Gwynn simply couldn’t kiss her little girl enough. The coffee machine made a soft whir.Noah stood to the side and leaned on the wall. He was tall, and he had taken off his suit jacket, the snug vest revealing his firm and ripped body. On top of that, he had broad shoulders and a shapely waist. It was just as Gladys said, a lot of ladies would want to flirt with him.He fiddled with his cup and said absentmindedly, “You’ve got to help her with her homework.”Holly pouted and looked a little unhappy. Gwynn was brimming with love for her daughter. “Do you hate doing your homework?”The little girl dived into her arms and said pitifully, “I don’t know how to do it.”Gwynn didn’t think too much about it. She flipped open Holly’s homework and checked it. That was when she was rooted to the spot. Holly had gotten everything wrong. She couldn’t even get simple math questions right. What was worse, she tried correcting them, but she still got it wrong. It wasn’t just math, eithe
Gwynn chuckled dryly. “You’re right. No one would’ve waited for that long. I’m not upset or anything, Noah, nor am I angry or envious. In fact, I should congratulate you for scoring someone so young and beautiful!”Underneath the crystal chandelier, he said with a blank face, “Why, thank you!”They were about to wrap up their day on a sour note. So, she thought she shouldn’t stay there any longer. This villa might’ve used to be her home, but he already found himself a new girlfriend. She shouldn’t overstay her welcome.He didn’t stop her, either. Holly was sitting at her work desk in the living room, working on her homework, while tears welled up in her eyes.Gwynn walked over, and she shot up from her chair. Gripping her mother’s sleeves, she sought comfort from her, dispirited, “I’m stupid.”Holly loved her mom and she wanted her to hang out with her more often. However, she was worried that her mom would dislike her because she was just too stupid. Her face was filled with no
The traffic light turned red at the intersection ahead. Noah stopped the car and said dryly, “My future wife can look after Holly if I get married again. What’s the matter? Are you worried that someone might abuse her?”Then, he leaned over and looked at her. Gwynn merely remained quiet. Resting her cheeks on her seat, some strands of her hair fell on her arm. Actually, they fell on top of his shirt, but that didn’t stop the tingling and arousing sensation from reaching into his bones. He couldn’t help but lower his head to see if he had a boner.Twenty minutes later, he pulled his black Maybach up outside her apartment. He didn’t follow her upstairs. Instead, he asked her out on Sunday. She didn’t agree to it on the spot. His lips curved a little as he said, “Don’t worry about it. We’re just having a meal together as a family. I won’t bring anyone else this Sunday!” Then, he added, “I hope you’ll pay me the same respect too!”She responded by opening the car door and ge
It was midnight when Noah returned to his bedroom. Loosening his tie, he was about to take a shower when he raised his eyes and saw Holly in her cow-patterned pajamas. She was lying flat on the bed and her buttocks were wiggling like an adorable puppy.He took off his tie and sat on the side of the bed. She snuggled up to him, held one of his feet, and acted cute with him. However, she didn’t want to say anything. He sighed before he carried her and set her down on himself. She started to scrub his abs the way she’d laundry. After a while, her fair, perky face scrunched up. “I’m stupid,” she said.Holding her tight, he couldn’t help but feel disheartened. Then, he kissed her.Back when Holly was two years old, Gladys bought her some children’s books to teach her to recognize words and read the numbers. However, his little girl just couldn’t pick up anything. The old servant must’ve tried teaching her a hundred times, too.So, he took her for an IQ test. That was when he
Talia wasn’t usually this inquisitive. Anderson’s delicate eyes opened a crack. He looked at his wife and said coldly, “It’s none of your business!”They had been married for three years, but this was the first time he had treated her this way.She found it distasteful, but she still patiently put his clothes on for him. Then, she talked about his work. “Did you upset Grandpa because you made a blunder at work?”He didn’t respond to her.Back then, he did as he was told. He got married and had a couple of kids. He even retraced his grandpa’s steps in his career. It didn’t do any good for him, though… His grandpa still distrusted him and Gwynn.He was so flustered that he took the bathrobe and strode into the bathroom.Talia forced a smile in response. After a brief moment, she ran her hand across the spot where he sat, feeling the lingering warmth. Then, she sat on the couch with her hand still clutching the warmth. They had been married for three years. They might have seeme
After a brief moment, Gwynn came back to her senses.She called her assistant over and asked her to entertain the customers while she took Anderson to her personal office. They were family, but things were a little awkward between them. She made him some tea and said, “Do you still like Fortnum & Mason?”He sat on the single couch and swept his eyes across the room. Gwynn’s doodles and sketches were everywhere. Her faint perfume odor was lingering in the air too. Now, however, he could never address her as his aunt. He stared at her while her back was turned to him and said in a husky voice, “Grandpa didn’t mean to set you up with Grayson for real. He was just testing me to see if I still had any lingering feelings.”Gwynn paused briefly before she continued making tea. Her back was still turned to him when she said, “I should’ve felt happy for you, now that Mr. Archibald entrusted you with important tasks. However, it was embarrassing how I got dragged back into the mess.
It was Noah…At that moment, Gwynn would rather talk to him than Anderson. So, she said to the latter courteously, “I believe you can tell that I’m busy, Anderson!”He didn’t force her to stay. He wore a cold expression when he rose. “I guess I’ll get out of your way and let you reconcile with Noah, then.”He bumped into Noah on his way out.The latter was dressed sharply and looked downright mature and stunning. It was the look that Anderson had come to hate. He said coldly, “What a coincidence, Noah!”Noah peered at Gwynn, who was sitting in her office, before turning his gaze to Anderson. A trace of sharp hostility flashed across his eyes. Then, he adopted the same sarcasm Anderson had exhibited. “Look what the cat dragged in! What are you doing here? Meeting up with your Aunt Gwynn instead of cooking up some schemes in a dark room today?”Anderson’s tone grew colder. “Mind your own business!”Then, he left in a hurry.Their shoulders rammed into each other as they walke
Noah stared at her with unblinking eyes. He thought he saw her getting bothered by his gesture. She was even a little bit jealous.Obviously, he still had a place in her heart.Gwynn fixed her gaze on the check. He was willing to spend this kind of money on Rosie. The fact was that he used to show Gwynn the same affection when they were in a relationship all those years ago. Back then, he did everything she wanted and cared about what she loved. It was just a simple matter of him showing the same affection to another young lady after all these years.She was disheartened by it. However, she told herself that she shouldn’t be upset for too long. Raising her eyes, she rejected him softly, “I’m sorry, Noah. This isn’t the Silvercrest Art College, and I’m certainly no college professor. I don’t think I have the knowledge to be mentoring her!”He stared at her intensely. “Are you mad?”She lowered her gaze in response. “Why should I be?! It’s your freedom to show affection and sp
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