Chapter 477 We Are The Same (Part One) (2/2)

She succeeded and he sighed in relief. ”That's good. I've been worried that there's something wrong with Mommy.”

”When you see your Mommy soon, you'll know how well she is. She's in Mond's house at the moment. Nothing bad will

”You're my wife in name only, on paper only. My heart and love will never be yours.”

Edward made it clear to Daisy that she was nothing to him. They were both victims of family greed -- the marriage was arranged for them.

Six years passed. She remained quiet, gaining a reputation in the army as a tough-as-nails colonel. When she walked into his life again, Edward fell in love with this woman...

ith you.”

Her eyes held him somehow and he was eager to tell her his true feelings. 'I once intended to hurt you, but I stopped myself in time, ' he said in his own mind. 'When facing you, I always end up going against what I intend. I had planned to run you over with the car, but I gave in and stopped. When I imprisoned you in the elevator, my heart beat rapidly, but still I let you leave. When I know you're with Jackson, I get so angry. Why does Jackson get to enjoy so much happiness? The moment you fell down, I wanted nothing more than to save you, wishing you would be safe and healthy. Cherry, I really don't have the heart to hurt you, it's true, I will never lie to you.'

His internal monologue finished, as he gently pushed her away from him before retreating up the stairs alone.

Watching Mond's receding form, Cherry's thoughts were full of doubts. 'What kind of person is he?' It was difficult to understand him. He was just like the ZM Group. It was strong enough and its power irresistible. But no one knew how it became so strong, its history mysterious. People fear the unknown, and that's why so many people fear ZM Group and Mond.

As she was thinking, Cherry began to realise that Mond and Jackson weren't dissimilar. It was difficult for others to be close with both of them. Their styles and methods of dealing with problems were similar. Both always adhered to their principles. And both Jackson and Mond talked little. They did everything according to their wills.

Mond slammed the door of his room. He leaned against it and breathed heavily. Just now, he was ready to confess to Cherry the true reason he treated her kindly: not because she was pregnant, but because he loved her.