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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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Cordy lay in bed, waiting for John.He eventually emerged from the bathroom, absent-mindedly drying his hair as he changed into fresh pajamas. He appeared surprised to find Cordy in bed. "Going to sleep too?""Can't I?""No," he quickly said. "I mean, you'd have trouble sleeping at the hospital while taking care of your grandfather."Cordy pursed her lips—that certainly was not the case.In private hospitals, one could enjoy the hospitality usually expected from five-star hotels. With people at your beck and call, it certainly did not dull in comparison to one.Still, John did not seem to notice Cordy's feelings as he pulled up the blanket and got into bed.Cordy followed suit after he did and slowly slid to his side.John was taken aback—he almost could not recall a day when he was alone in the same room with Cordy, and he handily pulled her into his arms.Holding her firmly, he started to sleep.Cordy's heart racing. It was as if there was some unknown force at work sto
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Everyone was dressed formally and elegantly, none of them doing anything out of line since Jesse was present.Even Paul Cranston—who was usually dissatisfied with the favoritism Jesse showed to Sean—was afraid to say more. Naturally, he could not help throwing some barbs at Sean's way from time to time, but Jesse's glare would be enough to silence him.Surprisingly, Patrick was allowed in the family photo as well.Even the man himself was surprised—while Jesse had grown to accept him, it was not difficult to tell that the man was exasperated whenever he looked at Patrick.He was probably wondering how his legacy ended up ruined because of Patrick, but it was quite simply a mystery…Under the directions of the staff, everyone stood in position. Then, with a few brisk snaps of the camera shutter, the digital copy of their photo was soon displayed on a huge screen.Everyone was smiling happily, even if some were reluctant. It was a picture of one big happy family.They all certai
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Night had arrived by the time they were done taking photos, with both couples going out with Richard for dinner.Cordy, who had been busy taking care of Jesse for over a month, suddenly realized she had been neglecting Richard a little.It felt like her son had grown up again, and he resembled a teenager now."Are you used to the capital, Dicky?" Cordy asked him as she put food on his plate."Yeah." Richard nodded."Your daddy and I won't be here eventually. Will you get uncomfortable?""No. Uncle Sean's been good to me—he'll take good care of me," Richard said cheerfully, showing no signs of being coerced into this decision. "Don't worry—just go back to North City with Daddy. I'll be fine here.""Yeah." Cordy nodded, a little emotional just then.Richard was the greatest surprise she ever had in this world, after all."I'll take Dicky back to North City whenever there's time too," Sean said. "Though I hope you two will come over instead.""Yeah."After dinner, the five of t
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John got out of the couch and headed over to the balcony. He was the one who rejected Cordy's advances, but he was also the one who suffered.-Days later, John's second wedding with Cordy in the capital was underway.Since he was supposed to receive Cordy from Cranston Hall, he bought another mansion where the Levines would stay the night before.Naturally, Zoe and Jay were there, while Quinn also stayed at a nearby hotel, just like the other friends and associates from North City.Cordy was yawning when Quinn and Zoe both arrived at Cranston Hall early in the morning, and the servants led her to the room.Zoe was ranting the instant she saw Cordy, "I knew the Cranstons were amazing, but I didn't think that they'd be this amazing. This old manor is so huge I'm sure I'll lose my way in here—are you sure it's not a palace?! You'd be a princess or nobility, or at least royalty, if we were in medieval times."In reality, Zoe was not that far off the mark—the Cranstons had ties to
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Zoe was very much smug. "John's really announcing to the world that he's marrying the finest bride, isn't he? The wedding in North City was exceedingly grand, but he still managed to take it to new heights here at the capital. Whoever wants to use the 'wedding of the century' title from now on must at least surpass what he did.""Actually, it's not all him," Cordy muttered."What?" Zoe exclaimed in surprise."My family definitely had a hand in this too," Cordy explained. "We married without the family's approval before, so they want to announce my status as a Cranston. That's why they would work together to make it so grand.""I think it's just an excuse," Zoe said very confidently. "John would be unable to resist telling the whole world! It's like he's afraid you'd run away, marrying you like this—haha!"Cordy did not argue since it was something John could do."And here I thought I'd seen his bag of tricks—that wedding in North City was plenty enough. To think that he could sti
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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
