Coleen's tone was filled with anger as she accused Esme.Esme couldn't even get a single word out.No one present dared to plead Esme's case. After all, everyone had witnessed what had happened. They watched Esme suddenly lunge at Jean and push her into the water. Even when both women were underwater, Esme didn't let go of her grip on Jean's neck. It looked as if she was trying to murder Jean.Esme took a deep breath. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she said, "Aunt Coleen, I'm really sorry. I …"Before she could finish, Coleen interrupted her sternly, "I will never forgive you for this. Get the hell out of here."Taking a deep breath, Esme turned to leave. At that moment, law enforcement officers walked in and said in a stern tone, "Someone filed a report against Ms. Esme Page for assault. Miss, please come with us."Esme's face turned pale. She immediately turned to look at Coleen."Aunt Coleen, please help me."Coleen remained impassive and shifted her gaze elsewhere.Esme
Esme was taken away by the officers with a dark expression on her face.Even so, she had no plans on giving up. She refused to give up.Jean was pushed into a hospital ward by the medical staff.Coleen sat by her side and comforted her, saying, "When a woman's pregnant, it's not possible for everything to go smooth sailing. There'll definitely be some problems that come along. Some are bigger than others."She continued, "To be honest with you, Tyler isn't my first child. Before him, I had another daughter. But she had an unfortunate fate and passed away at a very young age. "Jean, I hope you can remain positive even after what happened. Dorian's still young. You still have him, don't you?"Jean nodded. She looked at Coleen, who was trying her best to comfort her. Coleen had tears in her eyes as well, and it was clear that she felt horrible too.Reaching out, Jean held Coleen's hand."Mom, let the past stay in the past, alright? Don't be too sad," she said softly.Coleen nodd
Jean spent three days in the hospital before being discharged.Within this period, Esme was released on bail.When Jean learned of this from Tyler, her expression shifted."Why could she be bailed out?" she asked.Sighing, Tyler looked at Jean deeply. He explained, "Because if we pressed charges, medical professionals would have to reexamine your body. If that happened, everyone would know that you had actually miscarried earlier."Esme's actions this time round aren't enough to warrant jail time. But you, on the other hand, could end up in jail for falsifying evidence."Jean froze when she heard that. She paled instantly and said, "Tyler … I know she's the one behind it. Please believe me. I'm certain that it's all her doing."Jean's emotions were running high. Just the thought of Esme escaping punishment frustrated her. She wasn't able to avenge her unborn child.Tyler held Jean in his arms and said in a calm tone, "Jean, don't panic. We'll find the evidence eventually."Tak
Jean's speculations turned out to be spot on.After Lilian took over Page Co., the negative news surrounding the company immediately saw a huge decrease.As Jean observed the change, her demeanor grew more subdued.When Dorian returned from school, Jean went to spend some time with him in the backyard.Dorian was practicing soccer. However, due to recent events, he had to be more cautious.After going through all the moves and tricks his coach had taught him, he asked Jean a question.Dorian began cautiously, "Mom, I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask you about it."When Jean heard her son's words, she forced a gentle smile on her face and replied softly, "You can ask me anything."Upon hearing this, Dorian bit his lip lightly and walked over to Jean. He held her hand and whispered, "Mom, is there really no baby in your belly anymore?"Jean hesitated for a moment.It was evident that Dorian had heard something from the household staff recently.Biting her lip,
Tyler lifted Dorian into his arms. When he noticed that Jean was still rooted to the spot, seemingly lost in thought, he gently urged her, "Jean, let's head inside."Pausing, Jean looked at Tyler for a moment. His deep and enigmatic stare made it difficult for her to discern his true emotions.Jean had never truly understood the man before her even after all these years.After dinner, Anthony Porter arrived at Teak Villa. The lawyer and Tyler spent a long time in the study without emerging from it.Jean stayed in the playroom with Dorian. Once her son fell asleep, she walked out and saw that the study's door was still shut. She couldn't help but feel puzzled.Anthony was the lawyer who was specially appointed to handle legal affairs related to Larson Group.Normally, he would chat with Tyler for just a few minutes before leaving.But this time, they had chatted for over an hour already.Jean couldn't help but worry, wondering if Larson Group had encountered any problems.After
When Jean said those words, her voice trembled slightly.Looking at her, Tyler tightened his grip on her hand."Jean, is there something you've always wanted? Something you've always longed for but never had?" he asked.When Jean heard this question, she looked at Tyler with hesitation in her eyes.She thought about what it was that she truly desired yet had never possessed.For Jean, it was a "real family". Back when she lived with her grandmother, she had desperately yearned to be with her parents. She wanted to live with her mom and dad like a happy family.After her grandma passed away, she got what she wished for. But she found that the family she yearned for had no place for her.Over the years, Jean had everything but a family of her own.And now, it appeared that she and Tyler were finally going to form a family of their own.During this period, Jean felt a mix of different emotions.From seeking revenge to now planning a wedding, everything seemed to have gone smoo
The next morning, Jean was awakened by her phone ringing.Opening her eyes, she reached for her phone to answer the call."Hello, this is Jean Michaels. How may I help you?"The caller hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Hello, I'm Joe Budley. Is Tyler still sleeping?"Who was Joe Budley?Only then did Jean instantly snap awake. She looked at the phone in her hand and realized that it was Tyler's.She felt embarrassed and glanced at Tyler. Pursing her lips, she said, "Someone's looking for you."Tyler couldn't help but smile faintly at Jean's embarrassed expression. He reached out to get his phone from her."Ty, it seems like you worked up a sweat last night. You're still sleeping at this hour?" Joe's voice came through the phone.Jean was lying in the crook of Tyler's arm and could hear their conversation.Glancing at his watch, Tyler saw that it was nearly ten in the morning."Where are you guys now?" he asked.Joe replied promptly, "We're at the airport. We look lik
Jean imagined what Tyler would look like if he ever gained weight. She paused for a moment and hurriedly shook her head.When Tyler came downstairs, Jean was drinking milk.Dorian immediately ran up to him, whispering, "Dad, Mom prefers men with perfect bodies. If you stay up all the time and wake up late every day, you'll become fat."Tyler listened to his son with a bewildered expression. "Son, where do you even learn such strange facts?"Dorian smiled, and Jean joined in as well.Tyler took a seat next to Jean, grabbing the glass of milk she had been drinking from. He gulped down the rest of it. "Don't eat anything else. They've made all your favorites over at Larson Residence."Jean raised a brow upon hearing that. A smile played on her lips as she asked, "Did you send over my favorite recipes?"Tyler shook his head and replied, "No. Mom asked me about it on the phone yesterday."Jean was touched by Coleen's kindness. The older woman had been so nice to her during this time