Tegan shook her head gently: “I wasn't thinking about anything.”Lorian reached out and gently held her hand. His voice was deep and hoarse: “You say you're not thinking about anything, but the milk is almost spilling over.”Tegan looked down, and indeed it was. Lorian skillfully stopped the flow of water. Then, he gathered his hand and embraced her slender waist for a moment. He murmured, “I heard from the bodyguards that Gideon and Danika went to see you?”Tegan responded softly, "Yeah.” She couldn’t help but remember what Gideon had said back then.“You’re a mother now, Tegan! Do it for the sake of your own child.” Tegan understood the Hensley family’s feelings. However, the car crashed into Lorian. She had no right to forgive, nor could she offer any advice.Lorian had been married to Tegan. With just a glance or a movement, he knew what she was thinking. However, he didn’t expose her. They quietly embraced each other until after a long time.Lorian suddenly spoke up: “I’d
Kris didn’t believe it. Sure enough, Lola reached out her arms towards Kris after the former had finished drinking. She wanted to be held. How could Kris refuse when she was so sweet and delicate? Once Kris held Lola, she couldn’t put her down. She had to put several patches on herself to invigorate the blood and resolve bruises in the middle of the night.…The next day, Noah and Gwynn came to pick them up from the hospital. After Lorian completed the paperwork, he took Tegan and Lola back to the apartment.Lola had woken up early and was now sleeping soundly in Tegan’s arms. Lorian looked down at Lola, but his words were directed at Tegan. “I’ll be out for a bit and come back. Our private plane is taking off at 2:00 pm.”Tegan guessed he was going to see Leanna. She couldn’t help but call softly, “Lorian.”Lorian was holding the door handle when he turned and looked at her with a slight smile. “Don’t worry, I have it all under control.”The autumn sun was just right. Lorian
Sunlight seeped through the narrow iron window and cast mottled patterns on her, giving her a slight sense of warmth. However, this only highlighted Lorian’s indifference even more.Leanna knew in her heart that Lorian was willing to let her go because of Tegan. They were going back to Brookesville, and letting her go was just a small favor for him. Meanwhile, he and Tegan had a lifetime of happiness ahead.That was right. Happiness. They would be happy.Leanna looked up at Lorian, who remained very calm. His deep eyes gazed at her without a hint of emotion, as if she were merely a matter to be dealt with. That was the thing. Lorian had just said they were merely business deals.Leanna smiled gently. There was a sense of relief on her face. A man who didn’t love her wasn’t worth devoting her life to, let alone destroying her life. Thankfully, it was still not too late. Leanna might no longer be a lawyer, but the wealth and connections of the Hensley family were still there. She s
What more could Tegan say?Noah decided to ignore it and asked the servant to bring out four wine glasses. He poured half a glass for each to celebrate Lorian's discharge and toast the family's reunion.Noah felt a bit regretful that Lorian couldn’t drink more. Otherwise, they would have drank until they were drunk. He was so thrilled today. What could be more gratifying than seeing Lorian this happy and blessed?Lorian and Holly had both found their life partners, and Ocelotte was the only person left single. However, he probably wouldn't be an issue. The real headache was Gwen, who was far away overseas. No one informed her about Lorian’s severe injury.After a glass of red wine, Noah thought that Gwen should be back in a year.Lorian tilted his head back and finished the wine. His face flushed slightly. He knew Tegan was worried, so he gently whispered while holding her fingertips, “This little bit of wine won’t get the better of me.”When Lorian first took over the Sanders Gr
Tegan still hadn’t answered. Noah was outside, nagging at his son again, “Hurry up, Lorian. The private plane won’t wait for anyone!”With that shout, all the romantic atmosphere vanished.Originally, Lorian was just joking. Now, however, he let Tegan off. He held her close, before turning his handsome face toward her. He asked seriously, “Are we going home now?”Home, he said… What a beautiful word!Tegan wanted to say something, but she looked out at the blazing sun and suddenly felt that nothing else mattered. After all, they were going home.…Two hours later, they returned to the villa where they used to live. After a year, they came back here again. Tegan had a complex expression and a heart full of mixed feelings. Lorian looked at her and said softly, “If you don’t like it here, we can move to another place.”Tegan quickly responded, “That's not necessary. There’s nothing wrong with this place.”The servants in the villa were moving luggage, with Margaret lovingly holdin
Lorian had been in the meeting for three hours already. Another two hours seemed unbearable, especially since he was still recovering from an illness!Tegan thought for a moment. Then, she asked the servant to watch over Lola. She added a shawl to her outfit and took the medication and a glass of water for Lorian on a tray. Then, she personally went to the study to find him.In the study on the second floor, the room was filled with smoke from the old cigarette smokers. The smell was quite stifling.The senior executives of Sanders Group were in a heated debate. Lorian had remained neutral, mastering the art of leadership by letting them check and balance each other. He wouldn’t openly support any side, as that was not the mark of a good leader.Amid the intense discussion, there was a knock on the door. Lorian assumed it was a servant and felt a bit annoyed. He tilted his head, signaling Kris to answer the door. Kris understood and went to open it, only to find Tegan standing th
He expected Tegan to avoid his gaze, but she didn’t. Instead, she met his eyes and reached out to gently caress his handsome face. Her voice was soft and tender. “Isn’t it natural for me to care about you? Or do you not need my care?”“Why wouldn’t I need it?” Lorian's voice grew even more raspy. Without wasting any time, he gently pressed her head down and kissed Tegan tenderly. As they kissed, Lorian chatted with her about Lola and the dinner menu. In the end, his contented laughter filled the room. His smile was incredibly charming. It was a rare quality that Tegan could not resist. With Tegan in his embrace, Lorian didn’t rush into anything with her after their kiss. Instead, they rested their foreheads together and spoke intimately. Ultimately, he wanted to reconcile with Tegan.Tegan didn’t refuse outright. She trembled in his arms and murmured, “Aren’t we doing well like this?”“Where’s the good in it? This isn't enough! I feel it’s not enough, Tegan.”…When it came
Lorian's words were ambiguous, which made Tegan blush. He did it intentionally. He didn't press further when he saw her reaction.Lorian happily started the engine. He engaged in light and cheerful conversation with Tegan. He would mention things about work, like the new attractive female secretary in the office, even though he had no particular interest in such matters. Lorian simply wanted to make Tegan a little jealous. She had always indulged him. Recently, their time together was genuinely pleasant. It resembled the typical life of a couple but with an added layer of affection and sweetness.Lorian wasn’t one to vocalize his love, but he expressed his feelings through actions. His daily tenderness and passionate nights were such examples. He also gave gifts to Tegan regularly, which made her feel inexplicably moved. In return, Tegan gave Lorian small surprises, whether it was a shirt or tie she personally chose or something he liked for the night. In short, their relationshi
In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasn’t comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyone’s surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. “Don't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?”Mason didn’t engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brother’s face and marvel: "It’s really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husband’s looks are the wife’s glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, “She must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesn’t mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesn’t know when to keep quiet, but luckily, she’s married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didn’t want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
Ignacio said, "We can’t take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders family’s sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didn’t refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zion’s car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, “Zion came to school. There’s a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!”Gwen playfully replied, “You really know how to enjoy life.”The leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, “See? Your teacher’s wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.”Gwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her “Ms. Gwen.”Gwen corrected them, “It’s Ms. Gwen.”The students laughed and teased, “Ms. Gwen! Mr. Z
Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didn’t cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didn’t care, but he couldn’t bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didn’t even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.“When will you be back?”On the other end, Zion checked the time and said, “I’ll be
Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, “This is my secondary card. There’s no credit limit.” Gwen gasped softly, then teased, “Wow, aren’t you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.” Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, “Thank you, my sugar daddy.” Zion’s response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. “Turns out you’ve got a thing for bad boy