“What’s on your mind?” Gwynn looked relaxed. “I miss Lorian! When are you bringing him over? I don’t feel good, leaving him all alone in Silvercrest!”Noah put a cigarette between his lips, but he didn’t light it up.Brushing her neck tenderly, he smiled. “Gladys is there. So, what are you worried about? Anyway, he’s going to come here soon enough. Lorian will be here in a week, max. Then, our family will finally be reunited.”He wanted to plant a kiss on her, but she ducked out of the way. He knew what she was thinking. Holding her in his arms, he nibbled on her delicate ear and murmured sultrily, “I didn’t sleep with her. I could do without spending my energy and effort elsewhere. I had to take care of something because I had to settle some matters there!“You can touch me there if you don’t believe me, Gwynn. You can tell if a guy has had sex just by touching it.”Gwynn grumbled softly, “How shameless.”He chuckled and changed the topic. “The summer solstice is in a couple
Dolores hesitated a little. However, Gwynn gave her a look and she went quiet immediately. Something was different about her mistress. Gwynn used to be a naive, innocent girl. It wasn’t as if she was fierce now or anything. On the contrary, she was still as gentle and soft as ever. It was just that there was something uniquely different about her eyes. Her mistress gave off an air of chilling authority now. Grabbing a scarf, she went downstairs leisurely to square off with Gianna by herself. …Gwynn and Noah’s apartment was located in an upscale neighborhood in Birkenfeld, the capital city of Gerlandia. There were quite a lot of Zutriysteinians in the area too. So, almost all apartments were decorated for the summer solstice in any way they could. However, the merry sight cast a stark contrast against Gianna, making her seem all the more lonely. It was rather cold tonight. Be that as it may, Gianna wore nothing but a dress, looking like a seductive spirit in the black of
Noah filled up his car with expensive gifts and had them brought up to his living room in the apartment.Gwynn didn’t even bat an eye at them. She soothed Holly and passed her to Dolores to carry her back to the bedroom, as she usually did. Only then did she sit on the couch and casually unwrap two of the gifts. As expected, they were expensive pieces of jewelry.She immediately lost interest in unwrapping the rest of them.Noah sat across the table, gave a sidelong glance at the expensive diamond necklace, and asked lightly, “Don’t you like it?” She shook her head gently. Running her hands across her flat belly, she said softly, “That’s not the point! I’m not that superficial, Noah. Compared with these pieces of jewelry, I’d much prefer some cash.“I remember that I didn’t really want to use the bank card Liam gave me or ask you for cash back when we were still living in Silvercrest. So, I never dared to go on social outings. Sometimes, I don’t even have enough cash on me to
Noah gulped. At that moment, he genuinely wanted to put Gianna behind him and let the woman die. That way, he could live out the rest of his life with Gwynn in peace.However, he left the hospital in the end.He couldn’t brush away the image of a helpless Gianna being ravaged by the three scumbags!Gwynn watched as he left. After a brief moment, she went back into the consultation room and sat before the Gerlandian doctor. She looked at him in a daze and said in a trembling voice. “Can you please repeat what you just said, doc?”The doctor sympathized with her very much. He showed her the results of the scan and said in a gentle voice, “The fetus’s heart didn’t develop properly. I suggest you terminate your pregnancy now if you want to show your baby some mercy.”She stared at the scan and fell into a trance. Her fetus’s heart didn’t develop properly, he said…Tears welled up in her eyes. She looked at him and asked, “Is it going to cause my baby much pain if his or her h
Noah returned to the apartment on the third morning. He went into the apartment and was changing his shoes when Dolores came over and whispered, “Ms. Gwynn kept crying by herself for the past two days, Mr. Noah! I’m worried sick about her.”He paused momentarily. Then, he took off his coat and walked into the bedroom.A streak of sunlight shone gently into the bedroom through the curtains and fell onto the white bed sheet. Holly was snuggled up in Gwynn’s embrace and slept, her cheeks looking as rosy as ever.He sat on the side of the bed.Then, Gwynn woke up. She looked at him quietly and noticed his stubble that he hadn’t had time to shave. After that, her eyes rested on the shirt he had worn three days ago. Noah often put a lot of thought into his outfit. He’d make sure he changed his attire once every day.However, he didn’t bother to change out of his shirt for three whole days because he had to stay by Gianna’s side. Clearly, the lady mattered very much to him. Her p
Gwynn took her time with the sour candies.Noah stood there for a long time, but she didn’t pay him any attention. She merely gave him the cold shoulder. However, the colder she was to him, the more he wanted to get close to her. He went into the bathroom for a shower and came out wearing nothing but a bathrobe. Sitting next to her, he held her by the waist. She pried his hands off of her. That made him chuckle lightly. Leaning on the couch, he pulled out a cigar and held it between his fingers. He didn’t light it up, though. He merely wanted to sniff its scent. Casting a glance at Gwynn, he spoke as if they were a normal married couple. “One of the prominent families in Birkenfeld is going to hold a wedding next month. Rumor has it that they’re going to make it big. “Even the Eldorian royalty is going to be there. I want you to attend the ceremony with me. Think of it as a chance to lift your spirits a little!” She was enjoying her sour candies, but her fingers trembled for
Night rolled on and all of the servants went to sleep. The kids were asleep too. Gwynn didn’t have time to take a bath until the middle of the night. She was applying skincare when Noah couldn’t help but get down from the bed, hold her, and sniff the back of her neck lightly. His voice was husky when he said, “You’ve been at it for a long time! Let me help you!”Then, she handed him a bottle of essential oil. His palms traveled her entire body, touching her in places that were fine to be touched and otherwise. Leaning on his chest, she shut her eyes gently and looked like she was relaxed. She spoke to him as if their marriage was normal. “The apartment fits the few of us quite nicely. However, Gladys and Lorian are here now. I don’t think it’ll fit anymore!“Gladys helped me a lot back in the day. So, the last thing I wanted to do is to treat her poorly. It simply wouldn’t do to let her share a room with someone else.”She opened her eyes and stared at him.Taking the bot
Putting her sunglasses back on, Gwynn flashed her a smile. Then, she walked toward the villa door. It was afternoon and the sun was shining brightly, but Kim felt a chill down her spine. Staring at Gwynn’s straight, slender back, she couldn’t help but ask, “Do you still love Mr. Noah, even just a little?”Gwynn stopped in her tracks for a second, but she didn’t turn around. Pondering on it, she gave Kim a definite answer. “Not at all!”With that, she left the villa. There was a black limousine at the gate. A tall Gerlandian chauffeur was already holding the door open for her. Getting into the car, she sat up straight. The black limousine cruised on the streets of Birkenfeld. Rays of sunlight shone into the car from time to time. It was so quiet in there that it felt just like when they dated for the first time all the way back.Noah and she sat in the limousine back then. She remembered how her heart raced when he held her hand!It had only been several years and they had
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