The mood changed quickly."We're lucky he's okay. Let's try to stay positive," Bruce, the oldest one there, finally said.Dean and Wyneth looked at each other, their eyes filled with tears, and both nodded. Finn was still being watched by the doctors, so he had to stay in his special room, and they could not visit him yet. They had to wait.Anna was always on her phone, talking to people. Everyone online was talking about Finn's injury. Fans were really upset. The people who put on the show Finn was on were getting lots of angry messages. Because something really bad happened on their show, they could not just say it was not their fault. They had to say sorry. News reporters wanted to know where Finn was in the hospital. But no one was telling, so reporters were looking around at different hospitals to find out more about Finn. Anna, looking worn out, came back to the group.Seeing how tired Anna looked, Wyneth asked, "Is everyone asking about Finn?"Anna nodded. "Our partners and
Seeing Simeon's sarcastic attitude, Hayden coolly said, "You're making a big deal out of nothing."Simeon shot back, "How am I overreacting? Isn't it rare to see you like this?"After a pause, Hayden said, "You'll be seeing this look more. But I wouldn't expect someone like you, always flying solo, to get it."Simeon raised an eyebrow. "Man, we're just chatting. Why the low blow?"Hayden smirked. "Worried? Maybe focus on getting a girlfriend instead of being nosy about others."Ever since becoming a doctor, Simeon's life had been a whirlwind. He had been set up on dates by family and friends, and there was this one time when everything felt right. But his packed schedule got in the way, and he did not call the girl back. She mistook his silence for disinterest and moved on. When he finally reached out, her text hit him hard. It read: [Dr. Beard, what's up? It's been ages since our date. I've got a boyfriend now.] Simeon's heart sank. 'Did that much time pass? And she's with someon
Wyneth stood up abruptly. Dean, surprised, quickly grabbed her hand."Wyn!""That's enough," Bruce said calmly. "Let her be."Dean looked at Bruce, disbelief in his eyes. "Bruce!"Bruce gave him a cold look. "You might stop her now, but can you really do that forever?"Dean's face darkened at this. "Why not?" he replied with a tight voice. "I can just get someone to watch that guy. He hurt Wyneth. You remember that, don't you?"Bruce did not want to waste time on a pointless debate. "You might stop that guy, but can you control your sister? Do you want her to be unhappy? Wyn is an adult. She makes her own choices."Dean's eyes widened in disbelief as he turned to Wyneth. "Wyn, you're with him again?"It felt awkward, but Wyneth could not deny the truth. She bit her lip. After a moment, Dean let go of her hand, and she hurried away.Dean watched her go, fury evident. He muttered, "So disappointing."Bruce quickly said, "How can you say that when you haven't even handled your m
Hearing that, Dean exclaimed, "Hey, why is it like only Bruce gets you? Don't I know you well?"Wyneth winked at him but did not reply.Bruce smiled. "It's okay. Dean and I are here. You're good.""Thanks, Bruce." Then Wyneth left.Dean looked annoyed. "You're really letting her go?""Why shouldn't I?" Bruce shot back, his voice cold."Bruce! You remember what went down between them, right? That guy—"Cutting him off, Bruce said, "You see how sick he looks, right? Yet he's still here for her."Dean blinked in surprise. "I noticed Hayden looked off, but I didn't know he was sick. I just thought he was upset about our argument."Bruce said, "So, you'd rather he had an issue here and make Wyn more worried?"Dean rolled his eyes. "That's not what I meant. You could've told me sooner."As Wyneth helped Hayden up, he looked dazed for a moment before snapping to attention. "Wyn?"Wyneth replied, "I'm taking you to your room." Before Hayden could say anything, she continued, "Don't
Wyneth's eyes widened. 'Did he really just say that?'"So, are you in or not? If you're not scared, once Simeon gets here, he can follow us," Hayden said.She had already decided to give him another chance, but their relationship was still shaky. Lately, she had been trending online more than she would like. Being continually spotlighted alongside him was not something she was keen on."Why so quiet?" Hayden asked.Wyneth shot him a glare. "Lots of people want their moment in the spotlight with you. Remember the one not too long ago?"'Not too long ago?' Hayden thought of Gigi. But before he could reply, Simeon hurried over."Hey, I'm here! Let's head back to your room," Simeon said, taking Hayden from Wyneth. Immediately, the weight lifted from her shoulders. "By the way, Wyneth," Simeon added, "I heard there are reporters outside, probably for news on your brother. Best stay out of their way."Wyneth glanced at Hayden and nodded. "Alright, you guys go on.""Will do."Simeon
A tall figure approached, shielding Wyneth securely behind his broad back. Looking up, she noticed his white doctor's coat but realized she did not recognize him.The reporters seemed caught off guard by the unexpected intervention, especially from a doctor, and were at a loss for words."We just wanted to ask about her brother's condition, that's all," a reporter said."Really?" The man's voice was icy. "So you need to shove cameras in faces to ask a simple question?"Soon, hospital security arrived and escorted the noisy entertainment reporters out. The other people in the hospital were still in shock, not having expected such chaos.Wyneth let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you." She thought, 'If it weren't for this doctor, those people would've swarmed me. They surrounded me so suddenly that I couldn't react. Next time I'm in a situation like this, I'll run. Even if they chase, I won't let them catch me; I could get hurt.'The man turned to face her. Seeing Wyneth, a hint of as
Simeon leaned in, trying to see what Hayden pointed out, but saw nothing out of the ordinary. He just gave Hayden a thumbs up."You ran into reporters?" Hayden squinted. "Did they give you a hard time?" His grip on her tightened, making Wyneth wince. Noticing her discomfort, he quickly let go and spotted a bruise on her wrist. "What happened?" Anger flashed in his eyes. 'Every time she's out of my sight, something happens,' he thought, gritting his teeth. "Did they push you?"Wyneth did not remember having a bruise on her wrist. The situation earlier had been so chaotic, and by the time the reporters left, she only noticed the bump on her forehead. Seeing she could not hide her wrist, she admitted, "There were so many people. I don't know when this happened. It doesn't hurt.""It doesn't?" Hayden asked sternly, holding her fingers. "Then who cried out in pain earlier?"Wyneth huffed, trying to pull her hand back, "That's because you squeezed so hard.""I was just worried—"Simeon
Wyneth hesitated, glancing at Hayden.Simeon, noticing her concern, said, "Hey, don't stress over him. He's wiped out from the trip. Bet he's out cold; we could probably shout, and he wouldn't wake up."Wyneth believed him. After all, seeing Hayden, it was clear he was sound asleep. 'He must've really pushed himself. I probably would've conked out by now.'"How many siblings do you have?" Simeon asked. He silently wondered, 'I'm really curious if she has any sisters.'Feeling more comfortable, Wyneth replied softly, "I have six brothers."Simeon was stunned. "What?" He wondered if he misheard. 'Six brothers?' "You don't have any sisters?""Nope."Seeing Simeon's surprise, Wyneth gave him a puzzled look. "I'm the youngest."Simeon exclaimed, "No way." With Wyneth being the youngest and only having older brothers, it looked like his dating prospects in her family were nonexistent.As evening approached, Wyneth sat by Hayden's side. Her phone rang; it was Bruce. "Finn has been mo
"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