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It was really late when Dicky finally returned to Cranston House. Cordy would’ve started to worry that he might be abducted if they weren't keeping in touch on the phone."Where have you been for so long?" she asked, but there was no edge in her voice.She would never scold him, though she was curious. Her son always showed propriety, and he would expect her to worry if he left for too long.However, he still stayed out for a long time."Yeah…" Dicky was staring at Cordy, but didn’t answer her question."Well, as long as you're back. Don't be late next time, or your mother might really call the cops," Jesse joked."Yes, Great-grandfather." Dicky nodded."You must be hungry, right? Come, let's eat," Jesse said as he took Dicky warmly by the hand and led the latter to the dining table.Dicky turned to glance at Cordy. He looked as if he had something to say, but was hesitant to do it.As such, he remained distracted as he sat with everyone else at the dining table.Cordy natura
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[Oh.]Quinn didn’t ask further questions at that. She knew that Cordy's life was all about Dicky now, and Cordy would never say no to the boy.Zoe then added: [By the way, I miss him a little now that you’ve mentioned him.] Cordy offered: [Want to see him? He's a little hunk now, and almost my height.]Zoe refused. [Forget it. That can wait until I'm successful… I mean, I used to be, so I can't let Dicky feel that I'm down and out. Or at least as successful as Cora.][You're still as successful as her.] Quinn butted in.[Zip it. Do you think you'd be that nonchalant if you’re in my place? I've just been assigned a harder grind for now. Once I overcome this, I'll be a star again.]Cordy couldn’t help smiling at that.Just then, someone knocked on her door."Come in," she said.Dicky entered her room in dark-blue pajamas. Cordy checked the time to see that it was already past nine.What was he doing up? Wasn't he supposed to be tired? Somehow, he appeared to have a lot we
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Cordy raised a brow. "Why? You don't want to go home?""No, I just…" Dicky muttered, and trailed off. Still, Cordy knew that this was about Lucas.Was the boy convinced that Lucas was his father, and therefore wanted to spend more time with Lucas?She actually wondered if Dicky went looking for Lucas earlier today. The thought of that possibility strengthened her resolve to leave the capital."Okay…" Dicky finally gave in.In the end, his mommy didn't love his daddy anymore. Daddy was definitely out of line too, protecting another woman in front of Mommy, and scolding Mommy harshly to boot.Mommy had every reason to hate Daddy."Good night, Mommy. I'm going to bed now.""Goodnight, dear." Dicky returned to his room, and stared at the paternity test on the table. He waited the whole day for that, and he wanted to show it to his mommy.But now, it was pointless.He tore the papers into pieces, and threw the pieces into the bin.Since Mommy didn’t care, letting her know w
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Cordy could immediately tell that the bracelet was worth a fortune, even priceless.There was no way she could say it out loud, though."This has nothing to do with Nana," Jean told Cordy. "It's just a present to celebrate our first meeting since your return to the family. Don't be shy. I’ll get upset if you keep refusing me.""That’s right, Cordy. You should just take it—don't get so cagey!" Nana said beside them. "Grandma spent a long time picking it from her private collection. Both Lucas and I think it really suits you. Try it!""Cordy, you should accept it since it's a gift," Jesse added.Even if Cordy really didn’t want to owe anyone anything, she had no choice but to accept the diamond bracelet. "Thank you, Mrs. Lynd.""We're family, don't be so formal. Come, I'll help you put it on.""Okay." With the bracelet on her wrist, the emerald glint on her slender wrist made her look much prettier. "See? I was just saying it suits you. It's simply gorgeous!" Nana flattered Co
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Cordy disagreed. "I don't think so."Lucas was just being nicer towards Dicky than the rest, but not in a way that qualified it as special treatment. Dicky was just a child; adults were naturally more tolerant and patient towards children.-At the back garden, Dicky was fuming as he glared fixedly at Lucas. Lucas had told him that he needed the washroom, only to bring him out here.His eyes showed utter discontent; Lucas seemed an eyesore no matter how Dicky looked at him today.Especially when he was getting all flirty with Nana.In fact, once Dicky understood why his mommy detested him, he decided that Lucas deserved it.Nonetheless, Lucas suddenly said, "What happened the other night… I didn't mean it."He seemed to be explaining his actions. Dicky looked at him in surprise."You weren't being nice because I yelled at your mommy without knowing, right?" Lucas asked.However, the mention of that only upset Dicky even further."You're still upset? You really are your m
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Lucas urged Dicky, "Now go back inside. It's cold out here.""What about you?""I'm taking a stroll. Cabin fever.""Yeah…""Why don't you join me?" Lucas offered.Dicky didn’t refuse, and they started to stroll around the back garden. "You really love Nana, don't you?" Dicky suddenly asked. Lucas, however, was reluctant to answer. "What does a kid know about love?""What don't I know? I was six when I started helping my daddy woo mommy.""You're amazing," Lucas said.He almost couldn’t resist patting Dicky's head again, but lowered his hand when he remembered how Dicky refused him last time.For some reason, he had a real but indescribable affinity for Dicky. Maybe it was an attraction towards the boy just because they shared the same face?He never felt any desire to have children, and was even willing to be abstinent because of Nana's health issues.However, his heart seemed to change because of Dicky. Still, Nana's health took priority."Do you really love Nana?" Dic
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Cordy didn’t ask Lucas, since she didn’t want to ruin his flirting session with Nana.However, just as she was rising to her feet…"By the way, Nana…"Jean suddenly spoke up, having turned towards them.Cordy wanted to leave, but felt too awkward to do so since it wouldn’t be proper.As such, she stayed in her seat and waited for the right timing."What is it, Grandma?" Nana replied sweetly. She seemed to be acting spoiled, but somehow, it felt natural when it was her. Not many could resist that sweetness—Jean couldn’t be faulted for playing favorites."You're planning on getting married to Lucas, right?" Jean asked."We are," Nana admitted it openly, while smiling endearingly at Lucas."This year, was it?""Yes, sometime during autumn. It's when the trees bear fruit—it's a good season.""Good. Try to set a date soon. Event halls are always in demand here in the capital.""Don't worry, Grandma. We’ll go down to business once Lucas' parents return to the country, but I'm
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Dicky took out the gold bullion, which left Cordy taken aback.It wasn’t small, and obviously quite heavy.Handing it to her, Dicky said, "Lucas gave it to me, saying he didn't know what to give. I can't use it anyway, so you can have it."Cordy was left speechless. Who on earth gives a kid gold bullions?Fashioning it into jewelry would be more acceptable!However, a thought occurred to Cordy when she took it. Was this actually Lucas's gift to her? Was he using Dicky as an intermediary to make amends for losing his temper at her the other day?After all, it would be more convincing if he gave Dicky something that suited Dicky’s age. An adult, on the other hand… Cordy decided she was too lazy to figure it out, since it was pointless anyway.As a business person, she had no reason to refuse a huge gold bullion. In fact, she would be less interested if it was just jewelry. No one could refuse such a gift.-After having dinner with the Lynds and seeing them off, Cordy lef
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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
