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Abigail laughed as she watched Nathan and Pax in a stare-off. "Nathan, you're grown up now, getting all serious with a baby? That's funny!"Nathan looked at Pax. "This little guy is only a month old, but he's already showing he's no ordinary baby.""Of course," Abigail grinned, "He's got you, a super dad. Super dads have super sons, huh?"Nathan felt happy when Abigail said nice things about him. "You think I'm super?"Abigail acted surprised. "No doubt about it! To me, you're the strongest, coolest guy ever."Since the Viscerovorax issue, Nathan had been feeling not so great, his chest and arm reminding him all the time. He sometimes wondered if Abigail did not like him as much now. "You still think that, even now?"Abigail hugged Nathan and shouted, "My husband is the best, now and forever!"At the riverside park in the evening, people walking by looked over at them. An old couple, holding hands, watched them with smiles.Abigail asked them cheerfully, "Hey, can you help me o
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Nathan smiled. "Thanks, I appreciate it."Abigail looked at the old lady. "My husband is just awesome. He's been doubting himself a bit lately, so I have to tell him loud and clear that he's my hero. You guys are my proof."The old lady chuckled. "A fine man like him shouldn't doubt himself."Abigail said, "Perhaps I need to be more supportive.""Nonsense, you're perfect," Nathan reassured her.Abigail beamed. "So, you trust my words now?""Absolutely." Nathan nodded.Abigail grabbed his hand. "Thank you for hearing us out. We've got shopping to do, don't want to hold you up."The elderly couple smiled. "Farewell, dear.""Bye!"As they walked away, Abigail said to Nathan, "Let's hit the shops, hubby. Groceries await!""Sounds good."Meanwhile, as night fell and the city lights came alive, Stella was in her hospital bed, eyes shut, pretending to be asleep.Lucas sat by her side, whispering gently, "Stella, about the fake nurse incident today, I need to say sorry."Stella h
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Lucas was sticking to Stella like glue, and she could not shake him off no matter what she tried.Lucas said, "Stella, I know you're awake. Look at me and talk to me, okay?"Stella really wanted to tell him to buzz off, but she knew that would not work. If she said anything, it would only encourage him. So, she kept her eyes shut and did not say a word, totally ignoring him.Then Robbie came in, all in a hurry. "Mr. White, Mrs. White's parents are here."Robbie, who had worked with Lucas for a long time, knew him inside out. He was aware that even though Lucas acted like he did not care about Stella, he actually still cared a lot. That was why, even after they split up, Robbie still called Stella "Mrs.", never forgetting to show respect.Everyone in Hayshiport's high society knew Lucas well. They could guess his feelings for Stella just by how Robbie addressed her. This was why, even after Stella and Lucas split, people were careful not to bother her."Please, let them in," Lucas
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Grace pinched Mitch hard, looking really annoyed. "Oh, come on, old man, stop crying like it's the end of the world. Our daughter isn't dead, you know!"Mitch looked genuinely upset. "Is it wrong for me to cry when our daughter is hurt this bad?"Grace was exasperated. "All you ever do is cry. Why don't you man up and face the person who hurt our daughter?""Violence isn't the answer. We need to talk through our problems. And if that fails, we can always get the police involved."Grace waved off his reasoning. "Enough with your preaching."Stella attempted to calm things down. "Mom, Dad, I'm fine, really. Stop arguing, please."This, however, only aggravated Grace further. "Fine? You can't even stand up, stuck in bed unable to move, and you say you're fine?"Stella immediately regretted her interjection, realizing she should have let her parents continue their never-ending argument. They had been doing it for years without any real fallout.Grace asked, "Why are you so quiet ag
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Stella grabbed a tissue and quickly wiped her eyes.Grace noticed Stella's tears were not stopping, so she tenderly offered her two more tissues. "Hey, you're okay, right? No need for tears now."Stella reached out for a hug from Grace. "Mom..."Grace half-heartedly tried to pull back, acting as if she was going to tap Stella's forehead hard, but her touch was gentle. She was just upset. "Oh, come on, silly. I raised a fighter, not a quitter. Don't call me 'mom' like that. Mitch, can you spend some time with her? I need to have a word with Lucas."With those words, Grace left the room. Once outside, she peeked around to make sure she was alone, then snuck off to a corner to wipe away her tears secretly.Now that Stella was a big star and earning a lot, Mitch and Grace did not just rely on her money. They carefully saved everything she gave them in a separate account for her.They also managed a little store. It did not bring in much, but it covered their daily needs with a bit to
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"Mom..."All of a sudden, Grace heard a deep voice. She quickly wiped away her tears, looked back, and saw Lucas standing not far behind her.Grace, a bit taller than five feet, had to tilt her head up to see Lucas's face because he was about six feet tall. She thought he was pretty handsome.When she first found out her daughter was going to marry Lucas, who was super rich and the CEO of a big company, she imagined an old guy.Out of curiosity, she had looked him up online. To her amazement, he was a young and cool guy, not what she expected at all. She even double-checked and asked Stella for their marriage certificate to be sure this cool guy was really her son-in-law.She always thought Lucas was super handsome, almost like he could be her daughter's twin in the looks department. But when she started thinking about his family background, she could not help but worry. She was really afraid that her daughter might get hurt if their relationship did not work out. And sadly, that
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No one could make Lucas do anything, yet he harbored concerns and found certain topics difficult to discuss.Grace asked, "You're not thinking of remarrying Stella, are you?"Lucas nodded. "I am."Grace stared at him, unable to believe what she heard. "Are you sure?"Lucas replied, "I'm sure."Grace said, "You were the one who wanted a divorce, and now you want to remarry her. Lucas White, have you ever considered Stella's feelings?"When she thought about the mistreatment her daughter had suffered, she was so furious that her eyes turned red. She continued, "I know your family is wealthy, and we're poor. But no matter how poor we are, Mitch and I love our daughter very much, and Stella has had everything she wanted since she was a child. Before you appeared in her life, our family had never suffered such humiliation."Lucas replied, "I know."Grace was furious. "You know absolutely nothing."Lucas remained silent.Having always been polite to Lucas, Grace today abandoned all
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Mitch raised his hand and then got up, walking around a bit. "Look, I'm absolutely fine now."Stella said, "That's great. I probably won't be able to work for a while after I'm discharged. I'll take you and Mom to visit Valtara.""Sure. I've always wanted to go to Valtara. But your mom didn't want to waste money, so she won't let me go.""The money I gave you and Mom each month was intended for your discretionary spending."Mitch was excited about this. "We've never spent the money you gave us; your mom saved it for you, knowing the challenges of making it on your own and providing a backup plan."Stella did not know about this at all.She said, "Dad, I'm wealthier than you think. You two should spend as you wish. You don't need to save any money for me. I have my backup plans, and you don't need to worry."Mitch replied, "It's normal for parents to worry about their child. Your mom also mentioned--""What's wrong with you? I told you not to tell her about it, but you did it an
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Emma turned and dashed into the bathroom. She cranked the faucet on and splashed water on her face, aiming to soothe her nerves.Although they were engaged, they were still too young, with countless uncertainties looming over their future. The possibility of actually walking down the aisle was up in the air.Decisions made in a rush of happiness could eventually become sources of regret. And Emma knew all too well that she couldn't afford any regrets.She thought that fortunately, Ron hadn't pushed things further, which gave her time to cool off.After freshening up, Emma stepped out to find Ron on the balcony, a cigarette in hand.She couldn't resist chiding him, "I've told you to cut down on smoking. Why can't you seem to remember?"This time, Ron complied, snuffing out the cigarette. "We should get some sleep. We've got to put our best foot forward when we meet your family tomorrow.""Okay, I'll sleep on the couch. You take the bed," Emma responded.Ron simply replied, "As y
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Ron looked at her dawdling pace with disdain. "If you, a lady, can handle it, why can't I, a grown man, stay?"His words sounded noble, but Ron regretted them the moment they arrived at the hotel.Despite now earning a decent income, Emma was still reluctant to spend money.This place was hardly a hotel; it was clearly a budget inn charging only a few dozen bucks a night. The hygiene was questionable at best, and safety seemed like a gamble.Ron turned on his heel, dragging her suitcase behind him. "We're leaving, now.""It's too late, and we can't get a refund for the room.""Are you trying to get us killed?"Emma fell silent, her thoughts a whirlwind of frustration. 'I told him he wouldn't be used to cheap places. He insisted on coming with me, and now he won't even let me stay here alone. Why is he so annoying?'However, considering Ron had rushed over in the middle of the night to help her, Emma decided not to hold it against him.Ron picked the best hotel in the area—the
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Rebekah glanced over at Ron; she exchanged a knowing look with him before saying, "I'll have someone tidy up the rooms. Why don't you two stay here tonight and keep me company?"Ron replied simply, "Sure."Emma had purchased a midnight flight back to South Florivera, necessitating a rush to the airport, which made staying over after dinner impossible.Yet, she found herself at a loss for words, struggling to decline Rebekah's kind offer.As she hesitated, Ron stepped in to clear the air. "Mom, I've got something on tonight. After dinner, I'll drive Emma back to her dorm."Rebekah raised an eyebrow. "What's so important?" she wondered aloud, thinking, 'Wasn't he the one insisting Emma stay over? What's he up to now?'Ron kept it mysterious. "Life stuff."Rebekah could not help but chide him lightly, "You, always the joker."Right after dinner, Ron insisted on leaving to take Emma back to her dormitory. But as soon as they were out of the gated community, he asked, "So, you reall
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Ron chuckled. "I didn't know you were aware that even a cornered rat will fight."Emma shot him a glare. "Are we going or not?"Ron quickly said, "Of course. When Miss Blue commands, how can I dare not obey?"Fearing another of his notorious driving escapades, Emma hastily buckled her seatbelt as she settled into the car.Thankfully, this time Ron kept it smooth, driving steadily.As they neared their destination, Ron finally spoke up, "You know, that Tucker guy is a married man. Don't let his kindness fool you into being the other woman."Emma's gaze on Ron was fiery, seething with anger. "Do you even hear yourself? Is that what you think of me? For the last time: Tucker and I share nothing more than a mentor-mentee relationship. There's nothing else between us.""I'm just looking out for you, worried you might get deceived," Ron said, witnessing Emma's fury for the first time. Yet, he could not help but find her anger not at all intimidating, but rather endearingly foolish.R
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The two sisters had a pact: no cell phones at home to keep their secrets from the prying eyes of the Blue family. Thus, Emma could call only at prearranged times, the sole window for Rihanna to catch up.Rihanna's voice bubbled with excitement over the phone, as she chattered away about her life's minutiae.Knowing Rihanna was doing well eased Emma's mind.Just as Emma was about to end the call, she heard Rihanna's voice, soft and wistful. "You're really not coming home for the holidays? If you don't, I'll be all alone."Emma's heart clenched at those words, and she made up her mind in an instant. "I'll come back the day before New Year's Eve."The Blue family had their hands full with festivities that day, too busy to notice Rihanna's absence. Emma figured slipping back unnoticed then would be her best shot.After hanging up, Emma immediately booked a flight from Valtara to South Florivera. With her ticket secured and her last bit of work finished, Emma prepared to leave her off
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Emma had no interest in romance, let alone the audacity to dream that Ron might fancy her.This time, she did not pick up the thread of conversation.After dinner, Ron, as usual, drove Emma back to the university.Before parting, Ron said, "Winter break is almost upon us, and the dorms might be off-limits. Are you sure you don't want to stay at my place for a couple of months?"Emma offered a smile in response. "Thanks for the offer. I've spoken with the dorm supervisor and submitted an application in advance. I'll be able to stay over the holiday period."Ron paused before saying, "Well, if you need anything, just let me know. I'll text you my number in a bit; make sure you save it."Emma nodded. "Sure."Without further ado, Ron drove off.Upon returning to her dorm, Emma saw Evelyn and Cassie, busy packing their bags, surrounded by gifts for their parents bought from Valtara.Evelyn asked Emma, "Are you really not going home for the winter break?"Emma replied, "No, I won't
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Emma did not have the guts to risk failure because she did not have a safe haven to fall back on.Lucas kicked Ron in the shin. "Come on, if you fancy her, out with it. No Hagrid heir dithers like this."Ron glared at him. "Mind your own business." In his head, Emma was already his. The thought of losing her was unimaginable.Lucas said, "Without my meddling, she'd never be yours."Ron changed the subject. "I called you here for a serious discussion."Lucas replied, "No matter how serious, it can't outweigh the matter of your lifetime happiness."Ron was exasperated. "Lucas!"Lucas relented. "Alright, alright, you talk, I'm all ears."Ron spelled out Emma's music venture with Tucker. After hearing it all, Lucas could not help but see Emma in a new light."Never pegged Emma as such a dark horse," Lucas said.Silently listening to their conversation, Emma was thrilled to have her work recognized.Lucas said, "But, getting back to it, whether a song makes money, and how much, d
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Ron barked, "Lucas!"With a chuckle, Lucas responded, "Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing Emma. I'm starving. Let's grab some food and talk business while we eat."Ron snapped, "Get lost!"Lucas could not help but revel in Ron's frustration. "Ron, have you fallen so quickly? Who was it that told me they would never accept an arranged marriage?"Emma was increasingly confused by their banter. "If it's inconvenient for me to be here, I can just take a cab and leave."Ron said, "Call you dumb and you won't admit it!"Emma thought to herself, 'I didn't want to be a third wheel, cramping their style. Was that really so wrong? No good deed goes unpunished, apparently.'Suddenly, Ron grabbed Emma's hand and led her inside. "It's cold out; let's go inside."Emma had to quicken her pace, practically being dragged along.Seeing them together, Lucas laughed heartily from behind. "Ron, oh Ron, never thought I'd see the day.""Don't laugh too soon. Your day is coming," Ron shot back.Th
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Emma said, "Okay."Ron asked, "Have you won over your crush?"Lucas responded, "Secret."Ron replied, "Looks like you haven't won her over."Lucas said, "As long as I make a move, there's no girl I can't win over. But I haven't made a move yet because the timing isn't right."Ron asked, "Is it because of the Sandow family?"Lucas answered, "The Sandow family wants to marry their daughter to me, and my family wants me to marry her too. But I've told them long ago that I'm not willing to do that. Nobody can make me marry a girl I don't like."Emma remained silent. 'I didn't expect that Lucas would also have the same problem as me and Ron.'It seems like the wealthier the family, the more they'll arrange marriages based on social status without considering personal preferences.'Lucas seemed to sense Emma's thoughts. "Emma, my situation with the Sandow girl is different from yours and Ron's. Don't lump us together."Ron looked at Emma and suddenly said, "There isn't any other gi
