Silence ensued at the table.After a while, Aiden asked cautiously, "Cheryl, did you come to see us today because—""No!" Cheryl denied it without thinking.A trace of hurt appeared on Aiden's and Selena's faces. But soon, Aiden said, "It's okay. We know you can't accept us as your parents immediately. But Cheryl, we hope you'll still give us a chance to make up for the suffering you've been through for the past two decades.""I'll pass." Cheryl said with a smile, "I'm afraid that Ms. Jenner will be upset if she finds out."Aiden and Selena looked at each other, puzzled. "What does Aurora have to do with this?"When Cheryl saw that they seemed to be out of the loop, she said nonchalantly, "You didn't know?""Know about what?""Do you know that my … adoptive mother accused me of not supporting them and abusing my younger brother?""Yes, of course." They nodded profusely."Aurora was behind all of that. If I'm not wrong, the reason she targeted me was because she knew I was y
Cheryl found a restaurant in a hotel nearby. While waiting for Asher to arrive, Cheryl really didn't want to be in the same room as Aiden and Selena.It wasn't because she didn't like them; she just felt awkward. After all, anyone would feel uncomfortable if they found out that the people they had considered their parents all their life weren't their actual parents. While Cheryl waited listlessly at the door, Asher and Aurora arrived.Aurora was a little surprised to see Cheryl. "What's she doing here?"Asher was also surprised to see her. When Aiden had called him just now, he had only told him to come over for a meal. He hadn't told him that Cheryl was treating them.After thinking for a while, Aurora whispered, "I got it. Cheryl must be trying to get you here and talk to you about that shipment under the guise of treating your parents to lunch. "I heard Caroline still hasn't woken up after passing out. The shipment was still stuck on the highway to Huldren and hasn't reached
"No, no, no." Cheryl shook her finger gently. She said, "I mainly wanted to invite you here.""Me?" Aurora didn't understand her words. "Why would you do that?""If I didn't, I wouldn't have the chance to relish your disappointment.""Why would I be disappointed?" Aurora was increasingly bewildered."Because you're going to find out that your wedding is canceled!"Aurora was shocked. "What did you say?" Then, she laughed. "No way. My wedding with Asher is tomorrow. Cheryl, don't try to scare me. "Do you really think I'll believe you? Who do you think you are? What makes you think you can meddle in my wedding?""The fact that I'm the daughter who had been taken away from the Hacketts!" Cheryl said word by word, every syllable sending shockwaves through Aurora's heart."H-How do you know that?""You don't have to worry about that." Cheryl turned around and walked toward the private room. "I'm sure they'll tell you the good news after lunch."Aurora was trembling all over.
After what happened, Aiden was no longer in the mood to have lunch."It's okay if we can't have lunch today. We can always have a meal together another time. But the injuries on your face …" Aiden continued in concern, "We'd better take you to the hospital.""It's really okay. I still have some things to do at work, so I'll head to the office. I'll definitely treat you guys to a meal the next chance we get." Cheryl gave another glance at Aurora, who wanted to tear her apart, before walking away. Since Caroline was unconscious because of Aurora, Cheryl was determined to destroy what Aurora cared about the most. After this incident, nothing could help Aurora join the Hacketts unless Aiden and Selena sincerely didn't want Cheryl back with them.Aurora glared at Cheryl murderously because she had come to the same realization. Her lifelong goal was ruined because of her.After Cheryl left, Aiden turned to Asher and said, "Come home with us!"Asher glanced at Aurora. He still wa
"Yes, sir."After the secretary left, Eddy said to Simon, "You can leave for now. Keep looking for Kirk. I want to see him dead or alive. He's a cunning guy, so you can't let him escape.""Yes, sir." Simon left after receiving his orders.When Simon opened the door and walked out of the office, he happened to see Aurora walking toward him. She looked utterly miserable. He was slightly startled by what he saw, but he quickly made way for Aurora to walk into the office.When Aurora entered the office, she didn't even care if the door was still open. She hugged Eddy's thigh and wailed, "Mr. Eddy, you have to help me! If you don't, I won't be able to survive!"Eddy looked down and harshly gripped Aurora's chin. His glare was so aggressive that it terrified Aurora."Mr. Eddy …" Aurora forgot what she had wanted to say."Did you deliberately bring up Caroline's marriage in front of her?"Aurora didn't expect Eddy to bring up Caroline at a moment like this. She shook her head. "No …
Meanwhile, in the hospital, Gwen looked at Sean worriedly. "How could this happen? Everyone is back, but now Kirk is the only one missing. What about Carol?"Sean gently hugged Gwen. "Don't panic, Gwen. I've already asked the Shadowers to look for him. I'm sure it won't be long before Kirk returns."Gwen could see the worry in his eyes. There was no way he could convince her when he himself was so anxious.However, she held back her thoughts and said, "All right, you should look for him. Be careful. You have to bring Kirk back here safe and sound. "I'm worried that Carol's condition will be aggravated if she doesn't see Kirk when she wakes up. She can't take any more surprises.""Yeah. I'll leave Caroline to you."After Sean said that, he and Charles set off to look for Kirk. Neither of them noticed Caroline's eyelids moving when they talked about Kirk.Caroline, who was in a coma, wasn't completely unconscious at the moment. Her mind was still in overdrive. She could feel ev
The nurse replied, "Dr. Rivera would like to see you." Abel Rivera is Caroline's attending physician. When Gwen heard he was looking for her, she immediately answered, "All right. I'll be there right away."Having said that, Gwen followed the nurse to Abel's office. Just as she left, a tall figure appeared at the door. The visitor opened the door and approached Caroline.When he saw Caroline lying on the bed, the visitor took off his mask. If Caroline could open her eyes, she would see Eddy right before her.However, she didn't need to open her eyes to know who it was because Eddy had already started talking. "I'm here to see you, Caroline."Caroline felt sick just hearing Eddy's voice. She wanted to kick him out, but she couldn't."I wonder if you can hear me.""Yes, so get the hell out of here!" she said in her heart."If you can hear me, I must share some good news. Of course, this good news of mine will be bad news for you."Speaking of this, Eddy laughed joyfully.Car
At this moment, Gwen pushed open the door. When she saw Eddy leaning over Caroline, she angrily picked up the broom next to the door and hit Eddy with it. "Eddy! What are you doing, you pervert?"Eddy had just felt the shock of seeing Caroline awake and her punching him. He felt even angrier after getting hit in the back by Gwen. He grabbed the broom in her hand and was about to hit her back when an equally furious individual rushed over in her defense. "Eddy, what the hell are you doing?" Caroline stood in front of Gwen, disregarding how weak she felt right now. She glared coldly at Eddy. "What's wrong? You didn't get my kidney, so you're bullying my friends now?"Eddy was stunned.However, Gwen didn't notice what Caroline had said because she was preoccupied by the fact that her friend had woken up. "Carol, you're awake! This is great! You have no idea—"Eddy coldly interrupted Gwen's rejoicing. "Have you remembered everything?"His tone wasn't just cold and frosty. Ther