"When did I say I got tired of you? I was talking about this affair. What you did wasn't very appropriate. You know that Cordy..." "Fine! Let's get a divorce!" Zoe said angrily. "Zoe!" "Look! You're so fierce to me! As expected, all men are alike. They won't cherish you once they get you. Will you do what you did back then? You got together with another woman after kissing me!" "Didn't I explain that to you? It was because I suddenly learned about our relationship…" "It's just an excuse!" Zoe refused to listen. "Jay, I saw through you. Let's get a divorce now!" "Shut up, Zoe. If you dare to say that again, I'll… I'll…" "Do you want to abuse me physically? Well, I'll report you to the police if you abuse me. I'll expose your sins on the Internet, so you won't be able to survive in the entertainment circle… Hmm!" Zoe widened her eyes. Jay! That b*stard! How could he kiss her in front of someone else?John was still around.She twisted her body to resist Jay, but he used
Cordy shook her head in silence. She did not know if she was telling Quinn or herself about her decision. "Cordy, you don't have to suppress yourself so. Your current choice is related to the rest of your life. You…" Quinn tried to persuade her. However, Cordy interrupted her and said, "Quinn, I'm well aware of my choice." "I know you're very rational. I also know that you'll work hard and lead a very good life once you've made the choice. Patrick is indeed a good man. That's undeniable. You'll also be very happy if you marry him. I also believe that you guys can be very happy in the future, but Cordy, don't you feel sorry about that? Won't you think of someone when you have a dream one night…" "No, I won't," Cordy answered very firmly. Quinn looked at her."Thank you, Quinn," Cordy continued. "I've thought of all of the things you said, but it's unworthy for me to risk everything I have now for a few feelings I may have when I have a dream one night." Quinn pursed her l
Quinn was struck speechless too. "It's a well-known fact that Cordy is prettier than you. Why do you haggle over this during her wedding?" "I'm a female star who never admits defeat," Zoe announced smugly. Both Cordy and Quinn were amused by her. They slept very late the night before, and Cordy might be the one who slept last among them.She just had a lot of…In short, Zoe's joke made her regain her wits at the moment. Zoe took a deep breath. "I'll wash my face with cold water. You have to try your best to make me pretty. Do you get it?" "Ms. York, you're very pretty even without makeup on." The makeup artist tried to please her. "You talk nicely. I'll ask Cordy to give you a great bonus later." "Thank you, Ms. York, Ms. Sachs." The room instantly became lively in the early morning. It was just a little past eight in the morning.Cordy had finished dressing up, and so did Zoe and Quinn. The bridesmaids' dresses were not any simpler than the bride's gown. The b
Patrick hammered on the door. "Open up!"There was a raucous from the outside, but Zoe shouted from behind the door, "We won't let you have Cordy just because you asked!"She was so excited it was as if she was the one getting married."What should I do, then?" Patrick asked loudly."Pay up.""You have to open the door. How else can I pay you?""Forget it. You men are savages—you'll start charging in the instant we open the door," Zoe replied, not easily fooled.It was true, since many of Patrick's family and friends from Rocktown were there with him, and were ready to charge inside like bandits if she opened the door."Well, how am I going to pay you if you don't open the door?""It's the digital age, Mr. Stuart. There's something called Google Pay!""But I don't have your account number.""Then start asking."Patrick had no choice but to ask, and Zoe told him. She soon received a notification of a wire transfer.It was a four-digit sum, and Zoe was impressed as she check
Patrick picked up the oily green jalapeno, took a deep breath, and chewed.His mouth was instantly ignited, and he was jumping around in circles. "Argh!!!"Everyone was laughing themselves silly at his reaction, and things could not be more cheerful."Drink some water, Patrick," Cordy quickly said over the phone, since she knew he could not take spicy food. "Water, water!" Patrick started looking around while his throat seemed to billow with smoke.That was when a large, long hand brought a glass of cold water, and no one saw who it was since he was not on camera.Only Cordy seemed to blink just then.After Patrick had his drink, he still took a while to recover. "Is this enough, Zoe?""Of course not," Zoe said right away.Patrick could die right then. "What else must I do, ma'am?""Did you think you could have Cordy that easily?" Zoe repeated."Cut it out, Zoe."Jay suddenly appeared on screen, while Zoe did a double take.He was there too? It was their chauffeur who gav
Before Patrick could react, Sean was already on the floor doing push-ups rapidly—twice quicker than Patrick and doing fifty even though he just had to do over twenty.Even Zoe was mesmerized. "Oh, I never knew! To think the scion of the Cranstons isn't that young, but he's quite capable! By the way, six packs or eight?"She spoke a little too loudly, and it was also audible from the video call.Everyone laughed, and someone even goaded Sean to lift his shirt."Stop it, guys…" Patrick tried to defend Sean right then, thinking he should defend Sean as much since Sean was nice enough to help him with the push-ups.And yet, before he could finish, Sean had already lifted his shirt, baring eight-pack abs."Woah…" Zoe could not help gasping, surprised that Sean was actually that well-built.She always presumed that Sean would be the soft-spoken type, just as she was surprised that Sean would attend this wedding.Still, considering that other rich and important families were attending
Cordy nodded. "Yes," she answered without hesitation and with a blissful smile.John stood nearby and looked on silent as she married another man in happiness…As Cordy took the bouquet, someone started to goad, "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"Others echoed him soon after, and Zoe was going to join in… until she saw John standing nearby at a corner.How else should she describe the sight before her? He was the only one who was shrouded in misery as the rest of the room was ablaze with joy and bliss. There was no hiding it when he stuck out like a sore thumb against all that, which was how she noticed immediately. She walked over to stand at his side, and as his eyes turned toward her, she said, "I didn't ask for the kiss. They did it." Both John and Jay ignored her, the latter being frustrated with what Zoe had been doing with the other men just now, though he had to admit that he could not hit the gym after his leg was crippled and would not have abdominal muscles.It certainly hurt
Richard was quiet and withdrawn, and Zoe's teasing left him blushing."Well, it's a little upsetting," Zoe sighed suddenly, her words seemingly a complete non sequitur."You're upset about Cordy getting married? You've been getting both money and gifts, y'know," Quinn teased her just then."Yeah," Patrick agreed, slightly agitated. "I did everything you asked me just now.""I'm not saying that I'm upset about you getting married," Zoe replied, rolling her eyes. "I just think it hurts that Dicky would be someone else's son-in-law. Such a shame, he's such a looker…"While everyone was left speechless, Zoe added seriously, "I was planning to have him marry Yelena, but they're somewhat blood related. It's so frustrating!"Zoe was upset, but everyone laughed at her words, which only left Richard blushing even harder.There was never a dull moment with her in the car.-As they arrived at the hotel, Cordy, Zoe, and Quinn headed straight to the dressing room while Patrick greeted gue
Soon, another nurse emerged from the delivery room with a small bundle. "Is the mother's family here?""Yes!" John exclaimed loudly."The delivery was successful," the nurse said. "The baby weighs eight pounds—""How is she?" John asked in agitation, not caring about the child."She's fine. The doctor is just helping her clean up and she'll be out soon," the nurse replied.As John breathed a sigh of relief, the nurse reminded him, "Aren't you the father? Here's your child."John took the baby off her arms, staring at her for a moment as the others flocked around him. "Oh, she's so fair!" Zoe could not help exclaiming. "That's the most beautiful baby I've ever seen.""Are you saying that your son's ugly?" Bob teased."To be honest, yeah," Zoe replied without thinking.Jay cleared his throat—even if it was a subjective opinion, it still hurt to have his own baby called ugly."Let me carry her," Zoe volunteered just then, and John did not hesitate to hand her his baby.As Zoe
"What?!" Zoe exclaimed in shock.Beside them, John's face fell despite being usually stoic.Still, even before anyone could react, he scooped Cordy up in his arms and left.Zoe did not hesitate to follow, but Jay reminded her, "We're the hosts, Zoe.""Don't care." Zoe was completely unconcerned. "Ask my mom and your sister to handle the guests. I'm going with Cordy!"Jay hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow since there was no reasoning with Zoe.Sam and Quinn also realized that something was out of place.As they pulled away reluctantly, Bob shouted from below, "If you're done kissing, we're going to the hospital! Cordy's going into labor!"Quinn hurried after them as soon as she hurt, but Sam caught her. "Slow down. We can catch up."In fact, most of the guests were leaving as well—it was as if the banquet for Zoe's son was actually intended for everyone else.The poor boy was certainly unlucky to have such unreliable parents!-As everyone rushed to the hospit
"I'm swelling from my pregnancy," Quinn explained. "It's not your fault."Sam was left staring at her for a while before asking, "So, what should I do?""I'll put it on when I slim down.""Oh." Sam was a little disappointed, since he had always dreamed of having her put on the ring he had custom made.But this was fine—they had all the time they needed, and the most important thing for him is that Quinn was marrying him!He rose to his feet just then, and everyone was cheering as soon as he did. "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"Quinn blushed right then, and Sam could see that she was embarrassed.He did not want to make things awkward for her, even if he was quite eager at the moment.Heaven knows how much he missed that night's drunken fumble they had. In fact, during the times he remembered it in dreams, he had to wash his pants when he woke up.Still, just as he took Quinn's hand and started to leave, he felt a softness on his lips—Quinn was kissing him! Sam's heart pounded thunderous
Everyone waited patiently for the final outcome.Quinn's eyes were welling up with tears, threatening to gush if she so much as blinked.She did her best to hold back her tears—to be strong!Sam pursed his lips in turn, his Adam's apple bobbing.A long while passed, and it felt like a century for Quinn when she finally heard him say, "Yes."Quinn's tears started falling in happiness as Sam declared loudly, "I'll marry you, Quinn—it's what I've always wanted to do! I won't let you go even if you regret it eventually! You only get to be with me, and I'll never let any other man claim you! I'll become very overbearing… eventually!""I won't regret it," Quinn said, determined.She certainly would not regret marrying him!Zoe walked up to them with perfect timing just then, and Sam did a double take.He finally remembered that Zoe was the host of this luncheon and was going to leave with Quinn when Zoe whipped out a small red velvet box."You know what's in here, don't you?" Zoe a
However, Sam had already pushed Quinn away before she could tell him. But even if he did not love her or did not want to be with her, she would never stay with Ryan.She had been disappointed in Sam, wondering why he would give up so easily.Was she that unimportant to him?Therefore, if it were not for Zoe and Cordy showing her that video or telling her so much, she would never have known that he loved her for years…Sam's heart ached even as he looked into Quinn's tearful eyes.He reached out a hand, but soon withdrew it—would he not burden her?Even so, it hurt to restrain himself as he watched her, and he was actually getting the feeling that Quinn loved him…But she already had Ryan's child…Well, he was fine with that, as long as the child was Quinn's.But would she not mind?"I will marry you, Sam," Quinn said slowly and clearly then. "Not because you're a good man, not because you prepared so much for me, and not because of how much you prepared for me, but because I
Everyone in the hall was staring at Sam and Quinn, while Quinn took center stage, staring fixedly at Sam.He stood in the middle of the crowd, watching her silently.She in turn felt fear that he would turn and leave, just as she did not know if she had the courage to stand before him again and to declare her feelings for him in front of so many others.Nonetheless, amid the deafening silence, Sam suddenly walked toward the stage.His pace was slow as if his feet were made of lead, but he was also unusually determined.Quinn's heart raced uncontrollably right then!Everyone else was watching them nervously, especially Cordy and Zoe, with the latter being especially concerned that the cowardly Sam would bail.Fortunately, he was a man who showed responsibility. He would not leave Quinn alone and embarrassed.Hence, as everyone looked on, Sam stood before Quinn, his gaze flickering as their eyes met.He gulped ever so slightly, his emotions clearly ruffled even as he did his bes
The guests were encouraging, loudly asking, "Why?!""Because of a woman," Sam's recording replied."Who is it?""Quinn Summer," the Sam on the screen said slowly and clearly, leaving the Sam who was in the hall stunned.What the hell?! That was the proposal video he prepared before! Why did it show up here? Did Zoe make a mistake?!He knew it—leave anything to Zoe, and she would mess it up!He started striding toward the stage, intent on stopping the recording, when John and Bob intercepted him with a look of utter guilt while the recording continued. "Quinn is my wife, and we've been married for years, but I've never really loved her—not because I don't, but because I'm afraid to. I feel too insignificant in comparison to the one she loves, so I'd always hurt her… painfully and childishly. I regret that so much now, Quinn. How could I have abandoned you for so long because of my own jealousy? I'd rather hold you in my sleep every night, but my damned pride denied me that for y
At the banquet hall, Jay and Zoe were thanking their guests with their children in their arms.Then, Zoe announced excitedly, "Please give my best friend, who is also my son's godmother, a warm applause as she comes on stage!"Sam stood at a corner of the hall, watching as Quinn walked up the stage, only realizing just then that her belly was clearly swelling despite her baggy clothes.Time flies—he had not left that long ago, but she and Ryan already had a child.She was not worried about giving him a stroke, was she?He watched as Quinn took the mic and looked around below searching, seemingly searching.After a while, he thought she was looking at him, but by the time he looked up, she had already turned away.Maybe she was looking for Ryan before remembering that Ryan was not there?Nonetheless, Quinn spoke into the mic, saying, "I'm honored to be chosen as the godmother to Zoe's son, and she's been saying he'd be engaged to my child if it's a girl. I already love my godson
As their eyes met, Sam turned frantic and averted his. "Of course.""Really?" Quinn asked."Would I lie to you?" Sam asked a little grumpily."And you didn't bring her back?" Quinn asked."I'm on a schedule, and it'd be taxing for her if I bought her along," Sam said, making things up as he went along. "I'll bring her along when things are less busy.""Is she pretty?" Quinn pressed."What, have I ever picked an ugly one?" Sam snorted smugly. "You know I prefer curvaceous types, and there are plenty of those abroad.""Do you have a photo?"Sam was silent for a while and eventually said, "Yeah.""Can I see it?""What, does she have to pass your assessment?""Just curious about the girl who can tempt you to settle down," Quinn replied. "You'd be humbled." Sam hastily came up with an excuse."I won't," Quinn said, determined."You'll see her when I bring her home." Sam refused nonetheless."I would like to see a photo now.""No, she's not that photogenic. It'd be slander a