Only when the sky began to brighten did Jennifer finally pass out in Seth's arms in exhaustion. Just like that, the two of them had lost their virginity to each other.Ever since then, they moved in together.Recalling these memories, Seth felt an indescribable emotion within him. It felt wonderful but also bitter.If he had understood Jennifer a little better and knew how much she had suffered because of him, he wouldn't have broken up with her.He wouldn't have hurt Jennifer so deeply.Seth kissed Jennifer slowly, the same way he had during their first time.His mouth kept mumbling, "Jennifer, I'm sorry."Before she knew it, Jennifer's tears had slid down her cheeks, into her mouth.All the unhappiness and indignation were captured in her tears.However, being so prideful, she had never uttered a word to Seth about how miserable she had been when he first left her.She hadn't dared to tell her family about the pregnancy, but she hadn't wanted Seth to pity her either.Sh
Looking at her son's expectant face, Jennifer couldn't bear to disappoint him. She pecked Albert's forehead and said gently, "Dad and I will let you sleep with us tonight."Upon hearing this, Albert's eyes widened in pleasant surprise. "Really? I'm so happy Mom and Dad will sleep with me."He kissed Jennifer's cheek and then grinned at Seth. "Dad, aren't you happy that Mom agreed to sleep with you?"Seth pinched his chubby cheeks and laughed. "I am.""Since you're happy, why don't you show it? You don't know anything. No wonder Mom doesn't like you."After getting lectured by his son, Seth instantly understood what he meant. He leaned toward Jennifer and pecked her softly on the lips. "Thank you," he said tenderly.Jennifer didn't react badly to it. She simply pulled Albert into her arms and covered him with the blanket, listening to Seth tell a bedtime story.Just like that, the family of three slowly went to sleep.The next day, when Albert opened his eyes, Seth and Jennifer
"Sure, don't worry about me. Jazzie said she's coming over to keep me company today. She bought a lot of things for the baby. She's doing a great job at being a godmother, but I just don't know when the godfather will step up."Warren rubbed her head, smiling. "Ethan won't be able to court Jazzie that easily. She has something she can hold over his head."Evelyn looked up at him curiously. "Are you hiding something from me? You always put on this attitude whenever I mention those two. Don't tell me that Ethan did something bad behind Jazzie's back?""It's something like that. We'd better not get involved in this. Both of them need to get used to each other's temperaments. After all, you can't have a rainbow without a little rain. Just like us—not even death could separate us." He gently smoothed his fingers over Evelyn's eyebrows. His dark gaze couldn't hide the tenderness in his eyes.What he and Evelyn went through did not separate them, but it made them love each other even mo
Ethan ran over and rubbed her back. His eyes flashed with a look. "Jazzie, did you get your period this month?"When Jazzie heard that question, she was stupefied.Her period had always been very regular. It was already the end of the month now; her period should have started at the beginning of the month.She had been so busy filming that she had totally forgotten about her period.A bad feeling suddenly overcame her.She and Ethan had done it like crazy when she had gotten drunk the last time. She had been so intoxicated that they hadn't used a condom the time they did it in the bathroom.She couldn't have gotten pregnant the first time, right?Jazzie threw up until her eyes were red and her face was pale. She stared dazedly at Ethan, looking lost.Ethan wiped her mouth and helped her stand. He said comfortingly, "Don't worry. If you're really pregnant, we'll get married."Jazzie pummeled her fists into his chest angrily. "Ethan, did you do this on purpose? You knew I was ov
Ethan didn't even have to consider before he refused. "Why would you want to work while pregnant? Do you think I can't afford to support you and our son? Jazzie, don't even think about it. Once you're confirmed to be pregnant, you have to cancel all of your work.""I won't! I worked so hard to get to where I am today. I don't want to give up so easily. Don't you know what I went through to escape my engagement back then? If Evie hadn't taken me in, I would have starved to death on the streets."When Ethan heard this, he frowned. "You escaped your engagement? What engagement? Are you engaged? Tell me who that bastard is. I'll help you call it off."All he knew was that Jazzie had come to Bramston City alone to earn a living. He hadn't known that she had gone through this.Even if she were engaged, he would think of a way to end it.There was no way he was going to let his woman marry another man.Especially not now, now that she was pregnant with his child.Jazzie wanted to bite
Peter handed Ethan the report and chuckled. "Ethan, I'm afraid that I won't be giving you any wedding gifts right now. You have to keep trying! She's just going through a hormonal imbalance and some gastrointestinal issues right now."Ethan took the report. He saw that all the values were within normal range. Like a balloon, he deflated and collapsed onto a chair.Why wasn't Jazzie pregnant?He had used so much force to the point where Jazzie had burst into tears. He had also lasted a long time, and she had been ovulating. How could she not be pregnant?Was he infertile?Ashamed, Ethan hung his head and said nothing.Jazzie snatched the report out of his hands. Seeing that there were no signs of pregnancy, she instantly relaxed. Her tense face broke into a smile."I told you you weren't capable of getting me pregnant in one try. If you want me to give birth to your kid, you'll have to wait till your next lifetime!"She patted Ethan on the shoulder before leaving, humming a tune
Ethan took Jazzie home and pushed her onto the bed immediately after reaching the bedroom.He took off his tie and unbuttoned his shirt in one swift move.Just as he was going to unbuckle his belt, Jazzie suddenly kicked him in his gut.What followed was a series of violent attacks."Ethan Xavier, if you touch me today, I will commit suicide."Ethan tackled Jazzie. He managed to get her under his control, even though she was struggling and attacking like a cornered animal.Ethan put on a mischievous smile and replied, "There are many ways to die. How about I pick one out for you? You can commit suicide by exhaustion from intense sex."After saying that, Ethan tilted his head down and kissed Jazzie's lips.A hot and passionate kiss overwhelmed Jazzie.In a physical battle between a man and a woman, the woman would not have the upper hand.Although Jazzie kept struggling, she was still pinned under Ethan.He kissed her as a deep and seductive voice escaped his throat."Jazzie
When Jazzie got out of the shower, she saw Ethan sitting on the bed and smoking.A rare frown was between his brows.The emotions from his gaze were indecipherable as well.Jazzie made her way over and snatched her phone from him. Unhappy, she demanded, "Who gave you permission to check my phone?"Ethan put out the cigarette and pulled her into his arms.The mild scent of cigarette smoke mixed with the fragrance of Jazzie's soap. The unique smell floated around Jazzie."Are you going on a blind date?"Jazzie didn't think much of it when she replied, "The movie will be done shooting next week. I will find a way to break up with you then. After that, I will obey my family's request and go on blind dates."Getting an affirmative response turned Ethan's gaze mildly sad. His hold on Jazzie tightened."Jazzie, you slut. First, you had your ways with me, and then you're going on a blind date with someone else. How have I never realized that you are such a player?"Jazzie glared befo
Every word Linda spoke conveyed Warren's trust in her and disdain for Evelyn. She was suggesting that he didn't even want to come in person to visit Simon.Evelyn could tell what Linda was thinking. A faint, cold smile curved at the corner of her lips.She took out her phone from her bag, looked at Linda, and said, "Is that so? Then, I should personally call Mr. Larkin to thank him for remembering my father's kindness toward him."After she finished speaking, she started pretending to make a phone call.Linda immediately spoke up to stop her. "Mr. Larkin is very busy and currently in a meeting, so please do not disturb him.""Is it that he's busy, or is it that you don't want him to know you're visiting my father without his permission?"Linda realized that her thoughts were seen through by Evelyn, so she decided not to pretend anymore.A slight smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth. "Evelyn, back then, you took so much from Warren without regard for his well-being. Your hea
Evelyn immediately took out a piece of tissue to help Simon wipe away his tears. She said softly, "Dad, I know you have a lot you want to say to Ms. Dawson, so please wake up soon. We're all waiting for you."Simon's eyelashes fluttered slightly, as if he was agreeing to the promise.After that, Erica took out silver needles from her bag and inserted them into the acupuncture points on Simon's head.…One hour later, the first acupuncture session was complete.Evelyn asked with some concern, "Ms. Dawson, how is my dad?"Erica was tidying up while speaking, "His condition is better than I expected. At this rate, he should be showing more obvious responses in about a week."Hearing these words, Evelyn looked at her excitedly. "Really? That's great! My dad has hope now!"Ms. Dawson, you've been running around all day. Let me take you to eat first, then you can rest at the hotel."Just as she finished speaking, Simon grabbed Erica's hand.Seeing this scene, Evelyn's eyes widened
The room suddenly became so quiet that they could even hear each other's breathing.Tears welled up in Erica's eyes as she stared at Simon. She only went to his bedside, taking a few difficult steps, after several minutes.Erica gently placed her fingertips on Simon's wrist as tears fell onto his arm.Watched her unusual reaction, Evelyn finally remembered where she had seen Erica before.There was a picture of a women hidden in Simon's private photo album. If Evelyn wasn't mistaken, that woman is Erica.Simon had kept that photo all along, while Erica teared up upon seeing him. This kind of thing usually happened between couples.When Evelyn thought about it, she suddenly understood everything.Erica was someone Simon had been in love with many years ago. The unfortunate couple was separated initially because of Xena's scheme.Evelyn walked slowly to the bedside, patted Erica on the shoulder, and asked, "Do you know my dad, Dr. Dawson?"Erica wiped away her tears and sighed.
Erica was dressed very plainly, but her delicate features still stood out. The red mole near the corner of her eye felt especially familiar to Evelyn.Her first thought was that she had definitely seen Erica somewhere before.She calmly approached with a smile and said, "Dr. Dawson, we're here to fetch you to treat my father."Erica greeted them with a smile. "Come inside and have some water first. I'll go pack up, and we can leave in a short while."They followed her and entered the courtyard once more.While packing her things, Erica asked, "So, which one of you is Sophie's friend?"William, who had always been carefree and uninhibited, immediately stood up and respectfully said to Erica, "It's me. I met her in Zyldrica."Erica looked him up and down, her eyes revealing a hint of delight. "You seem very handsome and look spirited, young man."William's smile was somewhat stiff. It was the first time someone had ever complimented him, and he didn't know how to react.When fac
Evelyn stepped forward and said, "But Warren and the others have been doing everything they can to find you and get you out."Alfred shook his head. "If I leave, that bastard will know that you all have discovered his secret. All your subsequent plans will fail."I'm staying here since he won't do anything to me anyway. I still have something I haven't given him yet. How else do you think I've lived until now?"You all should leave quickly. Just pretend nothing happened. My granddaughter and I will handle that jerk ourselves.""Mr. Miller Senior—"Evelyn wanted to say something else, but Nathan, who was behind her, grabbed her abruptly.He furrowed his brow and looked at Alfred. "Evelyn, Mr. Miller Senior is right. If he leaves, Warren's plan will be ruined. Don't worry, I'll assign someone to keep an eye on this place and make sure nothing will happen to him."Evelyn was eager to save Alfred so that Warren could launch a full-scale attack on Russell. Only then could they reunit
Elma shook her head in disbelief. "That's impossible. You're talking nonsense. My dad was killed by Chester long ago. The person who killed him is not Sir."Evelyn gave a calm smile. "He says he's protecting you, but in reality, he has always treated you as a pawn to control Iris. Otherwise, your mother wouldn't risk her life so willingly for him."I could never understand why Iris would obey someone so willingly. But then I met you, and everything became clear to me."Have you never wondered why your mother looks so much like Mrs. Larkin? That person definitely won't tell you that they are twin sisters."You're also the one keeping an eye on this old man's biological daughter. That person has known about this secret for a long time but has kept it from Iris to fully control her."Whether it's your father, Ronald, or your mother, Iris, their tragic lives were all caused by that 'Sir' you mentioned. Do you want to follow in their footsteps?"Hearing these words, Elma glared at Eve
The gears lunged toward them, like a giant shark with its jaws wide open.Just then, Nathan suddenly held Evelyn in his arms. In a low and hoarse voice filled with suppressed emotion, he called out softly, "Evie."His grip around her was tight. It felt as if he wanted to fuse Evelyn into himself. At the same time, he pressed a button that was a disgusting shade of yellow with his other hand.Everyone was wide-eyed with fear, staring intently at the turning gears.If the wrong button was pressed, not only would the gears not stop, but other traps in this room might be activated. They were in double jeopardy, and there was no escape for them.At that critical moment, the rumbling sound of the gears gradually diminished until it faded away entirely. The gears stopped just short of three feet away from them.Evelyn looked up at Nathan, her eyes wide with shock, and her voice trembling. "Nathan, we're saved."Nathan smiled and gently brushed her hair. "I told you, I won't let anythin
The elderly man was none other than Warren's grandfather, Alfred. But wasn't Alfred being held in Milania by Russell? Moreover, he had been poisoned and was supposed to be unconscious.Yet, the elderly man before them was sitting at a table, leisurely playing a game of chess.Evelyn didn't have time to think much. She pressed the switch next to her, opened the door, and rushed in.Just as they went in, the glass door automatically closed behind them, and the entire room started to slowly descend—right into where the gears were turning.Evelyn looked at Nathan with some panic. "I think we've been tricked."Nathan looked at a control panel in the room and said, "Don't worry. This is the control console. As long as we find the button to stop the gears from turning, we'll be fine."After speaking, he carefully examined the central control panel.At that moment, Elma's laughter echoed again in the room. "Evelyn, this control panel has 81 buttons, and each one will trigger a different
Elma's eyes seemed so familiar to Evelyn that they left a deep impression in her mind.When Evelyn was deep in thought, she suddenly opened her eyes wide as a name popped into her mind—Iris Lindt.Elma's eyes and nose looked a lot like Iris'. Could it be that they were related?Evelyn tried to stand up and look for William and Nathan, but her hands and feet were tied, making moving impossible.She softly called out, "William? Mr. Holland?"There was no response, so she tried calling out again. This time, a deep, hoarse voice rang out close by. "Evelyn, I'm over here."Nathan's voice was urgent and full of concern. In the darkness, Evelyn almost mistook it again for Warren's voice.She responded, "Mr. Holland, where is William?"Nathan kicked William beside him and said, "He's next to me. The drug seems to be affecting him more. Don't be afraid, I'll be over there right away."After speaking, Nathan crawled toward Evelyn. Seeing her pale face, he felt a bit concerned and asked,