"Great-Grandma, how could you tell—" Joyce interrupted Rosa just as she was about to launch into a long rant. "Rosa, why are you still standing there? You should go upstairs now and congratulate Aunt Marion!" Joyce quickly dragged Rosa away. Meanwhile, Priscilla did not seem to notice Joyce and Rosa's awkward interaction. After all, she was busy attending to other guests. Joyce managed to take Rosa to a quiet corner of the house. Before she could say anything, Rosa had started complaining. "Mom, why did you drag me here? I can't believe that old hag! She's asking if I'd be happy getting a younger brother. I should give her a good lecture to bring her to her senses!" Then, Rosa tried to head back into the living room, but Joyce caught her wrist just in time. "Have you lost your mind? The old hag is feeling extremely pleased and excited because of the news. She'll kick you out of the house this instant if you try to say anything bad about it!"Rosa was momentarily stunned.
"Look! She's getting shy because of what we said." "You don't have to feel shy, Joyce. Both you and Romelius are still young. There's nothing strange about you two having another child." "Exactly! Now that Marion has a baby, you and Romelius should work on having a baby of your own too." The others were chatting away happily while Joyce could not help but feel bitter. Eventually, all the guests returned home. Then, Marion and Devon started getting ready to leave for the villa. Devon had stuck to Marion's side the entire evening. Since Marion preferred staying at the villa, Devon went along with her decision. He was willing to do anything to make Marion feel happy and cherished. "It's getting late, and it's raining outside. It'll be hard for you to drive back in these road conditions. Why don't you two stay for the night and leave in the morning instead?" Usually, Priscilla would not try to interfere with the couple's decisions. However, it was different now. Priscilla
Devon seemed a bit confused. "Why do you want me to call her?" He had met Lana before. However, the only impression Devon had of her was that she was a pretty lady. He could not fathom why Marion was asking for Lana out of nowhere. "Devon, Lana is the young doctor that I've talked about! You need to call her now. We might still have a chance to save our child!" Even though Devon had his fair share of shocking and unique experiences in life, Marion's words still gave him quite a shock. He could hardly believe her words since Lana was very young. This time, Priscilla kept her composure. She quickly patted Devon's back and prompted, "What are you waiting for? Call the girl now! We should hold onto any chance that could help save your child." Devon came to his senses and hurried out of the ward to phone Lana. Meanwhile, Joyce stood at the side and snickered inwardly. She did not believe that Lana could possess the skills of a proficient doctor. After all, no matter how mu
The Quinns came to realize what was happening after hearing Lana's words. Marion was enraged as she thought about what Joyce was trying to do to her child. "So, that's your true intention? No wonder your daughter wants to bid my child farewell when he is still with us!"Joyce, you know better than anyone else how well I've treated you and Rosa all these years. Yet, this is how you repay my kindness? I won't forgive you if something bad happens to my child this time!" Priscilla came from a well-known, prestigious family. She thought that incidents like this would not happen in the Quinn family's household under her watch. She didn't expect Joyce, who seemed to treat everyone kindly, would harbor such ill intentions. "Joyce, if something bad happens to my great-grandson today, you and that cold-blooded daughter of yours can pack your things and head back to your hometown right away!" The only thing that mattered to Priscilla at the moment was the child Marion was carrying. It
After three days of intense treatment by Lana, Marion's baby finally stabilized.It was deemed beyond saving by the doctors. Still, Lana managed to snatch the child back from the clutches of death. She impressed everyone with her miraculous intervention.Marion's ultrasound revealed that the baby was lively and healthy. With that, the entire hospital buzzed with excitement.Doctors hurried to find Lana, the miracle worker. They wanted to capture the moment with her. However, Lana was nowhere to be found in Marion's room.After finishing Marion's treatment, Lana provided Devon with specific instructions. She also advised Marion to rest more during her pregnancy.Then, she left after giving Marion some prenatal supplements.Lana was now a prominent figure in various circles. She found herself stretched thin due to her numerous responsibilities. Devoting continuous time to one person was a luxury she couldn't afford.Her primary focus was on the development of the 6G smartphone p
The staff assumed Lana was joking. They continued to smile politely. "Miss, you must be kidding. You two are perfect in both appearance and charm. So, how could a pair like you not be a perfect match? Who else should we choose?""But we're not ..." Lana started, intending to clarify their relationship. However, Liam abruptly interrupted, "What's the prize?"Lana fell silent.Was Liam seriously interested in such a trivial reward?It seemed the wealthier people became, the more miserly they turned.Upon hearing Liam's question, the staff ushered them to the counter. "We've prepared something special for you both. Please take a look."On the counter were two small black velvet jewelry boxes, each containing a pair of rings. They were simple 925 silver rings, elegant in their understated design. It was the kind found in any jewelry store."These rings serve as a testament to everlasting love. It paved the way for your journey to the altar," the staff explained. The gesture refl
Xander's face turned red, a wave of overwhelming sensations leaving his throat constricted.Heat surged from his face to his neck, his eyes fixed on Lana's hand in his. His heart pounded so fiercely that he feared he might collapse on the spot.Sensing Xander's nervousness, Lana promptly released his hand."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you," she apologized sincerely.Xander lowered the car window, welcoming the cool breeze to dispel the heat inside the car."Honestly, I wouldn't mind these sudden moments more often." He smiled, though a flicker of disappointment crossed his eyes. It hinted at his regret over Lana's swift withdrawal.Lana's cheeks flushed with a rosy hue. She made a conscious effort to suppress the playful thoughts that bubbled within her.Sensing Xander's sincerity, Lana grappled with her feelings about their budding relationship. Despite her uncertainties about the future, she respected his feelings. She was keenly aware of the depth of his sincerity
In the hushed atmosphere of the hospital room, Romelius shifted uneasily. His gaze fell to his quivering legs. Trying to conceal his discomfort, he mumbled, "My legs are itching."Lana's expression darkened as she retorted, "You're lucky you said that only around me. If the elders heard it, you'd be in some serious trouble."Nervously, Romelius nodded and managed a sheepish grin. "I won't say such words again in the future, I promise."Lana remained perplexed."Seriously, what's going on with you two lately?" She paused, searching their faces for answers. "Why do you act so cautiously around me? I'm not a monster, you know."This odd behavior from Romelius and Mandy had begun back in the previous hospital.Lana couldn't shake off her confusion. They seemed afraid she might bail on them at any moment.Romelius and Mandy exchanged uneasy glances.They couldn't meet Lana's eyes because of the guilt weighing heavily on their hearts.Despite Lana being sent away after birth, Ro
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