Wyneth knew that she had gone too far by saying that. Perhaps Hayden had made her too angry earlier.Hayden laughed with a hint of anger as he said while gritting his teeth."You can take my sofa away from me too if you wish. I'll just sleep on the floor, okay?"Wyneth was left speechless.'Whatever. I don't have the energy to deal with him anymore.'Wyneth looked away from him and got back into the bed. She was exhausted and she had only woken up because Hayden interrupted her sleep. Very soon, Wyneth drifted back into her dreams.However, Hayden did not close his eyes again. Instead, he lay there and stared blankly at the white ceiling.Wyneth was woken up by a phone call. It was already dark outside and the room was pitch black.She could not see anything, so she did not know if Hayden was still in the room. She picked up her phone and answered the call."Hello?"Wyneth's voice was still sleepy."Hello, am I speaking to Ms. Walford?"An unfamiliar woman's voice came from
'If it's so important to her, why would she treat it like this? She didn't even take it when she left and just forgot about it like that. I can't believe that she couldn't even remember it when someone asked her about it.'Wyneth stood there as her eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness. Then, she saw Hayden sitting on the sofa facing her. He was staring at her in the dark.Wyneth replied softly after remaining quiet for a while, "It is very important.""Why didn't you take it with you then?"'Does she know how much effort I spent just to get it for her?'Wyneth sighed after hearing that question and said slowly, "The protective charm is very important to me, but you still lost it, didn't you?"Hayden kept quiet.She continued speaking. "I know you paid a high price for the protective charm, so it might be very valuable to you. However, for me, it's worthless."It was not the same protective charm that Wyneth used to have, so it would mean nothing to her no matter how expensiv
'This protective charm...'"Wyneth, what's up with this protective charm? It looks pretty expensive; how could you forget to take it home with you? I can't believe it. Thankfully, this hotel isn't the sketchy sort. Otherwise, it would definitely be long gone."Wyneth looked at the small crack on the protective charm. Normally, a trinket like this would be indistinguishable from any other. However, she could recognize her own protective charm because there was a small crack on it from when she had accidentally dropped it as a child.And the crack on this protective charm was exactly the same as the one she used to own."Wyneth, you've never opened that box, right?"Hayden's voice rang in her ears again.Wyneth pursed her pink lips.'Perhaps the reason he had to spend so much money on this protective charm isn't because it's a replacement for my previous one, but because it's the original?'But didn't he lose it back then? How did it end up in an auction then?'Wyneth could not
'Yet she cares about their feelings more than I do.'Hayden pursed his lips, clearly still in a bad mood.At that time, Benedict, who was sitting across from him, could not help but raise his voice and say, "Hayden, Wyneth served you a bowl of soup. Aren't you going to drink it?"Hayden lifted his gaze and met Benedict's piercing eyes. He could not help but think, 'Maybe Wyneth's his actual grandchild, and I'm just adopted.'He kept quiet and started drinking the soup with a spoon. Wyneth took a sip of the soup too, head awash with thoughts of the protective charm.After that, the interactions between Wyneth and Hayden became distant and cold. Ever since that conversation, Hayden began constantly acting cold and distant, never talking to her except when they were around his grandparents.They stayed in the old mansion for the whole time, and Wyneth would sleep on the bed while he slept on the sofa. They would enter and leave the room together, but neither of them would say a sing
Yoyo immediately got nosy and leaned close, wrapping her arm around Wyneth's shoulder."What is it? Who is this Mr. H?"Wyneth looked at her."Even if I told you, would you really want to know?"Yoyo had always been a nosy person, but she felt a little hesitant after hearing what Wyneth said."Wh-Why wouldn't I want to?""What do you think?"Yoyo looked at the stunningly beautiful Wyneth, as some prominent celebrities came to mind. She knew that if there was something going on, with someone of Wyneth's looks and personality, the other party would never just be some ordinary person.Yoyo looked conflicted before she put on a carefree expression and said, "Well, I don't want to know about it anymore. It won't affect our friendship anyway, right?""Yeah.""Good. Let me treat you to a cup of coffee then.""Don't you have another scene to film? You should go back now before the director gets mad.""But...""Don't worry, I'm not leaving so soon. My flight's tomorrow, so we'll me
Matilda had never treated Wyneth well. Wyneth already knew what Matilda would say even before calling her, but she was not interested in arguing with Matilda. She had only called to find out one thing.Wyneth smirked and replied, "Mrs. Hamilton, if I really wanted your money, I would've made you give it to me before I signed the divorce papers. After all, if I refused to sign them, your precious son would never be an available bachelor ever again, am I right?"Matilda narrowed her eyes upon hearing that."So?"Wyneth smiled faintly. "Forget about the money. There's something else I want from you.""Ridiculous." Matilda laughed. "Who do you think you are to be asking something from me?"Wyneth's gaze turned cold, and she could not be bothered to argue with Matilda any longer. As she was considering whether she should ask Matilda about the protective charm over the phone, so they did not have to meet in person, Matilda continued speaking again."You don't want any money, huh? The
After saying that, Wyneth hung up the call with a cold expression.She sat there with her chest heaving and a scowl on her face.That protective charm was something that she had been wearing since she was a child. To other people, it might just have been some useless trinket, but for her, it was something that she could not live without. However, she had still given it to Hayden.She just could not accept the fact that Matilda threw it away. She initially thought that Hayden was the one who had lost it, but after connecting all the dots, she figured that Hayden might have never even seen it.So that was why he had looked so confused when she asked him about it.After Wyneth hung up on her, Matilda got so mad that she almost threw her phone away. However, she stopped herself just in time as she remembered that she was still representing the Hamilton family."Wyneth Walford is doing too much!""Mrs. Hamilton, what's wrong?""I want to go to Hayden's office now. Right now!"The m
"What did you say?"Matilda looked at Hayden in disbelief.The person in front of her was not just her son, but also the founder of StarCrest Entertainment. Not only did he possess creativity and innovation, but also the capability to make his own decisions.Hayden was never like the other children, and he had always been different since he was young. Perhaps it had something to do with the environment he grew up in, but as a child, he had always made decisions on his own no matter what they were. He would never seek advice from his father, who was never at home anyway, nor his busybody mother.He had basically grown up alone in life, which was why he had not asked for his mother's opinion on the divorce agreement. That was also the reason why Matilda was so furious. She could not understand why her son would never consult her before making any decisions."Mom, is there anything else I can help you with?" Hayden turned to another page of the document in his hand while reading the
"I heard," Hayden sighed, thinking she might tell him not to touch her."What do you think?" Wyneth asked."Me?" A small smile formed on Hayden's lips as he gently kissed her. "It's whatever you want."Wyneth's eyes sparkled. "So, you'll listen to me?"Hayden hesitated. "Except...""What?" Wyneth's tone shifted to annoyance. "You aren't backing out, right? You just said it's up to me.""It's not that I'm backing out," Hayden said, "I just have one condition. I'll listen to you any other time, but there's one thing I can't do.""What thing?" Wyneth asked.Hayden leaned in and whispered in her ear. Wyneth's face turned a shade of pink, and she pushed him away, gasping."You're such a creep!" she exclaimed.Hayden took her wrist, drawing her close and kissed her earlobe. "What's the matter? Isn't this okay for us? Don't you think so?" As he kissed her, he began to unbutton her collar. His voice was low and smooth. "Just listen to me this one time. For everything else, whatever y
On the ride home from the hotel, tears rolled down Wyneth's cheeks nonstop. This time, though, she was not alone by the car window. She was nestled in Hayden's arms. He wiped away each tear, comforting her all the way."Don't cry. It's just a mix-up, okay? He said he's fine and will be around for a long time," Hayden whispered.Despite his soothing words, Wyneth's tears did not cease. Seeing this, Hayden, filled with concern, gently asked, "Is this not what you wanted?"Confused, Wyneth looked up. "What are you talking about? I'm beyond happy he's alive."Hayden smiled, gently wiping her eyes. "Then why are you still crying?""I'm crying because..." Wyneth bit her lower lip, with Hector's words echoing in her mind.She had always been upset, believing her father had not wanted her years ago. But just as she was about to leave, Cindy pulled her aside. "Wyneth," her mother said gently, "your dad did want you. When I divorced him, I had just one demand.""What was it?""I wanted o
Everyone was silent. Just before entering the private dining room, Wyneth blurted out, "Is he really dying?" Hearing this, Andrew's steps halted. Before he could answer, she added, "How long does he have? Why didn't anyone say anything before?"Andrew sighed and turned around. "Is that why you're here?" Wyneth pursed her lips. A wave of uncertainty washed over Andrew. 'This mom and daughter,' he thought, 'they're here because they got it all wrong. Mom is acting differently toward Dad, too. She was all tough before, but now she's gone soft, probably thinks Dad is dying. And Dad? He's just laughing, like he's having a good time with all this mess.' Andrew hesitated, then said, "Let's talk inside." He chose to hold his words for now.Hayden and Wyneth walked into the private dining room. Cindy was passing dishes to Hector. As they entered, every pair of eyes turned their way. A divorced couple and six sons stared at Hayden. Used to the predictable world of leadership, Hayden now ventur
In the end, Wyneth decided to stay. She could see the honesty in Matilda's words and knew she was sincere. Recognizing Matilda as not her birth mother made Wyneth realize she should not hold her to the same expectations. With acceptance, she focused on building her future with Hayden, freeing herself from doubts and reservations.With Wyneth's decision to stay, Matilda's heart swelled with joy and immense honor. Realizing Wyneth's sincere intentions, not merely chasing the Hamilton family's wealth, transformed their relationship. Matilda's newfound warmth toward her was evident. Gifts, once withheld, now freely flowed into Wyneth's room. At auctions, Matilda eagerly bid on items for Wyneth. During jewelry store visits, Matilda generously bought her gifts, swiping her credit card without hesitation, and welcoming her nearly as a daughter.Wyneth received a call from her mother. Even after so many years, her mom, Cindy, was still bossy. "Your father isn't doing well. You should come to
Just at that moment, a knock sounded from outside."Sir, your mother is back," someone said.Hayden could feel the person in his arms stiffen, her body tensed. "Don't worry, I'm right here," he reassured her softly."Your mother heard that Ms. Walford is here. She wants to see her," the voice from outside continued.'Meet me?' Wyneth bit her lower lip lightly. 'Why does she want to see me? To insult me again?'"She hasn't eaten yet. She can meet her after eating," Hayden said, gently turning down the request for Wyneth. Outside, everything fell silent."Won't this offend your mom?" Wyneth's voice filled with concern as she asked.Hayden looked at Wyneth, pausing for a moment before speaking. "I know she's been mean to you," he said. Wyneth's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm sorry." He bent down and lightly kissed her forehead. "You've been treated unfairly." Seeing her blink, he added, "Let's eat first. After that, I'll go with you."Wyneth was a bit nervous, but not as anxious a
Hector was speechless as Cindy mistakenly thought he was ill. Seeing her worried face, he felt the misunderstanding might not be so terrible. He shared a look with Andrew. His eldest son caught on immediately, giving a subtle head shake. Understanding the signal not to mislead Cindy any further, Hector hesitated before gently asking, "Can I see her? Even just a glance?" It had been many years since he last saw his daughter up close, and she had not called him "Dad" in all that time.Cindy, lost in thought, stared at Hector before finally nodding as if admitting defeat. "Fine, I'll call her."Later, Wyneth fell asleep. Upon waking, she found herself on the large bed in Hayden's bedroom. She saw Hayden sitting at the sofa, busy with a computer.Hearing her movement, Hayden immediately got up and walked toward her. "Awake? Thirsty or hungry? Want something to eat first?"Having slept through lunch, Wyneth was hungry, so she nodded. "Sure."After Hayden left to give some instructions,
'He shifts moods so fast,' Wyneth thought as she stared at her unattended ringing phone.Observing her delay, Hayden asked, "What's going on?"In his mind, a thought flickered, 'She seems reluctant to take the call. Perhaps there's tension with her eldest brother?'"He's calling now; must be about him," Wyneth whispered."About your dad?"They had decided to be together, and Wyneth did not hide anything from him. "Yeah, my dad."Hayden did not utter a single word."I don't like him," Wyneth softly said, staring at her ringing phone. "Answer it for me and say I'm asleep," she whispered to Hayden as she cozied up to him. Without a word, Hayden picked up the phone and conveyed the message before ending the call.After ending the call, a curious Hector asked, "Well? Where is she?"Understanding the situation, Andrew said, "She didn't answer the phone; she's asleep."Despite hearing the words, Hector felt something was off. He sighed, "She really doesn't like me.""Don't worry, D
"Trouble recognizing faces? What do you mean?" Hector Spencer asked.Andrew sighed. "Dad, he's Wyneth's ex-husband."Hector's eyes widened in surprise. "He is? No wonder I didn't recognize him. I must've barely seen him before.""Is that what's bothering you?" Andrew asked."What else would it be?" Hector replied, still taken aback.Andrew sighed. His dad, Hector, was good at many things and never stayed mad at people. But there was one funny thing about him: he could never remember faces of people outside their family. "You don't mind?" Andrew asked.Smiling, Hector replied, "Mind what? She's told everyone, so she must be ready. I've never been the dad she favored. If I object now, won't she dislike me even more?"Andrew was left speechless by this. He had not expected Hector to have no objections. "Seems like someone doesn't need your approval."Changing the topic, Hector asked, "What about your mom? Is she back?" He had been living alone for many years.Andrew exhaled. "I t
Everyone rushed to check out Wyneth's Facebook and, sure enough, they saw her admitting to the relationship, along with a freshly taken selfie.At first, Wyneth only wanted to write a post. But after Hayden tasted the joy of going public with their relationship, he suggested taking a wefie for the official announcement. Feeling his excitement, Wyneth agreed. They posted the wefie on Facebook, captioned "Officially Together". Yet, Hayden was not done. He captured another photo, this time holding her hand, eager to share their love with the world.Since Hayden was not a celebrity or idol, he had no fan feelings to fret over. Eager to declare his love, he did not hold back. His photo captured his sharp features and dark, gem-like eyes that shone under the camera lights. The image showcased his palm holding Wyneth's fair, slender hand. Their contrasting hands highlighted his affection, radiating warmly from the photo.After the photo came out, everyone was shocked. This included fans, p