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Chapter 51
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2025-03-30 07:00:47The tension between them started to ease, and Ryan, seizing the moment, used every opportunity to get closer to Eudora and repair their relationship.
Today, Eudora was leaving work and heading to the parking garage when she saw Ryan waiting outside her office.Surprised, she looked around for her daughter, but couldn't find her. She asked,“What are you doing here? Where's Donna?”Ryan smiled, handing her a bouquet of red roses, and said,“She's at home with the nanny. I made a reservation at a restaurant, so I'm here to pick you up for dinner.”Eudora's colleagues gasped and then winked at her, teasingly.Ryan politely nodded in greeting, acknowledging their good intentions. Eudora, however, was flustered. She wasn't sure how to react. As far as she remembered, their relationship wasn't that close.As if sensing her hesitation, Ryan took her hand and led her towards the elevator.“I already made a reservation, we can eat and still get home on t
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Right now, Ryan was at a loss for words, unsure how to face Eudora.“What's wrong?” she asked, noticing his dazed expression.Startled, Ryan met her worried gaze. All he felt was a desperate urge to escape.“I'm fine,” he mumbled.Eudora hesitated for a moment before speaking again.“If... you really can't accept that Ken is gay, then I won't mention him around you anymore,” she said.Eudora knew that there were some people in the world who were extremely prejudiced against homosexuals, who felt uncomfortable even hearing about such things, like Ken's mother, for example. She didn't understand them, but she could sympathize.Ryan quickly explained, “That's not it, you're misunderstanding. I was just surprised, that's all.” Eudora breathed a sigh of relief, replying, “That's good.”They finished their meal and went back home. Ryan tried to act normal, but Eudora could still sense something off about him. The moment they stepped inside, he went st
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The truth of the past was exposed, leaving Ryan with nothing but shame and anxiety. Letting go wasn't an option, so all he could do was constantly try to be good to Eudora. He knew that no matter how much he compensated, he couldn't erase the hurt she had endured, but it was still better than doing nothing.Today, after work, Ryan came home with a slot to participate in the Couture Étoile fashion design competition. This was a competition for young fashion designers under 35, broadcast on television and very popular.Eudora knew about it and loved the competition. When she saw Ryan bring the entry slot to her, she asked in astonishment:“The qualifying round for this competition started four months ago. Donna wasn't well then, so I couldn't participate. How did you get this?”“This is an internal nomination slot for sponsors. The nominee doesn't need to participate in the qualifying round and goes directly to the semi-finals,” Ryan explained.Eudora looked at him
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They had agreed to meet at a cafe half an hour's drive from Eudora's place. As soon as she arrived, she saw Christian waiting by the glass window.“Sorry to keep you waiting,” she said, taking a seat across from him.“It was my fault for asking you to come at such short notice. I'm happy you agreed to meet.”Eudora ordered a coffee, then turned her attention to Christian, asking about his well-being. He had been so kind to her and Donna during her daughter hospital stay, and she wouldn't forget his support.Their conversation flowed easily, mostly centered around Donna's recovery. Truth be told, outside of Donna, their lives didn't really overlap. If Christian wanted to talk, Donna was the only common ground they shared.Of course, his visit wasn't just about catching up on her health. After a while, Christian got to the point.“How are you and Donna's dad doing?” he asked, his voice a little hesitant. Christian was one of the few people who knew Eudora'
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Eudora and Christian were both startled by the sudden appearance of a third person. Ryan walked towards them, his face grim, his voice sharp with a hint of anger. He stood beside Eudora, facing Dr. Christian, and said with a sarcastic tone. “So, you doctors are so full of compassion. Taking care of the patient isn't enough, you're even after her mother.” Christian remained calm, calmly questioning Ryan, “This is between me and Eudora, what right do you have to get involved?” “I'm her daughter's father.” “So what? That doesn't give you the right to interfere in Eudora's love life,” Christian's blunt statement struck a nerve with Ryan. Ryan, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, retorted angrily, “Whether I have the right or not is none of your business.” Eudora found Ryan's words increasingly abrasive. She tugged on his arm, reminding him, “Why are you being so rude to Dr. Christian?” “So what if he's a doctor? Does that give him the right to steal someone's
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Eudora stared at Ryan, her eyes full of doubt. She couldn't hold back any longer and finally asked the question that had been lingering in her mind. “Why are you so determined to marry me?” “Because I'm terrified of losing you again,” Ryan replied, his voice laced with sincerity and desperation. His gaze held a plea that almost swayed Eudora. She pressed further, her voice tinged with skepticism, “Be honest with me, Ryan. What do you really want from me? I know you love Donna, and you want her to have a complete family. But you don't have to sacrifice your own happiness by marrying someone you don't love.” Eudora's doubts cut through Ryan like a sharp blade, each word a painful reminder of his past mistakes. He deserved this, he knew, but the pain was unbearable. “Eudora, I understand it's hard to trust me, but I truly love you. I've loved you all these years, and my love has never wavered. I want to marry you, to spend the rest of my life making amends for my past. Pleas
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The moment Ryan's words were uttered, Eudora stopped struggling. She was a good mother, and her daughter was her weakness, capable of making her do anything. “You really understand me, don't you?” she said, her voice laced with a mix of sorrow and anger. “You know just what to say to make me obey your orders.” “I'm sorry,” Ryan replied, “but this is the truth. Our children are the bond between us, a reality we can't deny. You chose to have her, and that decision comes with consequences. I'm not asking for your forgiveness right now, but please give me a chance, give me time to prove I'll spend my life making amends for my mistakes.” Eudora chuckled, but her face was etched with pain and despair. She didn't want to forgive Ryan, nor did she want to reconcile with him, this foolish, arrogant, and overconfident man. But Donna was everything to her, and Eudora felt like she couldn't breathe without her daughter. Ryan held Eudora tightly, burying his head in her neck and pleading, “D
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From that day on, Eudora became even more distant from Ryan. She wasn’t angry, didn’t yell, didn’t argue - she just acted like he wasn’t there, like he didn’t exist. And that was even worse. Ryan was miserable, but he had no idea what to do. The only thing that gave him any comfort was knowing that, at least for now, she was still here, still close, still within his sight. Even Donna could tell something was off between her parents. She couldn’t hold back and finally asked Ryan, “Dad, did you make Mom mad again?” Ryan hesitated for a moment, then nodded. There was no point in hiding it from her. “Yeah.” “What exactly did you do?” “It’s grown-up stuff, sweetie. You wouldn’t really understand. Just know that I did something a long time ago that hurt your mom. And now that she’s found out about it, she’s really, really mad at me.” Donna frowned, resting her chin on her hand, deep in thought. Then she let out a dramatic sigh. “Ugh, why do I have such a troublesome dad?” she mutter
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The three-day competition quickly passed, and Eudora successfully made it through the challenges, securing a top spot among the semifinalists. Meanwhile, Ryan had been at home when he received the good news. So, the moment she stepped out of the filming set with her luggage, she saw the father and daughter waiting outside, one holding flowers, the other carrying a gift to celebrate her victory. As soon as Donna spotted her mother, she dashed over, chattering excitedly, “Congratulations, Mom! I picked out this necklace for you, Dad paid for it.” She said while eagerly shoving the gift box into her mother’s hands. Ryan also stepped forward, handing her the bouquet and saying, “Congratulations, you did amazing.” Just then, Clenda happened to be walking out of the filming set. The moment Eudora saw her, she immediately accepted Ryan's flowers with a dazzling smile. She had no other reason, just wanted to play the role of a happy family to give Clenda a little scare. Serves her right
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Donna slept like a log. When she finally woke up, her parents were gone. She looked everywhere, but the only room she hadn't checked was her dad's, and it was closed. Just as she was about to knock, the butler stopped her. He put a finger to his lips and whispered, “Your parents just got home from the hospital. They're still really tired and need to rest.”Donna wasn't buying it. She pouted and said, “But I wanna play with them!” “You can play with me,” the butler said. “Come downstairs, the chef made pudding for you today.” Hearing about the pudding, Donna forgot her parents for a minute and ran off to find the chef.“Slow down, honey, no running on the stairs!” the butler called, his old legs struggling to keep up with Donna's little legs.Inside the bedroom, Eudora lay face down on the bed, panting, “I… I think Donna is calling for us.”Ryan covered her, his body relentlessly moving. He seemed frustrated by her distraction and increased his speed, forcing her to bury her face i
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The luxurious car pulled up in front of the grand mansion. Ryan stepped out, his face beaming. One arm was still wrapped in a brace, while the other held tightly onto Eudora’s hand. Together, they walked inside, exuding the confidence of a warrior returning from a glorious victory.“Dad! Mom!” Donna squealed with joy and ran over to hug them tightly.Today was the day Ryan was discharged from the hospital, a cause for celebration. The chef took the chance to show off his skills, preparing a meal that had everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves.After lunch, Donna could barely keep her eyes open. She had been so excited about her parents coming home that she stayed up late at night and woke up early to wait for them. Now, completely worn out, she dozed off on the sofa without anyone needing to lull her to sleep.Eudora carried her to her room, but as she stepped back out, Ryan called her over.“Come check my back. It’s itching like crazy!”She sighed and followed him, grumbling as she
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While Ryan and Eudora's relationship was growing stronger and his health was recovering smoothly, Clenda was still facing her sentence.Despite the overwhelming evidence against her, Clenda admitted her guilt and also exposed Bonnie's illegal actions.Although it all started with Clenda, who actively approached Bonnie and urged her to harm Eudora, the plan failed, and Clenda became the target of Bonnie's revenge. From a cause-and-effect perspective, Clenda brought this upon herself, but legally, Bonnie had committed crimes such as rape, coercion, blackmail, and defamation, and she had to face the consequences.When Bonnie's father heard the news, he was completely shocked. This time, he refused to step in and help Bonnie cover things up. His daughter had gone too far, and it was time for her to learn a lesson. If he continued to protect her, she would never grow up. More importantly, he couldn't bear Ryan's retaliation.Eudora, hearing Ryan's account, felt a mix of emotions. “Evil wil
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He smirked. “I mean, I don’t need the medicine. A kiss from you will do the trick.”As he spoke, he lifted his head, looking at Eudora with hopeful eyes. Over the past half-month, their relationship had improved a lot, but because of his injuries, and his fear of pushing too fast and making her uncomfortable, they had only held hands so far.Eudora’s face heated up. They had been much more intimate before, knew each other’s bodies better than anyone. But now, faced with Ryan’s simple request, she found herself feeling strangely shy.“Can’t do it?” he asked.Under Ryan’s pleading gaze, she lowered her head and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek, light as a butterfly’s touch, there for a second before flitting away.Ryan was momentarily stunned, then looked at her again, eyes full of longing, clearly wanting more.Eudora chuckled. “Feeling better now?”He shook his head. “You kissed the wrong spot. It still hurts,” he said, pointing to his lips.She shot him a look and huffed, “You have
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Ryan woke up to a stark white ceiling above him, the faint scent of antiseptic in the air reminding him that he was in a hospital.A sharp pain hit him all at once, making him groan in agony. But he didn’t have time to care about that. His first thought was: How is Eudora?Ralph was sitting by his bedside. Seeing Ryan wake up, he immediately pressed the call button for the doctor.“Where’s Eudora? How is she?” Ryan asked anxiously.“She’s resting in the room next door,” Ralph replied. “She stayed here the whole time. I had to convince her to get some sleep. She’s only been resting for about an hour.”“Is she okay?” Ryan pressed on.“She inhaled a lot of smoke. Luckily, her lungs weren’t affected, but she’s still coughing. The doctors said they need to keep an eye on her for now.”Hearing that, Ryan felt somewhat relieved.Just then, a team of medical staff entered to check on him. After confirming that everything was stable, the doctor gave a few instructions before leaving.The momen
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Thick smoke billowed, and the scorching heat felt like it was searing Ryan’s lungs. But he didn’t care, he was willing to risk everything to find the woman he loved.“Eudora, where are you? Answer me!”His desperate voice cut through the chaos, making Eudora wonder if she was imagining things. She forced her stinging eyes open, trying to focus, and rasped weakly,“I’m here, Ryan… I’m here… cough… cough… cough…”As soon as she spoke, she was overcome by another fit of coughing.Through the thick smoke, Ryan finally caught sight of Eudora tied tightly to the staircase railing near the window. His heart clenched, and without hesitation, he dashed toward her.“Don’t be scared, I’m here!”His voice was hoarse but filled with warmth. Eudora looked up in anticipation, and through the suffocating smoke, she saw his tall figure cutting through the haze, framed by the raging flames behind him. At that moment, only one thought filled her mind - he was her hero.Ryan’s mind was far from calm, des
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Eudora knew that in Clenda’s state of complete rage, reasoning with her was pointless. All she could do was keep trying to calm her down,“Clenda, please, just take a breath. We can talk this through. I don’t know exactly what happened between you and Bonnie, but if you let me go, I swear Ryan will help you. You have my word on that.”“Clenda, we’re both young. We have our whole lives ahead of us. Don’t throw yours away like this.”But Clenda wasn’t listening. Instead, she lashed out and slapped Eudora again, her eyes wild and furious like a cornered animal. She screamed,“You think this isn’t your fault?! When you put all that stuff online, did you even stop to think about what would happen to me?! I’ve lost everything, there’s no way to fix it anymore! You’re dying with me! I’m not going alone!”Eudora shook her head. The burning pain on her face was nothing compared to the fear tightening in her chest. She didn’t want to die. She had a daughter, a career that was just starting, and
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“Come on, don’t cry. This is a good thing,” Ryan said gently.Eudora sniffled and took the handkerchief he handed her, quickly wiping her tears.“I’m okay, just a little emotional.”Ryan gave her a soft look. “Don’t worry, no one’s going to steal your credit anymore.”Eudora glanced at him with a complicated expression, then quickly looked away, avoiding his gaze. Ryan knew he had to take things slow and keep a little distance.“You’re going out with your team tonight, right?”Eudora nodded.“What time are you leaving?”“Around five.”“I’ll drive you.”Eudora shook her head. “No, stay home with our daughter. We’re just eating nearby.”Ryan nodded but still reminded her, “If you’re driving, don’t drink, okay?”“Of course not. I’ll be home early to spend time with her. I’ve been so busy this past month, I haven’t given her enough attention.”That night, Eudora and her entire team from the Couture Étoile competition had a blast celebrating. Wanting to show her appreciation, she generousl
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Eudora washed her face and changed her clothes before heading straight to the dining room to have a meal with Ryan. She didn’t have the habit of using her phone while eating, so it wasn’t until after lunch that she realized the internet had erupted into a frenzy.She stared at her phone, mouth agape, for a long moment. Eudora could hardly believe it, within the span of a single meal, Clenda’s reputation had been completely dragged through the mud.“Oh my god, not a single design in the entire collection belongs to Clenda!” she exclaimed in shock.Sitting beside her, Ryan appeared relaxed, as if everything was well within his control.“You already know what she’s capable of and what kind of person she is, don’t you?” he said casually.Eudora looked up at him, hesitated for a moment, then asked, “Was it you?”Ryan neither confirmed nor denied it. He simply said, “She brought this on herself.”Only then did Eudora recall what had happened to her the night before.“How did you manage to
