Warren's long fingers pinched Evelyn's chin. His lips curved into a smile when he looked at her."I am simply trying to help you wipe the dirt off your face. What did you think I was going to do?" asked Warren.He gently cleaned the dirt off the corner of her eye. His tone carried a hint of teasing as he spoke.Evelyn's beautiful face burned red. Embarrassed, she glared and said, "You…"Seeing how angry she was only made Warren smile even brighter."If that is what you want, Mrs. Larkin," said Warren, "I can suppress my pain to please you. If that is not possible, I will gladly let you…"Evelyn immediately placed her hand over his lips. Her eyes bulged as she glared. Evelyn warned, "If you say another word, I will give you the silent treatment."Warren stuck his tongue out to lick her palm. After that, he held her soft hand and walked toward the hospital room."Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Let's go see how Dad is."The two of them held hands as they made their way to th
Hearing that, Warren's expression stiffened.He thought that Iris was incapable of learning her lesson.She hadn't even recovered from her injuries, and already, she was in a hurry to plan for and help Clara. It seemed Iris truly was nice to Clara.Even Warren and Winnie weren't given such special treatment.Warren's lips tightened. In a grim tone, he said, "She knows the truth about Evelyn's birth."Chet's eye twitched a few times before he said, "So she told Mrs. Jefferson Senior about it. The latter then used that to get under Mr. Jefferson's skin and cause his heart to fail. That, in turn, disrupted Evelyn's court session."She wanted that to eventually lead to Clara being rescued."Chet couldn't believe that others' lives were ignored for the sake of Clara.He then thought about how Iris knew that Evelyn was Sonya's biological daughter. Since Iris was Sonya's close friend, it'd make more sense if Iris protected Evelyn and hated Sonya instead of the other way around.Chet
The cigarette between Warren's fingers was nearly finished.The ashes that carried a spark landed on the back of his hand, but he couldn't feel it.Evelyn and Seth ended their discussion. When she came out of the room, she saw Warren's lonely figure.She made her way to him and spoke in a soft voice. "Warren, did something happen?" asked Evelyn.Warren's heart trembled when he heard her voice.He immediately put out the cigarette.After that, he forced a smile onto his face and replied, "It's nothing. I just felt like smoking. Sorry. I will be more careful in the future."He gently pulled her into his arms and tilted his head down to kiss the top of her head.His voice was hoarse with exhaustion when he said, "I'll go home to check up on Grandma later. Rest well. I will be back soon."Evelyn didn't need to be a genius to know that Warren wasn't actually going home to visit Bonnie. She knew the truth was that he wanted to go after Iris.That, in turn, meant that Warren had alr
Ethan approached her and asked, "Are Mrs. Hoffman and Mr. Jefferson still chatting away? I've made a reservation at the restaurant. I'll treat everyone to a good meal later."Jazzie ground her teeth. With a scowl on her face, she said, "My mother already knows the truth, so you don't need to play pretend anymore. You can do whatever the hell it is that you do, Dr. Xavier."After that, Jazzie turned her wheelchair around and left without looking back.Seeing her leave furiously, Ethan got confused. He asked, "What did I do this time to get on her bad side? She was fine moments ago. Why is she angry now?"Warren knew the answer to that, but he kept it to himself. With a mischievous grin on his face, he asked, "Why do you despise that arranged marriage so much, anyway? Have you met the girl before?""I met her when we were kids. She was like an ugly duckling who followed me around everywhere. Also, she cried so much. She has obviously grown to become a spoilt brat. There's no way I c
Iris' heart broke when she heard Clara's plea to be saved.Her tears rolled down her cheeks.As soon as she left the prison and got into the car, she dialed a number and made a call."I want to save Clara. Help me come up with a solution."Inside the living room of a mansion, a man wearing a black tuxedo was sitting in a wheelchair. Evil and cruelty were written all over his face."Just do your job," he said. "Do not panic and wait for my instructions."Iris gripped her phone so tightly that her fingertips were turning white. She said, "You promised me that you wouldn't hurt her. Clara is incarcerated and being tortured every day. She will die if this keeps going on."The man's gaze glowed sinisterly. His voice carried no warmth when he replied."If she hadn't made a mistake and slept with other men outside the country, she would already be married into the Larkin family. We wouldn't have our hands tied, either."Do not forget your mission, Iris. If you are kicked out of the L
Hearing those words, Iris' tears instantly rolled down her cheeks.Regret was written all over her face when she said, "Sonya was worried about her daughter and wanted me to take care of the baby. That must have been her dying wish. That was why I had been so nice to Clara all these years. I treated her as if she were my own."How was I supposed to know she was not Sonya's baby? If I had known that the baby was Evelyn, there was no way I would have stopped the two of you from being together."Iris cried as though she were actually hurting and heartbroken.She even hit her chest repeatedly in remorse. In a regretful and sorrowful tone, she cried, "This is all my fault. I didn't think that things would turn out this way. I owe Evelyn, and I am a bad friend to Sonya."Warren, go bring Evelyn home right away. I want to apologize properly and beg for her forgiveness."Warren's expression showed that he wasn't swayed at all. In fact, his tone became even harsher."You killed her great
Upon hearing this, Warren's eyes narrowed. "You know everything?" he asked in a deep voice. Sally nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. "I used to have suspicions, but hearing you now, I'm certain. Warren, you've suffered so much for Evie. I'm so happy for Sonya. She made the right choice in you." Warren replied solemnly, "Grandma, it's my duty." Hearing him address her as "Grandma", Sally shed a few tears. Not only had she found her granddaughter, but she also learned that Evelyn was pregnant. Now, Warren also considered her as his grandmother. Overwhelmed with emotion, Sally grasped Warren's hand. She turned excitedly to Bonnie. "My grandson-in-law called me Grandma." Bonnie, knowing the truth, couldn't stop smiling. "Sonya chose him for Evie from the start. It's only right he calls you Grandma. Warren, now that Clara is in prison and Iris is not allowed to go outside, the danger has passed. Can you bring Evie home so we can see her and the baby?" Warren hesitated. "It's
Evelyn was surprised. She remembered Warren always addressing Sally as "Grandma Sally". When had he started calling her just "Grandma"? But recalling the story Chet once told her, she felt deep sympathy for Sally. Her daughter, Sonya, had been murdered, and the granddaughter she loved for over 20 years turned out to be the child of a mistress. Seeing the hopeful look in Sally's eyes and sensing her longing, Evelyn warmly called out, "Grandma." Upon hearing Evelyn's words, Sally's long-held emotions finally broke free. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she nodded repeatedly, her voice trembling. "My dear, I'm so happy to see you. Please take good care of yourself." "I will, thanks, Grandma." Watching their close interaction, Simon felt his eyes moisten. He knew Sally had discovered Evelyn's true identity and that their reunion was inevitable. But Evelyn was the daughter he had raised with all his heart and soul. The thought of her reuniting with her biological family pained hi