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Chapter 125 Fight back (I)
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2023-12-21 23:36:41That 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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Nicholas Sterling pondered for a while before turning to his youngest son, "Everyone has shared their opinions, what about you? Why so silent? You're grown up now, give us some peace of mind!""I don't have any particular opinion. Like I said, I'll listen to you all," Julian Sterling stated nonchalantly.Mrs. Sterling smiled contentedly and poured Nicholas a cup of tea, then suggested, "Why don't you meet with Mr. Hamilton first to discuss things? We might like them, but they might not agree. Or perhaps we could arrange a dinner with both families?""That sounds good," Nicholas agreed, thinking it was time for his son to settle down and start planning for it.Julian appeared completely indifferent, yawning and stand
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Of course, Julian Sterling had no intention of actually getting a vasectomy. He wasn't out of his mind. Not to mention the potential impact of such surgery on his capabilities, just the thought of wanting Lily Parker to bear more of his children in the future made it an impossibility. His plan was to cause a stir, regardless of whether his parents agreed or not, to let them know his stance and not to meddle in his life. Especially seeing those items he bought for the child added sincerity to his act.Nicholas, always quick-tempered, was now red-faced and gasping for breath, unable to speak. Adrian, with a stern face, turned to his brother and scolded, "Julian, your words are biased. Mom and Dad are just worried about your judgment in people, that's why they're intervening. And about that girl, I've heard she used to be with Ethan Hart. How can you be so sure the child was yours?" Adrian, a mi
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Edward Sterling kicked Julian aside and scolded coldly, "You're a grown man in your thirties, crying over a woman like this? Is this all the ambition you have? Have you forgotten everything I've taught you?""Grandpa..." Julian, receiving a stern look from Edward, quickly wiped his tears and didn't dare to stand up. Instead, he knelt, ready to receive his grandfather's admonition. In this family, the grandfather's word was law, and offending him meant serious trouble.Edward looked away, urging him, "Kneel before your parents! What kind of behavior is this for a son?"Julian hesitated, glancing at his sister Charlotte and then back at his grandfather. Reluctantly, he knelt before his parents. Initially silent, but after a couple of coughs from Edward, Julian, albeit unwillin
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"I heard that the girl is pregnant with your child, and that's why you're in such a hurry, right? And tonight's commotion, you calculated that Grandpa would return, didn't you? Grandpa has always adored you to the core. A few sweet words from you, and as long as it's not too outrageous, he would agree to anything, especially now with a child involved... You're almost certain he would persuade Mom and Dad on your behalf. But have you thought about what happens after the wedding? She's marrying into the Sterling family, not just you. If Mom and Dad are displeased, can you always shield her? Even if you live outside, you'll have to come back for holidays and festivals. How will she cope then? You men don't understand these intricacies, especially for a daughter-in-law in a family like ours. Without the in-laws' approval, how cautiously must she tread to avoid their displeasure? Over time, it becomes a chronic heartache, a ticking time bomb between you tw
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Julian Sterling, after a pause, couldn't help but ask, "Lily, do you really hate me that much?"This time, Lily didn't respond. Whether it was hatred or something else, she couldn't clearly distinguish anymore, but she knew she couldn't be with him.Julian managed a rare smile, half-jokingly saying, "I'm glad you didn't just keep saying 'okay', or else I'd have to bang my head against a wall." He knew what she was thinking; she probably still hated him, although he truly believed that her inability to be with Ethan Hart wasn't entirely his fault.Julian wanted to say more, but Lily already murmured softly, "Julian, please don't call again..."Julian's heart clenched, his smile fading as he followed her lead, "Okay,
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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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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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