Judy leaned on her cane for support as she walked into the lounge. When she saw Jean sitting on the chair with a desolate expression on her face, she reached out and took Jean's hand."It's okay, Jean. You still have us," she said softly.Jean felt warmth fill her heart at Judy's words. She felt a lot more secure."Thank you, Grandma. I feel much better now," Jean said.Smiling, Judy said gently, "Don't be sad. We're your real family."Jean nodded earnestly.At this moment, Coleen rushed in from the kitchen."I heard that Dorothy came by," she said, then looked over at Jean with concern.Dorothy was Jean's mother, after all. As such, Coleen tried her best to be considerate of Jean's feelings. She didn't say anything too harsh about Dorothy.Judy nodded and calmly replied, "She just left."Frowning, Coleen looked at Jean with concern."Was Jean seen?" she asked in a hushed tone.If the Michaelses had seen her, then Coleen figured that Jean would not be able to live in peace
Judy was in her 80s this year. As such, her health was gradually declining. Her robust voice no longer sounded as it once did.Hearing that, Jean nodded and replied, "You should rest more. Let me walk you to your room."Nodding, Judy reached out to hold Jean's hand. She allowed Jean to guide her to her room.Meanwhile, Coleen had sent someone upstairs to tidy up Jean and Tyler's room.As she was coming down the stairs, she saw Jean walk out of Judy's room.Upon seeing her, Coleen said, "Jean, you were on a plane the entire day. You haven't gotten any proper rest. You should go to bed early tonight. I'll take over from here."Jean nodded and replied, "Alright, Mom. Thank you."Smiling, Coleen said softly, "No problem. I'm just doing my duty. I can't help but worry whenever her condition deteriorates."Although Coleen and Judy were in-laws, they had been dependent on each other for many years. As such, their relationship resembled more like a mother-daughter relationship.Seeing
Tyler's gaze fell upon Jean as he spoke. When he saw Jean in a black lace nightgown, his expression changed without him meaning it to.Jean had been getting good sleep recently, and her body had become fuller. Instead of appearing fragile like before, she seemed curvier now.Tyler nervously swallowed as he glanced at her.Meanwhile, Jean felt awkward and kept tugging at her gown.But the neckline went down with each tug, making Tyler visibly uneasy.Tyler went over to Jean and helped her fix her nightgown.With an awkward smile, she asked, "Do you have any other pajamas? I don't feel quite comfortable in this one.""It's good as long as I'm comfortable looking at you in it," Tyler replied casually.Blushing, Jean said, "I'm not dressing up for you, okay?"Tyler chuckled as he responded, "It's just us here. Who else will you dress up for if not me?"Jean pursed her lips. Figuring she couldn't outtalk Tyler, she chose to stay quiet.Tyler beckoned to her in a cheerful mood
A sudden realization hit Jean, and her face turned all red.Neither of them slept well that night.The next morning, Jean wasn't feeling her best when she woke up. She had been somewhat tense during the night.When Tyler saw Jean woke up, he hugged her and said, "No need to be up so early."Jean pursed her lips and replied, "It's just my second day back. Oversleeping isn't good."Approaching Tyler, she planted a soft kiss on his cheek. "You rest a little more," Jean said.Her kiss was shy yet initiative. Noticing her blush, Tyler couldn't help but grin.Drawing her closer, he deepened the kiss.Jean could feel her heart racing.After a while, Tyler released her. He tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear and said, "I'll be downstairs in a moment."Blushing intensely, Jean nodded and headed to the bathroom to freshen up.Looking at her rosy cheeks in the mirror, she felt a different kind of feeling. She lightly patted her cheeks and couldn't help but feel shy.After fres
Jean walked into the dining room for breakfast. Soon, Tyler came down from upstairs.The weather was lovely today. It was just perfect for an outing.Judy had been longing to visit Mt. Serenia again, and Coleen had started preparing early in the morning.Tyler joined Jean at her side. "Let's go to Mt. Serenia with Grandma later."Jean blushed a bit at Tyler's calm presence beside her. "Sure," she replied, shyly lowering her head.Tyler moved closer and asked with a grin, "You know what you look like right now?"With a puzzled expression, Jean asked, "Like what?""You look like a newlywed bride I just brought home," Tyler replied.His words made Jean blush even more. "You always enjoy teasing me," she said.Tyler smiled cheerfully. "Okay, no more teasing."Coleen walked by and noticed the happy exchange between them. It was something she hadn't seen before.Their joyous interaction lifted Coleen's mood considerably. …After finishing breakfast, Jean and Tyler left the di
Tyler spoke from the heart, and Jean listened with all her attention. Her emotions swelled up quickly.After Judy ended her meditation, Coleen went to get a charm for Jean.When she met Jean, she gently placed the charm into Jean's hand.The sight of the charm momentarily left Jean in awe, but a warm smile soon lit up her face as she said, "Thanks, Mom."In the Larson family, Jean experienced a newfound warmth that touched her deeply.As Jean's eyes welled up, Coleen said, "You've been through so much in these past few years. May your future be filled with peace and safety, Jean."Jean nodded appreciatively.While charms lacked any mystical powers, they offered solace to the heart."Tyler got one for me too," Jean added.Coleen raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said, "Tyler has matured. He used to be less attentive, but he's finally learned now."Jean smiled in agreement.Returning to the familiar surroundings seemed to heighten Jean's curiosity about her past.As they mad
When Jean heard that Dorian and Helen were about to return to the country, confusion washed over her."Aren't we supposed to be heading to Faulkland?" Jean asked.Her concern was apparent as her thoughts revolved around Tyler's well-being.Tyler gently ran his fingers through her hair. "If you ever want to visit Faulkland in the future, we can still go and spend time there occasionally," he suggested in a soft tone."What about your health? Won't you need regular check-ups?" Jean asked. Tyler sensed her uneasiness and met her gaze with a comforting smile. "Don't worry about my health. The medical team will accompany us here."Jean took a moment to register Tyler's words.She suddenly recalled the significance of his family's background. His family was anything but ordinary in terms of financial capabilities."That's a relief, then," Jean replied.They were immune to the typical worries that might trouble an average family.Anyway, the news of Dorian and Helen's return brough
Tyler quickly took Jean upstairs. He brought her into the master bedroom. The layout of the bedroom was similar to the one in Faulkland. Looking at the familiar surroundings, Jean couldn't help but feel a deep sense of relief. She didn't need to think to know that this was definitely arranged by Tyler. Even the sofa bed he chose was the same style as before. Initially, Jean thought she would have to sleep alone after returning to Teak Villa. It even took her a while for it to sink into her mind. But she didn't expect Tyler to have considered her emotions in this matter. "This way, you won't feel nervous, right?" Tyler saw Jean standing at the door, looking pleasantly surprised. He smiled gently, held her hand, and walked her into the room. Jean pursed her lips and nodded earnestly. "Honey, you're the best." Seeing Jean's joyful expression, Tyler felt much more relaxed. Jean seemed to have been quite tense ever since she returned to Henkel, and