"Tada! Do you like it? I saw it on TV, Dad and Mom are officially married. This is a celebration gift from me," Kevin exclaimed enthusiastically, showing what he and the staff had prepared.Henry and Regina were silent as they looked at what was in front of them. It made for an awkward feeling. "You shouldn't have done this. Isn't it just a waste of time?" Regina remarked.Henry walked over to the table decorated with candles, and even the dining area was arranged to resemble a romantic restaurant. "Kevin has prepared all of this, we shouldn't waste it." Henry pulled out a chair. "Come and sit!"Regina hesitantly walked over to the chair prepared for her. "Since when have you become so tolerant of our son?" Regina scoffed."I just didn't want him to cry, and I had to invite my Assistant to come. Just play along with what he wants," Henry replied."I'll leave you two alone, and the servants will leave after serving the food. So, Dad and Mom can have some intimate time," Kevin announced
Regina stared at Henry with a sharp gaze. "Just give it to your ex, she'll pay you back with an unforgettable kiss." Regina distanced herself from Henry. Henry seemed pleased with Regina's reaction. "My dear wife, are you truly jealous of my ex? Relax, I never actually did anything with them. It was all lies, really. Don't dwell on it." "I don't care if it's true or not! It's none of my business; you can do whatever you want. We're just a contractual couple!" Regina asserted. She grabbed her documents and walked toward the door. "Where are you going?" Henry asked. "To the living room. Don't you dare come and bother me again!" Regina slammed the door shut. She clutched her rapidly beating heart, feeling a strange sense of relief. She tried to push her feelings aside. "I mustn't believe a word that man says, and it's none of my business anyway. We're rivals; I can't afford to be careless." Regina walked to the living room. She turned on the light and began working. Occasion
"If what I'm doing makes you uncomfortable, Mom, I'll leave the room right now."Kevin said, trying to mask the disappointment in his voice. "Are you going to school?" Regina asked. Kevin shook his head. "I still haven't enrolled in a new school." Regina just remembered this. She had been too busy with her work, as well as Henry. They forgot that this child should have already started school. "I'll talk to Henry about enrolling you in school." "Can Mom persuade Dad to let me go register for school with Mom and Dad? I'm sure if not, Dad will just ask me to go with his assistant." Kevin's expression turned sad. "Ah, I shouldn't ask for too much." Regina looked at the boy, who was smiling but with sadness in his eyes. "Henry definitely won't allow that. He's a caring man. He'll go with you himself instead of sending his assistant," Regina said confidently. She was sure of it. The Henry she remembered had a warm childhood with loving parents; he wouldn't neglect his own child. Unlike
"Are you confident in the accuracy of these test results?" Regina still finds it difficult to believe. She doesn't mind if the results show that this child is Henry's, but the test results indicating a connection between this child and Regina make her hesitant to trust. "I understand your skepticism. I've conducted tests on a friend who clearly has a blood relation, and the results were consistent. There's no room for doubt." Regina's mind is in disarray. How could she have a child? She gazes at the sleeping child with a bewildered expression. "Hey, did you secretly take advantage of me and conceive my child? Remember in high school when you were absent for so long? Did you give birth then?" Henry stares with intensity. "You're insane! I've never been pregnant or given birth! How many times do I have to say it? I'm getting tired of repeating myself." "Can I check for myself?" Henry insists. "What? What do you mean?" Regina becomes wary. "Wouldn't there be scars if you had
"Hm." "Daddy, what kind of answer is that? You should be clear, not give such an uncertain response!" Kevin exclaimed, clearly dissatisfied. "Regina hasn't even told me her birthday date, how can I make a decision?" Henry replied. "Let's just drop it. I don’t need a celebration anyway," Regina interjected. Kevin looked at Regina, then turned to Henry. "Daddy, lean down a bit!" "Why?" Henry asked, puzzled, but complied with his son's request. Regina watched as they whispered to each other. She tried to decipher Henry's expression, but his face remained unreadable, focused on Kevin. Kevin stepped back. "I'm going to my room." His small feet padded towards the door, which he closed gently behind him. "What was he talking about?" Regina asked. "None of your business!" Henry snapped curtly. "We have nothing to do with each other anymore, right? Leave me alone," Regina responded coldly. "Speaking of your birthday, isn't it tomorrow?" "How do you know?" Regina asked,
Henry looked at his father. "Dad, Regina is my wife. How can I let her leave?" "This is my house. I have the right to decide who can stay here. As your mother said, we don’t fully approve of your marriage," Mr. Jian said coldly. "Why? Dad, Regina is carrying my child, who will be our heir. Isn't that what matters most?" "Henry, are you sure it's your child? We know you despised the Tan family's daughter. She could easily be lying. Don't be fooled by such a cheap trick," Mrs. Jian countered. "Mom, you can see for yourself. Here are the DNA test results between me and the child," Henry said, handing the document to Mrs. Jian. Mr. and Mrs. Jian examined the results. Mrs. Jian still refused to accept it. "That woman could have faked it. You know how cunning the Tan family is." Regina couldn't take it anymore. "Mrs. Jian, I don't know why you think that way, but Henry handled everything himself. I had no way to interfere." "My wife is right. I did it all myself. The child is
Henry quickly placed his hand over Regina's mouth. "What if someone hears us? Do you want to ruin our plan?"Regina roughly pushed his hand away. "What's the point of this plan now? Everything’s a mess. Divorce is the only option left.""Are you not embarrassed at the idea of us becoming the shortest-lived couple in town? I don't want that kind of shame!"Regina glared at him. "Do you think being homeless is less embarrassing than a divorce?""Calm down. Do you really think we'd end up homeless? I’ve thought everything through. We can stay in an apartment," Henry replied calmly."It's impossible to get a decent apartment in a day. There are so many things to take care of. You're so unreliable!" Regina snapped."Regina, didn’t you hear me? I already told you, we’ll stay in my apartment. It’s separate from my parents' assets."Regina looked at him skeptically. "Are you sure it’s really yours and that your parents won’t interfere?"Henry gave a bitter smile. "Are you doubting me? Of cour
Regina froze, glancing momentarily at the shattered pieces behind her. She merely looked at Mrs. Jian before shutting the door without a word. "Damn it! Servant! Clean this up quickly!" Mrs. Jian shouted loudly. "Wife, why are you so angry?" Mr. Jian approached his wife. "That Tan family doll infuriates me. She's completely unworthy of being a daughter-in-law. If I had known, I would have chosen the woman Henry brought along then rather than Henry with a mere pawn," Mrs. Jian vented, forgetting her composure. "Calm yourself. Henry will surely regret marrying that woman. Soon enough, Henry will leave her. We just have to wait for that time to come," Mr. Jian gently reassured his wife. "Will Henry really leave his wife? That woman even plans to influence Henry to stay with her." "My dear wife, trust me! I'm sure her influence won’t last long." *** Regina sought out a friend who might be able to help her. However, the response she received was beyond her expectations. "You asked