Bruce looked at his little sister and could not help but reach out to gently touch the back of her head. Then, he said in a soft voice, "I won't stop you from doing anything that makes you happy. However, you've got to make sure that it's something you want to do. As for the outcome, as long as you can bear it, you won't have any regrets.""Really?" Wyneth asked softly and then chuckled. "But I feel so conflicted."'Conflicted, huh?'Bruce could guess what she was conflicted about."I'm very mad at him.""I know.""I don't want to speak to him."Bruce laughed. "Teach him a lesson then.""Can I?""Of course. If he loves you, he'll never leave you no matter what you do to him, Wyn."Wyneth bit her lip without speaking.Bruce looked at her head and it took him a while to say, "If he leaves, just listen to me and let him go."Wyneth lifted her gaze at him upon hearing that.Bruce smiled. "Do you want me to get someone to help you?""It's fine." Wyneth shook her head. "This is
Now, when Finn suddenly said that, a faint blush appeared on Wyneth's fair cheeks."Ah, Wyn, it's rare to see you blushing." Finn acted as if he had witnessed something unusual and took out his phone, trying to take a picture of her.Wyneth furrowed her brows. "Finn, stop it.""Smile for me."Wyneth's expression darkened. "Finn!"The playfulness immediately disappeared from Finn's face when he noticed that Wyneth had gotten mad as he quickly put his phone away.However, Wyneth stretched her hand out toward him. "Give me your phone."Finn put on a pleading expression upon hearing that. "Wyn, it was just one picture for my eyes only. I won't show it to anyone else.""No way."Wyneth could never stand Finn's habit of taking what he thought were cute pictures of others, which were often regarded as ugly and strange.She could not manage her expression properly when he directed his phone's camera at her earlier, so she had no idea what kind of pictures Finn had taken of her again.
Finn discovered the truth and decided not to blame his sister. If blame was needed, it was on Hayden. Bruce and Wyneth were acting in a film, and dinner was still some time away. Finn found the person who had caused Wyneth to stand him up in a corner of the set. In front of Hayden was a laptop, likely for work, but his attention was on someone else, watching intently.Finn had never liked Hayden, Wyneth's ex-husband. He believed Hayden had hurt Wyneth. Even before they divorced, Finn did not like him. Wyneth had married Hayden without talking to the family first. When Finn learned about it, he was really mad. He felt like Hayden had taken his sister away from him. Finn squinted, wondering, 'Why is Wyneth still involved with him?' He walked over and pulled up a chair next to Hayden. Finn had the demeanor of a boss."Bro," Hayden suddenly said.Startled, Finn stood up, staring at Hayden in disbelief. "Y-You called me what?"Hayden looked back, emotionless, and repeated, "Bro."Chill
Finn looked surprised. "You always make your coffee this way? I've never seen it before."Hayden smiled slightly. "I grind a lot, so I've tried different ways.""The way you make it is cool, but these beans taste unique. Where did you find them?""If you like them, I can set up regular deliveries for you."Finn's cheeks turned a shade of pink. "I couldn't possibly accept.""I'd be happy to help out family," Hayden replied with a smirk.The mention of "family" jolted Finn. He shot Hayden a disbelieving look before glancing at his half-empty coffee cup. Slamming it down, he thought, 'He tricked me!' Finn gritted his teeth, glaring at Hayden. "Listen, stay away from my sister. And the coffee? You can keep it."Hayden replied, trying to stay cool, "You're reading too much into it, Bro. The coffee? Just a small gift from me, not about Wyn.""Cut the 'Bro' talk. I don't want to hear it!"Hayden once believed Finn would be tough to handle. Seeing him now, he changed his mind. "You li
After snagging the coffee beans and feeling triumphant, Finn returned to Wyneth. She immediately asked, "What did you discuss with him?"During a filming break, Wyneth looked for her troublemaker brother, Finn. It did not surprise her to find him deep in conversation with Hayden. Even though she could not hear their words, she sensed they were discussing more than just casual chatter. Bruce had told her before, if Hayden truly loved her, he would always stick by her side. Thinking about how Hayden had messed up and hurt her in the past, she hoped he would admit his mistakes and let Finn set him straight on her behalf.Finn looked guilty when Wyneth mentioned he had accepted something from Hayden, and his defensiveness only grew."We didn't discuss anything," he snapped.But Wyneth was not convinced. She narrowed her eyes, asking, "Did you take something from him?"Finn looked genuinely shocked. "What do you take me for, Wyn? Do you really think I'd sell you out for some favor from
Seeing that look in Wyneth's eyes, Finn panicked. "Please don't be mad, Wyn. If you're upset about those beans, I'll go straight to him and tell him I don't want them. I really don't care about them.""Really?" Wyneth replied with a raised eyebrow. "Seems like they're more than just any beans. He must've offered you quite the variety.""Yeah," Finn said, taking a deep breath. "But remember, no bean or variety is more important to me than you. Trust me on that."Wyneth smiled, understanding his intentions. "I trust you," she said with a chuckle. "Keep whatever he gave you. If he wants to impress me, he's got to be nice to my family first."Hayden had hurt her in the past. Now, it was his turn to face some challenges. After all, Wyneth had taken care of him for three tough years. She had stood by his side even when things looked really bad. She wondered if he remembered that, and if he would ever think of leaving her now.Seeing that Wyneth was not mad and even laughed, Finn looked
For several days, Hayden was at the movie set. At first, many actors, nervous around him, kept messing up their lines. The director, Kevin, could not ask Hayden to leave given his importance. Frustrated, Kevin grabbed a loudspeaker."Why are you all so jittery because of Mr. Hamilton? You think he's just here watching you? Even if you messed up, he probably wouldn't notice."Kevin's words, though sharp, did the trick. Many looked embarrassed, some sneaking glances at the unflappable Hayden. But true to Kevin's rant, amid all the noise and even with Kevin's amplified voice, Hayden remained unfazed. He was either engrossed in his laptop or focused on Wyneth, making everything else seem insignificant. Some began to question whether he even noticed Kevin's outburst."I feel kinda insulted. To him, we're just part of the scenery.""Why get worked up? Like Kevin pointed out, do you even register on his radar? You're making a big deal out of it, and he's not even paying attention.""You'
The two sides got into an argument, causing a buzz online. When Gigi heard about it, she was furious."Can you believe her? Using Hayden for some cheap fame! She thinks she's invincible just because she has big-shot brothers backing her up?"Gigi never had a high opinion of Wyneth. When she found out that Wyneth had married into the wealthy Hamilton family, Gigi was convinced it was all for the money. After all, why would anyone marry Hayden when he was in a coma? To Gigi, it just screamed "gold-digger". But her view was shaken when she learned about Wyneth's true background online, going from disbelief to total shock."H-How does she have such strong connections?"At first, when Gigi learned Wyneth was Bruce's sister, she was crushed. Gigi had always looked up to Bruce. She had even asked her manager, Keira, to see if they could collaborate on a project. But she was turned down flat, and she was not sure if it was Bruce or his team who decided. Gigi felt humiliated. She tried to s
"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