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John certainly had mixed emotions about staying, since he was really looking forward to Cordy's period to be over.And yet, he ended up the victim of yet another poorly-timed bombshell."I would like to be alone for a while," Jesse suddenly said, his voice still weary. "Not you, Sean. Stay for a moment.""Come on," John said, leading Cordy while putting a hand around her shoulder.Patrick glanced at Sean, who nodded—he more or less knew why his grandfather told him to stay.Patrick refrained from speaking in turn and followed Cordy and John out of the ward.Even the medical staff left, leaving just Jesse with Sean.Jesse started to sit up, and Sean hurried over to put a pillow vertically behind his back so that he could sit more comfortably.Nonetheless, Jesse soon asked bluntly, "What's the deal with you and Patrick Stuart?"Sean did not actually mention anything about him and Patrick while Jesse was in a coma. He knew his grandfather would not accept it and did not want to b
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Sean said evenly, "It's what I thought I could do for the family.""When did you… With Patrick Stuart…" Jesse trailed off, unable to finish his sentence."It has nothing to do with him," Sean said. "I knew which way I swing ever since I was a child, but I've never said anything considering how you would feel about this. Of course, I never did find the right person until Patrick, whom I considered worth fighting for, even if it means going against the family."Jesse's visage was cold.Still, Sean continued, "I understand very well how I feel toward him, and I know the price I must pay. The only thing I can do now is to do my best not to inflict losses to the family.""So you're saying you're going through with this?" Jesse demanded."Yes," Sean said bluntly.Jesse's visage contorted hideously, but no one could accept such a thing immediately.The ward remained deathly silent, and Sean kept his head bowed.There was no telling how long had passed until Jesse said, "I'll never ac
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Cordy kept Jesse company in his ward, talking to him, wiping him down, feeding him, and bringing him water.She cared for him meticulously, and Jesse was certainly emotional to see this.It reminded him of Cordy's mother, and the single greatest regret he would have in this life.He always had a soft spot for her, too—which was why he could admit that he was interested in Sean's suggestion to let Cordy's son inherit the family estate even though strictly speaking, Richard was not even on the list."Cordy," Jesse suddenly called out to her. "Did you know about Sean and Patrick?"Cordy nodded, having no reason to hide it. "I just found out.""But you and Patrick…""Let's just say it was not meant to be." Cordy sighed feebly. "And we've both now found someone better.""Someone better?!" Jesse glowered. The thought that the grandson he appreciated most turning out to be a walking timebomb certainly left him overwhelmed.Cordy could read his mind and smiled, "I think you should b
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Cordy smiled. "That's the spirit, Grandpa. Also, the doctor said you can go out on a wheelchair—how about I take you on a stroll?""Sure," Jesse replied.As Cordy wheeled Jesse through the hallways of the hospital, she thought to herself that even if she had no idea why Jesse and her mother fought, she would be happy with how things were now.-Cordy cared for Jesse for over a month before he returned to Cranston Hall.During that period, the other Cranstons learned that Jesse had regained consciousness as well, and they all came to visit.Though some of them were more or less jealous that Cordy was always with Jesse, they did not protest given Jesse's authority.Meanwhile, Richard remained in the capital, just as he would be there for the foreseeable future. Cordy asked if he was really willing to stay, and Richard's response was resolute.He would love to stay with his parents, but he was also a young man who should learn to shoulder responsibilities.While Cordy had no id
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After reading everything aloud, Jesse lowered the ledger and told Cordy, "Come here."Cordy hurried to him, her eyes already red with emotion.Jesse then took out an emerald bangle from a beautiful jewelry box. It was obvious that the bangle was worth a fortune and had considerable history given that the box was an antique.Taking Cordy's hand, Jesse put the bangle around Cordy's slender wrist, his voice choking with emotion as he said, "Your grandmother left this for your mother."Cordy felt her nose turning runny and her tears almost threatened to fall.Jesse smiled at her contentedly in turn. "I thought it'd stay in that box forever… Thank you for coming when you did."He certainly still had regrets but was thankfully given a second chance."Thank you, Grandfather," she said earnestly.Jesse grinned. "Just tell me if John ever gives you grief. I'll be there for you.""I'd never allow her to be hurt, sir. You have nothing to worry about," John quickly said nearby."Don't wo
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It was natural that Patrick would be uncertain Jesse was calling him, since the man had treated him like he did not exist for a month.He was actually terrified—what would Jesse do to him?!Jesse was not going to start beating him up now that he had recovered, right?!He glanced at Sean with a look that said 'you did this'.Sean pursed his lips, more or less worried as well."Who else is named Patrick around here?" Jesse huffed.The parlor of Cranston Hall was silent—no one ever made a sound whenever Jesse got upset."Yes, sir. What's the matter?" Patrick asked calmly and respectfully, controlling his breathing despite the lingering fear inside."Does your grandfather know about you and Sean?" Jesse asked."He does," Patrick replied.In fact, his family knew his preferences all along and were much more accommodating than the Cranstons.Perhaps prepared for it, Monty Stuart even urged him to bring Sean home soon.Still, Patrick rejected the offer, since there was no telling
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Jesse's expression was dark—Sean had never once disobeyed him before.Patrick was surprised that Sean would suddenly step between them too.Still, before Jesse flipped out, Cordy quickly said, "Sean, please."Sean pursed his lips, but he was determined."Just come here for a moment." Cordy tried to pull him along.Sean still did not move.Cordy shot him a look then—she had been coaxing Jesse every day she spent with him, speaking highly of both Sean and Patrick. She really doubted that Jesse was not swayed at all after her month-long effort.Moreover, Jesse was a man of principles and had a reputation to maintain. There was no way he would physically harm Patrick even if he did not acknowledge Sean and Patrick's relationship—all it would do was embarrass him, just as he would have to defend his actions to the Stuarts.If there was punishment, it would be thrown at Sean.Sean had to be smart enough to understand that, but it was also understandable people get flustered when the
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Even if Jesse was not being particularly nice, he was obviously indicating that he accepted Patrick—the emerald necklace was proof enough.Patrick turned toward Sean, who gave him an adoring look. "Don't flirt in front of me!" Jesse snapped right then.Both men had to restrain themselves right then, while Jesse announced, "Alright, everyone can go about your business. I'm retiring to my room.""Let me help you, Grandpa," Cordy offered."It's alright—Johnny rarely visits the capital. You should spend more time with him…""I'll do it," Sean offered."No!" Jesse barked, clearly hostile."Allow me, then," Patrick volunteered.Jesse was left glaring at him—was he really a Stuart? Was he so blind he could not tell how hostile he was toward him?!"I'll treat you like my own grandfather." Patrick simply strode up to Jesse and held him up by his arm without noticing the moody look on his face.Jesse was left taken aback and repulsed, but Patrick ignored that too as he helped Jesse t
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
