Hearing that voice, everyone turned their attention to the door.Johnny's leg was in a cast, and he was sitting in a wheelchair. His hair had turned white, and more wrinkles had shown up on his face. His gaze brimmed with guilt and pain when he looked at Evelyn.Chet was the first to dash over to stop Johnny in his path. He said, "Evie doesn't have a father like you. You should turn around and go check on your illegitimate daughter."Johnny wasn't angry about his son speaking in a cold tone to him. Instead, he lowered his pride and begged, "I simply want to see Evie. It's fine if she doesn't want to accept me as her family.""What? Are you here to see if she's dead? Evie wouldn't have suffered so much if it hadn't been for Clara. We were lucky that Evie dealt with the situation smartly. If she hadn't, she and the baby would be shark food by now!""Chet, I have learned my mistake. I didn't think that Clara would do something so heinous, either. It's my fault, and I owe Evie. Please
All they saw was Clara wrapped in multiple layers of bandages. She was lying on the bed and looked like a mummy.Her throat could make some noise, but she couldn't say any words.Warren shifted his gaze to Evelyn. In a warm voice, he said, "I am the one who saved her life. I want her to watch as our happiness blooms."Evelyn remained calm. She simply replied, "Let's head in and check things out. I'm sure I'm the last person she wants to see."After saying that, Evelyn took the lead to enter the room.Clara was clamping her mouth shut and refused to take her medicine. That was when a curvy figure showed up in front of her.Although Evelyn had gone through some hardship, she had had a few days to recover. Her face had regained the beauty it once held, and she looked much healthier than Clara. As expected, Clara's eyes instantly bulged after she saw Evelyn. She shook her head in disbelief as a deep growl escaped her throat."No, no, no."Evelyn slowly made her way to the bedside
After those words were said, the balloons floated into the clear blue sky.When they reached a certain height, they popped and scattered rose petals from above.Evelyn tilted her head up and watched as the rose petals danced in the air. Her beautiful lips couldn't help curving into a small grin.Returning to that place brought back some bad memories for her. However, the lively ambiance suddenly engulfed her and dissipated any negative emotions she had.Jazzie made her way over and hugged Evelyn. She smiled and said, "Mrs. Larkin, your husband promised to treat us to lobster, crab, and caviar. Make sure he doesn't skimp on anything."Evelyn chuckled and flicked Jazzie's forehead. After that, she joked, "Look around and see if there's enough food for you. If not, just go ahead and throw me in a pot.""Ah, never mind, then. Mr. Larkin will chop me up and feed me to the sharks before I can cook you," replied Jazzie. "Also, how many times have I told you? Don't flick my forehead. Wha
Ezra was fighting endlessly at the time. Hearing his daughter's voice prompted him to stop right away.He seemed a little surprised when he looked at Remy."Warren, you hear that? My daughter called me Daddy! Which other six-month-old is smart enough to do that? I bet you are drowning in jealousy, huh?"Ezra let go of Warren's collar and ran toward Remy right away. He smiled happily and said, "Sweetheart, what did you say earlier? Please repeat that."Remy instantly leaned into Ezra's arms. She wiped all her tears and snot onto his expensive shirt, leaving trails on it.Her big, round eyes blinked at Ezra as her lips kept saying, "Dadadada…"Hearing his daughter call him Dad again made Ezra so excited that he lifted her above his head.He bragged to everyone and said, "Come look! Guess whose baby girl is so beautiful and smart that she already knows how to call out to her daddy? "It's my little girl! I, Ezra Hawkins, have an incredible daughter. I bet you all are jealous, huh?
Chet looked supportive but solemn when he patted Ethan's shoulder. After that, he made his way to Warren.Chet smiled evilly and said, "I can't be the only pitifully single man in the group. I need at least one person to keep me company."Warren grinned and replied, "When he figures things out, he will likely beat you to death.""If he's going to be violent, it will be toward you. You're the one who tricked him first. I simply gave you a hand."The group laughed and chatted away as they moved toward the living room.Seth was the only one who stayed in the same spot.Warren turned to him. In a deep voice, he asked, "Are you waiting for Jennifer?"Seth nodded calmly and replied, "Her arm is hurt, and I worry that she won't be able to take care of Albert."Warren chuckled. He said, "She's going to the hospital today for an ultrasound. After that, she will deal with the baby's legal papers. Didn't she tell you about that?"Seth shook his head numbly and replied, "She didn't."War
Jennifer's face remained expressionless as she looked at Seth. "Where's my mom?" "She had left to attend to some matters, so Evie asked me to pick you up. Albert has already gone with Chet." Seth gently guided Jennifer into the car, then handed her a small box from the back seat. "Your favorite almond cookies. Try them and see if they taste the same." Jennifer stared at the cookies, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Did Albert tell you?" Her words struck a chord deep within Seth. It was indeed Albert who told him that Jennifer's favorite snack was almond cookies, and her favorite dish was pan-seared salmon. He felt a pang of guilt after getting to know that from Albert. Back when they were abroad, Jennifer had once brought home a box of almond cookies for him to try. Without a second thought, he refused it and told her he didn't like the taste of almonds. Hearing his words, Jennifer had tossed the box of cookies into the trash, and they never reappeared in their home
Inhaling the familiar scent on Seth's body, Jennifer shut her eyes helplessly for a moment. During the toughest times of her pregnancy, plagued by morning sickness and the agony of childbirth, she had often yearned to call Seth. But each time she remembered the harsh words he had spoken when they broke up, she forced herself to let go of that longing. Just as Jennifer was about to push Seth away, a Bluetooth call connected to the car speakers. Albert's innocent voice echoed from the other end of the line. "Dad, did you follow my advice to win Mom back? She'll forgive you once she sees the almond cookies!" Seth looked at Jennifer in his arms and chuckled softly. "I'm with her right now. We'll be there to meet you soon, okay?" "Hurray! Dad, remember to give Mom lots of kisses. She loves it when I do that. No matter what I do wrong, one kiss makes it all better. Did you get that?" Seth smiled. "Got it. I'll try that." He then leaned down and kissed Jennifer on the forehead.
Warren couldn't help but clench his fist. He stepped forward, gently pulling Evelyn into his arms, and said with a smile, "Evie is pregnant. It's not ideal for her to be hugging everyone around. Any germs you have might be passed on to her." The Miles uncles raised their fists at Warren in unison. "You little brat! If it weren't for you and Evie being legally married, we'd flatten you right now." "It's just a marriage certificate, and there's no wedding ceremony held. Without our blessing, you can't take Evie away." "Exactly! I think we should reconsider this matter, given he once treated Evie poorly. With her status, Evie could easily marry a prince or a president's son." As the uncles argued, Warren remained calm, his smile unwavering. He gently ruffled Evelyn's hair and spoke warmly, "There's no way around it. Evie and I had an arranged marriage since childhood. Aunt Sonya herself confirmed it. You wouldn't want her spirit to be restless, would you?" His statement left t