Jean changed her clothes and went downstairs.When Albert saw her coming down, he went up to her and said respectfully, "Ms. Michaels, breakfast is ready. Mr. Tyler and Dorian are waiting for you in the dining room."Nodding, she smiled. "Thank you."There was a smile in Albert's eyes. "You're too kind. This is what I should be doing."She pursed her lips and gazed at him, realizing that he had indeed aged.She sighed.Tyler was right.She was Dorian's mother. She would have to take care of him in the future.All these years, she hadn't been a responsible mother. Now was a good chance to make it up to him.She went into the dining room.When Dorian saw her, he was surprised."When did you come here, Mom?"Jean sat next to him with a smile, saying gently, "I've been here for a while."So it seemed that Tyler hadn't told Dorian about her staying the night.Since Tyler hadn't mentioned it, Jean felt embarrassed and did not talk about it.After Dorian ate his breakfast happi
Timothy rarely ever called Jean.When she saw his number, she realized that she still had him saved as one of her contacts.Timothy did not really have a presence in her life as her father.She walked out of the studio to receive the call."Is something up?"Her voice was stiff. She didn't really feel anything for him.Timothy's voice was unusually energetic. "Come home this afternoon, Jean."Jean pursed her lips. She'd been wronged many times in the Michaels family. She was not going to take the bait this time."No. You can tell me everything you want to say through the phone," Jean said flatly without a shift in her expression.Timothy was silent for a while before continuing, "It's not a big deal. It's just that your mother and I filed for divorce this morning."Your sister is still in the detention center and hasn't come out yet. Although our family can never be together again, I still hope that you'll come over for a meal. Think of it as a farewell."Jean pursed her lip
Tyler got down from the car and opened the door, looking at Jean."Some things need to end. I believe that this is your chance to end it, Jean. And it'll be where your new chapter begins."Jean was slightly moved when she heard his words.He was right.After so many years, some things had to end.Timothy was right. This was indeed a farewell.From now on, she and the Michaelses would have nothing to do with each other. They would walk their own paths, never intersecting with each other.Tyler held out his hand to her.Jean put her hand in his, and they got down the car.The security guards from the entrance were all gone.The Michaelses probably didn't have the money left to keep them under their employment.Tyler took Jean into the house.When Dorothy saw that Jean had come with Tyler, she immediately put a smile on her face and greeted them."Jean, Tyler! You're here. Come in. The kitchen is still preparing dinner. We'll be able to eat very quickly."Jean walked past Do
Jean held the box tightly as she wiped away her tears.Timothy stood at the side a little helplessly. Looking at her, he said, "When the family was rich, we acquired some property. I'm thinking of giving you some of it. The rest might have to be used to pay off our debts."Jean's gaze darkened. "I don't need it. You can use it to pay off the debt. I've already gotten what's mine. I don't want anything that isn't."With that, Jean turned and left.Tyler held Dorian in his arms and followed her.When Dorothy saw her leaving, she rushed over and got down on her knees."Jean, I'm begging you, save Michaels Group. That's what your father worked his whole life for."Frowning, Jean looked at her. "What are you begging me for? Go and beg Joyce. That's the daughter you love the most."Seeing how heartless she was, Dorothy grabbed Jean's hand and continued to plead, "Jean, I know you hate me, but your father did nothing wrong."I never abused you or went against you. Just pity your gran
Tyler drove them back to Teak Villa.He parked the car in the garage, then went to open the door for Jean.Jean was holding Dorian tightly in the back seat.While looking at Teak Villa and remembering the Michaels residence, Jean felt terribly different.Everything about Teak Villa felt like it was going to devour her whole.Jean looked at Tyler for a long time before getting down the car.Tyler could tell what she was thinking, and his heart grew heavy as well.At night, Tyler went out for work.Jean and Dorian stayed behind in Teak Villa.Jean had soothed Dorian to sleep when she heard some voices downstairs.Upon walking over, Jean saw Esme, who was talking to Albert."Where's Tyler?"Albert said politely, "He's gone out on business. You can come tomorrow, Ms. Page."Esme raised her eyebrows slightly and sat on the sofa, saying, "You can prepare a guest room for me. I just got off a plane. I don't want to go back."Albert looked at her awkwardly. "It's best if you went
The next morning, Jean realized that Tyler hadn't come home the whole night.She got up and went downstairs, where she prepared breakfast before sending Dorian to school. She called Tyler, but no one picked up.Jean sighed. Then, she saw something on the news about a chemical plant exploding.It was no wonder she'd heard a loud sound at night.Jean did not know that the chemical plant had anything to do with the Larsons.She merely felt worried when she saw that the employees were hurt.When she read the report, all she saw was that the management was being investigated, and that the fire was under control.Nothing else was revealed.When Jean came to the studio, Tristan walked over. As she looked to be in low spirits, he said softly, "Jean, you've seen the news about the chemical plant exploding, haven't you?"Jean nodded. "Yes, I have."He said hurriedly, "I think this is a pretty good topic. You can prepare a script for it."Jean nodded. For whatever reason, she felt a he
Dorian was looking at Jean with worry in his eyes. It was like he was afraid that she and Tyler had really fought. Jean tried to relax and smiled lightly. "No, we didn't fight. It's just that your dad is too busy with work, so I have to take care of you."Dorian looked around him curiously. "Then why aren't we at Teak Villa?"Pursing her lips, Jean said, "Because your father and I haven't remarried yet. If we stay together, people will talk."Besides, I want you to be happy. But if your dad and I are not suited for each other, we'll keep fighting even when we're together. Then, everyone will be unhappy."Dorian understood her and nodded."I have friends whose parents always fight."She was worried that Dorian would find it hard to accept that she and Tyler had problems.It seemed that Dorian was strong.But the more mature and stronger a child was, the more one's heart would ache.If time could be turned back, Jean would wish that she'd never left Henkel five years ago.If
Two weeks later, there was finally an outcome to Tyler's situation.Jean saw online that a lot of superiors in Henkel were demoted, some even fired.A lot of the people holding management positions in Larson Group were fired too.The management team of the chemical plant was sentenced to prison because they had created a threat to public safety.Meanwhile, Larson Group was faced with a billion-dollar fine.Jean sighed in relief to see that Tyler was fine, only hit financially.The moment the matter was settled, Tyler went to Jean's apartment to take Dorian.It had been a while since Dorian had seen him. When he saw Tyler, he ran straight into his arms."Dad!"Tyler had turned pale during this period. While looking at him, Jean said, "Dorian has missed you a lot these few weeks. If possible, you should spend more time with him. I'll come to take him next week."Tyler took over the bag that Jean handed him, maintaining a calm expression. "Alright."He did not look at her for l