"I will try to overcome my possessiveness and give you the space you deserve. Otherwise, those who fantasize about you won’t see the sun tomorrow," he said with a confident tone."But I won't control your freedom. You're an individual, and you should have your own. That's how you'll be happy. My mission is not only to protect you but also to make you feel happy."That's what makes a good husband. So, I have to overcome this possessiveness. Am I not the best?"My eyes welled up, and I nestled into his embrace. "Of course, from the first time I saw you, I knew you’re the best."He lightly bit my lips and gazed at me. "So seeing these photos is not strange to me, and I know my Stella won’t be interested in anyone else. If she does, it only means one thing—I haven't done my best, and I need to strive harder."I didn't expect Atlas to express such touching words. I felt like I was getting intoxicated with his sweetness.I said solemnly, "Atlas, it's so good to have you by my side. I d
Before the end of the afternoon, Lauren came to my office. She had been working and studying at ATL Empire, so she spent most of her time there.As she walked in, she asked, "I didn't see Atlas at ATL Empire today. How are we handling that news?""It's in progress. If you're free tonight, I'll take you to watch an interesting show," I said with a satisfied smile. I figured someone might be keeping an eye on me."What kind of show?" Lauren asked eagerly."You'll find out when the time comes," I said mysteriously. I had checked with Cane. Those pinhole cameras could only capture images, not sound. That was why I felt so free to say whatever I wanted.In the afternoon, I saw Adelaide had returned to the office, looking calm. It seemed she had already spread the news.Without asking about it, Lauren inquired about the situation in Gerby. Mentioning this matter immediately soured my mood.Shaking my head with a sigh, I said, "Beatrice is in deep trouble.""Why do you say that?" Laur
Seeing Poppy's reluctance, I had to say, "There's something very important at home today. Another day, perhaps. My apologies.""Oh! Ms. Poppy, I just remembered. Do you remember Harmony?" Lauren suddenly brought up, and I instantly understood her intention.Poppy looked at Lauren and nodded. "Yes! What about her?"“Have you heard of how she's doing now?" Lauren teased a bit.“How?” Poppy’s curiosity was piqued.."She's turned into a stunning beauty, even more so than before. Probably making a comeback in the entertainment industry. You might have another formidable rival." Lauren was clearly up to no good."Is that so?" Poppy asked skeptically."It's true. I've seen her in person. She's back in action," Lauren said. "It seems like she's after some resources."Poppy looked dismissive. "Times have changed. It's difficult to make a comeback in our industry."Lauren nodded. "We outsiders really don't understand your industry! No wonder you all work so hard to find a good match f
Rose saw we were all back and quickly instructed Nigel to prepare dinner.Having an elderly person at home really made a difference. My mom had been away for so many days while Rose had been taking care of the kids at the villa.There were quite a few servants in the villa, and they could take good care of Ava. But I always feel more at ease with Rose around."Thanks for holding the fort, Grandma Rose. Otherwise, I don't know how to deal with this little troublemaker." I looped my arm around Rose's, looking at Ava, who was still whispering secrets to Lauren.It seemed like Lauren needed to have her own child. While I was away these few days, I didn't know if she had made progress with Oliver.Rose patted my hand. "Being busy is a good thing. Recently, I've delegated many things to Arnold, and it's been very relaxing. The air in this yard is refreshing, and I feel light and healthy."Lauren walked in. She looked at Rose and said, "Madam, you don't look like an 80-year-old. To stil
I must admit, Rose was quite insightful. I agreed with what she said.Rose continued, "It's okay to have feelings, but you shouldn't be stubborn. A truly smart woman knows when to stop and when to bend. Punishing each other for the time spent together is both torture and relief. You wanted to punish him, didn't you?"Lauren looked at Rose in astonishment, her eyes filled with hopeful light."If he has hurt you, this grudge can only be settled when you're with him. Silly girl. Try and understand what I'm saying."Rose poked Lauren's head and gestured to us. "Let's go. We'll chat while we eat. The little girl must be starving after playing at the kindergarten. Dinner is ready."Sure enough, Ava devoured her dinner. I felt as if I had been neglecting my daughter too much lately.Watching her enjoy her meal, I asked, "Was the lunch at the kindergarten not yummy?"She looked at me with big, twinkling eyes and said in a cute voice, "Of course, our home-cooked dinner is much better, so
Seizing the moment, I called my mom.My mom promptly answered. "You’re back early today."I chuckled and replied, "Mom! How did you know I came back early?""How? It's been a few days since you called. I thought you were busy, so I didn't want to bother you." My mom knew me well."I was on a business trip for three days. I’ve been pretty busy, so I didn't have time to call you. How are things over there? Does it seem like we can sell the house soon? If we can’t, you should come back. We can entrust it to the Phillips family.""We had a few potential buyers, but nothing was finalized. Looks like we won’t be able to sell the house as quickly as we thought. Will it be too much trouble for the Phillips family? They're already helping us look at houses.""In that case, find a neighbor you can trust, leave the keys with them, and let them take care of it. Or you could hire a reputable real estate agent and let them handle everything," I suggested, knowing that if it were me, I would de
The last time we went with those parents to visit the farm, it had been an absolute blast. We had almost torn down the whole place.Before I could respond to her request, Atlas was already ruffling her little head indulgently. "Don't worry. I’ll make sure to invite your classmates to the farm for another round of fun."Ava cheered excitedly then ran off to share the good news with Jenny.As we left, I saw her rushing into her great-grandma's arms, chattering away about something.Atlas's phone rang at that moment, and he answered as he walked.I watched Atlas's face as he took the call. When his expression gradually grew serious, I knew something must have happened.Even Lauren looked at Atlas, and we exchanged glances.After he hung up, he said, "Get in the car. We're going to the hospital.""The hospital?" Puzzled, I grabbed Lauren and followed Atlas to his car.Once in the car, I asked Atlas what was going on.He told me, "Things have changed. It seems Liora has suddenly a
It was my first time entering the warehouse district from the outside. I used to access it through the secret passage from my home.Lauren was utterly astonished as she also experienced it for the first time. I explained that this place was an absolute secret and she couldn’t tell anyone about it. There was no need for me to say any more. Lauren understood.Atlas asked me to check on Anya while he went to the main building.I got someone to fetch Anya for me. It had been quite a while since I last saw her.She arrived quickly. She probably knew it was me. Her face lit up with joy as she ran over to me with a big smile on her lovely face, making her even more charming.Lauren stared at her and asked, "Where did you find such a pretty little girl?"I kept it brief.Anya looked completely different. Her complexion was brighter. She spoke to me in still awkward English. "You’re here, Madam!""Oh, you can speak English now?" I looked at her in delight, pulling her over and introdu