The booming sound of the fireworks was loud, but Evelyn could hear every single word from Warren's lips clearly.His warm tongue ambushed and pried open her mouth.The soft kiss carried a hint of alcohol.There was a moment when her mind was completely blank, and her heart stopped beating.She'd admit that she loved that kiss and missed Warren dearly.There was even an impulse within her that wanted her to kiss him back.Unfortunately, her mind cleared up soon after.She pushed him away in one swift move.Her clear eyes looked even more beautiful under the night sky filled with fireworks. They were like the stars illuminating the sky.Warren realized she was about to lose her temper. He immediately retrieved an exquisite necklace with a beautiful cross pendant from his pocket and put it around her neck.His voice was deep when he said, "Evie, I got this handmade cross from the famous priest, Gregory Hills. It'll keep you safe. This is my Christmas gift to you. You are not all
"So what now? Are you thinking about being the stepfather?" asked Warren.Ethan's lips twitched a few times. He replied, "It is nice to have a kid without needing to lift a finger. At least it'd be much better than you. You've been working tirelessly for months, and still, there is no news on that front."I bet Evelyn's body is not the problem. The issue is your performance."Warren shrugged nonchalantly and chuckled before he replied, "Fine, you win. Why are you so hellbent on being a bastard's dad, though?""No one wants to be that bastard's dad, okay? I was simply expressing concern as a friend. I'm not cruel like you.""Okay, then you should stay and keep showing your concern. I have to go now. I need to try out the gift my wife got me."Warren deliberately fished his new cufflinks out and showed them off to Ethan.The smile on the former's face was overflowing with pride and glee.Ethan was so exasperated that he mocked, "Why are you talking as if you actually have a wife?
It looked as though the cart would hit Evelyn. A pair of strong arms suddenly gripped the cart and stopped it short.William's face oozed with fury when he glared at the nurse. "What are you doing? Are you trying to get yourself fired?" roared William.The nurse was so scared that she immediately apologized to Evelyn, "Sorry, I lost control for a minute there."Only then did Evelyn turn around. A chill instantly ran down her back when she saw that the cart was only inches away from her.A patient lay on the cart, weighing it down and making it extremely heavy. If William hadn't shown up on time, Evelyn would have been hurt badly.The consequences would be dire.Evelyn thought about how the incident happened just moments after she finished her examination. It made her wonder if it was just a coincidence or if there was something more to it.Evelyn pretended to be calm and tugged at William's arm for a bit. After that, she said, "William, it never even hit me, so it's fine. Let th
"That won't do at all. My wife knew you'd be dropping by, so she prepared all sorts of delicacies. If you leave before dinner, she will likely have a terrible time this festive season," replied Steven.They entered the house while chatting.Evelyn had just stepped into the living room when she saw a familiar figure in front of her.Winnie wore a beautiful red dress and stood by the door as she looked at Evelyn. The former smiled and greeted, "Evie, Merry Christmas."Evelyn stopped short.Dumbfounded, she stared at Winnie.She wondered if Steven was referring to the Larkin family when he said that the entire extended family was there.She also wondered if Bonnie had brought everyone to Steven's house for a vacation.Evelyn was a little surprised, but she grinned and asked, "Winnie, is the entire family here?"Winnie smiled and nodded. "Yeah," replied Winnie. "This is my grandma's childhood home, and it's been years since she came back. It just so happens that I'm free, so I b
Just moments ago, Evelyn threw up for what felt like an eternity. Her mind was still in a daze.Bonnie's question came as a surprise, and she didn't know how to respond. When she saw Bonnie tearing up, her heart stung for a bit.The excuse Evelyn prepared beforehand got stuck in her throat. No matter how hard she tried, she simply couldn't say it.Seeing how hesitant she was, Bonnie became even more convinced.The latter held the former's hand and said, "I knew it, Evie. You are such a sweet child. There is no way the angels in heaven wouldn't bless you with a baby. You don't plan on telling Warren about this, do you?"It was no wonder that Bonnie was the head of the family.She was quick to deduce what Evelyn was thinking.Evelyn felt a little lost."I'm sorry, Grandma. I don't want the baby to get hurt. If Iris and Clara find out about this, they will surely come up with some scheme to hurt me."Getting an affirmative response calmed Bonnie down.She wiped the tears off her
The four prominent families that were eligible to attend the party were the Hoffmans, the Xaviers, the Miles', and the Potters.Everyone from those families had gathered, so there were more than 200 guests present.Despite the crowd, Evelyn still noticed a familiar figure as soon as she got out of the car.Clara hugged her uncle, Harry, by the arm. She smiled and made her way over.Jazzie gritted her teeth in anger. "Why is that woman here? I feel nauseous just looking at her."Evelyn smiled calmly and said, "It's likely she has something up her sleeves. We should be wary."She had just finished speaking when she heard Clara's giggle."Uncle, this is the Ms. Jefferson I told you about. She is a famous lawyer in Bramston City. You can assign any legal case to her. It'll be like giving Warren a hand and helping him keep an eye on his ex's career."A few short sentences were all it took for Clara to make it clear that Warren and Evelyn were broken up. At the same time, Clara made
"Ms. Sullivan, you can be careless with what you eat but not what you say. When was I ever under your control?" Warren stood tall and composed with a blazer draped over his arm. He wore a tailored suit vest and a meticulously chosen black shirt. His features were stern and his eyes deep-set. Each step he took seemed to thin the air around him as he strode toward them with a commanding presence. He reached Evelyn's side and draped the blazer over her shoulders. The coldness in his eyes melted instantly into warmth and affection as he looked at her, his voice soft and husky. "Why are you wearing so little? What if you catch a cold?" Evelyn looked at him in surprise. "Why are you here?" Warren gently ruffled her hair before turning his gaze to Clara, a mocking smile tugging at his lips. "How would I hear such a delightful joke if I didn't come? Ms. Sullivan, how many times do I have to tell you? There was never anything between us, so how could she take anything from you?
Jazzie let out a cold laugh. A hypocrite like Clara should be an actress with that level of performance. She sneered lightly, "There's plenty of wine here. If you want to drink, go ahead. No one's stopping you." Clara's eyes filled with helplessness as she looked around at the crowd, her voice pitiful. "As long as you forgive me, I'd be willing to die if it means making things right." With that, she picked up another glass and downed it. Just as she was about to continue, Jack suddenly interrupted with a stern voice. "Jazzie, enough. She apologized. Even if you don't consider her feelings, you should consider Anthony Miles'. Drink the wine, and let's put this matter to rest." Jazzie knew that pushing the issue further would seem petty, especially with an elder intervening. Without hesitation, she picked up her glass, ready to drink. But then she saw a glint of calculation in Clara's eyes and realized she almost fell into Clara's trap. If she drank the wine, it would expose Ev