At this moment, Gwynn came in and took Gwen away, leaving only Lorian and Tegan in the spacious master bedroom.Tegan remained standing there, while Lorian took a bath in his robe, By the time he came out, she was already lying on the bed. She was probably avoiding him because she had curled up tightly in the covers, facing away from him.Lorian lay down beside her. He reached out and turned off the bedside lamp, plunging the bedroom into darkness. The dark made sensations feel amplified. Tegan could clearly feel Lorian’s warm breath on the back of her neck. The gentle touch caused her sensitive skin to prickle with tiny goosebumps. After a while, his voice came from behind."What do you think about Gwen’s situation? Do you think they should be given a chance if they love each other?"…Tegan remained silent for a long time before responding, "What exactly do you want to ask?"Lorian did not answer. After a moment, the warm breath on her neck shifted. He lay on his back, starin
Oakley was an exceptional young man. He was handsome and well-spoken. Lorian's sister had good taste. However, the family behind Oakley meant that this relationship was destined to be rejected by the Sanders family. Although Gwen was deeply cherished at home, Noah had still cruelly locked her in her bedroom and confiscated her phone, leaving her with no way to contact Oakley.Lorian was dressed in a pristine white shirt. He stood there with an air of refined elegance. A slender cigarette was held between his long fingers, and the pale blue smoke curled around him, adding to the cold expressionless mask he wore. He had never held professors in high regard.Lorian spoke calmly, “I won’t beat around the bush, Mr. Oakley. My father doesn’t approve of your relationship. Gwen has already gone abroad, and she won’t be back for two or three years. You probably won’t even have the chance to buy a plane ticket to see her.“I don’t oppose your relationship, but you and Gwen really aren’t sui
After Tegan finished packing, Lorian walked over to her. He closed the suitcase and then looked down at her with a deep, contemplative gaze. "I'll pick you up when you arrive at the airport," He said. It was a rare moment of warmth between them in recent times.Tegan's slender and pale fingers lightly brushed the surface of the suitcase, as if lingering over it or lost in thought. Lorian didn’t interrupt her. After a moment, she gave a faint smile and simply said, "Okay."Lorian continued to watch her. For more than half a year, they had kept their distance and grew cold toward each other. Now, with Holly having given birth and everything else settled, Lorian felt inclined to repair their relationship. As a businessman, Lorian didn't want to divorce. Managing a marriage was full of uncertainties. To him, staying with Tegan seemed a more stable option.Under the dazzling light of the crystal chandelier, Lorian's features appeared even more chiseled and sensual. Sitting on a sin
Suddenly, Lorian's eyes grew teary as he thought of Tegan. He imagined that if Tegan had become a mother, she would have been just as gentle and loving. It was unfortunate that their first child miscarried.Everyone else left the room while Holly was feeding the baby, leaving only Ignacio to accompany her. Holly unbuttoned her clothes to nurse little Lucius in the comfortably warm bedroom. Lucius was strong and had a healthy appetite. He stared intently at Holly. He was so focused even though he couldn’t see clearly.Ignacio leaned against the bedside. He wore a crisp white shirt, just as handsome and upright as always. However, there was a trace of fatigue in his expression. He gently teased Lucius, and his voice was full of a man’s tenderness as he spoke to Holly.“How has Gwen been lately?”“She’s doing well,” Holly murmured, leaning against Ignacio's shoulder. “With that said, I can tell she hasn’t forgotten Oakley. I don't try to persuade her, Ignacio. Matters of the heart c
A day later, Paityn came to pick up Tegan at the Brookesville detention center. As she walked out of those high walls, Tegan stood beside a black car. An indescribable weariness was etched on her face.Tegan immediately stepped forward, asking, “How’s Mom, Tegan?”Paityn gently brushed Tegan's hair. After a moment of silence, the former spoke softly, “I consulted with a lawyer. In this case, your actions are considered self-defense. However, Mom’s actions are considered excessive defense and delayed self-defense.”Tegan stood there, stunned for a while. Paityn’s voice grew hoarse. “I’ve hired the best lawyer in the country, Lucy Dudley, to defend Mom. However, you need to be mentally prepared, Tegan. She may be sentenced to at least four years.”Four years, she said…Jennifer was no longer young. What would life be like after four years in prison? Tegan dared not think about it. She clutched Paityn’s arm and said, “I can go to prison instead of Mom.”Paityn shook her head gentl
Noah and Gwynn were unaware of Tegan’s situation. It was only when Lorian announced his intention to return to the country that they learned of the severity of the situation. On that day, Noah traveled back with Lorian. By the time Lorian arrived back in Zutriystein, however, it seemed that everything had already become too late.…On the day Lorian returned to the country, Theo had already been buried.As dusk fell, Lorian’s car arrived at the villa. Upon opening the car door, he stepped out and walked toward the entrance. The housekeeper noticed his expression and didn't ask any questions. However, she did say something."Ms. Tegan just got back home. She's upstairs embroidering. She’s been so busy with family matters that she hardly rested for the past few days. "All she did was embroider day and night. I’m really worried that she’ll overwork herself. You should comfort her well when you see her, Mr. Lorian."Lorian murmured, "Okay."Lorian carried his luggage upstairs. To
In the aftermath, Lorian intervened in the McKinney family affairs, but the outcome was already settled and unchangeable. Lorian arranged a dinner with Lucy, the most prestigious lawyer in Brookesville. Lucy was known for her exceptional skills. She agreed to only an hour of her time.This dinner was a private affair between Lorian and Lucy. That year, Darius Berry had not yet returned to Zutriystein, and Lucy remained the charming and capable lawyer she was known to be. In the Dudley and Lockwood families, only Jamie had managed to develop a romantic relationship, though it was far from smooth.The dinner was held in the most luxurious private room of the club.Lorian and Lucy sat on opposite sides of the table. He held his wine glass and observed the competent lawyer before him. Lucy was endowed with striking beauty and a brilliant mind, thanks to Harrison and her mom, Veronica Wells.Lucy made a significant name for herself in the legal field. In both the legal and entertain
Tegan didn't look up. "I'm not really hungry.""You still need to eat something." Lorian walked over to her. He reached out and pulled the book from her hands. His voice was softer than before. "I'll have the servant bring it here. Eat at least a little."Tegan asked him if he had eaten. Lorian took off his coat and sat down on the sofa across from her. He didn't mention that he'd already eaten outside, nor did he say anything about meeting with a lawyer. At this moment, Lorian just wanted to spend more time with Tegan. Perhaps their marriage was finally coming to an end, and he still wanted to struggle a little.However, Lorian knew deep down that this attempt at making amends had nothing to do with love. It was simply because he felt guilty toward Tegan.Neither of them had any objections.Lorian went downstairs. When he returned to the master bedroom on the second floor, Tegan was reading again. This time, he didn't take the book from her hands. Instead, Lorian said softl