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John was speechless. 'I'm so sad! In other families, they might favor boys over girls. But in my family, it's the opposite.'As Lucas heard the conversation, he took out his phone to send Stella a message on WhatsApp.However, after sending her the text, he noticed the message was not delivered to Stella and he could no longer see Stella's profile picture. That was when he realized Stella had blocked him on WhatsApp.He then reached Stella through a direct message on Facebook: [Stella, unblock me on WhatsApp.]Stella glanced at his message, but she did not unblock him on WhatsApp.Lucas then messaged her on Facebook again: [Stella, I have something important to tell you. So, please unblock me.]Stella still refused to unblock him. However, she responded: [When I need you, I'll contact you. If I never contact you, you better behave and not disturb me. Otherwise, our agreement is off.]Lucas was speechless.He was about to snap but he suppressed his anger.He thought, 'She's tre
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Grace suddenly called out to her, "Stella, come to my room for a bit.""Okay." Stella immediately got up and followed her mother to the third floor and went into Grace's room. "What's the matter, Mom?"Grace stared at Stella. "Take the scarf off. I want to see what sort of rashes are on your neck."Stella felt guilty and almost instinctively held onto the scarf. "Mom, do you like this scarf? If you like it, I can buy you a new one as a gift for you tomorrow.""Who the hell wants that scarf?" Grace snorted."Then what are you doing?" Stella asked."Did Lucas come to look for you?" Grace asked in return.Stella was so caught off-guard by her mother's perceptiveness and quickly denied it after she found her tongue again. "No, no, how could that be? It's not like you don't know that he's been missing for a few months now, how could he come and find me?""Your little schemes may be able to fool others, but you think you can fool me? I gave birth to you, Stella. I know what's on your
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"Mom, I've already thought things through!"Grace patted her head. "Silly girl!""I'm not a silly girl." Stella then buried her head in her mother's embrace. "Mom, I'm so sorry!""Silly girl, don't you go saying sorry. You're the one in control of your life. No matter what you do, you shouldn't be sorry to any other person," Grace said."I'm just apologizing to you and Dad for not being able to come back to visit for the past few years," Stella said.In the years she was with Lucas, Stella hardly ever visited her parents at all.The number of times she visited home in the past few years was so little that one could count it in one hand.She thought that making money and sending it back home was being a good daughter.She thought that her parents only wanted her to marry a rich man and did not care if she was living well or not.After Stella and Lucas got divorced, Grace had traveled a great distance with John to visit Stella, carrying with her their hometown specialties. Her m
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[Stella, I promised you that I won't appear before your parents without your permission. I'm still keeping my word.][Stella, I shouldn't have threatened you.][Stella, I'll do anything if you just acknowledge me.][Stella, your royal highness, please let me out of the gaol.][Stella, it's really cold outside. I think I caught a cold.]After seeing those messages and thinking that the weather today was indeed cold, Stella's heart softened.She relented and finally unblocked him on WhatsApp.Almost as soon as she unblocked him, Lucas's message arrived.[Stella, you finally unblocked me on WhatsApp.][Don't you worry, Stella. You just need to keep me unblocked. I won't bother you if you don't want to talk.][Stella, if you need me to chat with you, just text me any time. I'll be on standby 24/7 for you.]He kept sending her messages one after another as if he feared that Stella's mood would suddenly turn foul and she would ignore him again.Stella quickly replied to him: [Are
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Stella's voice was soft and gentle.It was the most beautiful sound in Lucas's ears.With a gentle movement of his big hand, Lucas pulled Stella into his embrace and a passionate kiss soon followed...Time seemed to have stopped.Before Stella could even recompose herself, she heard Lucas's dissatisfied and wronged voice. "Stella, seeing how much effort I've made to treat you so well, can you hear this opinion of mine?"Stella lazily stretched a little and did not even open her eyes. "What?"Lucas grabbed her hand tightly and pressed her against his chest. "Stella, can you stop taking such risque and revealing photos?"The thought of Stella stripping down to almost bare bottoms and making all sort of sexy poses for those voracious men to take photos of...The flames of jealousy in Lucas's heart raged. Oh, how he wished he could rip the eyeballs out of every man who had seen her in such a sexy look.Stella moved to the side and lay down in a more comfortable position. "Lucas, t
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The lady was Stella's photographer.Stella knew very well how skilled her work was, especially after working with her for so many years.So, Stella used this method to stand up for and help her photographer, to give affirmation to her talent and ability, to allow many more people to take notice of her.At that time, due to Stella stepping in to help the photographer, things turned toward the better.That allowed more and more people to believe in the lady, and more and more people stood on her side speaking out for her.However, it was just very difficult to fight for one's copyright, and until now the female photographer still had yet to get the legal justice she deserved.Stella, however, did not plan to tell Lucas the truth.'So be it if he wants to misunderstand this,' she thought.The moment Lucas heard that, his true colors revealed themselves. "I won't allow it! Without my approval, you'll never be able to shoot such a show!"Stella gently opened her beautiful eyes and
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The feeling of being able to hug Stella to sleep was just too blissful.So blissful that he wanted to tell it to the world.So, Lucas took out his phone and then sent a message into the four guys' group chat. [Are you guys asleep already?]The only person to reply instantly was Ron. He texted: [What are you on about?][Stella finally let me out of the imprisonment, she even allowed me to stay at her place tonight.] Lucas replied.Ron then sent an eye-roll emoji before replying: [You're not the Lucas I know any longer. Since when did Lucas White eat the humble pie?]Lucas then texted: [As long as I can get my wifey back, I'll do anything. I'll even be like those characters in the show, waiting day and night under the rain for her. Compared to that, this is nothing.][Heh...] Ron replied.[What are you doing awake this late at night?] Lucas asked.[I'm drinking.] Ron then replied.[Cut down on the drinking, it's bad for health.] Lucas responded.Ron no longer replied.It was
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[I've gone to run a family errand. Mom and Orla are at home. Find a way to slip out without them noticing.]Lucas, after reading the note, could not help but smile. He figured that since Stella woke first and neither woke him nor rushed him out, despite the risk of his being discovered in her room, it meant she still cared for him.He carefully folded the note, Stella's first to him, and pocketed it as a keepsake. As for leaving without Grace and Orla noticing, he had not even considered it.He dressed and sauntered downstairs. As expected, he ran into Grace and Orla, busy on the first floor.Last year, Lucas had spent New Year's Eve here, where Orla saw him once. Despite it being just a single encounter, Orla recognized him immediately. "Isn't that Lucas?" she asked.Lucas flashed a grin and said, "Hey there. Didn't expect you to remember me."Orla did not hide her admiration for Lucas. "With that charm and those looks, you're better than any TV star. How could I forget?"Lucas
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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
