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 leaned against the car, arms crossed, completely uninterested. Having seen plenty of men, she knew exactly what they were up to. Like dogs, they loved to mark their territory. But regardless of Zachary's feelings or intentions, she wouldn't respond. She had refused her chance before, so now that he was with his ideal partner, why bother? It would just be foolish. She said casually, "Don't worry. Frank will handle it when he arrives." "Mrs. Smith." Just as she finished, a middle-aged man hurried over, bowing to me. "I apologize for the scene. I'll handle this, you should go upstairs and rest. I've arranged some refreshments." I nodded politely. "No need, I have things to do. You go ahead and do what you have to." I looked at Jane. "Let's call them to leave." Jane called Michael over. He came immediately, looking utterly innocent and well-behaved. However, just as we turned to leave, we heard the middle-aged man urgently talking on the phone be
"Well." Frank had a big smile on his face. "See you tonight."After Jane's car drove away, Frank walked over to Zachary.The middle-aged man quickly bowed. "Mr. Smith."Frank rested his hand on the car roof, slightly lowering his neck to glance inside.Seeing that the man in the car had no reaction, he simply lifted his leg and kicked it. "Stop pretending."Zachary propped up his heavy eyelids, his voice hoarse. "I'm not pretending."Frank was merciless. "Occupying medical resources."As he spoke, the ambulance arrived.In the VIP ward, Frank leisurely watched Zachary get an IV drip.He leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. "Hurting yourself like this is a bit low."Zachary frowned, not wanting to hear the words "hurting himself.""I had a headache and wasn't paying attention, it was just a car, I'm not short on money."Frank chuckled. "Playing dumb now, are we?"Zachary was at a loss for words. He took a deep breath. "My head really hurts, and my vision is blurry.""
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
Jordan had eaten and drunk enough and was about to return to her room.Westley called out to her."Wait a moment."Jordan ignored him and kept on walking.But Westley grabbed her arms and she was pulled back.She lost her balance and fell into the man's arms.As she fell, she instinctively reached out to support herself.She felt something change under her hand.Jordan jumped up as if she had been burned.She forgot there was a grill nearby, and as she was about to fall into it, she was pulled away by a force.She only heard a series of cracking sounds, and she landed on something soft but firm.When she looked closely, it was Westley's chest. She was in his arms, and his tall frame was completely shielding her.Before she could react, Buck and the others arrived.The area was crowded."Quick, put out the fire!""Call a doctor. Don’t move Mr. Howard. Help Mrs. Howard up."Jordan was stunned as she was pulled up.It was then that she saw the scene on the ground.The gr
Frank took the soup from her hands and drank it in a few gulps.Then he pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately.It had been several days since they had been close like this.The heat built up quickly.By the time Charlotte reacted, she was already lying on the bed.She covered his mouth and gently pushed him away a little."Let's finish talking about the important things.""This is the important thing," Frank said as he moved her hand away and pressed it on top of her head. He bent down and started unbuttoning her blouse."Frank..."Charlotte's voice was broken by his actions.After several days of separation, his movements were obviously more intense.She couldn't hold back, and the corners of her eyes filled with tears, as the wave of emotions overwhelmed her...Zachary set the food on the dining table and went to the bedroom to carry Jane out.But Jane wanted to walk by herself, and Zachary helped her sit down.Jane picked up her cutlery and started eatin
"Mr. Jackson, what are you talking about? Westley isn’t a fool. Since he managed to take Jordan from your turf in Impelia, it shows he was well-prepared. This preparation probably started a long time ago, and once he found out you were Jordan's cousin, he just sped up the process."Nathan caught the key point. "So, you and Zachary both guessed that Westley would take Jordan and make all the necessary preparations, but you didn’t say a word?"Frank leaned against the doorframe lazily and said, "I don’t know, I’m not close to Westley. As for Zachary, I’m not sure either. Recently, he’s been too busy with his wife and hasn’t been drinking with me anymore."Nathan didn’t believe him, but didn’t say much.Westley taking Jordan from him was his fault.When he was younger, he couldn’t protect his cousin from being taken away.Now, even with power in his hands, he still couldn’t do anything.He had to ask others for help."You keep searching abroad, I’ll assist you domestically." Fra
On the small table beside them, there were several bottles cluttered around.There were no labels on them.Jordan was cautious and didn’t drink immediately. She picked up a bottle, sniffed it to make sure there was no alcohol smell before inserting the straw and sipping slowly.Westley lit a cigarette, biting it at the corner of his mouth. He flipped the lamb skewers over and sprinkled them with cumin.Watching her unnecessary actions, he laughed. "It doesn’t really matter if you’re drunk or not. On my turf, if I want to do something, do you think you can resist?"Jordan paused.She suddenly remembered that the bet wasn’t clearly defined.“Westley, you said that if I’m moved, but before I’m moved, you can’t do anything out of line. You’re clear about that, right?”Westley handed her the grilled lamb skewer and flicked the ash off his cigarette.He glanced at her and said deliberately, "Wrong."Jordan took a big bite of the lamb skewer.She couldn’t help but exclaim, "So deli
Jordan finished her meal and was taken away by Westley.They took a helicopter and then transferred to a ship.In the end, she had no idea where they were.The journey was bumpy, and after days and nights, she was physically and mentally exhausted.Yet, she refused to say a word to Westley.She buried herself under the blankets.Everything she could say or do, she had already done.Now, she could only pray for heaven to open its eyes and make Westley a decent person, letting her go back."How about a bet?"Westley pulled the blanket off, helping her sit up."There are still some days before Jane gives birth.""We’ll forget our grudges for now. If, during this time, you can develop feelings for me, then you’ll lose, and we’ll remarry. If you don’t fall for me, I’ll let you go back."Jordan's mind was racing.She felt like Westley wouldn’t let her go so easily.But there was no flaw in his words.For her, it still seemed to give her an advantage.After all, she only felt
Jane said lightly, “Do you think Westley would let you find him easily?”“No, but if we keep chasing him, we will eventually find him.” Zachary brought the food to her. “Eat something.”Jane refused his feeding, took the plate and ate by herself.Zachary then placed some more food in front of her.Jane said, “You don’t need to take care of me. I can eat by myself. You should eat too.”Those words made Zachary feel a sense of relief.It seemed she wasn’t angry, nor was she blaming him.“This matter was indeed my oversight. I thought that since Jordan was with your cousin in Impelia, Westley wouldn’t be able to reach her. But I never expected that he would be so bold and take Jordan away directly.”Jane understood. “You want me to put the blame on my cousin, right?”Zachary replied without changing his expression, “How could that be? This matter is entirely my responsibility.”Jane didn’t say anything, only remarking, “When I give birth, I want to see Jordan.”Zachary reassure
Westley handed her the phone.“Tell him yourself.”Jordan was surprised the moment she took the phone, but then she realized something didn’t feel right.He gave it to her so easily...She snapped, “You did this on purpose!”Westley didn’t deny it.Jordan didn’t care much about that anymore and immediately dialed Zachary’s number.When Zachary saw the caller ID, his right eyelid twitched violently.Frank glanced at him. “Why aren’t you answering?”Zachary sighed in frustration. “Stop watching the show, you answer it.”Frank raised his hands. “My wife and your wife are on the same page.”Frank’s position was the same as Zachary’s. He didn’t dare answer the phone either.He pursed his lips as he didn’t have the right to criticize Frank.This phone felt like something that neither of them wanted to have anything to do with.In the end, Zachary still answered it.“Westley, you only have one chance...”“It’s me, Zachary.”Zachary thought something was terribly wrong. “Give
Westley was indeed cunning, but when Zachary said he couldn’t guess Westley’s plan, that was purely pretending to be ignorant.Even he knew that intercepting a plane wouldn’t work.Since Nathan was pursuing so closely, if Westley wanted to take someone away, he must have prepared multiple plans.For example, parachuting mid-way.But he was enjoying watching the drama and didn’t expose it.“I do have some responsibility in this matter.” Nathan was always someone who took responsibility for his actions. “But the responsibility of not saving Jordan falls on you.”Zachary felt like his head was going to explode.He could roughly guess where Westley had parachuted.But that place had many landing spots, and it wasn’t something that could be found in just a day or two.Moreover, since Westley dared to take Jordan away from Nathan, he must have made detailed plans.Knowing they were searching, he would definitely change locations.This was a tug-of-war.It was hard to explain to J