Joyce immediately stopped Romelius. "Can you stop mentioning it? Marion will be upset again if she hears it.""I didn't say it in front of her. Besides, it's been so long. You're too much.""No matter how much time has passed, a miscarriage is always a deep emotional scar for a woman. It's better not to bring it up casually," she said.There was some truth in her words. A thought flashed across Romelius' as he said excitedly, "I've recently met a highly skilled alternative medicine practitioner."I want to introduce her to Marion. Who knows, maybe she could still get pregnant after the treatment."Romelius became more excited as he continued. He wanted to find Marion immediately. "Marion's still young. With proper treatment, there might still be hope. I'll go right away.""Stop right there!" Joyce stood in his way. "Where do you think you're going at this hour?""I want to find Marion and give her the practitioner's contact so she can pay her a visit. Maybe there's still a glimm
"All the misfortune in my life were caused by the Quinns. If I could, I wish I wasn't a Quinn," Mandy said.She wanted to repay them for bringing her up. If not for that, she would've changed her name a long time ago."What happened back then was far from what Romelius said. He went abroad and left me and the child here. I was driven out from the Quinn family …"Something didn't feel right to Lana as she heard Mandy's words. However, she let her continue without pointing it out."I was penniless. If Darla hadn't taken care of me, my child and I would've starved to death on the streets."So that was why Mandy and Darla had such a good relationship."When I was close to giving birth, the Quinns suddenly sent someone to take me back. I thought they had a change of heart, but little did I know …"At this point, Mandy nearly broke down."They put labor-inducing drugs in my food, causing me to give birth prematurely. After I struggled to give birth to the child, they told me that the
"Grandma, I know you're excited about having a great-grandchild, but let me try to make it happen first, okay? Babies don't just magically appear out of thin air, you know?" Liam remarked.Violet's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this."Lee, what do you mean? Haven't you and Lana sealed the deal yet?"Liam fell silent.His expression spoke volumes, leaving Violet with no room for misunderstanding."Wait, seriously? I thought you and Lana were on board with this," Violet exclaimed. "How did you manage to leave her place without things getting, you know, intimate?"As the topic arose, Liam's face flushed with embarrassment and guilt."Isn't that all thanks to you and Cherry pulling the surprise visit stunt that day?" he retorted.Otherwise, Liam might have had the chance to take things further with Lana.It turned out that Violet had unintentionally complicated the situation. "Lee, it's all my fault," Violet lamented.Her frustration was evident, and she felt utterly overwhel
In the bustling lobby of Enjoy, guests and staff gathered in a circle. They were completely enthralled by something intriguing.As Lana approached, she couldn't help but overhear their conversation."Wow, Madam, you look even more stunning and radiant in person!" one of the employees exclaimed.Marion grinned, her eyes twinkling with humor. "Did I look terrible on TV, then?"The employee chuckled nervously. "Oh, no, not at all! I meant you just exude this vibrant energy in person. On TV, you come across as a bit more reserved and composed."To maintain the graceful image of the First Lady, Marion deliberately portrayed a reserved demeanor during her TV appearances."Madam, it's wonderful to see you here!"Lana greeted Marion warmly, radiating confidence and respect without appearing timid. A glimmer of appreciation flashed in Marion's eyes as she said, "I've heard that your beauty treatments here work wonders. I'd love to give them a try."Lana graciously gestured, guiding Ma
Lana turned to Marion. She hesitated briefly before speaking earnestly. "I genuinely think this treatment will work. But your commitment is key," Lana emphasized.Lana could still sense Marion's reservations lingering in the air.Marion nodded, her determination evident in her expression. "I'm willing to give it a shot! But I do have one condition.""Please, go on," Lana encouraged."I don't want Devon to find out!" Marion's voice trembled with a touch of sorrow. "I've raised his hopes before, only to disappoint him repeatedly."Lana nodded empathetically. She could grasp the depth of Marion's concern. "I totally get it. You don't want to let President Quinn down again."Following a moment of thoughtful silence, Lana suggested, "How about this? I'll hook you up with the supplements you need, and we'll arrange for them to be delivered to your art gallery daily."You won't have to worry about President Quinn finding out. Does that sound good to you?"Marion hadn't expected Lana,
Lincoln was worried he might become entangled in the fight between Liam and Lana. So, he quickly grabbed the newly developed smartphone and swiftly retreated.However, just as he was about to escape, Liam suddenly summoned him back."Be prepared. After tonight's meeting, I'm heading to Dawsbury," Liam said.Perplexed, Lincoln asked, "Sir, why are you going to Dawsbury? There haven't been any scheduled events there recently."In response, Liam shot Lincoln a scornful look, leaving him to decipher the meaning on his own.A heavy silence descended upon the room.In hindsight, Liam could have avoided further complications by simply asking for forgiveness. He didn't have to resort to elaborate actions.Despite the unsettling phone call with Liam, Lana surprisingly found herself unfazed. She casually indulged in two extra bowls of pasta that evening and drifted off into a peaceful sleep.The next day, Lana wasted no time in following Marion's instructions from the day before. She swi
The pursuit of beauty was a universal desire. In just under 15 minutes, Lana found herself deeply engrossed in conversations with the other young ladies at the event.It was Lana's passion for beauty that motivated her to develop the remarkable beauty serum aimed at preserving her looks!The ambiance here was just splendid. The place was filled with so many gorgeous young women. They not only look stunning but are also delightful to talk to.If it weren't for Rosa and Carol, Lana would have thought she had stepped into paradise.However, something caught Lana's attention after the third round of tea. She noticed all the young ladies grabbing their bags and heading toward the dressing room.Perplexed, Lana wondered if the tea was subpar or if the pastries didn't meet their expectations.She decided to approach one of the young ladies and asked, "Hey, what's going on? Why is everyone changing their clothes in the middle of the event?"The young lady Lana had asked raised her bag a
Rosa's comments dripped with sarcasm as she watched Lana's performance. "What's so impressive about this? It's only because your fundamentals are strong." However, everyone in the audience was well-versed in ballet. They could see that Lana's movements were far more intricate than a simple demonstration of solid basics.Lana's dedication and years of practice were apparent. It was evident in the refined results she showcased on stage.As the saying goes, "Success is 99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspiration." Lana's performance perfectly illustrated the truth of these words.Shifting the spotlight to Rosa, someone in the group said, "Rosa, you're an outstanding ballet dancer, one of the best in Dawsbury City. How about treating us to a performance today?""Yeah, we've all been eager to see you in action. Could you make our day and dance for us?" another member added enthusiastically.Some of those who usually enjoyed buttering up Rosa found themselves coming to her defen
Would Lana forgive him and spend the rest of her life with him?Liam's heart was filled with a sense of anticipation.Since the reason for the incident had been clarified, everyone let out a sigh of relief at the same time and also went back to rest. Even Leonardo was taken away just to give the two people who had been apart for a long time some space to be alone.After everyone had left, Liam straightened out his clothes and approached Lana, then proceeded to slowly crouch down."Lana!"In the man's deep and sexy voice, there was an unusual tremor and a hint of choked emotion.Liam had no idea what kept him going during these years after losing Lana.Liam didn't dare to do anything too bold. Instead, he gently leaned his handsome face against Lana's hand, repeatedly calling her name.Three years had already passed since Lana left in a fit of anger, setting off a series of events afterward.If she still had any resentment, it would have vanished when she saw Liam's tall figu
Liam's outstretched hand awkwardly hung in the air, and eventually, he could only withdraw it."Speak up if you have something to say, or else, stay quiet. We're not in the mood to listen to you." Hector's attitude toward Liam was still unfavorable, to the extent that he didn't even want to see him.Lana suddenly said, "Something very serious actually happened today."Following that, she placed Leonardo down and showed everyone the wound on his neck.A ring of red marks surrounded Leonardo's delicate neck. In some places, the marks were so swollen that it looked like a tire had been wrapped around his neck. It was a shocking sight to behold.Hector, Violet, Mandy, and Romelius were immediately enraged."What happened to Leo?""What happened to his neck? It could have been fatal if it was any worse.""Who was responsible for watching Leo today? How could they be so negligent and let the child get injured so badly?""This doesn't look like any ordinary wound. It looks like it wa
"Stop looking at me like that. If you want to kill or torture me, go ahead." Cynthia knew what would happen to her after the truth came out, so she gave up struggling. "However, even after my death, I'll haunt you for the rest of your life!"As they listened to her absurd threat, Lana and the Traffic Light Trio burst into laughter."If ghosts were real, then Emilia would be the first to look for you."When her deceased sister was mentioned, Cynthia's smile remained unchanged. "That fool probably never knew it was me who betrayed her until her death."Considering the situation, Cynthia didn't believe she could leave the Garrison Villa tonight."What exactly do you gain by single-handedly destroying the Cooper family?"Lana was still very confused by Cynthia's actions.After all, Emilia and Cynthia were twins and had the same blood coursing through their veins. With all the Coopers gone, Cynthia had nothing to gain from it either!Cynthia sneered at Lana's question. "Lana, yo
On the evening of the banquet, the Garrison Villa was bustling with distinguished guests.Initially, everyone's attention was on the precious great-grandson of the Garrison and Kane family. With his confident and lively demeanor, the chubby child was absolutely adorable. Everyone was naturally curious about who the child might have chosen as his stepmother.It should be noted that the Garrison and Kane family only had one great-grandson. His future was destined to be extraordinary. As long as one could control the child, it was much more worthwhile than dealing with those individuals from the two affluent families.After all, the elders from the two families were very attentive and doting toward this child. Surprisingly, Liam, who was said to have been away from home for a long time, had returned. During the reception of guests, he unexpectedly had a smile on his face.The ladies who had come tonight, vying for the position of Liam's wife, became even more excited.Liam typi
On the night before the banquet, Romelius and Mandy finally brought Leonardo back.Lana was overjoyed, and she immediately went to the bungalow where they were staying.At that time, Leonardo had just returned home and was playing with toys on the living room floor."Leo, you're back! Did you miss Mommy? Mommy missed you so much!"Lana ran toward Leonardo, talking to him while reaching out to hug him. In a flash, Leonardo suddenly ran toward Romelius while holding a toy car.After that, he kept hiding in his arms, refusing to come out. He would occasionally peek out from the gaps to glance at Lana.His actions clearly showed that he refused to accept Lana.Lana's enthusiasm was dampened, and her outstretched arms awkwardly remained in midair. She looked at Romelius and then at Mandy as if waiting for them to persuade Leonardo. However, these two remained silent and only greeted Lana in a casual manner."Oh, Lana, you've come?" Mandy said while presenting her with a basket o
Due to the fact that the Garrison family was going to hold a banquet to introduce the mother of their beloved great-grandson, Leonardo, the Garrisons once again became the talk of the town in Dawsbury.The last time Dawsbury was so lively was when Hector introduced the Garrison family's heir to everyone.As soon as the news was released, the Garrisons became noticeably busier in the following days. All of them were busy scurrying around and helping Hector deliver the invitations.In addition to people who had business dealings with the Garrison family, the invitations were naturally sent to people who were familiar with Lana in the past. Therefore, as soon as the Traffic Light Trio received the invitation, they didn't even go to work and immediately ran to Liam's office—intending to get an explanation from him.At that time, Liam had just finished a phone call from overseas and was deep in thought when the office door was suddenly kicked open.Lincoln stood at the door, looking
With that, Sawyer ignored the unpleasant expressions on Freya and Hector's faces. He immediately picked up his child and walked away.Hector was furious. He glared at Liam, his eyes burning with anger. It was clear that he thought Liam was the one responsible for Lana's predicament.Liam was once again innocently caught in the crossfire.Freya set aside her current tasks, offered some comforting words to Hector, and then got up and chased after them.She knew Sawyer well enough and was certain that he would never have treated someone like this unless there was a reason.As Freya's family of three left, Lana's face bore a sorrowful expression. "Since I'm not welcome here, I guess I'll just go."With that, Lana got up and walked toward the door.Hector and Violet had been waiting for Lana's return for a long time. Now that she was finally back, how could they possibly let her go?Naturally, the two of them chased after Lana and tried to talk her out of leaving. They eventually ma
Liam sensed a challenging undertone in Lana's stare. After all this time, had they truly become adversaries?Releasing Lana abruptly, Violet gently patted her arm, her eyes filled with profound hurt."You're here, alive and well. Why did you leave us in the shadows? Even if you chose not to contact anyone else, you should've considered reaching out to me. Do you have any idea how much I missed you?"Over the years, Violet had been grappling with a deep sense of loss.Though it remained an unspoken sentiment among them, Violet was aware of the underlying blame directed toward Liam for what was believed to be Lana's demise.Had Liam been more emotionally available, their relationship wouldn't have crumbled. It would've stopped Lana from seeking refuge overseas while carrying their child, an act that set the stage for her heartbreaking destiny.Witnessing Liam's anguish and believing Lana to be lost forever had taken a severe toll on Violet's health, aging her considerably."Gr
Liam guided Leo to Lana's room.As they entered, Lana was already awake, bathed in the serene morning light streaming through the window.Upon hearing their arrival, Lana, while brushing her hair, shifted her gaze toward them—a familiar scene echoing times gone by."Good morning, Liam and Leo!" she greeted them effortlessly.Without hesitation, Leonardo squirmed out of Liam's embrace and darted toward Lana, exclaiming, "Hi, Nana!"Lana paused, momentarily surprised by Leonardo's nickname. "Leo, you should be calling me 'Mommy'!" she gently corrected him.Leonardo hesitated momentarily before redirecting his attention to Liam.Even though Liam hadn't exchanged a single word with Lana, he spoke up when Leo glanced his way, firmly stating, "Feel free to do as you wish. There's no need to seek my approval. Alright?"Leonardo nodded obediently and turned his gaze back to Lana, continuing to address her as "Nana."While Lana appeared somewhat displeased by this unexpected turn of ev