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,
Even though Lukas was now back together with her, Jenny could clearly feel that their relationship could never return to the way it had been in the past. After spending some time with Lukas, Jenny felt that Lukas' heart no longer belonged to her.Once Conner and Robin were done packing up Alina's belongings at the hospital, they made their way to Robin's car. Robin drove them to her apartment. Upon seeing where they were heading, Conner said to Robin softly, "Roo, I won't be going back to your apartment."Upon hearing this, Robin looked confused. Before she could ask why, Conner added softly, "I want to return to Swiree."Robin was taken aback for a moment. Then, she replied, "Dad, you really don't need to rush back home."Conner had already sold the family business in Swiree when Alina was hospitalized in Henkel. As such, Robin had not expected to hear Conner tell her that he wanted to return to Swiree."Just stay here," Robin said.Upon hearing that, Conner sighed softly and
After Alina passed away, her body was taken to the funeral home the next morning.Alina had instructed Conner to keep her funeral simple after her death.After Alina was hospitalized, Conner showed her a grave site according to her wishes.A van from the funeral home came to the hospital the next morning to take Alina's body to the funeral home.Upon hearing the news, Jean and Tyler rushed to the hospital and accompanied Robin there.On the way to the funeral home, Tyler tried to call Terence. However, Terence did not answer.Tyler had to call Wilson to inform Terence of what had happened.Only a handful of relatives and friends attended the funeral to pay their respects to Alina.With Jean and Tyler's help, Alina's funeral wasn't much trouble to set up.Terence received the news of Alina's death in the afternoon. Only then did he rush to the funeral home.When Terence arrived, Alina's remains had already been cremated and placed in an urn.He walked over to Robin. When he s
Robin's call managed to go through, but no one answered her call even after a long while.Robin gradually tightened the grip she had on her phone. She tried to maintain her composure while holding the phone.After what seemed like ages, Terence finally answered her call."Roo, why are you still up?"Terence's gentle voice came through in the end. His tone was tinged with a hint of exhaustion.Upon hearing his voice, Robin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.Seeing that Terence had ended up answering her call, she supposed there weren't any problems to worry about."Yeah, I haven't gone to sleep yet. I'm still—"Robin was about to tell Terence that she was still at the hospital.However, Terence quickly interjected, "I'm still at the hospital now."Upon hearing Terence's words, Robin unconsciously tightened her grip on her phone. Her heart quivered in fear for a moment.She suddenly felt insecure.Robin hummed in acknowledgment and asked, "Is Ms. Blake not doing well?"Robi
Robin's response was in no way problematic.From her response, it was clear how cautious and serious she was when dealing with matters of the heart.Brian sighed and looked at Robin deeply.However, Robin deliberately avoided Brian's gaze at this moment.She didn't want him to waste his time on her. Robin certainly didn't want Brian's friendship with Terence to be negatively affected because of her.Seeing that Robin was deliberately avoiding his gaze, Brian curled his lips into a small smile and said softly, "You don't need to be so wary of me. I'm not going to force you to help me."I'm glad to see that you're going steady with Terence. I'm looking forward to attending your guys' wedding."Upon hearing this, Robin pursed her lips lightly. She let out a calm smile and replied, "Well, then you'll have to spend quite some time waiting."Brian turned to look at Robin. He had a tender expression on his face as he said, "Don't worry, I know Terence very well. I'm certain he'll marr
Robin couldn't help looking surprised upon seeing Brian dressed in formal attire. He looked somewhat weary."Mr. Collins," Robin greeted.Brian nodded slightly in response and walked over to her side.He whispered, "I heard that Aunt Alina isn't doing very well, so I came to check on you guys. Don't be too upset if you can help it."Upon hearing this, Robin pursed her lips. She replied in a soft voice, "I already expected this to happen, so I'm not too upset by it. I just feel a bit helpless at the moment."Although Robin had already anticipated this outcome, she couldn't change it.Robin sighed as a hint of grief filled her eyes.Brian walked over to sit beside her. His tone was gentle as he said, "Death is inevitable for everyone, after all. People either die from old age or sickness. Try to take it easy."Aunt Alina probably wouldn't want you to be so upset either."Robin nodded and turned her gaze toward Brian. When she noticed that was wearing a suit, she asked, "Where we
During her conversation with Alina, Robin had already tried her best to keep her emotions under control. She did not expect Alina to get so worked up.Robin simply didn't want Alina to use her past as an example to educate Robin.After all, everybody was living a different life.Robin would never settle for second best.Robin sat quietly as the doctor continued talking. But she didn't hear a word he said. Noticing Robin's low spirits, Conner said softly to her after the doctor left, "Roo, don't burden yourself with all this. This day was bound to come sooner or later."Although Conner was trying to comfort Robin, his voice was hoarse and contained a hint of melancholy that he failed to conceal.Robin took a deep breath. With her reddened, teary eyes, she told Conner, "I shouldn't have argued with her knowing she was sick. With her current state, it's my fault that I insisted on my point."Conner sighed with a hint of helplessness in his expression. He avoided Robin's eyes and
Robin took a deep breath and said softly, "Don't worry about Chandler. Terence will handle it."After all, Chandler raised Terence like a son despite not being blood-related. The bond between them was too strong for Terence to ignore."Just focus on getting better."Alina went silent for a while. Robin chose not to say anything further either.She wanted to end the discussion in Alina's silence. But to her surprise, Alina uttered hesitantly after a long pause, "No, Terence will not care about Chandler."If Terence helps Chandler out, Weiss Group will face setbacks. Terence prioritizes his interests above all else. He won't care about Chandler. I…"Robin watched Alina getting worked up as she continued talking. Robin couldn't help but feel bad.However, she couldn't pinpoint her feelings. Did she feel bad because after all these years, Alina still cared about Chandler? Or was it because Conner's effort was being overlooked by Alina?Even though Chandler was her biological father
Conner had been working tirelessly to take care of the family. Even now that Alina fell ill, he cared for her selflessly."I should go back and check on your mom. If not, she'll wake up and find herself alone."Robin felt bad watching Conner's silhouette. She and Conner went back to the ward together. Sure enough, Alina was already awake.Robin sat on the couch and felt a mix of emotions as she watched Conner care for Alina devotedly.Alina had finished her medicine for the day, and Conner needed to get her the newly prescribed medicine from the pharmacy. So, Robin stayed back to keep Alina company.Robin kept her gaze fixed on Alina's weary face and asked softly, "Mom, do you want me to end up like you?"Alina paused for a moment after listening to Robin as a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes. Clearly, she did not understand the meaning of Robin's words.Robin took a deep breath to control her own emotions and continued softly, "I was referring to finding a man who takes
Terence was waiting at a traffic light, so his surroundings were noisy. As Robin's voice was very soft, Terence couldn't quite make out what she was saying. "I'm heading to the hospital to check on her now. How are things with your mom?" Terence repeated his question to Robin again. Robin went silent. She had already decided to be with Terence, and he had also publicly clarified that nothing was happening between him and Monica. So, it would be childish of her to ask the question again because he had already made things clear. Robin's lips were pressed together, and her expression had reverted back to normal. She said, "She's fine here. Don't worry about it." She then murmured softly under her breath, "I'll call you back later. Drive safely." As soon as she finished talking, she immediately ended the call. Terence didn't give it much thought after Robin ended the call. He turned the engine on and drove off to the hospital to visit Monica. Robin stood in the cor