Sylvia was feeling quite bored at home. Elaine and Aaron had flown overseas for their honeymoon right after the wedding. She decided to call Renee, saying, "Renee, do you have any plans for tonight? How about coming over to my place for dinner? I miss you."Renee had just finished her classes and was heading to her office. She hesitated for a moment when she received the call, fully aware of Sylvia's intentions."Renee," Nahum stood by the office door, his gaze soft as he looked at her.Renee was taken aback. Sylvia didn't know what was happening and continued, "Renee, just come over. The housekeeper has already gone shopping for groceries.""I'll call you back in a while," Renee replied as she ended the call, placing her phone in her bag. She looked at Nahum and smiled, saying, "Senior."Nahum smiled as well. Renee walked over, unlocked her office door with her keys, and said, "Come in if you want to talk."Nahum watched her from behind. After all these years, she was still the same,
Renee herself didn't know why she had called out Mason's name. It seemed that in this kind of situation, he was the first person who came to her mind.However, it was precisely Mason's name that triggered something in Nahum. He seemed like a completely different person, rough and aggressive. He forcefully grasped Renee's chin, then once again kissed her lips fiercely, biting hard.Renee struggled with all her might, but her efforts were in vain. Tears of humiliation welled up in her eyes.Crystal-clear tears rolled down her cheeks, landing on her lips. Nahum tasted the bitterness, and his body stiffened. The wild, burning redness in his eyes gradually faded as he looked at the disheveled woman he had pressed down. His face turned pale, and he took several steps back in quick succession.Just at that moment, the door burst open, and Mason appeared in the doorway. His sharp gaze scanned the private room, and when he spotted Renee sitting disheveled on the couch, his brows furrowed sharp
After coming out of the bathroom, Aaron casually flopped onto the bed, pinning Elaine beneath him. Elaine closed her eyes, trying to make herself less nervous.Seeing her like this, Aaron, with a sly smile, kissed her lips, slowly deepening the kiss. Elaine gripped the bedsheet tightly, her body becoming even tenser."Don't be afraid, relax," Aaron whispered sensually into her ear.However, Elaine couldn't relax at all. She was extremely nervous and felt as if each second was agonizing. Intimacy between a man and a woman was unfamiliar to her, and the psychological pressure she was under made it even more challenging. Aaron's Adam's apple bobbed up and down as he pressed his lips firmly against hers, no longer with gentle kisses but deep, passionate ones, as if he wanted to devour her.Elaine endured it passively, and as his hands began to explore her body, moving downward... soon, the tassels of the bedsheet hanging down rhythmically swayed left and right.Elaine never mustered the c
Inside the car, Nahum appeared focused on driving, but his gaze kept shifting towards the woman beside him. Since the incident that day, no matter how much he apologized, Renee refused to see him or answer his calls. These past few days had been restless for him. That's when he came up with the idea to meet Mason and had their other classmates arrange for Renee to be present. He knew Mason's personality well and understood that Mason wouldn't say anything good about him. His goal was for Renee to hear it, leading her to lose all hope in him.Now that his objective had been achieved, he couldn't be happier. However, Renee was sitting right next to him, so he had to keep his emotions in check.Quickly concealing his emotions, he softened his voice and said, "You heard what he said, right? He never considered you a priority, Renee. Forget about him!"Renee remained silent.Nahum became a bit anxious. "What's wrong? Can it be that you still can't forget about him?""Stop the car!" Renee p
It had been a whole month since the wedding, and Elaine and Aaron had finally returned. Stepping onto familiar soil once again, Elaine felt a small surge of excitement because another new journey in life was about to begin.Luke came to pick them up at the airport. Their grandfather wanted them to return to the old estate, where a family feast had been prepared, awaiting their arrival. Since it was a family banquet, Lionel would undoubtedly be present.Thinking about this, Aaron wrapped his arm around Elaine's shoulder and asked in a soft voice, "Are you okay with this?"Elaine smiled and replied, "Of course!"Aaron held her hand and said, "Let's go!"Aaron was absolutely right; since it was a family banquet, every family member would be present. Ralph Brown was seated at the head of the table, with Trevor, Mavis, and Lionel on his left, and Vincent and Lilian on his right. Both families didn't particularly like each other.Aaron and Elaine entered together, and Ralph Brown immediatel
In the yard, Ralph Brown suddenly let out a long sigh.Elaine was startled, "Grandfather, what's wrong?"Ralph Brown turned to look at her and said, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't insisted that the first grandson inherit the company, those two brothers wouldn't be...""Grandfather, do you know something?" Elaine asked cautiously.Ralph Brown sighed in helplessness, "Lionel... actually wanted to kill both of you."Elaine was shocked. She couldn't believe that Ralph Brown knew everything. She continued to ask, "If you knew, why didn't you stop him? Now he's become the CEO, what about Aaron?"Ralph Brown held her hand and said, "Aaron is lucky to have married you."Elaine smiled but didn't say anything.Ralph Brown seemed not to care, and he patted her hand firmly, "You may not understand what I'm saying right now, but it's okay. You'll understand in the future. Aaron is a good boy. If he ever does something wrong, just tell me, and I'll handle it for you."Elaine vaguely felt that Ralp
The two of them returned to their own home, and their relationship had become even closer. In the morning, Aaron had to go to the office, and Elaine accompanied him to the door. After reminding him to drive carefully, he pulled her into an embrace and kissed her passionately before finally letting her go, saying, "Wait for me to come back."Elaine nodded, now accustomed to his affectionate gestures, and only turned back to their room after he had left.Aaron's leg wasn't fully recovered, so he couldn't drive himself. Jason had come to pick him up. In the car, Aaron asked Jason, "Do you think the Garcia family was involved in this?"Jason gave him a sidelong glance before replying, "I think the Garcia family was involved."Aaron listened but didn't say anything further.When they arrived at the office, Aaron was no longer the CEO. He headed to the general manager's office. Lionel arrived shortly after and, as soon as he entered, mocked Aaron, "The view from the general manager's office
n the old Brown mansion, Aaron sat on the sofa, facing the furious Ralph Brown. He calmly said, "Grandfather, please don't try to persuade me. There are only two possible outcomes for this situation: I take over the Aaron Group, or I let it go bankrupt, just like it should have three years ago.""You dare to threaten me!" Ralph Brown's trembling hands gripped his cane tightly."If you insist on seeing it that way, then so be it," Aaron showed no signs of backing down. He bent down to pick up a teacup from the table but was hit on the hand by Ralph Brown's cane. A blood mark quickly appeared where he was struck. Aaron chuckled and said, "Grandfather, I've always respected you. From childhood to adulthood, you've always favored our cousin as the heir. Our uncle's family often mistreated us, but I never complained, did I?"Ralph Brown looked at him, his lips curled in a mocking smile, and his chest heaving with anger.Aaron continued, "Three years ago, the company was on the brink of col
In the following weeks, Lance frequently invited Sylvia to meet up. Gradually, Lance developed feelings for Sylvia and decided to confess his feelings. However, Sylvia felt he was too young for her and turned him down.A few days later, Sylvia was taking a break in her office. She heard footsteps approaching the door and assumed it was a nurse coming to remind her about a patient. She set down her coffee cup and stood up. But when the door swung open, it wasn't a nurse who entered; it was Lance, dressed in a suit and holding roses.Almost reflexively, Sylvia's heart skipped a beat. She pretended to flip through patient records and casually asked, "Why are you here?"Not receiving an immediate response from Lance, Sylvia raised her head to find him standing less than two meters away, holding roses and looking directly at her.Lance said, "You asked me to think it over carefully, and I did that after I went back."His expression was incredibly earnest, and Sylvia's fingers, gripping the
Seeing the young man staring at her, Sylvia wasn't one to be subtle. Considering the potential identity of the young man, even though she didn't have any disdain for that profession, she still felt a bit strange. So, taking advantage of the moment when the man was in a daze, she swiftly moved out of his embrace.Realizing that her arms were suddenly empty, Lance snapped back to reality. He lowered his head and looked at his empty arms, feeling a sense of loss. A trace of disappointment appeared on his clean face, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly."Lance, I advise you to think it over. I'm offering you a high price. Don't regret it!" The woman took the opportunity to approach, and her finger almost pointed at Lance's nose in an arrogant manner.Sylvia didn't like this woman at all and wanted to teach her a lesson. However, her hand was pulled by Lance, whose fingers were clean and slender, with neatly trimmed nails, just like him, giving off a very clean impression.Sylvia lowered he
From a very young age, Sylvia displayed a different side compared to other girls. While most girls immersed themselves in pretty princess dresses and shades of pink, and vied for the attention of handsome young men, Sylvia showed little interest. Furthermore, she had an exceptional older brother, Lance, which led her to have high standards when it came to men. Ordinary young men simply couldn't capture her interest. During her school years, many pursued her with flowers and gifts, but failed to attract her. Later, when she began working in the emergency department of a hospital, she encountered gory scenes every day. Her conversations were often peppered with terms like "fracture," making her one of the renowned figures at St. Love Hospital's emergency department. Sylvia didn't think much of men. They seemed to exist only to fulfill certain needs, and she had little desire for such things. Having become accustomed to being on her own over the years, even as her family members marrie
In mid-September, Renee gave birth to a baby girl. When Elaine and Aaron arrived at the hospital, they saw the newborn baby, wrinkled-faced and tiny. Elaine looked at her with great affection and couldn't wait to hold her.The nurse carefully handed the baby to her, a soft bundle that seemed fragile, as though she might break with a wrong move. Elaine held her with stiff movements, as if cradling something extremely delicate. She didn't dare to breathe too heavily."She's so small and so soft," she exclaimed excitedly. Elaine turned to look at Aaron and was surprised to see a hint of tears in his eyes. She was momentarily taken aback. The baby in her arms had already been taken away by the nurse."I have to take the baby to the nursery. Family members can go there to see her," the nurse said and left with the baby.In the corridor, it was just Elaine and Aaron. Elaine placed her hand on her swollen abdomen, then linked her arm with Aaron's, and smiled. "We'll have our own baby very so
As time passed, Elaine's belly gradually grew larger. With Aaron's meticulous care, she gained a little weight. Her once sharp chin filled out, and her complexion improved.During these two months, a significant event occurred: Ralph Brown passed away. He transferred all of Aaron's company's 30% of shares to Elaine, left the old Brown family mansion to Vincent, and the other five properties, including cars and various antiques, to Trevor. Mavis, at first, didn't agree with this distribution of the inheritance. Elaine didn't want those shares either, but the lawyer explained that if Elaine refused, the shares would have to be donated to a charitable organization. So, in the end, Elaine had to accept the shares. Mavis had no choice but to accept it as well, as the will had legal effect.Elaine already had 10% of Aaron's company shares, and with the additional 30%, it meant that Aaron's company ultimately returned to Aaron's control.Throughout this process, Aaron remained silent. He see
Aaron brought Elaine back to their home. He carried her upstairs, being gentle and considerate. "You're so cold. Let me run a hot bath for you."In truth, Elaine wasn't cold; it was his own body that felt icy.Seeing his lips turning purple, Elaine couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke his cheek. "I'm sorry for making you worry."Aaron just shook his head. "As long as you're okay."Elaine bit her lip. "I'm not okay. I've really thought about ending it, why go on living to face all that pain?"As her words fell, Elaine distinctly felt Aaron's arm around her tightening. Nevertheless, she continued, "I just thought of the baby in my belly. I've already killed one. I can't harm this one too, so..."Her words caused Aaron's entire body to tense. Yet, he was also relieved that they had this child. Otherwise, he might have lost Elaine forever. He shifted his gaze to her abdomen and softly said, "Thank goodness for you."Elaine was unaware of his thoughts, and her fingers instinctivel
After two days of anxious waiting, Melissa finally received the DNA test results, confirming that she and Elaine were indeed mother and daughter. The samples had been provided by Melissa herself, and the hair samples, including Elaine's and hers, couldn't have been falsified.Her fingers trembled uncontrollably. Melissa staggered backward, her back against the wall, unable to contain the shivers running through her body. Elaine was really her daughter.She was the same daughter she had heartlessly abandoned in the wilderness during that winter, the daughter she had forsaken in her ruthless quest for revenge against Tatum. She had harbored murderous intent against her daughter not once, but three times, all in the name of saving Shumo Ran's life.Elaine was her daughter!..."Aaron, hurry and find Elaine. She drove off by herself, and we're worried she might be in danger. You must find her!" Renee's voice sounded frantic on the phone."What happened? Why did Elaine leave home like that
More than an hour later, Elaine woke up. When she opened her eyes, there were people standing around her hospital bed. She blinked and felt some discomfort in her shoulder. Her brow furrowed slightly.Aaron, anxious, immediately asked, "What's wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?"Elaine shook her head. "I'm okay. Thanks for worrying."She remembered Calvin, the man who had pushed her away, and asked anxiously, "How is Calvin?"She tried to sit up but was gently restrained by Sylvia. "Don't worry; he's okay. He has a broken leg, but the other injuries aren't too severe."Elaine, reassured about Calvin's condition, patted her stomach. "Oh, yes, I almost forgot about the baby."Aaron stopped her from moving further, saying, "The doctor said you should try to move as little as possible. Don't forget, there's a baby in your belly."Elaine rested back down.Over the next few days, Aaron not only took care of Elaine but also investigated why the driver had veered toward her. He found
Tatum went to the Garcia household since Melissa wasn't at home. After waiting for about half an hour, he heard the sound of a car outside. Tatum suddenly looked up, a hint of panic in his eyes, and slowly stood up from the sofa. It was indeed Melissa returning. She was holding her phone and talking on the phone, saying, "Don't worry, as long as you complete this task for me, I promise to send your wife and child abroad. Yes, the two million deposits have been transferred to your wife's account. I'm waiting for good news from you. Remember my requirements, go all the way!" Then she hung up and walked into the house. "Melissa!" Tatum looked at the weary woman before him. If only he hadn't insisted on leaving all those years ago... "You..." Melissa looked at the person before her, and a vague image in her mind became clearer, merging with the man before her as if he were the man from her hallucinations. She opened her mouth as if to say something but suddenly clutched her head, her