The people in the lounge all turned to Joseph in shock.Joseph stood up and grabbed Kimberly's wrist, pulling her out of the lounge.Holden's angry roars could be heard from behind them, but they faded into silence soon....Outside the hotel.The night breeze felt warm today. Joseph released Kimberly and looked at her strangely. "How desperate is the Lore family that they would send a lady like you to meet up with clients?"Kimberly was still pale, but her eyes were glossy as she stared up at Joseph. "Why did you help me?"Joseph furrowed his brows. "Answer my question!"Kimberly shrank back slightly. "I just wanted to test myself. After all, I'm as clueless as a baby right now."Joseph sneered, "Going out with clients isn't the way to go. You should start from the bottom of the Lore Corporation's hierarchy instead.""But that would take too long … " Kimberly whispered."What did you say?" Joseph couldn't hear her clearly and leaned closer.Their distance suddenly closed.
The marriage between Helena and Anthony had been put on hold for now. Sebastian and Tamara have started preparing to return to Londsville with the Moore family.The three children grew excited after learning that they would be visiting their great-grandmother in Londsville. They hadn't seen her in a long time."Mommy, why does Great-Grandma always live in Londsville?" asked Caleb, who was standing beside Tamara.Melanie also gave Tamara a look of curiosity.Only Thomas sat alone on the couch, engrossed in his phone. "Come on! Push forward! Heal! Heal me! He's about to lose!"Tamara glanced at Thomas and then turned to the other two. "Because your grandmother used to live in Londsville. Grandma is Great-Grandma's daughter, and Great-Grandma misses her, so she now lives in Londsville."Caleb hummed and nodded in understanding.Melanie also nodded and said, "I miss Grandma too."Tamara was taken aback. She pinched Melanie's face. "But you have never met Grandma. Why do you miss he
Only then did Jordan release him. As he looked at Sebastian and Tamara, a gentle smile graced his otherwise cold face. "Isn't it great that Tammy is happy?"Joseph shrugged and replied, "It is, but they've been smothering us with PDA all the time while they were staying over."Jordan stared blankly at Joseph. "Then you should find someone yourself."Joseph paused momentarily before retorting, "I would rather watch whatever they're doing."Jordan sighed. He spun on his heels and returned to his seat.After a three-hour flight, the plane landed safely. They got into the car and headed to the Simmons residence in Londsville. They had informed Old Mrs. Moore of their visit. By the time they arrived, various fruits and snacks had already been prepared for them."Great-Grandma!" The three children greeted in unison when they saw Old Mrs. Moore."Thomas, Caleb, Melly, you've all grown taller." Old Mrs. Moore smiled dotingly at them and patted their heads."Yes, we've all grown ta
Ms. Thompson's eyes watered. She never knew Sebastian cared so deeply about her.Tamara smiled. "It's settled then. Ms. Thompson, we'll return to Clacton in a few days, and you'll come with us." "Okay." Ms. Thompson nodded in agreement. They lounged at Skarrowlilt Grove for a while before deciding to head back. Their purpose was solely to persuade Ms. Thompson to come with them, and now that they had achieved their goal, they had no reason to prolong their stay. The flowers in the garden were blooming beautifully. Each competed to flaunt their beauty. Tamara went to the swing under the grapevine and sat down. "In the past, Mother would sit here and stare up at the sky. I always wondered what she was thinking." Tamara sat on the swing and sighed at the sky, trying to figure out Alex's state of mind. However, she couldn't figure it out. Tamara was oblivious to her mother's situation back then. She only knew her father treated her mother kindly but had always been cold toward
Tamara grinned in response and asked, "So what's her plan after she graduates?" Jayden offered a faint smile and replied, "How would I know?" Tamara huffed and waved her hand dismissively, declaring, "I won't meddle in your affairs anymore." Jayden only smiled in response. Sebastian glanced at Jayden and said to Tamara, "Can you cure yourself of your curiosity?" Tamara chuckled. "Nope." Jayden sighed. "I'll be heading back in. Have fun, you two.""Bye, Jay." Tamara waved at him. She squinted at his retreating figure and clicked her tongue."What?" Sebastian cocked a brow at her.Tamara hummed thoughtfully. "I wonder if Jay likes Camilla."Sebastian groaned. "That's his business, and you're no mind reader." "But I think they're a perfect match. A stoic professor and his equally stoic student. Now, that's a trope I would read about," exclaimed TamaraSebastian gave her a blank stare.Tamara rubbed her chin thoughtfully. "I can already picture a 30-thousand-word story
All of a sudden, Jayden, Jordan, and Tamara's expressions shifted.Cheryl huffed, "Go ahead and elope if you can. Although, I doubt you will."Joseph shrugged. "Don't say that."Cheryl laughed and proposed, "Let's eat first. We can talk later."The Moore siblings exchanged knowing looks as if they could read each other's minds. Then, in unison, their gazes turned to Jason.Jason fought the urge to groan as he thought to himself, "Am I being targeted right now?"…After the meal.The family gathered in the living room, but despite the spacious couch, it was not enough to accommodate everyone. Fortunately, the carpet had recently been replaced. Thomas, Caleb, and Melanie sat on the carpet and played with their toys while Tamara sat next to them, keeping them company.Sebastian was forced into a game of chess by Old Mrs. Moore. Meanwhile, the four Moore brothers sat on the sofa, engaging in idle chatter. Tamara added a building block to the stack before turning to Jordan. "
Under the grape arbor was a set of white swings. A beautiful woman swayed gently on one of the swings. The woman, dressed in a light purple dress, had her gaze lowered as she focused on the little girl next to her. The little girl was a miniature version of the woman. She was staring up at the woman with bright, adoring eyes."Do you like it here?" asked the woman gently. She had a look of melancholy in her gaze. But those emotions quickly disappeared when she turned to the little girl.The chubby little girl gestured something back, and the woman's smile deepened.Old Mrs. Moore stood not far from them. She stared blankly at the scene. "Is that … Alex?" she asked herself.Old Mrs. Moore stepped forward unconsciously. All of a sudden, a tall man approached the two. He leaned down and pecked Alex's forehead. "Are you cold?""No." Alex's smile dropped when she saw the man, but she was still as gentle as always.The man hummed in acknowledgment, his gaze shifting toward the litt
The following day.The weather was great that day.Early in the morning, the whole family busied themselves with tasks. They meticulously went through everything to ensure it was perfect, including their breakfast.Meanwhile, Old Mrs. Moore, the woman of the moment, continued to play chess with Sebastian.Tamara tagged along. She saw how spirited and radiant Old Mrs. Moore was. It was clear she looked happier than yesterday."Grandma, you look especially good today," praised Tamara.Old Mrs. Moore glanced at her. "Oh, stop it, you. Did you think I don't know what you did?"Tamara was taken aback. Guilt washed over her, but she still tentatively asked, "So, Grandma, what did you dream about?"Old Mrs. Moore's smile grew wider. "I must say, Tammy, you're truly amazing. You've actually developed such unique scented tea leaves. If you were to sell them, you would surely go down in history."Tamara shook her head. "I didn't create this to make money out of it."Old Mrs. Moore aske