When Jean left the Michaels family's residence, she spotted a car that belonged to the Larson family on the outskirts of the neighborhood. Tyler wouldn't be here. He was in the hospital.Jean walked forward and noticed Dorian in the car, waving excitedly at her.Her heart nearly melted upon seeing him. "Dorian," she called softly, a tear rolling down her cheek.How she wished he was her son. Maybe there might be a ray of sunshine in her dark, depressing life then.Dorian frantically wiped away her tears. "Why are you crying, Aunt Jean? Are you angry at me?"Jean shook her head, reaching in to lift Dorian out from the car. "No, of course not. I just remembered some really sad things, that's all."The boy sighed. "Did someone bully you? You can tell me. I'll tell Mr. Bodyguard to keep you safe!"Jean eyed the bodyguards standing close by, alongside Albert. "It's okay. I wasn't bullied.""Then why are you crying?" Dorian asked worriedly.Jean bit her lip, unsure how to answe
Dorian's red-rimmed eyes made it hard for Jean to concentrate. She said gently, "Don't cry, sweetie. If you cry, I'll start crying."The boy quickly nodded, wiping away his tears."I understand now, Aunt Jean. You don't wanna marry Dad cause you don't like him, right? That's why you can't be my mom, right?"Jean's lip had been bitten raw by the time she nodded, hoping Dorian would give up on the topic.Yet the boy then said something unexpected."But can't you try to like Dad for my sake, Aunt Jean?"That left Jean speechless and Albert holding back a grin.If Tyler was as endearing as his son, Jean would've returned to Teak Villa long ago.Jean was left gasping for air after the whole conversation with Dorian. She didn't know how it happened, but she ended up agreeing to give Tyler another chance.When Albert drove Jean back home, Dorian fell asleep on her lap."We're here, Ms. Michaels—" Albert began but was stopped by Jean pressing a finger to her lips. Only now did t
Jean stood there for quite some time before Tyler and Dorian finally noticed her.Dorian immediately threw away the soccer ball. Running up to Jean, he hugged her leg. "Aunt Jean, are you here to visit Dad?"Jean had just realized that Tyler had already been discharged from the hospital.Seeing Dorian's hopeful look, Jean pressed her lips together. Then, she said in a low voice, "I'm here to see you."Dorian's face lit up. "Did you miss me too, Aunt Jean? Like how I missed you a few days ago? I wanted to see you so badly."Jean teared up as she nodded solemnly. Then, she squatted to talk to Dorian. "Yeah, I missed you so much."She had been missing him for five long years.Dorian saw her tears. Confused, he immediately helped her wipe them away.But he was playing soccer only minutes ago. So when his fingers touched Jean's tears, he left a stain on her face.Dorian grew anxious at the sight. He then used his shirt to wipe it off. "Don't cry, Aunt Jean."Jean hugged Dorian tig
Jean had an outburst. Her gaze was fixed on Tyler, full of hatred.Every night for the past five years, she would see the delivery room in her dreams. She would dream of the first time she saw the baby she birthed, but it was only a glimpse.Then, she hadn't seen her baby again for five whole years. She even thought that would be the last time she saw him.She demanded, "Tyler Larson, what gives you the right to do that to me? What have I done wrong?"Jean wept quietly as she spoke. "I wasn't the one who signed the contract with you. I wasn't the one after your riches. Why can't you just let me go? Why can't you just let my son go?"Tyler sighed when he saw the hurt look on Jean's face. Moving to her, he hugged her and apologized softly, "I'm sorry."Jean continued weeping.Outside the study, Dorian was frowning.Albert noticed that the argument had died down and turned to Dorian. "Dorian, don't worry. Mr. Tyler will handle this."Dorian looked up at Albert, his eyes full of c
Jean's heart softened when she heard what Dorian said.But she couldn't forget how Tyler had treated her these years. He even stole her son from her.Tyler noted her evident contempt for him, and his face darkened. He said emotionlessly, "You can stay here tonight. I'll leave."As he spoke, he rose and left the dining room.Soon, Jean heard the whir of the car's engine as he left.Dorian remained in his seat with mixed feelings.Jean bit her lip. Seeing how crestfallen Dorian was, she was suddenly at a loss for words.Fortunately, Dorian seemed to forget about that incident several moments later. He led Jean to his room.Dorian had never experienced his mother's company firsthand.Although Joyce would accompany him occasionally, she didn't do so sincerely.Now that Jean was beside him, Dorian felt exceptionally joyful.It was late at night when Jean realized her son was asleep.Her brows knitted slightly as her gaze fell on Dorian. She wore a faint smile, but her eyes were
Jean was unrelenting, maintaining her composure as she confronted Coleen.Coleen grew even angrier when she heard Jean's bold statement.Some people would rack their brains to get married to one of the Larsons. But Coleen felt Jean's attitude was more infuriating than them."You'd better remember what you said today," Coleen warned. She then pulled Dorian toward herself. "Dorian, a mother like her will only teach you the wrong ways of life. You should come live with me from now on."Dorian's face fell. Peeved, he immediately returned to Jean and looked at Coleen. "Grandma, please don't speak ill of my mom."Coleen's face changed when Dorian chose to side with Jean.She had tried to make things difficult for Joyce before, yet Dorian never spoke up for Joyce no matter what she did.Coleen inhaled deeply, annoyed.Jean looked at Dorian and said softly, "Dorian, don't speak to your grandmother like that. She's doing this because she and I have a misunderstanding. She won't say that
"Dorian, I'll be heading for work this afternoon. Go with Grandma and be a good boy at Larson Residence, okay?"Although Dorian looked reluctant to leave Jean, he nodded obediently.Then, he asked Coleen, "Grandma, can Mom join us for dinner at Larson Residence? I think Great Grandma may want to meet Mom, too."Coleen looked solemn as she listened to Dorian. Then, she told Jean, "You're Dorian's birth mother, after all. Join us for the family dinner tonight. My mother-in-law may want to meet you."She found this turn of events unbelievable. But Jean was Dorian's biological mother. Judy would discover the truth sooner or later.Jean accepted her invitation. "Okay."It had been long since she last saw Judy.When she lived at Larson Residence, Judy had been very nice to her.Coleen grew sullen when Jean agreed to join the dinner. She then looked at Dorian. "Dorian, see your mother off," she said in a low voice.Dorian obediently looked at Jean and tugged her hand, saying softly,
Emmett sounded dispirited. Jean's words had hurt his feelings, but she pretended she didn't realize it. She dove straight into work.A tense atmosphere had developed.Emmett left after bidding Tristan goodbye while Jean continued working.Tristan couldn't bear to watch them like this, so he went to Jean. "Jean, I can see that Emmett really does care about you. Besides, he has broken off his engagement with Alison. He sincerely wants to date you. So why …"Jean looked up at him. "I may not be able to accept anyone else into my life anymore."She and Tyler were tied together now that they had a child.Besides, the Larson family would definitely take action if she were to marry someone else.Coleen was still courteous to Jean even though she wasn't really friendly.If Jean dated someone else, the Larson family wouldn't allow her to see Dorian again for his sake.Tristan grew solemn when he heard her and asked in a low voice, "Jean, has Mr. Larson been threatening you again?"Jea