This was the Keller family's first reunion dinner, and when dinner was over, everyone at the table cried.Layne didn't know why everyone was crying, but his emotions were infected and he started crying too.The atmosphere appeared very sad, but the mood was joyful.Layne pouted and said, "Why is everyone crying?""Because I was so happy," Tabitha explained.Layne was a bit confused, but as he grew up, he understood that this emotion was called the fulfillment of regaining what was lost.The family was harmonious, with Zoey and Carsen standing by the French window, each holding a cup of coffee, sipping slowly.She recounted the events of the past few years, and only then did Carsen learn the truth that the chip did not explode.He was full of remorse at that time because he had failed to decipher the code, and he couldn't get over it for a long time.Now Zoey stood in front of him, and he finally felt relieved.At that moment, his phone rang.I looked and saw Carolyn.Zoey glanced at t
The Keller family, it was late at night.Russell, Royce, Brodie, and Carsen sat around in the restaurant, eating skewers and drinking beer.Royce was a little drunk. "Zoey, stay with mom tonight. You will be lonely and cold tonight."Russell chuckled, "Well, that's still better than someone being lonely and miserable all the time."Royce snorted lightly, "You, with your sharp tongue, were better off being crazy all along."Russell looked at the foam in his glass and sighed, "These four years were the darkest years of my life. If it weren't for Zoey's last wish, I would have definitely gone to be with her."Royce grabbed his shoulder and said, "It's a good thing you didn't go, otherwise when Zoey came back, she would have found you had sacrificed yourself. How would you expect her to go on living?"Brodie rarely drank alcohol, as it was frowned upon in his profession as a doctor. However, today he was so happy that he made an exception.He drank the wine in his cup in one gulp, "Yes, f
That night, Russell had some insomnia and didn't fall asleep until after three in the morning.When I opened my eyes again, there was a little one beside me.Layne smiled and squinted his eyes, "Good morning, Dad."Russell embraced him and said, "Good morning, Layne. What time is it now?""It's already 8 o'clock. The sun has already been shining its butt, you lazy bug. Get up quickly!"Russell rubbed the little one's face and neck with his chin, "Who's the big lazy bug? Huh?"The little one felt itchy and prickly, "Hahaha, Dad was a big lazybones!"Russell smiled and kissed his little face, "Have you had breakfast?"Layne blinked, "Dad actually wanted to ask if Mom had eaten, right?"Russell found that this little guy was very cunning. "No, I'm asking you," he said."I don't believe it!" Layne said. "Last night, Mom went out for a while before coming back. Did she go to find you?""Did you wake up?""No, I just smelled dad's scent on mom."Russell chuckled, "Puppy nose! Mom came to se
The Maddox's manor.Alonso frowned as he looked at the clothes in the wardrobe.Marlene, seeing the situation, asked, "What are you doing?""What should I wear when choosing clothes?"Marlene sighed, "Yasmine didn't come to see you, she came just to inform us that they are getting married!""What I mean is, my clothes make me look so young, almost the same age as her when I wear them. Is it not good like this?"Marlene covered her heart and said, "Let's not bring up the matter of age, my heart really can't handle it!"Alonso sighed and put his arm around his old companion's shoulder. "Well, I would rather Russell marry someone older, than see him live the rest of his life like a madman. The living suffer more than the departed."Marlene sniffed and tears started to fall. "I miss Zoey so much. Why did fate have to be so unfair and take her and her child away?""Face the reality! Zoey and the children are not coming back."Marlene wiped her tears and said, "Anyway, in my heart, Zoey is
Zoey looked at the hostility in Carolyn's eyes, listened to her sharp words, and couldn't help but stifle a laugh.Carolyn felt that her laughter was a mockery of herself, and she angrily said, "Do you think what I said is funny? Do you think you can tie down Uncle Russell with a child and keep him bound for a lifetime? He may have lost his sanity, but we haven't! You can't use a child to manipulate Uncle Russell! My Aunt Zoey is unique, and that's Zoey! And you don't even consider your own age, yet you want to compare yourself to my Aunt Zoey! You don't deserve it!"Aubrie furrowed her brow and scolded, "Carolyn, shut up!"Marlene also almost had a heart attack, she looked at Carolyn and said, "Carolyn, only Yasmine can cure your uncle Russell! Even Roderick is helpless! Don't meddle in it!"Carolyn had red eyes and her voice choked as she said, "Last night, my mom called me and asked me to accept Uncle Russell marrying this old lady. I am unwilling! It's obvious that she has ulterio
Study room.Braylen observed Russell with a serious expression on his face.Russell lounged lazily on the couch, arching an eyebrow playfully. "Brodie, why are you staring at me like that?"Braylen pursed his lips and asked, "Russell, have you really recovered?""Of course."Braylen leaned against the long table, took out a cigarette box from his pocket, shook out one, and lit it. "Do you smoke?"Russell shrugged, "I didn't want Layne to inhale secondhand smoke."Upon hearing the words, Braylen paused for a moment and then pressed the just lit cigarette butt into the ashtray."The child indeed looked a lot like Zoey, but I didn't want you to become a pawn in someone else's game.""Of course not."Braylen nodded slightly and said, "I had always intended to return the position of President of the Maddox Group to you after your recovery, and now it is time for me to hand it over to you. As for the choices and decisions you make in the future, I will have no doubts."Russell chuckled as h
After dinner, Russell and his friends were left behind.Layne was taken for a bath by Marlene and Aubrie, Alonso and Braylen went to the study, and Carolyn returned to the apartment.Russell and Zoey enjoyed a rare moment of tranquility.They were walking by the lake, and the streetlights emitted a soft glow, shining on the lush grass, creating an extra cozy atmosphere.Russell suddenly stood face to face with her.Zoey suddenly startled, "What's wrong?"Russell knelt down on one knee and took out a small blue velvet box from his pocket.Opened, inside was a sunflower-shaped diamond ring.The sunflower symbolizes loyalty and admiration. This diamond ring is made up of a two-carat main diamond and twelve small diamonds surrounding it, giving it a delicate and playful feeling, which is perfect for Zoey.Russell looked at her affectionately and said, "At that time, I thought you had passed away, but I promised you the wedding photos, the engagement ring, the custom-made wedding dress, an
Zoey lazily opened her eyes and saw the frosted glass in the bathroom reflecting the hazy silhouette of a man.She turned over weakly and closed her eyes, feeling tired.In no time, the sound of water in the bathroom abruptly ceased, and the man, wearing a bathrobe, walked out. He threw the towel for drying his hair onto the bedside table.Kneeling on the bed, both knees rubbed against Zoey's side.Looking at the woman with her back turned to him, he lowered his head and kissed the hair she had dried for her. "Are you asleep?"Zoey did not answer his words.Russell lay behind her, his hand slipping under the blanket and tracing up her smooth leg.Zoey held the man's hand and said, "Stop it, I was so tired."Russell kissed her cheek and said, "It's only a little past ten, and you're already saying you're tired."Zoey suddenly opened her eyes and turned to him, "We didn't use it just now, what if I got pregnant?""I didn't touch it inside."Zoey glared at him and pursed her lips. "Russe
Nancy felt that she had already indulged herself last night, and she didn't want to spend the whole day lying in bed today."Are you free today?"Dalton lowered his head and kissed her fair neck, his voice hoarse, "I don't know, if there's anything, the hospital will give me a call."Nancy felt the man's momentum building up. Her legs were now sore, and she placed her hands on the man's chest, "Is your phone out of battery?"Dalton noticed her resistance and didn't continue. He kissed her rosy lips and said, "I'll go take a look."After he got out of bed, he went to freshen up, then changed his clothes and left the bedroom. He picked up the trousers from the floor and took out his phone, only to find that it had run out of battery.I charged my phone and turned it on, only to discover several missed calls.He tightened his lips when he saw that string of numbers.He opened the message, and there were several messages on it, all
Dalton watched as the bubbles rose in the bottle of beer. He lifted the bottle and poured all the liquid into his throat.Nancy felt that he had never truly gotten over Amiya, so she also lifted the bottle and drank it up with a gurgling sound.She also hid a lot from him, for example, when they went to Mount Greycoast together, Craig was also there. It was Craig, Nyasia, and Mario who rescued her.Craig clutched his arm as he saved Nancy and narrowly escaped before the bus exploded, almost losing his life.After that incident, she and Craig fell in love.They agreed to take the college entrance examination together and be together forever.But the heavens did not comply with human wishes, and before she applied for the college entrance examination, her father, Kolton Eaton, found out about this matter.He went to find Craig and told him that he was not worthy of Nancy at all, both in terms of family background and personal conditions
Nancy sat up and looked towards the door.She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and got out of bed to open the door."I said I wouldn't eat anymore..."She thought it was Reina, but to her surprise, it turned out to be Dalton."Did you finish the surgery?"Dalton lightly hummed, looking at her with a somewhat hazy expression. "It was already nine o'clock, you were half asleep."Nancy was surprised by the man's gentleness, "Hmm, I slept for a while.""That was me who woke you up.""No." Originally, this dream was meant to wake up."Are you hungry? Let me take you to eat something."Nancy asked, "Did you eat?"Dalton said, "No, he came straight to the operating table.""I went to tidy up a bit."Dalton held her hand and said, "No need, it was fine just like this."Nancy smiled lightly and said, "Okay."Dalton led Nancy down the stairs, and Reina, sitting on the sofa, looked
Nancy really couldn't believe this was true, but the man's passionate kiss was definitely not fake.She always had a sense of uncertainty, but Dalton seemed to perceive her thoughts and kissed her even more passionately.Nancy's first kiss was his, and the first night was also his.She was completely his.Nancy's kisses were clumsy and inexperienced, but her initiative easily aroused the desires of men.Dalton looked at her fair body, with crimson at the corners of his eyes.He took her down with him until late at night.Afterwards, he took Nancy to take a bath and then carried her out to blow dry her hair.Nancy was tossed around so much that she didn't wake up at all.Dalton looked at her for a while, and then the phone on the bedside table started vibrating.He glanced at the numbers on the screen, then took his phone to the living room.He stood in front of the French window, lit a cigarette, and smoked
After Nancy finished breakfast, she went to the gallery, and the employees noticed something unnatural on her face.After all, everyone saw the scene where the original wife was provoked by the third party yesterday, and they all sympathized with Nancy.Everyone was being extremely cautious, afraid of making any mistakes that would further upset this poor woman.Nancy also noticed everyone's strange behavior, but she couldn't explain her marital life, so she could only pretend not to hear or not to notice.She did not receive any messages or calls from Dalton throughout the entire day.She knew that last night was just a game for adults.Perhaps one day, Dalton would divorce Amiya because of her.However, what she didn't expect was that Dalton came to the art gallery at four o'clock in the afternoon.Nancy was very surprised as she looked at the man appearing at the office door, after all, this was a treatment she had never exp
Nancy trembled with her eyelashes, feeling the scorching breath of the man.Her hands trembled as she tightly grasped the man's shirt, a piercing pain shot through her, and she felt like her whole being was about to be torn apart."Ouch!"The painful sound of a woman came, and Dalton also felt that barrier.So that night, nothing happened between them, and now it is the woman's first time.Dalton looked at the tears in the corner of Nancy's eyes, his Adam's apple rolled, "Be good, I'll be gentle."He was clear-headed and knew that they were just a business alliance, perhaps one day they would get divorced, and he should stop.But at that moment, he simply didn't want to stop, and this feeling was very peculiar.He was a medical student and had performed many dissections and surgeries. The human body held no fascination for him.Even the most beautiful bodies were just organs to him in the past.Before, he was attr
The air froze at that moment.Nancy looked at this scene in shock, Dalton's face covered in cream.Luckily, when Nyasia was cutting the cake, the candles and the cake stand fell to the ground, otherwise Dalton would have definitely gotten hurt.Nyasia was not from a wealthy family, so how could she afford to compensate Dalton?Nancy pulled Nyasia behind her and said, "Sorry, Dalton, Nyasia didn't mean to. Don't be angry."Nyasia rolled up her sleeves and said, "Scumbag men and cheap women should be taught a lesson!"Nancy looked at Mario and said, "Mario, you take Nyasia and go first."Mario watched as Dalton raised his hand to wipe the cream smeared on his face, knowing that not taking Nyasia away would only make things worse.He grabbed the person around the waist and carried them into the elevator. Before the elevator doors closed, he saw Nancy going to wipe Dalton's face.Nancy was pushed away by Amiya. "Dalton, are
Dalton?Nancy hesitated for a moment, looked inside, and saw Dalton sitting on the couch, lazily leaning against the backrest, drinking a glass of wine by himself.She was afraid that the people inside would see her, so she immediately hid to the side of the door.Dalton's voice came, neither loud nor soft, with a casual tone, "The wedding at home is being prepared."Elliott Moody approached him and said, "Amiya is not leaving this time, she's staying in the country. She's now a famous wedding dress designer! She left in the first place for her dreams, so why do you think she's back now? Surely it's for you! Don't you want her anymore?"Nancy spoke softly, her body stiffened, and her fingers also closed together.She waited for the man's answer, but the man remained silent.Footsteps were heard, and she immediately turned and left.Standing on the terrace, facing the cool breeze, Nancy, who was dressed lightly, felt even colder
At the toast session, Carsen accompanied Carolyn, who had changed into an evening gown, to go table by table to propose toasts.Carsen drank red wine, while Carolyn drank juice.Zoey raised an eyebrow at Russell and said, "Carolyn has arrived, are you ready?"Russell had long noticed that Carolyn was eager to come to this table to propose a toast. He chuckled lightly, "Of course."In no time, Carsen and Carolyn came over. They first toasted the elders and then started toasting in order of seniority.First, it was Royce and Mya, Brodie and Joselyn, Madeleine and Kristian, and then it was Zoey and Russell.Carsen looked at Russell and said, "Russell, thank you for taking care of Carolyn all these years. Come, Carolyn, let's have a drink with Russell."Zoey smiled and said, "Wishing Uncle Carsen and Aunt Carolyn a hundred years of happiness!"Russell nodded and raised his glass, "Cheers to Uncle Carsen and Aunt Carolyn's happy mar