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Chapter 118 Bet (I)
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2023-12-19 21:40:02Indeed, nothing could be hidden from him.
This position allowed her to hear his strong, forceful heartbeat. Julian Sterling was undoubtedly dominant. Sometimes overbearing, sometimes gentle, he easily captured many women's hearts. They had been together for nearly half a year; to say he had no effect on her would be a lie. But his proclamation of love for her – how much of it was genuine, how much was comparison, and how much was defiance? And for her to fall in love with him was even more difficult.
Lily lifted her head, his lips just grazing her cheek. The warm sun, breaking through the clouds, cast a soft shadow on his slightly stiff back, his face expressionless. She turned her gaze away towards the room's disarray, reflecting the hardships she had endured over the past year. After a moment of silence, she asked, "How do yo
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Lucas Hartley once said that people of their status could have everything, learn anything, except how to love. They were doomed to a rocky path in romance, so it was best to avoid love at all costs. Once trapped, there was no escape. It seemed he was right.Julian still went to the hospital. There she was, Lily Parker, lying frailly, her gaze landing on her stomach where his child was growing. At that moment, nothing else mattered. She didn't love him, but his love for her was enough. She didn't want the child, but he did. Whether it was demanding, extravagant, or a plea, he must have gone mad. He had been crazy about her since their first meeting, doing things he never imagined he would.He thought perhaps Lily was the calamity in his absurd life, sent to redeem him.Lily,
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The two remained motionless for a long time before Julian spoke in a deliberately slow tone, "I don't gamble." His cold voice carried a hint of mockery as he stared at her unblinkingly. He was accustomed to controlling everything and wouldn't allow any unexpected situations.Leaning tiredly against the pillow, Lily said with a mix of weakness and irony, "I never thought the all-powerful Julian Sterling would be afraid."Julian glanced at her with a half-smile, then suddenly leaned in close, his face against hers, whispering in admission, "Yes, I'm afraid. I'm afraid of losing you."Lily's heart raced, her face flushing as she turned away. She was utterly at a loss with his unpredictable behavior.Julian, however, go
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That night, sleep eluded them both. Julian had made up his mind not to let go, no matter how cold Lily was towards him. And Lily, for her part, endured his presence. But as fate would have it, events and resolutions that were meant to occur would still unfold. And it seemed that destiny was on Lily's side. She might not have been able to handle Julian, but someone who could was about to enter the picture—Julian's mother. On that day, after Julian Sterling had taken care of everything, he mentioned he had urgent matters to attend to outside of town. Coincidentally, it was also the day his mother arrived at the hospital to see Lily Parker. The timing was impeccable, the intention clear without words. A pot of Pu-erh tea was brewed on the small coffee table. After Julian's mother and Lily were each served a cup by the secretary, who then left, the room filled with the delicate fragrance of the tea. Julian's mother, sitting opposite Lily, had her black hair meticulously combed back int
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Looking out the window, she saw snowflakes beginning to fall, blanketing everything in white. The new year was approaching, and after the deep winter, a new year would begin. It was time to end all this. With Julian's mother's support, Julian probably wouldn't be able to change the situation. Lily was about to agree when suddenly, a commotion erupted outside, and the next second, the door was pushed open.A group of people stood at the door, including a secretary looking anxious and sweaty, a stern-faced Jame, a worried Eleanor Brown, and Lily's parents. Margret Parker, with a cold face, pushed Henry Parker inside; both were furious, especially Henry, who was panting heavily by Lily's side."Dad?" Lily was stunned, not knowing what to say. This was the first time in half a month that father and daughter were this close.Lily looked at Eleanor Brown, questioning with her eyes what was happening. Eleanor shook her head; the situation was too complex to explain in a few words.Henry Park
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That day, Julian Sterling was unaware that his mother had disrupted his plans, thinking his parents had gone to Turkey with a delegation. Having arranged for people to be around Lily and her parents, he felt at ease and drove to sanatorium outside of town to visit his grandfather, Edward Sterling, who was resting there — the grandfather who adored him the most.Halfway there, a heavy snow began to fall, slowing down the traffic. As he approached the toll station, there was a bit of a jam. Julian's brow furrowed slightly as he turned off the engine and gazed out at the snowy landscape, lost in thought. His eyes were as deep and unfathomable as the ocean. It wasn't until the honking of a car behind him that he slowly moved forward. Feeling a bit stuffy in the car, he turned on the radio, and the DJ's magnetic voice floated out:"
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Edward Sterling examined the photo carefully through his reading glasses. The girl did look nice, no wonder she had caught the attention of his usually reckless grandson. But he wasn't one to be easily fooled. His expression hardened as he asked, "But I heard she was involved with that Hart boy, weren't they a pair?"Julian's forehead throbbed. He had guessed right; his grandfather probably knew something. It was unwise to hide it from him, as it could backfire, but being too straightforward wasn't good either. As he pondered, Edward pressed, "Why aren't you speaking?"Taking a deep breath, Julian cautiously replied, "They had a falling out, broke up ages ago. We got together after that. Look, Lily and I are a much better match, aren't we? Dr. Chu has met Lily too. If you don't believe me, you can ask him." Worried about passing this
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That night, Julian called Lily Parker again. Her voice over the phone was calm, emotionless. She answered everything he asked, more obedient than ever.Through the cold phone line, he asked her, "Lily, is there nothing else you want to tell me?" He hoped she would mention his mother's visit, express her grievances, either coquettishly or angrily. That would make her seem real to him, not like a puppet, indifferent to him.But she truly didn't understand his feelings, replying coldly, "No."He should have expected it, her complete disappointment, so heartless.He chuckled softly, then burst into loud laughter, laughing at himself. He finally understood the feeling of a one-sided effort, a dull pain that throbbed with
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From the day Lily left, Julian Sterling changed. He became very quiet, diligently going to work and coming home, not showing any signs of decay, nor did he argue with his mother. Whenever he had time, he would join his parents for meals and chats in the courtyard. Mrs. Sterling felt secretly relieved, thinking she understood her son better. His so-called seriousness was just a fleeting interest, a three-minute enthusiasm. Now that the two were estranged, he had cooled off. She hadn't heard any complaints from him and thought he had come to his senses, caring for him even more. She began arranging blind dates again, sending a parade of eligible young women his way, hoping one would catch his eye.Julian Sterling, who always hated being manipulated, surprisingly agreed to his mother's matchmaking efforts. He was obliging and gentle with every prospect, so much so that Mrs. Sterling wondered if
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However, Lily seemed indifferent to his efforts, which only added to his frustration. One day, as Lily was tearfully watching a movie, Julian, feeling neglected, couldn't stand it anymore. "Why watch these kinds of movies? They're so unproductive, and you'll ruin your eyes crying." He didn't find the movie touching at all; in fact, he disliked any movie that made her cry.Lily gave him a look and said with a nasal voice, "You go watch your financial reports and economic news, and don't bother me!" Julian immediately shut up but still stayed by her side. In the movie, the heroine tells the hero that they should walk a hundred steps away from each other, and if they look back and still see each other, she would listen to him.Lily was feeling emotional when Julian, in a mood-killing moment, said, "Why walk? Just hug her and kiss her un
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Julian began to understand after Charlotte's talk. Just when he was at a loss for how to make amends, a timely call from his mother, Mrs. Sterling, came to his rescue. Mrs. Sterling called Lily directly. Lily was somewhat surprised and nervously answered, "Mom." "Lily, have your parents gone back?" "Yes." "Then why haven't you and Julian come back for dinner? Are you two having a quarrel?" Lily stuttered in response, "No, no, we're just busy, sorry, Mom.""I don't think it's just being busy. I asked Julian, and those rumors in the newspaper are all false. Don't worry too much about it," Mrs. Sterling reassured. "Yes, I'm fine, Mom. Don't worry about me," Lily responded. Mrs. Sterling was referring to the previous day's entertainment headlines, which speculated about Julian's new love interest. Lily had to admit, seeing that report did unsettle her for a moment.
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Even as a young boy, too proud to ask for help, he would just softly call her "sister," and she would relent. As he grew up and became a man in his own right, he no longer needed her help.Charlotte sat down again, "Now you're worried, but where was this concern earlier? Do you really want to lose your wife before you're happy?" "I won't divorce her. She can't make me," Julian said stubbornly.Charlotte shook her head disapprovingly. With that temper, it's a miracle things haven't fallen apart already. "What you need to do is keep Lily's heart. What's the use of just keeping her physically? Mom just asked about Lily; I guess she doesn't know about your issues, does she?""How could I tell her?" Julian nodded, then curiously asked what else their mother had said.
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Marriage is like a besieged city; those outside want to get in, and those inside want to escape. — Qian ZhongshuAfter Sophia Sterling had her fill and fussed around Lily Parker for a while, she gradually fell asleep.Lily rested her hand on the bedside, half-leaning against the bed frame, and gazed thoughtfully at her son, who bore a striking resemblance to Julian Sterling.Her mother's words still echoed in her ears, "It takes a hundred years to share a boat, a thousand to share a pillow. Marriage isn't child's play; it's not something you enter or leave on a whim. These young people are just being reckless." Her mother's eyes were full of disapproval. "Lily, don't you agree?"Recently, TV dramas
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As if remembering something, she picked up her suitcase, unzipped it, and pulled out a gray sweater that was still unfinished, with a ball of yarn attached. It was clear from the style that it was a men's sweater.She touched the pattern on it and said, "I secretly learned to knit this from Aria. I wanted to surprise you on your birthday. It's not very well done. I kept dropping stitches at the beginning, and it's badly damaged."She held up the sweater for him to see, a hint of a smile on her lips, though it was a smile filled with bitterness.Julian Sterling cleared his throat and, regardless of whether she wanted it or not, pulled her tightly into his arms, repeatedly saying, "I'm sorry, Lily, I was wrong... I'm so sorry..."
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The air in the room seemed to freeze."What did you just say?" Julian Sterling spoke softly but held Lily Parker's wrist tightly, his eyes narrowing dangerously. "I didn't quite catch that. Say it again."Lily lowered her gaze and took a deep breath. "I said, we should..." She hesitated.The all-too-familiar scent overwhelmed her as he swept her into his arms. He kissed her deeply, shutting down all the words she didn't want to hear, trapping them between their entwined lips and tongues.She widened her eyes and struggled weakly. Her feeble punches landed on him, neither hurting nor bothering him. She eventually collapsed into his embrace, allowing him to do as he pleased.
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As the cool spring night settled in, Julian pulled the blanket higher, covering them both. He whispered softly, "Enough 'buts.' I'm here for everything, and you can always trust me. It's getting late, and I have an early morning meeting. Let's get some rest, okay?"Julian Sterling, the unwavering head of the family, held a position that was beyond reproach, even in matters of the heart. In his world, his words were law. Just a few days after their wedding, Julian decided to embark on a business trip to Singapore, which would keep him away for half a month.Lily Parker constantly reassured herself, reminding herself that she had married this man and integrating into his family was her duty. After all, those in high positions were just ordinary people, and with effort and determination, she could surely adapt. However, reality had diff
