It's evident that you're extremely skilled since you managed to save my mommy's life."
Laurel did not expect that she would expose herself so soon. A conflicted expression appeared on her face as she said, "Miss Whitney, you're a heroine. Why would you praise me?" Whitney said, "I'm different from you. I'm skilled in martial arts because I've trained for a long time. However, Miss Laurel, you..."
Just then, Whitney suddenly realized that Laurel was acting as if she had just discovered some treasure. She seemed to be stunned. Whitney looked in the direction of her gaze and realized that Laurel was dooking at Jenson.
Jenson walked over silently. Whitney greeted him warmly and said, "Jens, this is Miss Laurel. She saved Mommy's life."
Jenson was slightly stunned. He then genuinely expressed his gratitude toward Laurel. "Miss Laurel, thank you for saving my mommy's life."
Laurel was rather shy. "I just did what I could."
Jenson cast an evaluative glance at Laurel and asked, "Miss Laurel, are you still a high school student? Where do you study? Where do you live? Please tell me anything if you need help with anything."
An embarrassed expression appeared on Laurel's face as she ne' said, "Young Master Ares, I'm a freshman at high school. I'm doing well in everything, but I'm rather dumb in my studies. I'm always the last place in my studies. My teachers are extremely worried about my studies, and my classmates dislike me as well. I heard that you're excellent at your studies. I'd be glad if you could give me a few helpful tips."
Jenson smiled and said, "That's easy. I'll hire a teacher for you soon. Your results will definitely improve in no time."
"Thank you, Young Master Ares."
Just then, the sisters of the military intelligence division ran over with smiles on their faces.
Laurel's gaze darkened at once.
Chapter 2643 Chapter 2643 Whitney fixed her stare on Laurel as her gaze exuded a sense of comfort. "Laurel, they're the foster daughters that my daddy and mommy adopted into the family. They're all brave heroines. You'll definitely get along well with them."
The girls stared at Laurel happily. They all gossipped among themselves. "This young girl looks extremely familiar," Lil Ten said with a chuckle.
Sis Andy chuckled and said, "It's Miss Laurel's first time meeting us. How could we be familiar with each other?"
Lil Ten said, "Although I've never seen her before, she seems extremely friendly. Besides, she's a fan of martial arts as well. Therefore, she gives off a strong sense of familiarity."
"You're right, Lil Ten. Miss Laurel likes fighting for justice. She has a really likable personality. Why don't we treat her like our younger sister?" Sis Andy suggested.
Sis Rosie stared at Rosie. She suddenly chuckled and said, "Sis Andy, you'd like to treat Miss Laurel like your sister because you like her. However, have you ever thought about how we might bring Miss Laurel a lot of trouble if we do so?"
Sis Andy smacked her mouth and said, "I spoke without thinking. That wasn't a good idea. Miss Laurel is a good girl. She has to lead a peaceful and joyous life. She shouldn't have an unstable life like us." Laurel stared at the sisters. Upon noticing how lively, cheerful, and kind they were, her respect for Sir Ares and Madam Angeline grew at once.
She exclaimed, "I heard that all of you grew up in a family of gangsters. However, you all look just like daughters from noble families. You all seem knowledgeable, well-mannered, gentle, and virtuous. You don't seem like gangsters at all. It's evident that you foster parents taught you really well."
The girls giggled happily.
Rosie said, "Miss Laurel, you speak really maturely despite your young age. Your personality is exactly the same as that of Jens."
Whitney cast a deep gaze at Laurel. The suspicion she had toward Laurel intensified.
Laurel knew that it would be inappropriate for her to say so. She tried explaining herself at once. "Sisters, my results at school are terrible. I picked the wrong words to say. Don't laugh at me." The sisters burst out into laughter as soon as she said that.
"She's just like us. The sisters are all brawn over brains."
"Miss Laurel was fated to meet us."
Just then, Baby Robbie returned home with a devastated expression on his face. Upon catching sight of Baby Robbie, Whitney immediately reminded Sis Andy, "Andy, take good care of Miss Laurel. I'll be back soon."
"Alright, Sister-in-law," Andy agreed at once.
UAS Whitney chased after Baby Robbie and stopped him in his tracks.
Baby Robbie Stared at Whitney in shock. He spoke to her in a dull tone, "Sister-in-law, say whatever you want to. I'm not feeling very well right now. I'd like to return to my bedroom and lie down to get some rest as soon as possible."
"I can cure your illness," Whitney said with a chuckle.
Baby Robbie glanced at her and asked, "Did you learn some healing techniques from Baby Zetty?"
Whitney shook her head.
Baby Robbie sighed and said, "Aren't you just trying to bluff me right now?"
Whitney touched Baby Robbie's forehead and kept the suspense as she said, "I got it. You failed to achieve your goal after heading out. You're upset because you didn't manage to seek your destined fate. Do you feel a sense of fatigue and listlessness spreading all over your body right now?"
Baby Robbie laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, stop teasing me." Whitney said, "I'm not teasing you. Didn't you go out just to find that person?" Baby Robbie continued listening to her silently after registering what she said. Whitney said, "I might have already met the person that you're looking for."
Chapter 2644 Chapter 2644 After hearing what Whitney said, Baby Robbie grabbed her arm excitedly and shook her forcefully. "Sister-in-law, tell me. Where's she? Where's she?" Jostling her as he shook her violently, Whitney sighed in exasperation, "Baby Robbie, stop shaking me around. Let me tell you everything slowly."
Baby Robbie immediately stopped shaking Whitney and stared at her obediently.
Whitney could not help but tease him when she noticed how obedient he was. "I'm thirsty," mused Whitney.
"Wait for me here, sister-in-law. I'll get a cup of water for you," said Baby Robbie before he quickly rushed away.
Soon after, Baby Robbie returned with a cup of water. "Drink some water, sister-in-law."
After Whitney took a sip of water, Baby Robbie asked, "Sister-in-law, are your shoulders sore? Would you like me to give you a massage?"
Whitney burst out laughing, "Baby Robbie, just how much do you like her? You're willing to step down from your high and mighty pedestal just for her sake."
Baby Robbie laughed foolishly.
Whitney stared at him and said tentatively, "You love and admire Sis Daisy because of how heroic, brave, and fierce she was. She was clever, calm, beautiful, and kind. However, she has passed away. Her appearance has definitely changed from before now that she's back. Can you accept her if she has a regular appearance and is from a normal family?"
Baby Robbie chuckled and said, "Sister-in-law, as long as I manage to find her, I don't care what she looks like. I'll love and treasure her all the same." Whitney beckoned her hand at him and said, "Come with me."
Baby Robbie followed Whitney. They arrived outside the fence surrounding the courtyard.
The sisters were chatting happily with Laurel. They seemed to like Laurel a lot.
Baby Robbie was extremely taken aback when he saw Laurel. "Why is Miss Laurel here?"
"She rescued mummy and got injured. Mummy brought her back so that we could bandage her wounds," explained Whitney.
Baby Robbie looked around before asking Whitney curiously, "Sister-in-law, where's she?"
Whitney stared at him in a daze. "Haven't you already seen her?"
Baby Robbie did not understand the implications behind Whitney's words. After some time, he suddenly understood what she meant. He pointed at Laurel and asked, "Are you referring to her?"
"Do you not recognize Sis Daisy?" asked Whitney.
Baby Robbie shook his head, "She isn't Sis Daisy."
"She's extremely skilled in martial arts despite her young age. She managed to rescue mummy from a few burly men that were trained in martial arts. Don't you find that odd?"
"She could be born talented in martial arts."
"She doesn't like studying. She has terrible results. She's just like you and the sisters from the military intelligence division."
"Most people who are skilled in martial arts don't like studying. Sister-in-law, your speculation is overly far-fetched," doubted Baby Robbie.
"She disregarded her own life and death just to save mummy's life."
"Perhaps she approached mummy on purpose because she knows mummy's identity."
Whitney was speechless as she stared at Baby Robbie. "You treated Hecate so well just because of a necklace. Why are you coming up with so many excuses when t comes to Miss Laurel?"
"I've learned my lesson from everything that has happened. Why would I dare to assume that she's Sis Daisy without sufficient evidence?" retaliated Baby Robbie.
"Anyways, I think that Miss Laurel is el?
the person that you're looking for. Baby Robbie, your brother decided to hire a teacher for her to thank her for saving mummy's life. Your brother intends to let you be her teacher. Are you willing to do so?" asked Whitney.
Baby Robbie pondered upon it and said, "I'll consider it."
"Hmph, you'll regret this." huffed Whitney in distaste before walking away towards the courtyard.
Baby Robbie stared at Laurel in a daze. She looked thin and weak. She also had tanned skin. How was she similar to Sis Daisy in any way?
However, it was a rare sight to see the sisters get along so well with someone from outside the family like Laurel.
Baby Robbie needed to test it for himself. He picked up a rock and hurled it toward Sis Andy, who was seated opposite Laurel.
Chapter 2645 Chapter 2645 Baby Robbie threw the rock with a calculated force, not too light yet not too harsh to be of any threat to Sis Andy. After all, Laurel might not even step up to save Sis Andy. Therefore, the rock should not severely injure Sis Andy even if it did hit her, The rock shot towards Sis Andy rapidly. Just as it was about to hit Sis Andy's head, Miss Laurel swiftly rose to catch the rock before turning around and hurtling it back from where it came from. Baby Robbie was too focused on Laurel's reaction to dodge the rock that hurtled back at him.
He noticed the shock in Laurel's gaze that was soon replaced with worry.
"Be careful, Baby Robbie," called out Sis Andy.
Her voice was so loud that it overpowered Laurel's voice. However, Baby Robbie could read what she was saying from the shape of her lips.
"Baby Robbie, move away," shouted Laurel.
The rock hit Baby Robbie firmly on the head and blood instantly streamed down the side of his head...
Baby Robbie touched the red fluid on his head and realized just how strong Laurel was.
In the next moment, Laurel and Sis Andy run over to him. Sis Andy chastised him, "What kind of joke is this, you fool? Why are you trying to ambush me?" Her scolding came with a hint of fondness.
Laurel kept apologizing to Baby Robbie profusely after realizing the difference in their statuses. "I'm sorry, Young Master Robbie. I'll help you bandage your wound."
Baby Robbie agreed immediately, "Alright." He then turned around to go back inside, Laurel following behind him closely.
Baby Robbie placed the first-aid kit medicine box in front of Laurel. Laurel then swiftly took out the anti-inflammatory medicine and bandages, knowing immediately what was required.
Baby Robbie stared at her. The military intelligence division's specialized anti-inflammatory pills were placed within the box. He noticed Laurel picking it up and putting it down after a moment of hesitation. "Why aren't you using it?" asked Baby Robbie.
"Is this anti-inflammation medicine?" asked Laurel.
Baby Robbie asked, "Don't you know this is anti-inflammation medicine?"
Laurel shook her head.
Baby Robbie's gaze darkened.
Laurel picked up the anti-inflammatory medicine and hemostasis equipment. She then applied it to Baby Robbie's wound gently as she apologized, "Young" Master Robbie, I didn't know that you were joking around with Miss Andy. If I had known, I wouldn't have thrown the rock at you so forcefully."
"You're pretty skilled," said Baby Robbie. "You're young, yet you're extremely agile. Who taught you martial arts?"
"My master is a nun," replied Laurel curtly.
"Oh, does she charge expensive class fees?" asked Baby Robbie carefully.
"I come from a poor family. My master doesn't charge me any fees."
Baby Robbie glanced at her and said, "Alright."
"I heard that you're looking for a private teacher. What do you think about me?" asked Baby Robbi, changing the topic quickly.
Laurel was shocked. "Young Master Robbie, you're a busy man. I wouldn't dare to take up your precious time."
"Lately, I have some free time at home. I'll give you lessons to repay you for saving my mother's life. Are you free on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends?" With that, Baby Robbie had decided for them.
"I'm very dumb. I'm afraid that your blood pressure will spike because you can't teach me well," murmured Laurel sheepishly.
Baby Robbie leveled Laurel with a stare, "You're pretty similar to the other sisters. They're all women with brawn over brains." Laurel burst out into laughter, With such good timing too as the other sisters entered the room, just in time to hear Baby Robbie's snide comment. They had come looking for him as they were worried about his injuries. That concern was now replaced with outrage after hearing his comment.
"Baby Robbie. How dare you scold us for being simple-minded?"
Baby Robbie immediately cowered and apologized to the sisters. "Sisters, I'm praising you. In the past, people said that it's a virtue for a woman to have no talents."
Chapter 2646 Chapter 2646 Upon hearing that Baby Robbie would be personally providing lessons to Laurel, the sisters all burst out laughing. "Baby Robbie, while you are pretty good at your studies, you love moving about too much. Can you really settle down to teach Miss Laurel?"
"Miss Laurel saved mommy's life. Not only am I willing to teach her, but I'm even more than happy to cut off my head for her," defended Baby Robbie.
Laurel said, "That's nonsense. Your life is beyond precious. How can you simply cut off your head for anyone else?" said Laurel, though while she spoke gently, it was laced with sternness. Baby Robbie smiled silently.
The sisters left after seeing Baby Robbie and ensuring that he was alright.
However, before Rosie left, she cast a purposeful gaze at Baby Robbie and asked, "Baby Robbie, Hecate treated mommy so disrespectfully. Have you thought about how we should punish her?" Baby Robbie's eyes turned cold.
He had once loved Hecate, but his feelings for her had all turned into sympathy once he realized that he had found the wrong person.
Nevertheless, after finding out that Hecate had once again tried to hurt the people that he loved the most in the world, his sympathy for her completely vanished as well.
"Sis Rosie, do as you wish. I'll let you take full charge of this incident. There's no need for you to consider my feelings."
Rosie smiled, "I'm no longer worried after hearing what you've said."
The next day. Rosie brought a group of men to the Bell family and forced the head of the family to hand Hecate over to them.
Initially, Old Master Bell was extremely displeased by Rosie's forceful demeanor. He scolded Rosie angrily, "In terms of levels of seniority, I'm equivalent to your grandfather. You brought these men over to force me to hand someone over to you. Where are your conscience and morals?"
"How dare you treat your senior so disrespectfully? Aren't you afraid of being punished by the heavens?"
Hecate stood by his side. She believed that Old Master Bell wouldn't do as Rosie asked of him. She trusted him a lot. She trusted that she would be safe today no matter what.
Old Master Bell would never allow his juniors to provoke her in their home.
het Therefore, she stared at Rosie condescendingly and mocked her, "Rosie, you brought so few people over just to ask the Bell family to give you one of our family members. Aren't you afraid that you won't b able to get her back? After all, it's also illegal for one to break into someone else's residence."
Rosie chuckled, "Did you assume that I'd be scared of that? Since I'm bold enough to come here today, I'm certain that I'll be able to take you away with me."
After speaking, Rosie turned around to stare at Old Master Bell. "Hecate kidnapped my foster mother. I have sufficient proof with me. If you aren't willing to work with us, I have no choice but to hand the evidence over to the authorities."
"Rosie, if you send me to the police, I can also sue you for illegally breaking into our family residence. Shall we go to jail together?"
Rosie shook her head, "Why are you so foolish? I'm part of the Bell family. Is there a problem for me to return to my own home? Besides, Sir Ares asked me to send such a valuable gift to the Bell family, and yet you send me to the dungeons. The world will scoff at you when they realize this is how you greet your guests."
"You!" Hecate glanced at Old Master Bell and noticed that he was silent and deep in thought.
Panic started to set in.
As expected, Old Master Bell cast a scorned gaze at Hecate after pondering things through for some time.
Hecate trembled and knelt in front of Old Master Bell. "Old Master Bell, please don't hand me to the Ares family. They'll definitely humiliate me to no end."
"Hecate, you must be punished for your wrongdoings. Go ahead. The Ares family are all kind people. They won't make things hard for you," said Old Master Bell. Hecate collapsed to the floor in desperation.
Rosie shouted at her men, "Take Miss Hecate away."
Chapter 2647 Chapter 2647 Tourmaline Estate.
When Hecate stepped foot into Tourmaline Estate once again, everything had changed.
In the past, she had been rude and looked down on everyone in Tourmaline Estate because of how much Baby Robbie loved her. Now that she was back as a prisoner, Tourmaline Estate was as extravagant and grand as ever. The people who lived here were some of the richest and most reputable in the Imperial Capital - even the servants that lived here appeared noble.
The servants no longer looked at Hecate with respect. Now, they completely ignored her, not bothering to cast her a single glance.
She walked along the wide path dejectedly. It was as if she were transparent to everyone.
When she finally saw Baby Robbie, it was at the Château de Selene. Baby Robbie was sitting in the pavilion, focused on teaching Laurel. Hecate had been waiting to meet him for ages. "Baby Robbie," she called out shakily.
Baby Robbie raised his head and was taken aback after seeing Hecate.
After giving Laurel some pointers, he stood up and made his way toward Hecate.
Hecate expected that Baby Robbie would let her go because of their past relationship. She pleaded with Baby Robbie, "Baby Robbie, please let me go. I had no other choice."
Baby Robbie leveled her with a cold state. His gaze filled with rage as he stared at Hecate. "I heard that you abducted my mother?"
Hecate curled up upon herself. She was speechless in the face of Baby Robbie's questions.
"Tell me!" roared out Baby Robbie in rage.
Hecate trembled. She had never seen Baby Robbie so angry before. She finally realized that she had truly hurt him. Baby Robbie, who was usually kind and soft-hearted, had a harsh side to him as well.
"Baby Robbie, I didn't mean to do that...I made the wrong decision. I had grown spiteful since you left me. If it weren't for your mother, we could have stayed together."
"I got together with you because I thought that you were the owner of the Ocean's Heart. Since you aren't her, it's impossible for me to ever fall in love with you." Hecate's face paled.
Laurel, who was standing behind Baby Robbie, stiffened after hearing what he said.
Since Baby Robbie mistook Hecate as the owner of the Ocean's Heart, how could he still date her?
Did Baby Robbie have...romantic feelings for her?
Rosie comforted Baby Robbie, "Baby Robbie, you shouldn't be angry over a woman like her."
"Sis Rosie, mommy is soft-hearted. We should hand her over to daddy instead," said Baby Robbie.
"Daddy loves mommy to no end. If we hand Hecate over to daddy, he might take her life," said Rosie.
Hecate was so frightened that her legs started trembling.
"Baby Robbie, I'm begging you. Please on't hand me over to Ares won't dare to offend + from the Ares family ever again."
Baby Robbie waved his hand at Rosie, "Take her away.
Rosie then brought Hecate toward Sir Ares' study.
On the way, Rosie stared at Hecate. Hecate was frightened, severely so. Rosie decided to have compassion for her. "You really are the type of person that only fears the consequences of your actionsel.net they're about to impend you. You mistook Baby Robbie for someone that can easily be manipulated. That was the moment you were wrong."
"Baby Robbie and I are similar. He's from the military intelligence division. He's loyal and faithful, but he can also be harsh and brutal. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to survive the cruel military intelligence division," finished Rosie.
Hecate had an ashen expression on her face. She was drowning in her regrets. "I've been wrong from the very beginning."
Rosie brought Hecate to Sir Ares' study. After some time, Hecate's shrill screams rang out from the room.
Baby Robbie stood in the pavilion and stared at his daddy's study. A hint of exasperation flashed across his gaze.
Laurel asked him, "If you pity her, shall I ask Miss Angeline to go easy on her?"
Chapter 2648 Chapter 2648 Baby Robbie shook his head, "Hecate brought this upon herself. It'd be good to teach her a lesson. That way, she'll know her limits in the future." Laurel did not say anything else.
Angeline made Laurel stay in Tourmaline Estate for several days. However, she could leave Tourmaline Estate at any time.
Today, she had come to Château de Selene and told Angeline that she would like to leave Tourmaline Estate.
Angeline requested everyone else leave the room. She then gestured for Laurel to sit next to her. She asked her gently, "Laurel, Baby Robbie has been giving you academic lessons lately. Have you improved?"
Laurel blushed at once. Sheepishly, she said, "Madam Angeline, to be honest with you, I'm way too dumb. Everything that Baby Robbie says sounds like it comes from another planet. I can't understand a single thing."
Angeline felt that Laurel was honest and straightforward. She liked her honesty. She held her hand and said in a comforting tone, "Take it slow. Don't rush things."
"Thank you for caring so much about me, Madam Angeline. However, I come from a poor family. My greatest wish is for my parents to stay healthy and live a peaceful and carefree life. It'd be even better if I could also excel in my studies. If I can't do that, I won't be too harsh on myself either," said Laurel.
"You're so young, yet you're already so understanding. You seem just like an old person that has undergone all sorts of harsh trials in life..." trailed off Angeline.
Laurel's expression stiffened slightly. Angeline noticed her panic and sighed lightly, "Never mind. Everyone has their own goals in life. Since you'd like to live a peaceful life that's free of worries, I won't make you stay. You can go home."
Laurel felt extremely relieved.
She left the Ares family happily.
However, Whitney came to send her off when she arrived at the gate.
"Miss Laurel, my mummy asked me to send you off."
Laurel thanked Whitney gently, "Thank you, Sis Whitty."
Both of them walked side by side. Whitney was extremely disappointed. "Laurel, my mommy likes you a lot. I can tell that Baby Robbie likes you as well. However, I don't understand why must you leave the Ares family."
Laurel chuckled, "The Ares family is a wealthy and noble family in Imperial Capital. Baby Robbie is a rising star in Imperial Capital. I'm just a regular girl. I was lucky to be able to save Madam Angeline's life. I shouldn't hope to get involved with the Ares family. People who stay with the Ares family all have warm hearts and strong drives to achieve success in life."
Whitney paused and said, "Miss Laurel, you're nice and genuine. You have a pure heart as well. Why must you put yourself down like that?"
Laurel lowered her eyes and said, "Sis Whitty, I'll bring trouble to the Ares family if I stay here."
Disappointment flashed across Whitney's gaze. She was exasperated by Laurel's low self-esteem.
Just then, a rough voice suddenly rang out in front of them.
"Laurel, you're really selfish. You stayed with the Ares family and enjoyed all sorts of luxuries for the past few days. Why didn't you bring me with you?"
Whitney stared at the man before them in confusion. A look of embarrassment appeared on Laurel's face. "Sis Whitty, you should go back first. I should handle my family's issues myself."
Laurel ran in front of that rough man as soon as she finished speaking. She then dragged him away with her.
"Brother, I'll explain things to you once I get home."
Whitney pretended to leave as she did not want to put Laurel in an awkward position.
However, she secretly followed Laurel after she left Tourmaline Estate.
“Laurel, how can you return empty-handed? You saved Madam Angeline's life. Did she let you return empty-handed?"
Laurel's brother scolded Laurel angrily. "As expected, you only ever make losses. Why didn't you ask Madam Angeline for some money?"
"Is Madam Angeline an unreasonable person? Was she unwilling to give you money?"
Laurel said, "No, Madam Angeline is gentle and kind. She's a grateful person as well. She's a good person. She offered me too much in return for how I saved her life. I didn't accept any of it."
Chapter 2649 Chapter 2649 "Why are you so foolish? We finally have the chance to make it big, but you chose to miss out on it. You're a dumb fool," scolded Laurel's brother, humiliating Laurel, It was not enough for him to vent his rage at Laurel. He scolded the Ares family as well. "In my opinion, the Ares family were never genuinely grateful for you. Wealthy people like them are always sly. They're powerful but stingy. They should be afraid of karma since they don't bother to properly thank their saviors."
Laurel hit her brother harshly across his face. Her brother fell back, landing heavily on the ground from the force of the slap.
"Laurel, you..." Laurel's brother was stunned by his sister's violence. "Why are you so strong?"
Laurel walked in front of him and known. There was an uncharacteristically harsh expression on her typically weak and soft face.
"You aren't allowed to curse the Ares family."
A look of confusion appeared on her brother's face. "What did they drug you with? Why are you so loyal to them?"
A determined glint appeared in Laurel's gaze as she spoke through gritted teeth, "I need to protect every single person in Tourmaline Estate."
Whitney, who was hiding in the corner, was extremely shocked when she heard what Laurel said.
She believed that Laurel was Sis Daisy from the military intelligence division, who had sacrificed her own life for Baby Robbie's safety.
However, there was something that she did not understand. Sis Daisy cared a lot about the sisters from the military intelligence division. Why was she unwilling to tell them about her identity?
Laurel's brother was shocked by the sharp gaze in his sister's eyes. He clambered up and ran away.
Laurel stood up and patted away the dust on her hand. The fierce aura she exuded melted away as she shrugged and made her way forward, her stature weak and cowered.
"Sis Daisy," someone suddenly called out from behind her.
Laurel immediately turned around. She was stunned when she caught sight of Whitney.
Whitney approached her and said, "Let's have a chat."
Laurel nodded.
They arrived at a quiet place. Both of them sat down side by side.
Whitney told Laurel all about how she got to know Jenson Ares and how they fell in love with each other. She even told Laurel about how she pursued him.
Laurel was confused. "Sis Whitty, why are you telling me all of this?"
Whitney stared at her and said, "You're part of my family as well. I should help you understand me better."
Laurel froze.
She lowered her head and raised it after some time. The weak and listless gaze in her eyes instantly transformed. Laurel seemed to be reborn as a bright and understanding gaze appeared in her deep and dark eyes.
"You're so smart. You recognized me so quickly," Laurel said.
"Actually, mommy was the one who recognized you. It wasn't me," murmured Whitney humbly.
Laurel was shocked. "Madam Angeline?"
"Mummy wouldn't like you to address her that way. She asked et Baby Robbie to give you lessons SO that you'd have the opportunity to get together with him," said Whitney.
Laurel jumped up in shock. "No, I could never be in a relationship with Baby Robbie. I'm so ugly, and I'm from a poor family. How cand be a good match for him?"
belongs to en.swnovel tent "It doesn't matter where heroes come from," said Whitney.
Laurel continued shaking her head. "That's way too ridiculous. I've never thought of getting together with Baby Robbie."
"Have you really not thought about it before?" questioned Whitney.
Laurel remained silent. After some time, she muttered, "I've imagined them in my dreams."
Whitty smiled.
"Since you like him, why won't you come clean about your identity to him?"
Laurel shook her head frantically with a somber gaze. She held Whitty's hand, "The Ares family is in danger."
Whitty was taken aback. "Do you know anything?"
"Yes. I purposely kept my identity hidden so that it'd be easier for me to follow her around," said Laurel.
"Who are you referring to?"
"Sis Thirteen."
Whitty was shocked. She shook her head frantically. "No, everyone in the Ares family adores her to no end. She won't go against the people that love her."
Chapter 2649 Chapter 2649 "Why are you so foolish? We finally have the chance to make it big, but you chose to miss out on it. You're a dumb fool," scolded Laurel's brother, humiliating Laurel, It was not enough for him to vent his rage at Laurel. He scolded the Ares family as well. "In my opinion, the Ares family were never genuinely grateful for you. Wealthy people like them are always sly. They're powerful but stingy. They should be afraid of karma since they don't bother to properly thank their saviors."
Laurel hit her brother harshly across his face. Her brother fell back, landing heavily on the ground from the force of the slap.
"Laurel, you..." Laurel's brother was stunned by his sister's violence. "Why are you so strong?"
Laurel walked in front of him and known. There was an uncharacteristically harsh expression on her typically weak and soft face.
"You aren't allowed to curse the Ares family."
A look of confusion appeared on her brother's face. "What did they drug you with? Why are you so loyal to them?"
A determined glint appeared in Laurel's gaze as she spoke through gritted teeth, "I need to protect every single person in Tourmaline Estate."
Whitney, who was hiding in the corner, was extremely shocked when she heard what Laurel said.
She believed that Laurel was Sis Daisy from the military intelligence division, who had sacrificed her own life for Baby Robbie's safety.
However, there was something that she did not understand. Sis Daisy cared a lot about the sisters from the military intelligence division. Why was she unwilling to tell them about her identity?
Laurel's brother was shocked by the sharp gaze in his sister's eyes. He clambered up and ran away.
Laurel stood up and patted away the dust on her hand. The fierce aura she exuded melted away as she shrugged and made her way forward, her stature weak and cowered.
"Sis Daisy," someone suddenly called out from behind her.
Laurel immediately turned around. She was stunned when she caught sight of Whitney.
Whitney approached her and said, "Let's have a chat."
Laurel nodded.
They arrived at a quiet place. Both of them sat down side by side.
Whitney told Laurel all about how she got to know Jenson Ares and how they fell in love with each other. She even told Laurel about how she pursued him.
Laurel was confused. "Sis Whitty, why are you telling me all of this?"
Whitney stared at her and said, "You're part of my family as well. I should help you understand me better."
Laurel froze.
She lowered her head and raised it after some time. The weak and listless gaze in her eyes instantly transformed. Laurel seemed to be reborn as a bright and understanding gaze appeared in her deep and dark eyes.
"You're so smart. You recognized me so quickly," Laurel said.
"Actually, mommy was the one who recognized you. It wasn't me," murmured Whitney humbly.
Laurel was shocked. "Madam Angeline?"
"Mummy wouldn't like you to address her that way. She asked et Baby Robbie to give you lessons SO that you'd have the opportunity to get together with him," said Whitney.
Laurel jumped up in shock. "No, I could never be in a relationship with Baby Robbie. I'm so ugly, and I'm from a poor family. How cand be a good match for him?"
belongs to en.swnovel tent "It doesn't matter where heroes come from," said Whitney.
Laurel continued shaking her head. "That's way too ridiculous. I've never thought of getting together with Baby Robbie."
"Have you really not thought about it before?" questioned Whitney.
Laurel remained silent. After some time, she muttered, "I've imagined them in my dreams."
Whitty smiled.
"Since you like him, why won't you come clean about your identity to him?"
Laurel shook her head frantically with a somber gaze. She held Whitty's hand, "The Ares family is in danger."
Whitty was taken aback. "Do you know anything?"
"Yes. I purposely kept my identity hidden so that it'd be easier for me to follow her around," said Laurel.
"Who are you referring to?"
"Sis Thirteen."
Whitty was shocked. She shook her head frantically. "No, everyone in the Ares family adores her to no end. She won't go against the people that love her."