Alana took a sip of water, feeling comfortable as she sighed. "Charlotte is also concerned about you." "I know." Jane nodded. "You go sit down and rest, I still need to chat with the clients here." "Okay, go do what you have to." I was still a bit worried about Jane, even somewhat distracted while cutting the cake. It was Frank who steadied my hand. However, the situation I was worried about didn't happen. Jane and Zachary were sitting very far apart. There were many people and an aisle in between them. They were each talking to others. But just as the cake was being served, Jane suddenly stood up, startling me. I looked over at Zachary, and he stood up as well. They both started walking towards me. I hurriedly tried to tug on Frank's shirt, but my hand met air. Frank was no longer beside me. "Jane..." I feared Jane might do something impulsive. Just as I was about to speak, I saw Jane take the microphone and cover my mouth. Zachary had a
I could play a bit, but it had been a while, so my fingers feel rusty. "Are you going to lead me?" Frank looked at me with deep affection. "Okay." I was still a bit confused, just following his rhythm. I didn’t know how it happened, but Frank suddenly stopped, and I got distracted, hitting a wrong note. As soon as that note sounded, I didn't even have time to apologize. Suddenly, fireworks erupted around the stage, filling the sky with stars. Frank knelt in front of me, holding up a ring. "Charlotte, even though you've already proposed to me, I still want to formally ask you to marry me. After all, some things are meant to be done by the guy." "Thank you for falling in love with me again, for accompanying me through all difficulties, and for working hard to give birth to our daughter." "So, please, let me take care of you for the rest of your life." "Charlotte, will you marry me?" Getting married was already a done deal. I had originally planned to c
I quickly called out to Jane. She was arm in arm with my mom, keeping pace with me. Alex came over to find Alana but asked Danny if he wanted to go play. Of course, Danny wanted to play, so he pulled his mom and dad along, and the three of them left together. That left just the three of us. Charlie scratched his head. "I won't disturb you guys then. My grandma called and said she misses me." "Alright, go on." In the end, the whole venue was cleared out except for the staff tidying up. Only Zachary and Nina remained. Zachary seemed a bit lost as he watched Jane leave. Nina sensed something. "Zachary, are we going home now or...?" The man next to her seemed not to hear, and she glanced in Jane's direction as well. Her face held a perfect curve, but there was no change in her expression as she gently asked again. This time, Zachary reacted, replying softly, "I'll take you home." After resting for two days, Frank and I took Sparrow to visit Grandma
Frank gently wiped away my tears, helping me up and taking the child from me. "You can cry for two minutes, but any longer will damage your eyes." I wrapped my arms around him and rubbed my cheek against his shoulder. "I'm not crying anymore." Frank patted my back and whispered in my ear, "Help your mom up." I let go of him and turned around. As I bent down, I saw my mom bowing. My mom opened her mouth but didn't say anything. Seeing her trying to get up, I reached out to support her. She waved her hand. "You go talk to your grandma a bit more, I'll give you some room." I kept holding her. "I'm done, let's go home together." The corners of my mom's lips twitched slightly as I linked my arm with hers, slowly guiding her down the steps. Frank followed behind, holding the child. Back at Region Gardens, he didn't go to the office but headed to the kitchen to cook. "Charlotte, you chat with Mom," he said. I knew he was staying home to cook in hopes of
"Yes, and he never responds to the rumors about my mom, but he has clarified others. Being unmarried and childless at this age isn't a problem, it just means he's waiting for someone to open up." Frank pinched my face. "I didn’t know you would pay attention to such details." I heard all of this from Jane. At that time, we didn't know that my mom was my biological mother. Jane loved to chase celebrities and gossip, always chatting with me about it. When we talked about my mom and the Jason, we never imagined that one day the main person would have anything to do with us. "I think we can find an opportunity to try." Frank hummed in agreement, "Then go arrange it with Jane, I won't be involved. If there's something you really can't solve, just tell me." I hugged him. "Thank you, Frank." I knew he wanted me to not trap myself. Frank held me as he lay down, a playful smile appeared on his face. "Let’s thank me practically." The next day, I asked Jane out.
"Zachary." Nina saw me and smiled gently. "Charlotte, we meet again." She was a bit younger than me, but it felt a little weird for her to be a first name basis since we had only met once. I wondered where she got the idea from? Since we were both smiling, I could only respond politely, "Hello." Just as Nina was about to say something to me, Jane pulled me away. "There are other matters to attend to, don't waste time here." I nodded at Zachary as Jane led me away. Michael's big, bright eyes were full of innocent curiosity. "Charlotte, was that your friend just now?" Before I could respond, Jane wrapped her arm around his neck, saying, "Why are you so curious about unimportant people? No need to know so much." Michael obediently nodded. "I'll listen to you. If you say I shouldn’t know so much, then I won't." I felt a bit irritated. I felt like my head was going to explode. Michael and Zachary were completely different types. Though Jane's prefer
"You're welcome." We stood in front of the elevator. I felt a gaze fall on us. Turning my head, I saw Zachary standing beside me. He wasn't a stranger, so I had to speak. "Are you heading downstairs, Mr. Collins?" Zachary's eyes swept over Jane before he replied, "Finished, heading to the underground car park." I understood, he was about to leave. I said, "We're also going to the underground car park. Looks like we’re headed to the same place." Just as I finished speaking, Michael suddenly chimed in, "Jane, my back is suddenly itchy, can you scratch it for me? I can't reach." This wasn't a big deal, Jane immediately helped him. "Jane, you can't reach through my coat." Michael's voice was pitiful, paired with his puppy dog eyes, making him look like a big, spoiled boy. It was hard not to feel softhearted. However, I had never liked younger boys, I was indifferent. But Jane seemed to enjoy it. She reached into his collar. "Is it here?" M
I turned to glance back, and Zachary was steadily following behind us. His expression was calm and composed. When we reached the spot, I realized his car was parked in this area too. "Why do you keep looking at him? Aren't you afraid Frank will get jealous?" Jane whispered mischievously in my ear. I chuckled softly. "He's not the type to get jealous over everyone." Just as I finished speaking, my phone rang. As I picked up the call, a sudden crashing sound erupted nearby. I turned to look, stunned, and even forgot to hold the phone to my ear. Coming to my senses, I quickly walked towards Zachary's car. But Jane stopped me. "Don't go over there, it's too dangerous. I'll call the police." I felt a bit anxious. "We should get the person out first. What if the car explodes?" "Don't worry." Michael placed the shopping bags into the car, "I'll go take a look. This crash shouldn't cause an explosion, but you and Jane should stay back to avoid getting hurt. And
"Jane, don't argue with Zachary. This time, I am staying here voluntarily," said Jordan."I’ve made a bet with Westley, and there will be a resolution in the end."Jane nodded. "I can let you handle this matter yourself, but you have to promise me that you won’t let yourself get hurt, and you won’t just keep sacrificing yourself. If it becomes unbearable, give it up. I’ll always be here to support you."Jordan nodded. "Okay."The two sisters chatted for a long time, and only when Jane started to feel sleepy did they end the video call.Jordan handed the phone to Buck and closed the door to her room.Buck was left standing there.He felt like he had been completely abandoned, as if everything around him had fallen apart.Anyway, as a sandwich in the middle, he was already crushed, so it didn’t matter anymore.For several days, Jordan got up to eat, and the food was always food prepared by the chef.She hadn’t seen Westley around.She couldn’t really say how she felt. She just
"He is faking his psychological illness," Jordan rebutted.Even if he had one, it had nothing to do with her.Even she didn’t have any psychological issues, how could someone with such a strong mind like Westley have any psychological issues?He shouldn’t blame her for everything.Having seen enough, she turned around and walked away.But Carter called her back. "He once took good care of you, and you're going to be this heartless?"Jordan wasn’t familiar with Carter. He was usually a man of few words with a cold personality.If she greeted him, he wouldn’t respond. If she talked too much, she might get an icy look in return.She really didn’t expect that one day, he would try to mediate between her and Westley."You should focus more on your own matters," she said.His own love life was a mess, so what right did he have to interfere in hers?Jordan’s emotions were written all over her face, she didn’t hide them.Carter could guess how she was feeling just by looking at her
Jane didn’t care about Westley. Even if he was feeling it now, it was too late for regrets.If he hadn’t acted the way he did, Jordan wouldn’t have suffered so much.Moreover, he had once ignored her cries for help, so now he shouldn’t blame Jordan for his injuries.“How’s my sister?” she asked.Roy replied, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Collins, Ms. Hickey is doing fine. Except for the lack of freedom, there are no other restrictions.”“When can I have a video call with her?”Roy thought for a moment. “Since Mr. Howard is now delirious, I can make the arrangements.”“Thank you,” said Jane.“It’s no trouble, it’s my job.”After hanging up the phone, Jane looked at Zachary and asked, “What do you think?”Zachary moved the phone a little farther away to avoid radiation.After finishing the massage, he helped her lie down and said, “I’m thinking what you’re thinking.”Jane gave him a sidelong glance. “You’re slick.”Zachary smirked and bent down to kiss her forehead.“Get some rest.”
"Mrs. Howard—"Buck watched helplessly as Jordan jumped into the sea.Before he could rush over, a figure was even faster than him."Sir!"Westley dived into the water, found Jordan, and dragged her to the shore.When Jordan was pulled onto the shore, she was still a bit dazed.Wasn't she just swimming? Why was there so much fuss?Buck gestured for people to bring a stretcher, lifted Westley onto it, and hurried back.Buck also called for the maids to help Jordan back.Jordan wiped her face, pushed the maid aside, and twisted the water out of her hair. "What happened?"Buck was anxious to check on Westley, but he couldn’t stop watching Jordan, worried she might jump into the sea again and trying to think of other ways to prevent it."Mr. Howard was saving you.""Why?" Jordan was confused. "I didn’t drown. What’s the need to save me?"Buck recalled what he had seen earlier. It seemed like... swimming?"Weren’t you... jumping into the sea?""Yes." Jordan didn’t notice Buck
"Nathan, you should head back and deal with your own matters. Let's not interfere with Jordan's matters anymore."Nathan didn’t expect Jane to say this. He paused for a moment before speaking. "You know better than I do what Westley has done. How can we just ignore it? Jordan is still young and hasn’t experienced much in terms of relationships. She lacks experience, what if she falls again..."Jane knew what he was talking about and comforted him. "Don’t worry. Jordan may have experienced little in terms of relationships, but she’s not a foolish girl. She knows how to handle things."Nathan asked, "Is it because there’s something Westley knows?""No, it’s because we can't let Westley continue making a scene. This matter still needs to be handled by the person involved."Nathan didn’t say anything more and told Jane not to worry. When it was close to her delivery, he would come back.Jane agreed and hung up the phone.She threw the phone onto the counter and hugged Zachary from b
Charlotte raised her hand and gently patted Jane’s shoulder."I understand, after all, she's your sister. But I think Jordan is very smart and capable, she can take care of herself. You can worry, but at the same time, take care of your own health. Then, when she comes back, you can love her properly."Jordan walked around the island.There was a helipad on the mountain with two helicopters.Out at sea, there was a large cruise ship docked.But she didn’t know how to pilot any of them, so there was no way to escape.In the end, she decided to just accept things as they were.If there was a problem, she would deal with it. If not, she’d wait."Mrs. Howard, Jasmine is looking for you."When Jordan returned to the villa, Buck handed her a phone.Hearing Jasmine’s name, she took it."Jasmine.""I'm relieved you're okay," said Jasmine, letting out a sigh of relief, then apologizing. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have drunk so much.""It’s not your fault."Since Westley had a plan to
She got up just around noon.After thinking for a moment, she decided to go see Westley.Westley wasn't in the bedroom, so she went downstairs to ask the staff.The servant pointed toward the kitchen, and she walked over, finding Westley cutting vegetables.A strip of bandages was wrapped around his exposed wrist.His pale lips and exhausted eyes suggested he was still in poor condition.Yet, he was cooking?Jordan pressed her lips together, her sleep had been poor, and her face didn’t look good either.She stood in place for a few seconds, then turned and walked away.If he didn’t take care of his own body, what business was it of hers?Westley glanced over but didn’t call her, continuing his task.Buck watched the whole scene, worried about Westley’s health, he was still running a fever.“Sir, you should rest. Let me arrange for someone to cook, and I’ll bring it up to you later. And Mrs. Howard... probably won’t care about you... You should take care of your health. Othe
Charlotte nodded. “So does unhygienic mean better taste?”Jane directly spoke to her belly, "Son, you have to treat your mother-in-law well in the future. Mommy won't be able to back you up. Mommy’s useless..."Charlotte raised her hand and poked her forehead. "Alright, stop the act.""You're even bringing the child up. We still don’t know if it's a boy."Jane said, "I want to arrange a marriage alliance with you. My child can sense his mother’s feelings and will surely fulfill his mother's wishes.""That's nonsense." Charlotte went out to buy what she wanted to eat.As soon as she sat in the car, she received a call from Frank."Is Mr. Smith slacking off again?"Frank chuckled. "I’m calling my wife. Is that not allowed anymore?"Charlotte had driven herself. She turned on the air conditioning and was thinking about going shopping. "I’ve got to go now. I'll be home tonight."Frank heard the sound of the engine and asked, "Did you go out?"Charlotte snorted, "You should know
The fireworks were dazzling and brilliant.Westley looked up in a certain direction.At the moment the fireworks bloomed, a figure appeared in the window of that place.Jordan couldn’t sleep because of Westley’s injury.As she tossed and turned in bed, a sudden bright light appeared in front of the window.She walked over to the window, opened it, and saw the fireworks bursting in the night sky.There seemed to be a few figures on the beach.But Westley was tall enough that she could spot him at a glance.At that moment, she forgot to watch the fireworks.It was only when Westley raised his hand and pointed upward that she looked up.She realized that the fireworks formed a few words.“I’m sorry, Jordan.”“Happy birthday.”Jordan had originally planned to spend her birthday with Nathan and Jane.But when she was brought over by Westley, she completely forgot about her birthday.She glanced at the time, and it was exactly midnight.Her birthday had begun.The night sky