100 Days to Seduce the Devil

Day Eighty-One…

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Mia regained consciousness. Though her body was still frail, she could now speak. After running several tests, the doctor confirmed that Mia's condition had improved and she was recovering well. Her test results were all normal.

"Hello, Baby… how do you feel?" Jane softly asked Mia.

Mia smiled at her, her small hand reaching for her face. "Mommy… I feel weak."

The young girl wanted Jane to hug her. Jane embraced Mia as she stroked her hair.

"Mommy, I'm sorry. This is my fault. I got into an accident after running away." Mia apologized to Jane. "I thought I would never see you again. I was so scared, Mommy."

"I was afraid of losing you, Mia. I was scared to death too. But starting today, I'll protect you with my life. I love you, Baby." Jane didn't hold back in expressing how much she cared for Mia.

"Mommy, thank you for finally accepting me. Please don't get mad at Uncle Vincent…" Mia decided to hide the reason why she ran away from Speed because she didn't want Jane to hate Vincent.

"Mia, the truth is… Vincent is your biological father." Jane told Mia the truth.

Mia was rendered speechless for a few seconds, blinking several times in disbelief. "Is it true, Mommy?" Jane nodded her head. "Yes, Baby."

"Mommy, where is he? I want to see him," Mia requested. Now, she understood why Vincent took care of her and he spoiled her. She felt how much he loved her. It turned out he was her real father.

"Why did he hide it from me, Mommy? He chose to be called my Uncle instead of Dad?" Mia added.

"You can ask him, Baby. I'll call him to inform him that you regained consciousness." Although she hadn't completely forgiven Vincent yet, Jane would never forbid Vincent from talking to Mia. She knew Mia loved Vincent a lot.

"Thanks, Mommy."

"By the way, you have visitors." Jane rose from her seat and traced her steps toward the door. She invited Nathan and Ethan inside.

Mia was surprised to see her friend, Ethan. "Ethan, you are also here."

"Mia! I hope you feel better now." Ethan ran to her. His small hand reached out to hold Mia's hand. Mia smiled as she nodded. "I'm weak but I'm feeling better now."

"Hello, Uncle Nathan." the young girl also greeted Nathan.

Nathan gave her a faint smile, gently stroking her hair. "Mia, you should recover quickly."

"I will, Uncle Nathan… so that I can leave this hospital with my Mommy," Mia said excitedly.

"Yes. Get well soon, Mia. We can play with Mommy Jane." Ethan gently squeezed her hand.

Their conversation was interrupted when someone knocked on the door. They thought it was the nurse but when the door slid open, Vincent appeared in front of them. Everyone's gaze was directed at him.

"Dad," Mia softly mumbled. There was a hint of longing in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Vincent ignored Nathan's presence as he dashed into Mia's sick bed. "My princess, you are finally awake." Vincent's happiness was visible in his eyes as he stared at Mia lovingly.

Witnessing this heartwarming scene between Mia and Vincent, Nathan just grabbed Ethan's hand. He knew that their presence was no longer needed there. "We will be waiting outside," Nathan whispered to Jane.

Jane nodded, giving him a grateful look. "I'll follow you later."

As Ethan and Nathan left the ward, Jane could only stay behind, watching Vincent and Mia's interaction. She witnessed how happy Mia was when she learned that Vincent was her biological father.

"Dad, why didn't you tell me the truth about our relationship?" Mia asked Vincent directly.

"Because I want to protect you from Helena. If she learns that you are my daughter with Jane, she might harm you." Vincent explained to Mia, letting Jane hear his reason.

Mia bobbed her head. "Yes, Dad. I can feel it. Aunt Helena is always jealous of me. She thought I was stealing your attention away from her. I don't like her for you, Dad." Mia had become honest with Vincent.

Vincent caressed her cheeks. "Don't worry. I already ended things with her. We broke up."

Mia's eyes lit up when she heard that. She felt happy for Vincent. "Finally, you are free from her!" Mia cheerfully said.

Vincent could only smile at her. "Yes, I am. I chose the wrong woman. And I regret it. I've learned my lesson now." His gaze was fixed on Jane's face as he said those words.

But Jane didn't take his words to heart because she didn't care about his decision. He could love any woman and it was none of her business.

But she had one thing she was grateful about– Monica losing the man she was obsessed with. This was part of her karma. The father and daughter duo were still talking when the doctor and the nurse arrived to check Mia's vitals.

Vincent approached Jane as they watched the doctor examining Mia and giving her medicine.

"Thank you, Jane… for watching over Mia."

"It's my duty as her mother. By the way, I would also like to thank you for fulfilling your promise. You found Nathan's father." Jane appreciated Vincent's help.

"Yes. It was Monica's doing."

Jane wasn't surprised after knowing that Monica was the mastermind.

"I knew it. She is capable of doing that."

"I sever ties with her," Vincent informed Jane, hoping to see a positive response from her. However, she remained nonchalant about it.

"Good for you. She is a bad influence," Jane simply replied.

"The police captured her, but she escaped. You should be careful, Jane. She might target you and your family." Vincent warned her. He already mobilized his men to look for Monica. He knew her well. Monica would never accept defeat. She posed a big threat to Jane.

"I'm not afraid of her. If she touches my loved ones, I'll make sure to kill her this time," Jane firmly said, her voice filled with conviction.

"Yes. I know. This time… I won't protect her." Vincent gave her his words.

"That's better. Don't stand in my way."

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Meanwhile, the woman they were talking about was now hiding from everyone. But she summoned her loyal men.

For the past years of working together with Vincent, Monica had gained power and influence. She built her own private armed group without Vincent's knowledge.

Though she didn't doubt that Vincent would betray her someday, Monica managed to minimize her losses. Now, she was prepared for her revenge.

"I summoned you here because I'll give each one of you an important task," Monica spoke in front of her underlings.

"For Team One, I want you to kidnap this boy. His name is Ethan Sparks." She gave her first command.

Then she shifted her gaze to another group. "Bring Veronica to me. I have something to settle with my traitor sister." A sly smile plastered on her face.

"And your third mission, infiltrate the Engagement Party of Abigail and Dave. Kill this woman using this poison." Monica showed them the deadly poison created by Veronica. "Copy, Madam!" They answered in unison.

"Haha. I will make everyone pay, most especially Phantomflake. I will make her suffer."