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Naturally, I couldn't treat the situation lightly. I straightened up and replied seriously, "From my perspective, marriage is sacred and not something to be taken lightly. You're considering marrying me now because of pressure from your family and because other women won't accept Willow."But what if you meet someone you genuinely love in the future? Will you divorce me then?"Julian had never been romantically interested in anyone before, so even he couldn't be sure if the scenario I described might happen."Besides…" I paused. If my earlier words were for Julian's sake, what I was about to say was purely for myself. "I just escaped from an unhealthy relationship and was fortunate enough to meet you two. You both have been very kind to me. And Willow has made me understand what it feels like to be loved."Taking care of her has helped heal the heart that Shayne and his family left shattered and full of scars. So, rather than taking things further, I think maintaining our current
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"When we asked Zach, he also refused to say anything."Julian took Willow in his arms and looked at Zach from afar. Zach instinctively shrank behind his classmates.Since we didn't know what exactly Zach said to Willow, Julian couldn't scold Zach yet.He shifted his gaze back to Willow and lifted her into his arms, his voice rarely gentle. "Why aren't you happy today, Willow?"It was only when he asked that Willow's tears started falling. However, she remained silent as she cried in Julian's arms.Julian patted her back as he looked at me pleadingly.I opened my arms to Willow. "Come, Mommy will hold you."When Willow heard my voice, she turned her face away and ignored me. She was usually clingy. But today, she wouldn't acknowledge me.I could almost conclude that what Zach had said to her was definitely related to me.I took a deep breath and asked sadly, "Do you not want Mommy anymore?"Willow looked up at me, conflicted. After a long time, she finally opened her arms to m
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Willow buried her face in my chest, holding me tightly. But she still didn't speak. I knew she wasn't in the mood to talk, so I didn't push her. Instead, I patted her back gently. "If you don't want to talk, it's okay. But you should know, no matter what happens, Mommy will always be here by your side."I waited for a response, but there was none.Just when I thought Willow wouldn't answer me, she murmured, "Okay."Since she was willing to speak, it meant she just hadn't figured things out yet.As long as I waited, she would eventually tell me why she didn't want to communicate.My mood finally improved.…As expected, Zach was the last to leave kindergarten again. But this time, Luna wasn't the one who came to pick him up.It was the new driver hired by the family.Cynthia didn't know the driver. She didn't feel safe handing Zach over to him yet, so she video-called Shayne.After confirming multiple times that they were to hand Zach to the new driver, they finally let Zach
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Luna turned around in surprise and saw Shayne walking in.Luna immediately got up to greet him. "You're back."Nodding, Shayne scanned the living room for Zach. Where is he?"At the mention of Zach, Luna pouted, feeling wronged. "I think he doesn't like me. When he got home, he ignored me completely and went straight to his bedroom. No matter how many times I called for him, he didn't respond."Shayne found it hard to believe. "Really? He loves you, if anything. He even gave up his biological mother, who only wants the best for him, all for you."Luna was about to say more bad things about Zach and try to stir up conflict between them. But seeing the protective look on Shayne's face, she swallowed her words back. Even if she wanted to damage their relationship, it wasn't something that had to happen right now.Luna told herself to be more patient."Maybe something happened at the kindergarten, and he's in a bad mood."Shayne patted her back and added, "You're pregnant now, so y
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I hurriedly wiped her tears away, feeling at a loss. "Why are you suddenly apologizing?"Willow clung tightly to me. "I shouldn't have ignored you," she said softly.I stroked her hair gently. "But you're human; you're allowed to have emotions."As I spoke, I lifted her onto my lap and looked into her eyes. "Now, can you tell Mommy what Zach said to you?" I asked seriously.Willow hesitated for a long time but finally spoke. "He said you came to our house and became my mom just to spite him, that once he forgives you, you'll go back to him and continue being his mom. And then you won't want me anymore."For a little girl like Willow, it was hard for her to distinguish whether what he said was true or not. She just started thinking along the lines he suggested. She loved her mom dearly. If her mom ever left her, she would surely be heartbroken.Willow lowered her head, not daring to meet my gaze.I didn't force her as I smiled. "So, that's why you were in such a bad mood after sc
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When Julian came downstairs, he immediately noticed that Willow and I had returned to our usual closeness.He looked a bit surprised. "Willow…"Willow didn't respond, and I looked at her curiously.She leaned close to my ear and whispered, "If I tell Daddy why I'm not talking, he'll think I'm silly."To avoid being underestimated by her dad, she had decided not to speak to him.Once I understood her little plan, I couldn't help but want to laugh."Mommy, you absolutely cannot tell Daddy!" she added."Alright! Don't worry, I'll keep your secret!"Only then did Willow feel reassured.When Willow didn't respond to Julian, he looked at me.I quickly came up with an excuse. "She said she'll talk to you tomorrow."Julian looked at Willow, puzzled.Willow immediately hugged my neck tightly, avoiding eye contact with him. Since Willow would talk to Julian tomorrow, there was no need to rush.He headed to the dining room, where dinner was already served. From the corner of his eye,
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He casually pulled over a stool for me, and I sat down. The study's layout was simple. Aside from a desk and two chairs, there were only two bookshelves placed against the walls without windows on either side.Having nothing else to do, I began scanning the shelves to see what kinds of books there were."Most of these are about finance. If you want to read something else, I can buy it for you," Julian said as he shut down his computer and walked over to me."No need," I replied without hesitation, turning to look at him.Even at home, he was dressed in a suit. In the quiet of the night, he exuded coldness and restraint."Have you thought about how to handle this?" I asked.Instead of answering me, Julian countered, "What about you?""Me?""Yes. I'd like to know your stance. Zach is your son, after all."My heart was as calm as a still lake. "Isn't he Luna's son?"Julian seemed a bit surprised. He had assumed that, despite my disillusionment with them, the years we had shared
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He already thought that far ahead?I found it hard to believe. "Isn't it a bit early to discuss this?""It's not. If we wait until most of your work is published before creating a promotional plan, it'll be too late. By the time we officially start promoting it, your series might already be finished. That wouldn't be ideal for building an audience."Since what he said made sense, I decided to trust him. "Alright, let's do it your way."Julian smiled. "Good. When the time comes, we'll set up a small department at the company and hire a few employees to focus solely on your work."I shook my head. "That seems a bit excessive.""You won't agree to be my wife. If I don't treat you well, what if someone offers you a better deal and you leave?" he joked lightly.Oh, so he was worried about me leaving Willow."Don't worry. I won't. I'm willing to stay by Willow's side because she's also good to me, and I really like her. Unless one day, both of you don't want me anymore, I promise I w
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"Have you struck it rich?" I asked.Mark waited for Julian to open the office door and walked in with us. Once the door was closed and he was sure no one could overhear our conversation, he finally shared, "You guessed it right!""What?" I asked, surprised.Mark took several deep breaths to calm himself before quickly saying, "Recently, the employees in the comic department have been promoting your comic actively."Maybe the promotion's really effective—or your comic is just that good—but the readers are increasing. People are even recommending your books on their own initiative."I was stunned.Mark continued, "As a result, the sales of your published comic books have multiplied several times compared to last month! Even the merchandise and plushies are selling just as well."My heart pounded. Last month's sales had already seemed good enough to me. I even thought there was a chance they might drop, but they actually went up."Do you know what this means?" Mark asked.I was c
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Julian chuckled and said, "Got it."Willow was amazing in Julian's eyes. She was worried we might neglect her when we had our biological children in the future, yet once reassured, she then worried that our other children wouldn't receive enough love.Julian couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for her."But I still have to tell you that no matter what happens, I will always stand by your side, Willow," he added.Willow lifted her chin. "That's good to hear. If you dare to ignore me or neglect me, I won't forgive you! Even if you try to persuade me, I'll still be mad!"Julian raised his hand and ruffled her hair. "I promise I will never neglect you."Willow looked at me expectantly.With a smile, I uttered, "Don't worry. Me too."Only then was Willow satisfied. "Good."When Gabriel and Lilia heard this, their hearts ached for her.This silly child naively wanted a promise from her parents. But unfortunately, promises only mattered when the parents still loved her. If one day th
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"There's only one set of jewelry, and only one person can get it. When the time comes, I will just tell them that I wanted to buy it too. But when I was about to pay, someone else had already taken it."Upon hearing that, Shayne finally breathed a sigh of relief. "I can buy you a set worth a few million."Charlotte thought about it. Compared to emeralds, jewelry worth a few million wasn't much. But among ordinary jewelry, it was still considered decent quality.She nodded and said, "Alright, transfer me the money. I'll go buy it now."Shayne transferred the money.After Charlotte left, he let out a bitter laugh.Charlotte had never truly cared about him. When she asked him why he drank and how he was feeling, it was only to soften him up.Shayne was suddenly puzzled as he wondered how Charlotte became like this—obsessed with keeping up with others and spending money like water.He couldn't figure it out. All he knew was that everything had changed without him realizing it.…
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Shayne stared straight at her.Charlotte was aware that she had come to ask for money, so she couldn't afford to show Shayne a bad attitude. Hence, she forced herself to swallow her anger."You've always been like this. Whenever you wanted something, and I refused, you'd come up with a bunch of excuses." Shayne sneered.But in the end, it would always turn into him disrespecting her."You always end up getting what you want no matter what."Only now did he realize how Charlotte had been manipulating him all along.Bitterness filled Shayne's eyes. He felt a hint of regret because he realized that it was actually much more comfortable to be with Aralyn.At least Aralyn was frugal.In an effort to make Aralyn spend less, Charlotte would also find ways to save money.But now, both Luna and Charlotte spent money like water.Shayne felt exhausted.Charlotte was growing impatient as well. "Shayne, are you going to buy it for me or not? At least say something."Shayne didn't want t
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Charlotte glanced at Shayne secretly before lowering her head and saying, "You used to buy Luna jewelry every day."After saying that, she immediately lifted her head and stared at Shayne.This matter had already been exposed online, so Shayne better not think about hiding it from her.Shayne raised an eyebrow and asked, "So?""Back when you were still married to Aralyn, I didn't dare to ask you for anything so I could set a good example for her. I was afraid that if I bought something, Aralyn would cause trouble for you, questioning you why she got nothing as your wife while I got to dress up in luxurious jewelry every day. I didn't want her asking you why you didn't spend money on her."The more Charlotte thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. If Shayne had just married Luna from the beginning, everything would have been so much better. She wouldn't have had to suffer for so long.She continued, "But now that you're divorced from Aralyn and together with Luna, surely yo
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Shayne nearly collapsed onto the couch, staring at the ceiling with reddened eyes.The thing he feared the most had happened.Julian's secret crush was Aralyn.That meant he had no chance anymore.His tears fell in big drops.He didn't understand why he hadn't realized that someone had been eyeing Aralyn.If he had noticed earlier, would he have realized that Aralyn was someone others wanted too? Would he have realized that leaving him didn't mean she'd be alone, and that she was never bound to him?Would he have felt a sense of crisis then, which might have made him decide to cherish Aralyn, settle down, and build a life with her?Shayne was filled with deep regret. He couldn't understand how Julian had endured this long.All these years, he knew that Aralyn had been married, yet he still waited for her. He didn't even waver when she watched him get married and have a child later on.Shayne closed his eyes numbly. After a long time, he let out a bitter laugh.Sure enough.
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"Does the name matter?" Shayne asked without hesitation."I can tell you. Consider it my way of repaying you for tipping me off. Her current name is Aralyn Jaffe." Julian's usually cold voice was now filled with amusement."That's impossible! Aralyn is gentle and honest. She could never have done the things your first love did," Shayne stated, not believing it."The fact that you would say that only proves you never truly understood Aralyn. If you had spent more time with her while you were together, you would have realized her gentleness is built on the premise that she can protect herself," Julian replied calmly.Shayne's mind went blank.Julian continued, "As long as no one harms Aralyn, she will always treat them nicely. But the moment they scheme against her or threaten her in any way, she will find a way to deal with it."Julian seemed to be in a good mood. "Haven't you noticed that what I just described sounds a lot like what you went through?"Shayne didn't know how to r
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"Yes." Robert had been wondering how to continue, but with Shayne's question, he had the perfect segue. "After those two got out, they kept trying to make a comeback. They're not stupid."Even though they've been out of touch with society for a long time, after some time of trial and error, they managed to reintegrate fairly quickly. And later, when they started their own business again, it was extremely successful."Robert sighed. "Once they made money, they started looking for the true love. But they soon discovered that she seemed to have vanished from the world—there was no trace of her at all."They refused to give up and kept investigating for years before finally realizing that she had taken on a new identity and was living under a different name. Now, those two have been biding their time, just waiting for the right moment to go after her."Hearing this, Shayne finally smiled. "Say, if I call Julian right now and tell him about his true love's situation, do you think he'l
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"But such justice doesn't exist in this world," Shayne said.Robert said, "Exactly. At that time, her response was…"He cleared his throat and did his best to imitate the first love's tone. "I didn't do anything to you; I just stated what you did back then. There shouldn't be a problem with that, right?"The principal's response at the time was, "You may not have done anything wrong, but your actions have had a huge impact on our school. Our school used to be the number one in the city, and now we've dropped to second place!""If you were so afraid of the impact, then why didn't you handle the situation when I was being bullied? Given your position, you should have thought about this outcome when the incident happened," the first love refuted."But you didn't, which clearly showed you believed that even if I left, it wouldn't have much of an impact on your school, right?"The principal remained silent.The first love continued, "Indeed, just as you thought, I don't have that kin
