Larry rushed over to help his wife up. Wilson couldn't just stand there and watch. He also hurried to his mother's side. "Wilson, let Tiana go…" Wendy said weakly."Mom—""Wilson, are you still going to break your mother's heart?" Larry interjected sternly.Wilson looked up to explain himself to Tiana, but she had already left. He knew he couldn't catch up to her, not just in terms of the physical distance between them but also the emotional chasm that had grown between their hearts……Meanwhile, Tiana walked out of the hospital. The sun had set, and the city lights were twinkling against the darkening sky. The apartment buildings across the street were adorned with warm, welcoming lights. Once upon a time, she, too, had hoped to find a warm, welcoming home among these countless twinkling lights. From the day she married Wilson, she had genuinely wanted to treat his parents as her own. Having lost her parents at a young age, she saw this as a way to fill the void in her he
Her heart felt full as she looked at Calvin's solemn expression and protective demeanor. Over the years, no one else had stood up for her except Sage."It's not about the incident at the mall last time." Tiana gave him a brief rundown on why Larry and Wendy had sought her out and what had happened in the ward."You're saying that they asked you to come over to get back together with Dr. Tate?" Calvin repeated. Tiana nodded."Would you have reconciled with Dr. Tate if he had chosen you just now?" Calvin asked nervously. Without hesitation, she responded, "Of course not."Then, she sighed. "I'm not upset because Dr. Tate didn't choose me. It just feels like everything I've done over the last two years has been for naught."He breathed a silent sigh of relief. "Don't let them get to you, Tiana. It's their loss.""I will cherish you," he thought to himself. Tiana was clearly hurting at the moment, so it would be inappropriate for him to say such things out loud. Plus, it'd look l
"Thank you," Tiana said sincerely.Looking into her eyes, Calvin said, "I hope you won't feel the need to thank me for anything I do or say one day."She met his gaze and understood exactly what he meant. Only those who were close would forgo such formalities. The temperature in the car felt a little high. Tiana rolled down the window a bit and looked outside.…Sage was furious when she heard what had happened between Tiana and the Tates. "How shameless! How could they act all high and mighty and make all those demands when they want you back? Who do they think they are?"She continued, "Thank goodness you've already gotten away from that family, Tiana! All of them are nuts!"Tiana nodded in agreement. She was relieved to be free of them."So, what did you think of Calvin's mother? Do you think she's someone you could get along with?" Sage couldn't help but pry after venting her frustrations.In her previous life, she never had the chance to meet Calvin's mother, so Sage h
Tiana checked her phone and noticed a message from Wilson."Tiana, I'm at the café we went to last time. Could you come over and meet me?"Sage saw the message as well. "Are you going to meet him?"Mulling it over, Tiana said, "Yeah." Even though she had said everything that needed to be said, she believed it was necessary to tell Wilson once more that their relationship was truly over and that she had no desire to maintain any connection with his family. "Do you want me to go with you?" Sage inquired.Tiana shook her head. "I'll be fine on my own."Wilson wasn't the kind who would pick a fight, nor would he go out of his way to make things difficult for her. After throwing on a jacket, Tiana made her way to the café. When she arrived, he was already waiting for her. "Tiana." Wilson greeted her as soon as he spotted her. She nodded at him and took a seat across from him."I ordered your favorite coffee and cake," he said awkwardly.Tiana looked at the Americano and Black
Tiana continued, "But that's because you don't understand me. I'm stubborn. I'll give my all when I love someone, but once I've made up my mind to stop, I never look back.""Tiana…""There's no need for you to feel guilty. At least I loved you wholeheartedly." Even though it was one-sided, she thought.Tiana took a sip of her coffee. "Stop doing these meaningless things, Wilson. I won't get back together with you, and I don't want anything to do with you. You're a great doctor, but you're not a good husband—""Tiana, I'll buy you gifts, treat your friends to dinner, and accompany you to your aunt's place in the future. You can tell me what else you want, and I'll change!" he said urgently.For someone who never expresses his feelings, it was rare for him to say such things. Tiana chuckled softly. "I don't want anything, and I don't need you to change. There's nothing wrong with you. That's just how you are. "You're reserved, and you have little to no emotional needs. But I nee
Sage was a little surprised to hear Sandy's soft voice. Beside her stood Matilda. Both of them weren't far away and had probably seen her messing around with Shane. Sage felt a little awkward. Considering the relationship between Shane and Ian, she skipped the introductions and walked over to them. "What a coincidence, Madam Matilda. What brings you two to the zoo today?"Matilda smiled warmly. "Sandy wanted to get out and see the baby animals."Sage nodded. "It's rare for Sandy to want to come out. That's a good thing."Then, she turned around and glanced at Shane. "Madam Matilda, my friend and I have some things to do, so we won't be able to join you. I hope you'll enjoy walking around with Sandy. The environment here is great!""Alright," Matilda responded."Sandy, I'll bring some incense to Holcomb Manor in a few days and play hide-and-seek with you then. I have to go now.""Okay." Sandy's eyes noticeably dimmed, but she nodded obediently.Sage's heart ached a little whe
Sage found it strange. Why did Abby look like she was rooting for her and Ian when Leo was attempting to set her up with Ian? Besides, from what he said, her family seemed to have agreed to it and was only waiting for Ian's approval.Considering Dale's evident adoration for Abby, it seemed highly unlikely that he would force her into an arranged marriage purely for business gains. However, if Abby had agreed to it, why did she seem so indifferent about her relationship with Ian?Shane assumed Sage was silent because she was at a loss for words. He scoffed. "Who cares about Ian? He's bound to be heartbroken anyway!"However, the couple weren't close enough to Abby to talk about their personal grudges. Sage shot him a look, signaling for him to shut up. "Alright. I'll zip it." He quickly went from being a big, bad wolf to a subdued puppy.Sage sighed. "Why don't you go take a look around while I have a chat with Ms. Sutton?""There are a few gentlemen over at the gazebo. Perhap
Everyone's attention shifted toward the door. Even though they couldn't see what was going on outside, they could hear the people in the yard calling out "Mr. Holcomb" and exchanging greetings. It was almost as if the host had arrived. "Woah, Mr. Holcomb's here! Ms. Sutton, I've heard that you and Mr. Holcomb are going to tie the knot soon. He must be here for you today!" one of the women exclaimed enviously."That's a given," another woman chimed in. "It's Ms. Sutton's housewarming party. Mr. Holcomb wouldn't miss it. If there's a union between the Sutton and Holcomb families, they'd be unbeatable!""Exactly. Both of your families are powerful, and you're both so good-looking. The two of you are a match made in heaven!" someone else added, eager to butter up Abby. "Hush it, you guys!" Abby said, exasperated. "Mr. Holcomb and I have no intention to get married. It all started at a gathering when an uncle of mine told my father and Mr. Leo that our families should unite. "Mr. Le