Mr. Gibson Sr. snorted impatiently, "If you have something to say, hurry up. Don’t delay the ceremony."A young man nearby chuckled and interjected, "Mr. Gibson Sr., I bet she's just here to ask for more money at the last minute. I’ve heard rumors that Yvonne lost a lot of money on her art exhibit. Maybe she's trying to use the Gibson family’s money to fill the hole."As soon as these words left his mouth, murmurs rippled through the crowd. The glances people shot at Yvonne began to shift, suspicion creeping into their eyes. Some whispered warnings about being cautious in future dealings with the Gibson family, lest they be taken advantage of without realizing it.The Gibson family had invited many business partners to the wedding, intending to strengthen ties. But now, it seemed like they were the subject of mockery.Mrs. Gibson Sr. shot a sharp look at the young man and then turned to Winona, "Are you sure you want to go through with this? Today is not only a happy day for Nige
Joe tried to rush onto the stage, but someone held him back. He roared, "What the hell! Nash, why are you holding me? I need to get up there!"Nash snorted and punched him hard. "Why are you hitting me? Stop this before it gets worse!" Joe shouted, his frustration mixed with genuine concern for Yvonne’s wedding. Even though he never wanted her to marry Nigel, he didn’t want the wedding to be ruined like this.Grabbing Joe by the collar, Nash gritted his teeth and hissed, "You’re such a great brother, aren’t you?"He punched him again, and even that didn’t seem to calm his anger. Nash stomped down hard on Joe’s foot. If it weren’t for Winona running over to pull Nash away, Joe would have gotten beaten even more.Nash shook Winona off with a sneer. "Well, Mrs. Turner, are you satisfied now? I can’t wait to see how your family handles this mess."Suddenly, someone screamed, "Yvonne just fainted!"A blur raced past Nash, causing him to furrow his brows. He quickly left Winona and r
"No, Grandpa, I need to see Yvonne. I want to stay by her side," Nigel's plea fell on deaf ears as none of his elders stepped in to support him.With such a big scandal, everyone instinctively aligned with what would protect the family’s interests. The consequences of this event were clear to all, and the Gibson family was not about to endure such humiliation.Nigel was taken upstairs, and Mr. Gibson Sr. ordered Shirley, "Go handle this matter. Make sure to sever all ties with the Turner family. A family like theirs isn’t fit to be connected to us."Shirley nodded. Even without Mr. Gibson Sr.’s instructions, she would have done the same. No mother would stand by while her child was publicly humiliated, and certainly not a mother from a family as powerful as the Gibsons.On the other side, Joe could never have imagined being so ruthlessly betrayed by Winona. This kind of backstabbing not only cost him his dignity but also the reputation of the entire Turner family.He glared at Win
Joe, get lost. She’s your sister!" Winona snapped, throwing Yvonne’s identity in his face.Joe looked at her like she was telling a joke. He was about to say something when his phone rang. It was his assistant, whom he had stationed at the hospital to keep him updated. Any news about Yvonne, especially when she woke up, was to be relayed to him immediately.Anything involving Yvonne made Joe tense up. He quickly answered, "What’s going on?""The Gibson family is here. Mrs. Gibson herself came and said they want to call off the wedding. She also said, considering Yvonne’s current state, they won’t ask for compensation, but..."The assistant trailed off, making Joe lose his patience. "But what? Spit it out!""Well, judging by Mrs. Gibson’s tone, it sounds like she intends to make life difficult for the Turner family from now on."Joe did not care about that. He chuckled bitterly and ordered, "Keep watching Yvonne. Let me know the second she wakes up." After a moment’s thought,
"Yvonne, please, don't scare me." Joe hesitated as he reached for her hand, afraid that he might frighten her, and pulled back.Yvonne giggled absentmindedly. "I'm not Yvonne. I'm Little Sister." She got out of bed and wandered over to the couch. She picked up a cup of water from the table, not even aware of how long it had been sitting there or who had drunk from it. Joe hurried over and snatched the cup away.Yvonne looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears.Joe quickly fetched a fresh cup, his voice soft and soothing. "Here, take this. You want some water, right? I'll pour it for you.""Water, I want water," she said in a childlike tone, completely unaware of how deeply it pained Joe to see her like this.The sight of her, so lost and broken, made his chest ache. He regretted not stopping Winona when he had the chance. He blamed himself for what had happened to Yvonne. Gently brushing her hair from her forehead, a thought began to form in Joe’s mind.He wanted to keep Y
Before the assistant could finish his sentence, Joe shot him a look that made him go silent.Joe did not want to use underhanded tactics anymore. He wanted Yvonne to stay by his side willingly. After talking with the doctor about some care details, Joe left to buy a small cake. When he returned, he saw Nina trying to help Yvonne eat. However, Yvonne was refusing, despite Nina’s patient coaxing.Joe walked over, took the food away, and placed the small cake on the table.The moment Yvonne saw the cake, her face lit up, and she clapped her hands, shouting, "Cake! Cake!"Joe felt a wave of relief and excitement. Acting surprised, he said, "Does Little Sister like cake? Then I will buy you all the cake you want. How does that sound?"Yvonne beamed, nodding eagerly, "Yes! I want lots of cake!"Nina pulled Joe aside, warning him, "If you keep giving her cake, she’ll never eat proper meals."Joe smirked confidently, "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure she eats her meals. Thrice a day, no ex
Nash could not help but laugh, a bit bewildered by her thought process. He cupped Nina's face and planted a kiss on her forehead. "I don’t think so. Look at us! We're proof that people who love each other end up together, right?""I’m talking about Yvonne," Nina said, still focused on her friend's situation, not wanting to steer the conversation back to themselves.Nash gestured for her to look. At that moment, Yvonne was sitting on Joe’s back, treating him like a horse. "You have to trust that everything happens for a reason, even if it seems ridiculous. This might just be the best thing for her."He did not mention how the Gibsons had slandered Yvonne after everything fell apart. Seeing how Joe took care of her now, Nash felt that this outcome might be better than marrying into the Gibson family. Yvonne, with her personality, would never have survived under the control of Nigel’s mother, let alone the aunts.Suddenly, Yvonne yelped and jumped off Joe’s back, starting to pull do
Day after day, Joe could not avoid his duties at the company any longer, but Yvonne refused to let anyone else near her. With no other option, he started bringing her to the office. To ensure she wasn’t disturbed or triggered by anything, Joe set up children’s toys and equipment in his office. He also issued a notice that no one except his assistant was allowed inside.One morning, as Joe brought Yvonne into the office, some employees immediately recognized her. Seeing her in her childlike state, they began whispering and gossiping, saying all sorts of things. Though Joe did not hear them, Nigel did. Nigel had finally convinced Mr. Gibson Sr. to allow him to handle business, and on his first day at Turner Corporation, he ran into Yvonne. Seeing the woman he still loved in such a state broke his heart. When he overheard someone say she deserved it, rage flared inside him. But Nigel was not the impulsive young man he once was.Instead of causing a scene, he followed his assistant