Mrs. Jian looked at the mother and son pair with eyes filled with hatred. Her lips uttered sarcastic words in response, "You are mother and son just know how to make me angry!" Hatred was evident as the middle-aged woman walked away. "Mrs. Jian, are you just going to run away?" Regina's voice was loud, but Mrs. Jian showed no sign of stopping her steps or resolving the issue. "Mommy." Kevin's calling voice drew Regina's attention. Looking at the boy in distress stirred unfamiliar feelings within her. A heart-wrenching pain enveloped her. "What's really going on? Were you hit?" Carefully, Regina wiped Kevin's reddened cheeks. The boy buried himself in her embrace, his body still trembling. Kevin answered in a hoarse voice, "I just didn't like being insulted by Grandma, so I retaliated against what she said. She got angry and hit me." "Is there anything else besides that?" Regina released Kevin from her hug. Her eyes were deep, trying to penetrate the boy's eyes to find the truth. H
Regina bent her legs, kneeling in front of her mother-in-law. She threw away all her pride to do this. She lowered her eyes and said with utmost sincerity, "I apologize for what Kevin did to you. " Mrs. Jian looked at Regina with a sharp gaze. Her gaze looked at Regina with disbelief, "What kind of trick is this? Are you going to play the victim and then slander me in front of my son that I forced you to kneel down and apologize?" Regina remained calm even though Madame Jian's sharp gaze pierced into her. The woman lifted her body, standing tall with a straight gaze. "I don't have any ill plans and only hope that you forgive my son. As an adult it is appropriate to humble oneself and admit mistakes." Mrs. Jian gave her a cold look, a few seconds later, a triumphant smile was etched, "It's good that you're willing to apologize for your incompetent upbringing of your son." "Mrs. Jian, shouldn't you also apologize to Kevin? You beat him so badly and threatened him. As an adult, ar
"Please, take me along with you and Madam!" The servant pleaded. "I truly wish to serve you and Madam." Henry instead scoffed at him. "Why should I bring a spy from my parents' side?" The servant recoiled. "Sir, I am truly not a spy. I am genuinely devoted to--" "If you're not a spy, then you wouldn't eavesdrop on conversations. Don't block my path!" Henry pushed the servant away. The servant stared at Henry for a moment. His hands clenched tightly. *** Henry entered Kevin's room, approaching a sleeping boy. His gaze fell on the flushed cheeks. A heavy sigh escaped his lips. "Regina wasn't lying." He reached out to wake him up but eventually pulled back. He went to the wardrobe and began packing clothes into a suitcase. As Henry busied himself with packing clothes, Kevin finally stirred from his deep slumber. His eyes opened slowly, still sleepy. "Dad, what's Dad doing in my room?" he asked with a hoarse voice. Henry turned to Kevin. "I'm packing your clothes. We're leaving ri
"Kevin, cease your insistence; I have no interest in hearing any of his nonsense!" Regina shot a glance at Kevin through the mirror. Kevin pursed his lips, bowing his head sadly. "I merely wish to make Mom and Dad like a typical couple. If you exchange sweet words, wouldn't your marriage last longer?" Seeing her son's bowed figure, cloaked in a gray aura of disappointment, left Regina unsure of what to do. "Kevin, you can't expect more than this, and a couple that appears sweet isn't guaranteed to last long. You understand that, don't you?" Henry interjected. "Real couple life isn't like in fairy tales." Kevin, however, smiled, leaving Henry puzzled. "Why are you smiling like that?" "I'm just glad Dad is siding with Mom. It's words of comfort for her, isn't it? Though rough, I understand Dad actually meant to say that even if you two aren't sweet to each other, you're a perfect match and will endure, and even though Dad acted harshly earlier, in truth, even if Mom isn't as s
"Is this what you call better?" Regina asked between coughs, quickly reaching for her drink."You can see for yourself, it's not burnt, is it?" Henry replied nonchalantly, continuing to enjoy his meal without showing any emotion."It’s not burnt, but it's completely tasteless. I can't eat this," Regina retorted sarcastically.Henry shot back, "Do you think your burnt food tasted any better? You can't cook either, so you have no right to criticize."The argument between Henry and Regina intensified. Their son, Kevin, watched them silently. He muttered under his breath, "No wonder neither Mom nor Dad ever cooks for me. I need to remember this."Kevin interrupted the heated exchange. "Mom, Dad, instead of arguing, why don't we just order some food? Dad, you don't have to force yourself to eat it. Even if you don't show it, I know you find it awful too.""Alright, I'll order food from my restaurant.""Wait, isn't that restaurant owned by the Jian family? Won't they tell your parents? What
Henry restrained himself. "Even a minor problem remains a problem! Who wouldn’t be mad if someone took their food without leaving any?"Regina smirked. "Oh, how about I pay for it? I'll transfer the money right away."Henry scoffed, "You plan to pay with the card I gave you? Isn’t that the same thing?"Regina stepped over to her suitcase in the living room. She grabbed her wallet and tossed the card Henry had given her at him. "Take it! I don’t need it."She opened an app on her phone and transferred the amount. "I’ve transferred the money. We owe you nothing."Regina turned to leave. Henry grabbed her hand before she could escape."Regina, what’s wrong with you? Why are you angrier than I am? Hey, don’t act like a sulking teenager; you’re too old for that."Regina stomped on Henry’s foot, catching him off guard. The slender woman used the moment to break free. "Never insult a woman by calling her ‘old.’ You may have experience with many women, but you don't understand their hearts."
"Why do you arbitrarily impose new terms? You never mentioned them before," Regina glanced towards Henry, but their proximity made her quickly avert her gaze, her hand slipping from the door handle as she edged away to a safer distance."If you're not interested, that's fine. Then, I won't give it!" Henry waved his file dismissively.Regina eyed the file, her fists clenched. She had to restrain herself and play along with Henry's game."Hand it over now," Regina demanded.Henry smirked arrogantly. "Consider it a stipulation from me.""Come in, my dear wife!" Henry opened the bedroom door.Regina cautiously entered the room, her gaze suspiciously fixed on Henry. He returned her look with a smile. "Why are you staring at me like that? I won't do anything. Take this document!"Regina reached out, snatching it quickly. She examined its contents thoroughly."I've marked the companies I recommended."Regina responded with a no
"Why?" Henry inquired of Regina, glancing without uttering a word.Regina shook her head. She couldn't possibly inquire where Henry had been until late at night. Regina lowered her gaze and began nibbling on the toasted white bread."Mom, didn't you sleep well? There are dark circles under your eyes," Kevin remarked, startling Regina even though she had covered them with makeup."Didn't you sleep soundly last night?" Henry looked at her, puzzled. "Or couldn't you sleep because I left you? Oh, is my wife unable to sleep without me?""No. Actually, I slept soundly last night. These aren't dark circles but part of the makeup," Regina gave a plausible explanation. "I didn't know you left last night.""Dad, did you go out at night? What did Dad do?" Kevin asked. Regina didn't expect Kevin to ask the questions she wanted to know.Eyes looking tired, directed at Henry without blinking. She awaited every movement of Henry's lips until he provided an