Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 852: Chapter 852: I’m Back (Super Sweet!)

Upon seeing the emergence of the golden light, Sterling Norwood, with a still trace of blood on his lips, slowly curved them into a cruel and eerie arc.

Yes, this is exactly how it should be.

Appear by her side and drag her back to reality.

No one can take her away without his consent.

Not even she herself.

"That’s... Lady’s Origin Power protecting her!"

Dr. Norwood exclaimed as he watched the scene unfold, excitedly speaking out.

Since the Origin Power was forced out, whatever Sterling Norwood just did must have completely shocked Selena Kensington!

And at this moment, Selena Kensington is still trapped in her past.

Right now, she calmly watches the news of her death being spread.

The ones who finally collected her corpse were the Norwoods.

But at that time, Sterling Norwood was nowhere in sight.

It wasn’t until Selena Kensington wandered around her own grave for nearly a month before she finally saw Sterling Norwood appear.

She watched as he appeared at her grave, desolate and haggard, confessing the endless affection she had never known.

She had already forgotten the mindset she had back then.

Was it surprise, or regret... or perhaps resentment.

Maybe it was all of these.

After all, they indeed missed each other.

She silently sighed.

Originally thinking this dream would end here, but the next second, her vision transformed into another scene.

When Selena Kensington saw the scene before her eyes, her eyes suddenly widened.

The place she stood was The Northwood Estate.

But it wasn’t the Norwood Estate in her memories.

Instead, it was a desolate and barren Norwood Estate.

The servants within the estate bore faces of defeat, even walking without a sound.

And just then, with the estate originally tranquil, a loud sound suddenly erupted.

Then, Selena Kensington clearly saw those originally defeated-looking servants flash a momentary look of terror in their eyes.

That terror seemed almost to materialize.

Selena Kensington glanced in the direction from which the sound upstairs emanated.

That direction... it seemed to be her and Sterling Norwood’s bedroom.

Selena Kensington’s steps took action faster than her mind.

She made her way upstairs.

Later, she witnessed a scene that left her stunned in place.

She had just reached the bedroom door, not yet entered when she saw the situation inside through the half-opened door.

The bedroom was barely illuminated by the faint light streaming from a barely opened curtain, casting its glow on Sterling Norwood kneeling by the bedside.

At this moment, Sterling Norwood kneeled by the bed, his head hung low, making it difficult to discern the expression on his face.

Yet one could sense the inexplicable aura of desolation and lifelessness swirled around him.

What left Selena Kensington standing dumbfounded and speechless for a long time was the skin exposed on Sterling Norwood, covered with wounds big and small.

It seemed it was self-inflicted by Sterling Norwood.

Why did Sterling Norwood resort to self-harm?!

Selena Kensington fell into silence.

She stood in place for ages before slowly regaining her senses.

Selena Kensington lifted her foot and stepped inside.

Inside the bedroom, there was not only Sterling Norwood.

Opposite him stood Old Norwood.

But at that moment, it seemed Old Norwood had aged decades overnight.

His eyes were filled with pain.

"Doing this, she won’t ever return..."

Upon hearing Old Norwood’s words, Selena Kensington seemed to be provoked.

She remembered! Her past self-harm did indeed leave scars on her body...

So Sterling Norwood...

Two lines of tears abruptly trailed down Selena Kensington’s face.

Her eyes were drenched with tears.

Like she’d been shocked, Selena Kensington grabbed her head, then began pounding it as if oblivious to pain.

"No... no... I want to return! I must return!"

From initial confusion, Selena Kensington’s voice gradually evolved into determination.

The expression in her eyes slowly cleared.

She mustn’t remain trapped in the past; she needs to return.

The past held no Sterling Norwood.

In their past, they could only regretfully miss each other.

They both paid the corresponding price.

Soon after, Selena Kensington vacantly stared at the scene before her, then abruptly realized that Sterling Norwood, who had been hanging his head all along, slowly lifted it.

He gazed calmly in Selena Kensington’s direction.

As if knowing she was standing right there.

Selena Kensington kept her eyes fixed on him, unconsciously clutching the hem of her garment.

Then, she witnessed Sterling Norwood slowly break into a smile directed at her.

He uttered, "It’s time to come back."

Though the words were tender like lovers’ murmurs, his eyes bore no warmth whatsoever.

Selena Kensington stared blankly at him for a few seconds, then responded with a smile graced with her eyebrows.

"Mm."

*

Selena Kensington woke up.

When Annelise Mayfield and Dr. Norwood saw the moment she opened her eyes, they nearly leapt up in joy.

After waking up, Selena Kensington felt the lingering taste of blood in her mouth.

Yet she said nothing and slightly turned her head, immediately spotting Sterling Norwood standing beside her.

Since the moment Selena Kensington awoke, Sterling Norwood had been watching her.

Selena Kensington turned her head and saw the gaze Sterling Norwood cast upon her.

Deep and obscure, akin to a black hole ready to consume her whole.

Upon seeing the blood still staining Sterling Norwood’s lips, her gaze halted slightly.

She reached out a hand and grasped Sterling Norwood’s hand.

When Selena Kensington felt the distinct coldness in Sterling Norwood’s hand, her brows furrowed slightly.

Yet she still said nothing and sincerely spoke to Sterling Norwood.

"I’m back."

Yes, she returned.

She promised never to leave him.

Sterling Norwood’s gaze trembled slightly, his eyes lowering as if filled entirely with tender affection and joy.

He said, "Mm, I’ve been waiting for you."

Selena Kensington’s lips curled up, "You waited long enough."

Once Selena Kensington woke up, Dr. Norwood and the delivering doctor resumed their tasks.

Just a moment ago, the delivering doctor guided the prenatal preparations, yet Selena Kensington fell asleep midway.

So once she awoke, the delivering doctor and Dr. Norwood promptly took action.

Otherwise, if they were to procrastinate further, even Selena Kensington might face life-threatening risks.

"Madam, we’re going to start," said the delivering doctor once prepared, addressing Selena Kensington.

Upon hearing the delivering doctor’s words, Selena Kensington nodded.

Then, sensing the pain emanating from below, she suddenly clasped Sterling Norwood’s hand tightly.

Sterling Norwood saw Selena Kensington’s gesture, bending down beside her to softly reassure her.

"If you can’t bear it, just bite me."

Upon hearing this, Selena Kensington’s pale face broke into a sudden smile.

She asked, "Do you know what I most want to say to you now?"

Sterling Norwood’s gaze flickered slightly, appearing to vaguely conjecture, "What to say?"

"I love you."

She said.

At that instant, Sterling Norwood seemed to see his world overflowing with oases and blossoms.

Spring warmth and blossoms.