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Like A Phoenix Reborn

Chapter 2 His Protection

Word Count: 1823    |    Released on: 25/02/2025

ina arrived back at the

g, "Where on earth have you been? You knew perfectly well that tonight you were supposed to apologize to Miss Willi

I'm just an illegitimate daughter. The reputation of the Marshall family is never my responsibility. If appearances matter so

else's family, and you're even worse. Out of jealousy for Miss Willis, you ruined her life and left her with a permanent d

had been Cade Mar

s illegitimate daughter, had been cast asi

y until she was ten. But no one could have fo

d - to kill Carrie, leaving Car

nly fueled Zoe's hat

oe's reputation had been tarnishe

hen Zoe wished that Christina woul

sentence had been repeatedly reduc

d welcomed her back int

like a predator eyeing its prey. Why couldn

Christina was ready to respond,

ests that you return to your room and chan

he maid left, she walked past Zoe, headin

like my mother. She was kind and gentle, always returning kindness for cruelty. As for me, I'

lling gaze. A shiver ran down her sp

er with a look and co

ad selected for her - a white gown, to

as Cade really expecting her, after wearing such a gown, to turn into a ki

he dress into the trash. Moments later,

ung ladies. Their condition... isn't good. Unless we can reach

t knot forming in her throat as a sh

above all else, it was bringing Wendy

fending for herself. The caretakers Cade hired treated her with scorn, sh

asked, her gentle eyes and warm smile like a light in the darknes

mother's passing, her father's indifference left a void in her heart. It was

ind of mother anyone

' father a secret, Wendy had ensur

endy too p

omised to care f

ried about the three girls. They couldn't bear to be ap

saster

ears ago came rushing b

othes, three girls, identical in appearance, lay numb on a bed. Their bodies were cov

ever. One of them, Elaine Clarke, whose lips were cracked and

king them home. But the moment she stepped out of that room, it felt as th

daughters from the beginning to

tapped on the news stor

s appeared s

ger Daughter, Christina Marshall,

Brutally Attacked; Perpetrator's Cruel Metho

away from the screen, taking a

"I'll go see Dr. Wade. Please make sure El

erst

assistant. "Look up Dr. Wade's schedule for next month. I need a

ade is scheduled to perform sur

rowed, a small smile

ncidence

suffering be undergoing surgery w

ces and send me his full itin

wned slightly. "Also, look into whether anyon

reduced sentence was due to someone wo

no clue who

.

ed into a tight-fitting an

mn voice, "Now that you're out of prison, it's time to reflect and start fresh. When we get there, offer Miss Willis a

ly responded w

ct, but to Christina, it

ie was insurmountable. How co

ked on Christina. Hatred and mockery filled her face. "Christ

reached out to pat her head. There was a slight scowl on his face now. "The doctor

tina, his cold, complex

. He assumed that her love for him had gradually turned to hate, and then she resorted to killing Carr

ned, her indifference growin

sure she apologizes to you right now!" Cade, frightened by

forward, meeting Simon's c

ear, Christina let out a cold laugh. "Because sometimes, living with the consequences is worse than

creamed, shaking with anger, "How dare you s

yes unblinking as she observed C

se only made Simo

e fixed Christina with a piercing stare. "Unles

ded, Mr. Gilbert," Christina replied with a faint smile, meetin

s about to push Simon too far. He raised his hand, ready to

out to land, someone steppe

ugh the tension. Christina turned in surprise to find Harold standing there, a faint smile on his lips as he

e stood froz

ld eyes narrowing. "When did

to her fingertips. His grin widened as he stared at her. "I fel

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1 Chapter 1 A Beauty And Murderer2 Chapter 2 His Protection3 Chapter 3 How A Woman Conveys Her Gratitude4 Chapter 4 Is She Scared 5 Chapter 5 The Address Is No Longer Fitting6 Chapter 6 She's The One I Want To Marry7 Chapter 7 The Mystery Attacker8 Chapter 8 Stop Throwing Yourself At Me!9 Chapter 9 Who I Marry Is My Business10 Chapter 10 Won't Sit Back And Do Nothing11 Chapter 11 The Invitation Letter Has Been Switched12 Chapter 12 Rules Are Rules13 Chapter 13 I Should Call You Harold14 Chapter 14 Anyone Who Wrongs Me Will Pay Tenfold15 Chapter 15 Nothing More Than What You Had Coming16 Chapter 16 Today Is Our Wedding Day17 Chapter 17 A Child Without A Mother's Love18 Chapter 18 Lower Your Voice19 Chapter 19 Just A Business Partner20 Chapter 20 One Step Ahead Of Them21 Chapter 21 Start Living Together So Soon 22 Chapter 22 Just A Stand-in 23 Chapter 23 Are You This Rough With That Woman 24 Chapter 24 I Won't Turn My Back On You25 Chapter 25 Turning Of The Tide Of Public Opinion26 Chapter 26 Having A Meeting27 Chapter 27 Failed To Remove Christina28 Chapter 28 Who Do You Think You Are 29 Chapter 29 Beg Me30 Chapter 30 Letting You Watch Me Shower31 Chapter 31 She Doesn't Deserve Forgiveness Or Happiness32 Chapter 32 She Won't Escape So Easily33 Chapter 33 Harold Is No Simple Character34 Chapter 34 Preparing For Her Upcoming Trip35 Chapter 35 Harold's Possessiveness36 Chapter 36 Emotional And Loyal Commitment37 Chapter 37 So You Want Me To Handle It38 Chapter 38 I Am Really Worried About You39 Chapter 39 Another Issue40 Chapter 40 Take Them Somewhere Safe41 Chapter 41 I Want You42 Chapter 42 Help Me To The Bathroom43 Chapter 43 The Person Who Helps Her In Secret44 Chapter 44 Someone Who Takes Advantage Of Family Connections45 Chapter 45 Let's Raise The Stakes46 Chapter 46 Zoe's Sabotage47 Chapter 47 I Never Do Anything For Free48 Chapter 48 Less Than Ten Minutes49 Chapter 49 More Unpredictable Than He Anticipated50 Chapter 50 Vice President51 Chapter 51 You're Giving Me Too Much Credit52 Chapter 52 I Love It53 Chapter 53 A Face Resembling Hers54 Chapter 54 She Is My Fiancée55 Chapter 55 Having No Right To Judge Her56 Chapter 56 She Has My Full Support To Do As She Wishes57 Chapter 57 Let The Rumors Spread A Little More58 Chapter 58 It's Too Late59 Chapter 59 Lizzie's Persuasion60 Chapter 60 The Audio And The Surveillance Clip61 Chapter 61 Is Someone Secretly Helping You 62 Chapter 62 You're Not Worthy Of Attending Our Wedding63 Chapter 63 Was It You Or Not 64 Chapter 64 The One Assaulting The Clarke Sisters65 Chapter 65 An Unexpected Event66 Chapter 66 The Patient Is Carrie67 Chapter 67 Are You Serious This Time 68 Chapter 68 Losing Control For The First Time69 Chapter 69 I'll Help You Solve It70 Chapter 70 Her Tactics Are Always The Same71 Chapter 71 Who Is Behind This 72 Chapter 72 There's No Need For Upset73 Chapter 73 Shattered Dreams74 Chapter 74 Simon, I Need Your Help75 Chapter 75 Swapping Hostages76 Chapter 76 Who Truly Cares About Her 77 Chapter 77 Simon's Suspicion78 Chapter 78 Elaine's Visit79 Chapter 79 Finally Calling Her Christina80 Chapter 80 I Thought You Would Like It81 Chapter 81 Dressing Up Like A Bride82 Chapter 82 This Isn't Where You Belong83 Chapter 83 Someone Acted First To Silence The Witness84 Chapter 84 The Woman He Truly Cherishes85 Chapter 85 Ellie's Provocation86 Chapter 86 Other Women Have Nothing To Do With Me87 Chapter 87 Joining In Force With Carrie88 Chapter 88 A Variety Show On Hampbel Reef89 Chapter 89 The Variety Show's Producer Is Actually...90 Chapter 90 None Of This Is Unexpected91 Chapter 91 What Ellie Is After92 Chapter 92 Stirring The Pot93 Chapter 93 Ellie's Setup94 Chapter 94 Don't Move95 Chapter 95 Annoyance Or Jealousy 96 Chapter 96 Steer Clear Of The Rodriguez Family97 Chapter 97 Do You Even Know What Gratitude Is 98 Chapter 98 Zoe's Secret99 Chapter 99 You're Following Me 100 Chapter 100 Differential Treatment