Jean quickly withdrew her hand and looked at Tyler reproachfully. "What are you doing?"Tyler smiled. His eyes rested on Jean's blushing cheeks. "Mmm, so sweet." His off-topic reply added a flirtatious touch to the atmosphere. Jean looked embarrassed. She couldn't help but tighten her grip on the fruit tray and avert her gaze from the grapes. Tyler gazed deeply into her eyes. Leaning in closer, he whispered in her ear, "Hurry up and eat. It's time to shower and go to bed."Jean immediately answered, "Why don't you shower first while I enjoy the fruits?"Tyler smirked as he looked at Jean's evasive eyes. "No, I'll wait for you." Her suggestion was rejected directly. She was stunned and lightly bit her lip. It seemed that Tyler had been planning for this.She put the fruit tray on the table while Tyler waited beside her. Then, she took a deep breath and turned to him. He was waiting for her expectantly."The water has probably cooled by now. I'll go and readjust the water temp
Eventually, Tyler carried Jean out of the bathroom.While Jean knew Tyler had something in mind, she hadn't expected him to be so unrestrained.Tyler considered the limited space in the bathroom and didn't act recklessly.He was mindful of maintaining a balance in such matters to prevent overwhelming Jean.Tyler carried Jean to bed and tucked her in with a blanket. Exhausted, she swiftly drifted into a deep sleep.This time, she was spared from the recurring embarrassing dream.…Jean went to bed early last night, so she woke up early this morning.Tyler roused at the same time, wrapping his arms around her."What's the time?" he asked in a husky voice.Jean checked the time and replied, "It's seven o'clock." Nodding, he released her from his arms.She got out of bed and tried to tame her unruly hair."We have an important meeting at nine today. We should hurry to the office," she said.Tyler raised an eyebrow. He watched Jean heading to the bathroom to freshen up before
Tyler couldn't help but chuckle, feeling pleased because of Jean's words.After carefully styling Jean's hair, he took her hand, and they walked out together.Having just finished decorating Dorian's room, Coleen spotted Tyler leading Jean out.Tyler's smile was infectious, lifting Coleen's spirits.After years of marriage, Tyler and Jean's relationship had recently begun to soar to new heights.Coleen had never seen Tyler laugh so affectionately before.When Jean noticed Coleen, she quickly withdrew her hand from Tyler's."Good morning, Mom," Jean greeted.Coleen nodded, her smile radiating kindness as she looked at Jean. "Up already? Head downstairs for breakfast. You'll need to head to the company later. You can't go on an empty stomach."Nodding, Jean followed Tyler downstairs.Dorian had already headed to the backyard with Judy.Upon hearing his parents' voices, Dorian hurried to the front hall to join Jean. With a scheduled meeting at nine, Jean and Tyler wasted n
Every word that Tyler spoke seemed like a puzzle to Jean. She couldn't recall anything about these matters. When Tyler spoke, it didn't stir any emotions in her. She simply listened with full attention, sensing the tension in his tone. It was as if he was worried about how revealing these things might impact her. Perhaps there was a complicated history between them.Jean tightly held onto Tyler's hand. "I shouldn't have asked you those questions," she said. During her time in Faulkland, she had already learned some things from Toby. She knew that her relationship with Tyler wasn't rooted in true feelings.Noticing a twinge of guilt in her eyes, Tyler reassured her, "It's okay. You have the right to know, and I should tell you these things too."Jean pursed her lips while studying his face."As long as I feel your love now, that's all that matters. As for the past ... let's just consider it history," Jean said with a grin.Despite seeing her radiant smile, Tyler cou
Now, everything had taken a turn.Jean found herself unable to recollect the events of her past.So, she found solace in relying on Tyler.Tyler, in turn, cherished Jean's trust in him.He secretly wished Jean would remain oblivious to her past.As they reached the company, Jean stepped out of the car and waited for Tyler to park.Once he did, she walked over and linked her arm with his. They entered Larson Group's office building together.Meanwhile, word had reached Timothy in Dortsham about Jean's presence. He rushed to Henkel to find her.Spotting Jean and Tyler entering Larson Group, Timothy stood up, his gaze fixed on Jean."Jean," he greeted with a smile.At the sound of her name, Jean paused, tightening her grip on Tyler's arm.Tyler patted her hand in a comforting gesture, signaling her not to worry.Leaning in, he whispered, "He's your father."Jean was taken aback, her expression changing. Memories of Dorothy's erratic behavior at Larson Residence flashed in h
Jean came to an abrupt stop at Timothy's words.Tyler noticed the change in Jean's demeanor."How about inviting him upstairs, and the two of you can have a private conversation?" he asked.Jean shook her head immediately. "No."She had distanced herself from her family. It was since that day she overheard Dorothy's words at Larson Residence.Sensing Jean's discomfort, Tyler gave her hand a reassuring squeeze."Don't worry, I'm here for you," he said.With a nod, Jean followed Tyler into the elevator.Timothy watched as Jean left. Her reluctance to talk to him made him leave with his head down.Meanwhile, Dorothy was waiting for Timothy in the car. As soon as he emerged, she opened the door and stepped out.She had seen Jean and Tyler entering Larson Group together but hesitated to face them.Tyler had confronted her at Larson Residence when she sought the right to stay in Teak Villa."How did it go? What did she say?" Dorothy asked anxiously."She didn't say much," Timoth
Dorothy dared not utter a single word.Timothy gave Dorothy a casual glance before heading to start the car.Worried he might leave her behind, Dorothy swiftly opened the car door and hopped in.…Jean and Tyler went upstairs together.Throughout the entire journey, Jean scarcely uttered a word.Tyler's gaze lingered on her. Upon reaching the office floor, she headed to her workstation. Her expression was solemn. She was clearly affected by Timothy's recent appearance.The meeting was set to begin shortly.Tyler approached Jean, his gaze tender as he asked gently, "What's bothering you? Still thinking about your father?"Jean looked up, pursed her lips, and nodded slightly."I can't help but wonder why they treated me that way."The selfish words Dorothy had spoken that day echoed in Jean's mind.Jean's words tugged at Tyler's heart. He clasped her hand tightly."There's no rhyme or reason. You didn't do anything wrong, so don't dwell on finding explanations. Not all par
Jean nodded slightly, her eyes clouded with confusion. "Yeah, when I was overseas, I never thought my family would turn out like this. When I asked Tyler about them, he simply said I had no family," Jean explained.Dorothy's words at Larson Residence made Jean hope what Tyler said was true. She wished she were an orphan. Her family not only lacked love for her but also harbored ill intentions, hoping for her to be buried at sea.Having such a family felt even more tragic than having none at all. "Just ignore them. They're just a bunch of greedy people," Robin replied. Back when Joyce was in the limelight, they shamelessly leached off her. They even forced Jean to be with Tyler. Now that Joyce was imprisoned, they were naturally eager to exploit Jean further. "If you don't want to deal with them, let William handle Michaels Group. He's been managing it on your behalf. As long as you keep them from gaining too much influence, they won't be able to cause much trouble," Ro