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
Jean laid her head on Tyler's arm, looking touched.She felt taken care of because Tyler could understand what she didn't even have to say.After Tyler parked the car in the garage, Jean got out of the car first.Dorian eagerly stepped out of the house, wearing a big smile as he warmly greeted, "Mom."Jean hurried over and grabbed Dorian's hand.Later, Jean realized that Coleen wasn't in the house.Normally, Coleen would be there to greet them immediately.As dinner time approached, Coleen was still missing.Jean couldn't help but ask, "Grandma, where's Mom?"Pausing with a fork in hand, Judy replied, "She went out to handle something. Jean, how's the food today?"Judy changed the topic of the conversation.Taking the hint, Jean decided not to ask for further details.It wasn't until the early morning hours that Coleen finally returned. Jean was lying next to Tyler. The distant sound of a car approaching downstairs caught her attention. She carefully lifted the blanket
Upon hearing her words, Tyler furrowed his brows and lapsed into a thoughtful silence.Coleen collected herself and said, "Tyler, trust me. I know how to handle this."A sigh escaped Tyler as he explained, "Jean is quite sensitive, you know. She's been treating you like a companion lately. Make sure she doesn't find out about this."Lilian's two appearances at Larson Group were enough to stir up anxiety in Jean. If Jean found out that Coleen often took care of Lilian, it might make Jean start imagining things.In response to Tyler's caution, Coleen nodded. In truth, her intentions were solely rooted in concern for Lilian."Alright," Coleen replied.If Lilian had health problems before, Tyler would probably have handled it. But now, Coleen was the one in charge of taking care of the matter.Coleen had always assumed that Tyler held a deep fondness for Lilian. She didn't know Tyler viewed his connection with Lilian as mere obligation and duty. Since Lilian's initial recove
Pain shot through Tyler, and he let out a gasp."Careful with those teeth!" he exclaimed.Noticing the red marks on Tyler's lips, Jean pouted, hoping for forgiveness.Her charming gesture prompted Tyler to bend down and share a kiss."Mom, Dad ..."Dorian's voice echoed from the doorway.Jean was taken aback. She saw the open door and realized Tyler hadn't closed it after he entered.Feeling awkward, she quickly pulled away from Tyler's embrace.It marked the first time Dorian saw them in such proximity. At first, he was taken aback, but then a smile gradually spread across his face."Great Grandma told me you're visiting the schools today. I'd love to come along," Dorian said.Noticing Jean's bashful expression, Tyler reached out and tousled her hair. He told Dorian, "Sure. But we'll have to wait for your mom to get ready."Dorian's eyes landed on Jean, who was still in her pajamas. He chuckled."I'll be waiting downstairs for you guys, then," Dorian replied.Tyler nodd
After washing up, Jean went to the dressing room to get changed. At Teak Villa, there were many casual outfits for everyday wear. Tyler had chosen an outfit for her. He took her hand and led her to sit on the makeup stool. Tyler bought earrings for her and helped her put them on after she was done doing her makeup. She then realized that she had pierced ears, meaning she must have worn earrings before. After putting them on, she asked expectantly, "Do they look good?" Tyler nodded. "I chose them for you. Of course, they look good." Jean pursed her cherry lips as her gaze turned bashful. After getting ready, they went downstairs together. Dorian already had breakfast and was waiting for them downstairs. He remained very quiet while sitting aside, patiently waiting for his parents. After breakfast, the family headed out together. Tyler had chosen the most prestigious schools in Henkel for Dorian. Jean did not want to be hasty on this matter. Even if she ha
Jean smiled faintly as her gaze fell on Tyler. She said softly, "It looks like Ms. Sage is getting along well with him." Tyler slightly raised an eyebrow and looked down along with her gaze. Indeed, she was not lying. The man and Robin probably worked in the same field. That was why the conversation seemed to be flowing well between them. Soon after, the waiter served the desserts. Dorian and Jean each had one, while Tyler shared with Jean. Jean's gaze remained focused on the downstairs the entire time. On the lower floor, Robin and the man seemed to be heading elsewhere. They stood up and were about to leave. When Robin got up, the man considerately helped her with her handbag. Tyler's eyes swept across them. Then, he slowly got up and told Jean, "I need to go to the restroom." Jean nodded while watching Robin leave with the man. Tyler walked into the restroom and then called Terence. "Terence, Ms. Sage seems to be seeing someone lately. The project you assigned
Tyler saw Jean's gaze that was filled with concern as she watched the taxi drive away. He said calmly, "It's probably something urgent at the company that needs to be addressed." Jean raised her eyebrow when she heard that. "Ms. Sage is really dedicated to her work." She was on a date but still rushed back to work even on the weekend. Tyler took Jean's hand and said serenely, "She's always been this dedicated." Someone probably realized that and tried to find fault with her work. "Don't worry, there won't be any serious issues," added Tyler. Jean nodded earnestly and then continued shopping while holding his hand. Before long, Tyler received a call from Terence. "There's a dinner party at 7:00 pm tonight at Angevin's Place. Bring Jean along." Upon hearing Terence's words, Tyler naturally understood his implication. Smiling, he said, "Okay, I'll bring Ms. Sage along too." Terence ended the call without responding to Tyler. Tyler put away his phone resignedly. Then,