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
Skyler wore a light green evening gown, which was quickly stained crimson as the chandelier crashed onto her back. The blood streamed down her body. Dennis rushed forward, his voice filled with unprecedented panic. "Mom, are you okay?" Skyler briefly closed her eyes in pain. Seeing Chester unharmed, she managed a small, relieved smile. Just as she was about to speak, she lost consciousness. Dennis quickly scooped her up and ran outside. Warren, observing the scene, immediately instructed Charlie, "Seal off this area, check the surveillance, and find out who tampered with the chandelier." "Yes, Mr. Larkin," Charlie replied. Warren then approached Evelyn, gently touching her head to comfort her. "Don't worry. I'll go check on her. Chet and the rest will help manage things here."Seeing Skyler covered in blood, Evelyn's eyes turned red with worry. She stammered, "Will Mrs. Potter be alright? She was already in fragile health." "She'll be fine. It's just a superficial wound.
"I think someone is trying to take advantage of the situation and might have further plans," Warren speculated. Dennis frowned and said, "Protect Evie. She is likely their target." Chester glanced at Dennis, noting an uncanny resemblance of Dennis' features with his. He might have thought Dennis was his son if he hadn't been faithful to Iris. He looked at Dennis with surprise as he asked carefully, "Why does Skyler have a fear of hospitals?" Dennis' expression darkened. "When she was young, she trusted the wrong man. He betrayed her, she was injured in a fire, and assassins came after her. She often woke up covered in wounds, lying in a hospital bed. That's how she developed this phobia." Hearing this, Chester felt a sharp pain in his chest. He could only imagine Dennis and Skyler's suffering—scars that would never fully heal. Grinding his teeth, Chester said, "Men like that deserve the harshest punishment. Betraying such a kind woman is inhumane." Dennis' gaze was cold.