Chapter 12 288 Vouchers Meanwhile , the atmosphere in the Copeland family had dropped to freezing point . The servants glanced at Edward's gloomy face , each one silent as if frozen , not daring to speak . Ever since Anastasia disappeared , Edward had been sitting on the sofa , saying nothing , the ashtray overflowing with cigarette ashes several times over . His assistant looked at the president's current state , feeling both frustrated and helpless . Anastasia , whether in appearance , figure , or temperament , was far superior to Priscilla . She was also the little sister Edward had spoiled since childhood ; the two of them knew each other inside out . Back when Edward lost his temper at Anastasia because of Priscilla , the assistant had tried to persuade him , even daring to do so several times . But every time , he was warned not to meddle , and once , in a fit of anger , Edward even sent him off to a project in Africa . It was only after the project ended and he returned that he learned Anastasia had already left . Edward sat on the sofa , his face shrouded in smoke , yet even so , his bloodshot eyes were enough to make anyone's heart tremble . Since Anastasia disappeared , he had been frantically searching for any trace of her . But in the end , his assistant informed him that her identity information had been canceled half a month ago . It was only now that he belatedly realized Anastasia had been planning to leave him since half a month ago . This desperate news struck him like a heavy blow , pounding mercilessly on his heart Her evasive eyes these past days , her silent face , and even the calm , lifeless look she gave him . All at this moment , finally had an answer . Anastasia no longer wanted him 0.00 % 08.55 : Chapter 12 288 Vouchers When this thought , which he had never imagined , appeared in his mind , he felt as if he was about to go insane . She was the little sister he had watched grow up , and now , she was an inseparable part of his family . At first , being with her was just a matter of convenience , but later , he had unknowingly fallen in love with her . Family affection had long since turned into love . Edward hammered his head forcefully , trying to convince himself that this was just a terrible nightmare . As long as he woke up , Anastasia would appear by his side again . But no matter how hard he hit himself , the image of Anastasia pleading for his help became even clearer . He gasped for breath , his eyes bloodshot , letting the emotions brewing in his chest surge violently . Just then , Thomas , clutching his toy car , pushed open the door to the room . He carefully pinched the corner of his shirt and asked softly , " Daddy , Mommy wouldn't leave us , right ? She even prepared lots of birthday presents for me . " Lots ? Edward keenly caught the key word in his son's words and followed him to another small storage room in the villa . When he opened the door and saw the mountain of gifts piled up , he was completely stunned . " Daddy , I found this note in my room . Mommy told me to come here . She said she prepared birthday presents for me all the way until I turn eighteen . " Edward took the note , and the neat handwriting was indeed Anastasia's . But this also meant one thing . Anastasia truly didn't want them anymore . She had completely given up on them , and didn't even want to see them one last time . He gripped the note tightly , his whole body radiating a bone - chilling coldness . 48.53 % 08:55 Chapter 12 At that moment , his phone rang . 289 V After answering , Priscilla's cheerful voice came through , " Eddie , you're going to be a father . " Chapter 13 : 288 iVouchers Chapter 13 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!