Melanie's straightforward refusal brought Jeffrey's movements to an abrupt halt. The excitement and anticipation in his eyes gave way to disappointment, but more than that, he was understanding. "It's okay if you don't want to. You need to rest since you're not feeling well." "Mm." Melanie responded, feeling slightly awkward. "Aren't you leaving yet?" "I want to stay with you a bit longer." Jeffrey lay down, shuffling until he was at the same height with her. He then hugged her from behind and said in a low and husky voice, "I'll leave once you fall asleep." Melanie pursed her lips, not saying anything. Feeling the warmth of his embrace, she felt her heart stir. In this situation, it was hard for them to even talk on the phone, let alone meet. The opportunity was indeed rare. She missed him too. Every night without him was agony, and he missed him dearly… She bit her lip secretly and decided to buy a pregnancy test kit as soon as she got home tonight to find out the t
Jeffrey and Melanie slept soundly. At first, Melanie couldn’t fall asleep. With the man’s deep breaths behind her ear, her mind was a mess. Later, he held her hand and placed it on her lower abdomen. The warmth from his hand transmitted through hers and to her abdomen, creating a mysterious emotional connection. Melanie suddenly felt relaxed and comfortable, something she hadn’t felt in a long time. Unknowingly, she fell asleep and slept very soundly. When she woke up, Jefford was no longer behind her. The other side of the bed was completely smooth, as if he had never been there. Melanie sat up and glanced at the time. She had planned to take a short nap and then go downstairs, but unexpectedly, she had slept for an hour. By this time, the Yancey family's anniversary celebration was probably ending, so she didn't need to go downstairs anymore. She tidied her hair and touched up her makeup. Soon, Gabriel arrived with the room key to pick her up. "The banquet is over
"The elevator is almost here. There are still shareholders around, so behave yourself." Jeffrey found an excuse and impatiently pushed away the woman who was clinging to him. Half an hour ago, Jeffrey originally wanted to spend more time sleeping with Melanie, but his phone suddenly vibrated. It was a message from his subordinate. For some reason, Linda suddenly sent someone upstairs to check on him. To prevent her people from finding out that he wasn't there, Jeffrey hurriedly climbed back up, pretending to have been with the woman upstairs all along. The woman woke up and naturally assumed Jeffrey hadn't left. "I know. All I care about right now is you, so of course, I have to uphold your reputation." The woman smiled coyly and finally stood up straight. - The elevator door opened. Most of the guests had already left. Not far away, Linda and several shareholders of Yancey Group were still seeing off the last batch of guests. Seeing them coming out of the elevator to
Melanie subconsciously reached out and touched her lower abdomen. She was hesitating because she was afraid of harming the child, and she was also afraid of messing up such an important occasion for Derrick. The fact that Derrick was willing to showcase the dress he designed for his deceased daughter indicated that he attached great importance to this show and intended to overshadow Linda in their battle. "My team has discussed this for a long time and thinks this is the best solution. Melanie, are you willing to help me?" Derrick earnestly asked over the phone. Melanie had no way to refuse and could only agree. "Yes. I'm willing to help you, but I'm afraid I won't do well..." "With my guidance, you cannot fail! Besides, you're so outstanding!" Derrick sounded excited. He hurriedly said, "I know it’s sudden, but if you're available, can you come for a fitting and practice walking the runway tomorrow?" "Okay. I will come early." Melanie sighed inwardly. She had to go for t
Since Derrick had already brought out his trump card, Melanie knew how much effort he had put into this show. With a head-on confrontation, Linda wasn’t sure that she would win. Moreover, her current focus was not on her position in the fashion industry. As long as she successfully inherited Yancey Group, she wasn’t worried about not getting any resources. She could take this opportunity to test Jefford. She wanted to see if Melanie still had any lingering feelings for him, and also if Jefford had regained his memory! "But Mr. Jefford might not agree to go..." The subordinate expressed his concern. "The shareholders have been quite critical of the image of Yancey Group recently. The board has hinted multiple times that it's my and Jefford’s fault for not maintaining our familial relationships in public. Just tell Jefford that it’s a good opportunity to fix it. As long as he shows up at my show, people won't think we're fighting anymore," Linda instructed confidently. "Yes!" T
Seeing Melanie hesitate, Derrick dismissed the assistants in the studio before asking her, "Are you... pregnant?" "Probably." Melanie nodded, admitting it openly. "Is it Mr. Jefford’s?" Derrick asked curiously. Melanie bit her lip and nodded. Derrick laughed. "Last time after you brought him to meet Mr. Sheppard, Mr. Sheppard told me that you and Mr. Jefford are actually a couple. It’s just that no one knows! Now that you're expecting a child, I don't find it surprising!" Melanie blushed slightly and smiled. "Instead, I think it's great! You being with Mr. Jefford definitely won't do any favors for Linda!" Derrick laughed heartily, feeling quite pleased with himself. "So, the reason I hesitated before was also because I was worried I couldn't fit into your dress..." Melanie explained. Derrick tutted and waved his hand, "You could have just said so. The heels that go with this dress are low, but if you're still worried about stability, I can switch them to boots or flats
After a busy day at the fashion show venue, Melanie returned to the research base. It was already late in the evening by then. The pharmacy near the commercial street was closed again, and she couldn't help but furrow her brow. The matter of whether she was pregnant or not had been hanging over her head. It made her feel unsettled, especially after seeing Jefford in the crowd at Linda's rehearsal today. She would most likely see him again tomorrow during the official show. If she could confirm the pregnancy, tomorrow might be the right time to tell him. She could have directly tested at the research base, but Melanie didn't want it to become common knowledge. She gave up and decided to wait until after tomorrow's show. To ensure she was in the best condition for tomorrow, Melanie went to bed. Before sleeping, she took a shower and even used one of Annie's luxurious face masks. The next morning, she woke up glowing. "Darling, your skin has been looking good lately! It’
"Did you practice martial arts when you were young?" Melanie asked Jefford. She had been wanting to ask this for a long time. "Which wealthy heir hasn't?" Jefford walked in with a bag, closed the window, and went to check if the door was locked. "Although that's true, the other heirs only practice for self-defense, but I think you could make a living with your skills," Melanie teased, praising him. "That's because I have talent." Jefford sat down next to her, smirking proudly. "Alright!" Melanie laughed along. "I shouldn't have given you the chance to be proud. Have you eaten?" "Yes. I even ordered soup for you." Jeffrey opened the bag, revealing a container of chicken soup. "How did you know I was here and eating?" she asked curiously while indulging in the soup. "I've been keeping an eye on you," Jefford replied. Melanie was even more surprised. "But I haven't seen you all day. Have you been here for a while?" "That means you weren't paying attention. You were very