Zoe was a little stunned.…It was afternoon by the time Gwynn sent her brother to the airport and returned to the villa. After that, she spent all her time with Lorian. The little boy had grown up well. He was fair-skinned and a little chubby, winning the hearts of all the servants in the household. In fact, Gladys loved him like her own. At night, Gwynn had to take the painkiller so she would feel better. Then, she took a shower and carried Lorian in her arms. The little boy loved to smell the odor of shampoo off of her and kept snuggling into her chest. His eyes were half-closed, looking like he was about to fall asleep. It was adorable.Her eyes were filled with nothing but affection. Staring at her little boy, she hummed a lullaby. She wished he would remember this moment forever. She wanted him to remember that he was loved. Her little boy might run into some hardships in the future. He might feel like he was down in the dumps, but maybe he’d dream about how she smelle
It was a call from the private eye he hired. “Liam didn’t fly to Seridian, Mr. Noah.”His face grew cold, “Where did he go?”The private eye hesitated a little before saying, “I can’t track him for the time being!”“Keep at it!”Then, he hung up the phone. Brushing his lean fingers across the phone, he realized that while his heart might’ve grown warm earlier, it turned cold once more. After that, he treated Gwynn coldly. He never pestered her to have sex with him, unlike the nights they spent in Silvercrest. He’d come home late every night. That didn’t bother her, though. After all, she needed to make a lot of arrangements and get a lot of things done. Needless to say, Noah wasn’t a part of any of her plans. …A week later, Gwynn went shopping with Gladys. She told the old servant that she needed to buy some clothes for her little boy. Gladys happily agreed to it. She wanted to go shopping too.However, she was shocked to see that her mistress hadn’t only bought clot
Bending over, Gwynn picked up the painkillers one by one. She said softly, “They’re for my stomach! I’ve been having some gastric problems lately!”It was a perfectly logical explanation. That convinced Gladys. Then, the old servant helped her mistress pick up the remaining painkillers. She said, “Now that you’re back in Brookesville, I think you’re going to start having some quiet life. You have to think about Lorian and take good care of yourself, Ms. Gwynn.”In fact, she knew Gwynn had a reason for not telling her the truth. So, she whispered, “Mr. Noah has a foul temper. Sometimes, going along with his wishes will make your life easier.”Gwynn knew the old servant meant well. “Okay.”Then, she continued to beg Gladys to keep both of the passbooks for her. In the end, the old servant agreed to keep them for the time being. “I appreciate your faith in me, Ms. Gwynn. I’ll keep them for you. Keep in mind that you can take them back anytime you wish!”The way she saw it, Gwynn mu
Opening his eyes, he was surprised to find that it was Gianna!She was sitting on his lap brazenly and holding him tightly, gyrating against him subtly. He didn’t let it bother him. Instead, he leisurely pulled out a packet of cigarettes from his front pocket, took one of them out, and smoked it.Wisps of green smoke rose in the air. Squinting, he glanced at the lady, who leaning on his chest, and fondled her ample bosom with one hand. He said in an absentminded and mocking tone, “You’re with someone now. Are you sure it’s a good idea to have an affair with me? Aren’t you worried that he might find out?”They might’ve parted on bad terms, but the fact remained that they had been sleeping together with each other for three years. So, they knew each other’s bodies like the back of their hands. Gianna was turned on in less than a minute. Sitting on his lap, she allowed herself to succumb to the pleasure he was giving her, hoping that he would do more than just grope her. Leanin
However, Kim still spoke to him respectfully. “Alright, Mr. Noah! I’ll see that it’s done.”She still retained some dignity as a lady. She couldn’t be bothered to look at Gianna’s disheveled state.As far as she was concerned, Gianna was despicable and pathetic!…It was the dead of night by the time he returned to the villa. The moment he went into the master bedroom, he realized everything was different there. The curtains had been swapped out for the fine linen gauze, sporting lilac patterns on its surface. They were smooth and silky, gracefully clinging onto the gauze. The moonlight shone into the room, gentle and smooth.There were some knitting yarn and boy's clothes in the private lounge. Reaching out and touching them, he realized that they were too baggy for Lorian. A chuckle escaped him. This was the first time Gwynn was a mother. She didn’t exactly have any experience taking care of kids in the past, either. That was probably why she made so many bad purchases o
Noah’s tone became warmer. “Did you buy this for me?”Before Gwynn could answer, he said, “There’s no need to knit things on your own. It’s a lot easier to buy what you need.” Her face was pale when she sat up and took the ball of yarn from him. Then, she ran her fingers over its smooth, soft surface longingly. She hesitated for a while before she spoke. “I bought it for Lorian!”Noah’s face immediately froze. He composed himself and forced a smile on his face. “Sounds about right! After all, you’ve only ever done things for him!”He just couldn’t wrap his head around her. He said coldly, “I’m going to hop in the shower.”…Noah couldn’t get any warmth or sense of belonging from his wife, and he certainly wasn’t going to deprive himself of sex. So, he hooked up with Gianna.Their secret affair was still going strong after three months. At first, he let her do most of the work. As time went by, however, he also started getting into it. There was even once when they went o
In the end, Noah got what he wanted. The gentle beam from the morning sun shone into the bedroom through the satin curtain and showered the room in mellow, pleasant rays.Gwynn lay on the white bed, her thin and fragile frame doing nothing to diminish her graceful looks. She wore a blank expression as Noah thrust repeatedly into her, fully engrossed in the act. This was one of the few times he was uncharacteristically gentle with her. “Beep!”“Beep!”…At that moment, her phone, which was right next to the pillow, received texts relentlessly.Noah was still driving his manhood into her while she reached for it. It just so happened that the moment she turned her body, she hit him in the sweet spots and made the sex all the more exhilarating for him. Smacking her phone away, he stopped her from taking it. His voice was incredibly husky when he said, “Get your head in this!”The fact was that she didn’t feel a thing. She was living on borrowed time. So, how was she supposed
Gwynn no longer cared about saving herself. All she wanted was to find Lorian a safe place and a loving caretaker for now. That was all she wanted. Noah was broken because of hatred and there was simply no place for love in his heart. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been where they were today. For that matter, he wouldn’t have done something so outrageous with Gianna. Tears streamed down Gwynn’s face. It was Lorian’s birthday today. She was supposed to be celebrating it with her son. It was supposed to be a happy day.Noah hadn’t relented even after she cast away her dignity and begged him.Reaching out, he brushed her cheeks gently and felt the cold dampness of her tears. Towering over her, he said ever so softly, “Lorian is my son!”Shocked, she slumped onto the floor. …He walked out of the bathroom and left her on the bathroom floor. Much time had passed but she still couldn’t bring herself to stand up. She was trapped in a trance. They had been through so much that s
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