“Quad Lawson, 25 years old. His father is named Sole Lawson, and his mother is Dilys Watson. He also has a twin brother named Tre Lawson who died four years ago in a fight.“Quad used to work at an electronics factory but was fired because he owed usury from gambling. Now he’s unemployed and has a debt worth 50 grand.“He was born and raised in Harbor City and lived with his parents in North City for a few months before going to work at the electronics factory in Harbor City. He has never been to United County.”Maxwell looked at the words on his computer and stroked his chin.This gambler seemed to have zero connection with Sonnet. He probably was not the biological father of the children, right?He frowned as he looked at the face on the e-mail. This disgusting man. Just thinking of the possibility that he had touched his woman before, Maxwell wanted to tear him apart!“You’re back… Young Miss…” Mrs. Wilson’s voice echoed from downstairs.Maxwell was startled and quickly tur
Maxwell went to the closet, and Sonnet quietly opened her eyes. She saw him wrapped in a white towel and opening the drawer to find his underwear.Thinking Sonnet was asleep, he found his underwear and directly put it on after removing the towel.Sonnet’s eyes widened, and then her face turned purple with embarrassment. She quickly closed her eyes again.After a while, she felt Maxwell come to the side of the bed. Her heart was still racing. She dared not move, afraid he would notice she was pretending to sleep, which would be even more embarrassing.He pulled the covers off her, and then put on a new blanket. Then, the bed sank down on his side, indicating he had gotten on the bed. Sonnet could feel her head being lifted gently and placed back on his arm.She did not want him to feel uncomfortable and pretended to turn over.However, he stubbornly moved closer and positioned her head on his arm as a pillow.Sonnet was considering whether to pretend to wake up or not when sudd
Sonnet looked at the report and saw that the results indicated that the two samples provided by Jay Turner and Quad Lawson showed that they were not genetically related.Quad and Tre had the same DNA, so even if the test did not prove a parent-child relationship, it would have at least shown some degree of kinship. Since it did not, it was confirmed that Tre was not the biological father of the two children.Sonnet felt a bit upset about this. Another hope for Jaybie’s bone marrow transplant had been completely shattered! She had mentally prepared herself to accept it even if their biological father was a thug like Tre.However, now...She tried to suppress her disappointment and started thinking again.If Tre was eliminated, there was only one person left—Kenji—as Leonard had mentioned.Was Kenji the biological father of the two children? It was said that Kenji disappeared after the brawl, and finding him would be like finding a needle in a haystack!Sonnet felt a bit cold,
If he offered any less, he would be killed by that guy Maxwell.Three grand was actually quite a lot for Sonnet, and she needed the money, so she readily agreed, “Okay, let’s do it. Three grand.”On weekends, she would come to work, and on normal workdays, she could find another job and earn double the salary.Perhaps it was not as much as the previous seven grand, but she still had to have a bottom line and not harm other people’s children just to earn more money for herself.Monday happened to be the end of the month, and she personally took Shay to the Intervention School. Shay did not have separation anxiety because he was familiar with the previous teachers and seemed to be adapting well.May tagged along as well. She looked 30% worried, 30% reluctant, and 40% anxious. She looked just like a mother on the first day of sending her child to kindergarten. “My, our Shay has finally grown up. I hope he’ll be better and better in the future,” she said, wiping away tears.Sonne
“Well, you know how I’m working as a private tutor for that family. As you know, their child is a bit special. Now, the other nanny resigned and they requested me to spend the nights there. They even offered to increase my salary a bit. So, I can’t stay at home anymore…”Sonnet told a lie.Myles nodded and looked at her with concern. “So, you have to be with that child all day? Won’t you get exhausted? I know it can be exhausting to take care of such a child!”Sonnet smiled. “It’s okay. I get along really well with that kid, and he listens to me. Plus, he’s good friends with Jaybie. When we’re free, I can bring him home with me.”Myles smiled proudly. “My daughter is smart and kind, so who wouldn’t love her?”After leaving the hospital, she went to see Jaybie at Harrison Estate. Lindy was off today, so Sonnet told her about renting a place for her father to live in.“Why doesn’t he just live in my place?” Lindy said while eating yogurt.“How can that do?”“Why not? Let your d
Sonnet shook her head with a smile. Juliette exclaimed in surprise, “Wow, so you got in here on your own merit! That’s so impressive! Did you graduate with a master’s degree?”Perhaps her voice was a bit loud as it caught the attention of several girls around them, and they all looked at Sonnet.Sonnet smiled and shook her head, “No.”“Then did you attend a good school? Which school did you graduate from” Juliette continued to probe.Sonnet fell silent for a moment before answering, “I only graduated from high school and never went to college.”As soon as those words left her mouth, the classroom fell silent.After a while, someone spoke up, “Oh, so you must be the assistant they hired?”Sonnet looked at the person speaking, and it was a pretty girl with a haughty look on her face.It was alright for her to misunderstand, but the air of superiority in her tone was somewhat irritating. Sonnet tried to ignore the feeling. She merely smiled and did not answer.“No wonder! I s
“Excuse me, Miss, does she have any special ability that made the principal personally select her?” Skylar asked loudly.Without waiting for the teacher’s answer, she added disdainfully, “I wonder if bribing counts as a special ability?”Many of the teachers in the classroom chuckled.Sonnet stood up and looked at Skylar quietly. “Miss, did you see me bribing the principal?”“Is there any doubt? With your educational background, what special ability could you possibly have to get the principal’s personal approval?” Skylar rolled her eyes.Sonnet smiled, “If that’s what you think, then I have nothing more to say. Since you’re so certain, you can report to the company’s headquarters. They mentioned the company’s rules earlier, and reporting is allowed.”Skylar choked for a moment and said bitterly, “I’m only saying it now because I don’t have any evidence. Once I get the evidence, I’ll definitely report it.”The teacher’s face darkened. “Ms. Skylar Hughes, don’t make baseless accu
Skylar bit her lip and remained silent.Sonnet tightened her grip, causing Skylar to immediately scream in pain. “Ouch! Ouch, it hurts!”“Still not admitting to it even though you’re in pain?” Sonnet said coldly.“I was the one who started it! It was me!”Whether it was from pain or embarrassment, Skylar’s face turned bright red.Sonnet pushed forward with force, causing Skylar to stumble and grab onto the table to steady herself.“I never look for trouble, but if trouble finds me, I won’t be afraid to face it!” Sonnet said, scanning the supporters behind Skylar with her eyes.Those people lowered their eyes and did not dare to meet her gaze.Sonnet calmly sat down and continued eating her lunch. Juliette looked at the disheveled Skylar with a hint of awkwardness and sat down next to Sonnet.Skylar was so angry that she was shaking all over, but she did not dare to fight Sonnet again and could only run away.Juliette looked back at Skylar leaving. She covered her mouth and as
The young ladies below gathered together and discussed animatedly. As they spoke, they covered their mouths and laughed.Young Master Gunnnn didn't care what others said about him at all. He only focused on the bouquet in Sonnet's hand.Not only Sonnet's bonnet but also Lindy's and Zyra's. He wanted them all.Lindy was waiting beside Sonnet. When she saw Hayden's focused expression, she couldn't help but laugh. "Why? Hayden hasn't successfully won over Suki yet?"Sonnet smiled and replied, "That's right. It's said that every time Suki agreed to register their marriage the next day, someone would die the next day. Later on, Suki didn't let him talk about registering their marriage.""Young Master Gunn is really infatuated!" Zyra sighed.Lindy rolled her eyes at her. "He's not infatuated at all. Among those men, he's the most flirtatious. Zyra, you don't know what Hayden was like in the past. He went to the nightclub almost every night and changed his girlfriend every week! He boas
Sonnet never expected her father to be the son of a wealthy family in North City!More than twenty years ago, he met her mother, Leah Turner, and they fell in love. Leah was a female university student from a rural area. There was a huge disparity in family status, and the Turner family did not agree to this marriage.Myles’ mother had passed away early, and his stepmother did not treat him well. Therefore, when Myles was angry with his father because of Leah, she added fuel to the fire, causing father and son to fall out.Myles severed his ties with the Turner family and returned to his hometown with Leah, becoming a language teacher in the village.Not only that, but Sonnet also knew that Myles had studied under Mr. Oddie when he was in North City. Back then, his pen name was Mr. Edelweiss. In other words, the Everglow that Sonnet gave Will Brooks was painted by him!Some time ago, Will needed money so he sold the Everglow painting on the market. Coincidentally, a collector from
"What's going on?" Sonnet asked.Zyra held Sonnet's hand. "Actually, we're family."Sonnet was puzzled, but Logan smiled and said, "Zyra is Shay's biological aunt. The test results are out today, proving that she is indeed related to Little Shay!""Ah… What's going on?" Sonnet was very surprised.Zyra held her hand and explained, "Before my mother passed away, she told me something. She said that I had a biological sister. Three days after she was born, she was secretly carried away and sold by my patriarchal grandmother. Later, my mother was pregnant with me and never said anything for so many years. She only told me this before she passed away."She said that she asked around later and said that my biological sister was sold to Harbor City. This was also why I chose to accept the designer position at Eternal Jewelry back then. I always wanted to fulfill my mother's dream before she passed away and find my sister in my lifetime.Back then, when I saw Yasmin Finch's photo, I susp
Hayden immediately became alert. "You're too tired. Rest first. I'll pick you up for supper."Suki didn't refuse. He immediately drove off.There were no cars in the middle of the night, so he arrived in ten minutes. After calling Suki, she came out in less than two minutes. She looked very tired as if she couldn't even walk.Hayden immediately went out to open the door for her. As soon as she got in, she leaned against the back of the seat and sighed."Are you tired?" Hayden asked."That's right. We went to the scene first and then dissected it without stopping. The corpse this time was a little complicated. We didn't even have time to eat."Hayden's heart ached when he heard her words. He quickly handed her the supper. "Hurry up and eat some."Suki didn't take it. "I don't have much of an appetite now. Let's eat later. I'll rest for a while."Hayden started the car. "Take a few bites first. Don't starve yourself.""It’s already ruined." Suki smiled bitterly. "When I first st
"If you have something to say, just say it." Suki looked ahead."Well, when we were eating just now, what did you think when you saw that they were getting married?""I don't think anything of it. Everyone's life is different," Suki said calmly.Hayden stole a glance at her. "Haven't you ever thought—"When he saw Suki turn to look at him, he choked on the second half of his sentence."What are you thinking about? Marriage?" Suki chuckled. "What's so good about marriage? Once you get married, you're trapped. You can't even change to another man."Hayden immediately felt stifled. This woman still wanted to change men…No, how could his woman think of changing men? He had to work harder so she didn't have the time or energy to think of changing men.Or rather, he should trap her. Once she was tied up, she would not be able to escape."Besides, I'm very busy with work and my profession is scary. I don't think anyone can accept me even if I wanted to," Suki continued."That won't
Amidst the laughter, Marcus clapped his hands and said, "Lindy and I have already set a time for our wedding. You have to help!"Logan waved his hand. "Count the two of us in!"Everyone was stunned.Hayden spat at Logan. "What are you doing here?""What’s wrong with joining in the fun?" Logan rolled his eyes at him and threw down his red booklet. "I just registered my marriage!"Everyone was in an uproar and started talking at once.Zyra blushed and lowered her head. Suddenly, she heard a familiar voice. "Congratulations!"She looked up and saw Sonnet.Sonnet smiled gently. "Congratulations on finding a good man."Zyra stammered, "Madam Brooks, don't you think it's too fast?""To be honest, the first time I saw you, I felt that you and CEO Scott are too compatible. It doesn't matter if someone is fated or not. It's fine as long as their hearts are connected," Sonnet replied with a smile.Zyra also smiled.As they chatted and laughed, they came to an agreement. Maxwell and S
Sara nodded mechanically. When the two of them got into the car, she remembered to shout, "CEO Scott, lunch today is already very good. There's no need to treat us anymore!"Logan smiled and said to Zyra, "Your colleague is an honest girl."The car started, but it was not in the direction of Zyra's house."Where are we going?""I'm taking you to see someone.""Who?"Logan smiled but did not answer. "You'll know when you get there."Half an hour later, when she saw the cemetery, Zyra knew who Logan had brought her to meet.She followed Logan silently to Yasmin's tombstone. She actually felt a little guilty, as if she had stolen someone else's position.Logan placed the white rose in his hand in front of the tombstone and said softly, "Yasmin, I'm going to marry a wife. You won't be angry, right?"Zyra looked at Logan in surprise. Marry a wife…She had only slept with him twice, and he was already going to marry her?The surroundings were silent except for the sound of the br
"Isn't your man handsome?" Logan closed his eyes and suddenly spoke.Zyra was stunned for a moment before her face turned red. She turned around shyly."He's just like a bandit. What's so handsome about him…" she said contentiously."Bandit?" Logan raised his eyebrows and looked at Zyra's smooth shoulders.He recalled the taste of last night and his heart began to stir again."I was a gentleman last night. You haven't yet seen your man acting like a bandit!"As soon as he finished speaking, he pounced…Zyra regretted saying those words and inciting a new round of "war". She did not expect that fellow's words to be true. It turned out that he could still be a little more "bandit"!As they left, she hugged him and asked, "Who am I?""You're my Little Zyra, Little Zyra."Zyra was completely relieved.That morning, Logan drove her to the office.In the afternoon, Zyra was about to go for lunch with her colleagues when she suddenly heard a commotion outside. Then, Sara brought a
There was an indescribable melancholy in her heart, sour and bitter."The investigation might be because of my wife, but it’s not about helping you," Logan replied as he looked at her face.At this moment, he was very clear that the face in front of him was not Yasmin's face at all. Other than the fact that she looked similar to Yasmin, the rest of her features did not look alike at all.She looked weak, but she was very strong on the inside. She looked heartless, but her emotions were very fragile. She was like a blade of grass in the wilderness, growing tenaciously, growing the toughness that belonged to grass and the beauty of grass.She and Yasmin were two completely different women!"Then you're helping me…" Zyra asked softly. When she asked this, her heart was beating wildly."Don't I have a favor to ask of you?" Logan smiled. "I wanted you to see my son once a week."Wasn't it because he wanted her to pretend to be his son's mother?Zyra was a little disappointed, but Lo