Terence asked the question as if it were the most natural thing. His gaze was fixed on Robin.A sudden tension gripped Robin, causing her to freeze in place.Terence was aware of Robin's feelings for him.She couldn't shake the thought that maybe she had been too transparent.Earlier, alcohol had made her mind foggy. But now, Terence's words helped her become clear-headed again.She understood Terence's personality well.If she admitted her feelings and got turned down, it might affect her job.Robin was usually calm and collected at work. Yet, blending emotions with her professional life could make even her ideal job a cause of worry.In the end, it could push her to the edge of losing her sanity.Gathering her thoughts, Robin took a deep breath and looked Terence in the eye."Mr. Weiss, are you ... thinking about marriage?"Terence frowned at the question and shook his head."No."His answer relieved Robin.Maintaining a calm demeanor, she looked at Terence and said wit
Tyler's physique was the kind that would captivate any woman's gaze endlessly.Yet, the daily intensity of it all was becoming a bit overwhelming.Concern clouded Jean's expression. She pondered whether Tyler's body could handle the strain. After all, he was still in the recovery phase, and excessive exercise was not advisable."No," Jean reassured with a gentle tone, her cheeks slightly tinged with red as she met Tyler's eyes."I'm just worried about your well-being. With the colder weather settling in, I'm afraid you might catch a cold," she added.She was also worried that her nose might start bleeding if things kept going like this for too long.Jean wore a shy smile as she spoke. During their conversation, she showed her concern for Tyler. She stood up from the couch and got a coat to drape over his shoulders.Watching her actions, Tyler couldn't help but smile."You used to dream of seeing this. Now that I've made your wish come true, aren't you eager to see it again? W
Tyler thought of telling Jean about this so that she wouldn't be too anxious the next time she saw Joyce.That was why he told Jean about this beforehand. However, just hearing Joyce's name terrified her. "Don't be afraid, it's fine. I'm here." Jean slowly calmed down with Tyler's consoling words. "Is she the one you were supposed to marry back then?"Seeing that Jean was so adamant about knowing the answer, Tyler kissed her forehead."We weren't in any sort of relationship. It was just a contractual marriage at the time. Jean, believe me when I say that I'm very grateful that we met each other by a twist of fate. "I hope you understand that you're the only one in my heart. You're my wife and the mother of my child. I hope you won't run away from me because of this matter."When Jean heard that, a bout of nervousness hit her."Alright," she said softly.Nodding her head solemnly, she looked deeply into Tyler's eyes."I'll muster the courage to stand by your side
When Tyler saw that, he quickly supported her. "Don't move."Jean lay down on the bed once more, feeling disoriented."I feel dizzy," she said. Hearing this, Tyler immediately got up and massaged her forehead. Right then, they heard Dorian knock on the door. "Come in." Dorian entered the room after he heard Tyler's voice. He walked over to Jean's bedside and cast her a worried glance. "Mom, do you feel better now?" When Jean heard Dorian's voice, she opened her eyes slowly. Her gaze fell on the child, and when she saw his anxious face, she pinched his cheek gently. "I'm alright. Don't worry too much."Dorian nodded his head earnestly and held Jean's hands tightly. "Mom, please get better soon." Jean did not know why she suddenly ran a high fever. She nodded, though she still looked weak. Tyler continued to massage Jean's forehead gently, making her feel sleepy. Coleen did not go out today and stayed home to make some oatmeal for Jean. When
Jean nodded as she watched Coleen step out of the bedroom. She felt Coleen had been quite busy lately. She was curious, but she did not put too much thought into it. While she lay back down on the bed, Tyler massaged her forehead once more and comforted her, "Rest a bit longer. I'll wake you up when it's lunchtime." Jean nodded and hugged Tyler tightly. She then asked in a soft voice, "Will you be here with me?" Nodding, Tyler answered, "Of course."Jean was assured after hearing Tyler's reply.When Tyler saw how tightly Jean was hugging his arm, he smiled. … At the hospital, Lilian noticed that a helper from Larson Residence came in Coleen's stead today. Feeling puzzled, she called Coleen."Aunt Coleen, did something urgent happen? I notice that you didn't make a visit today." When Coleen heard Lilian's voice, her gaze darkened as she replied, "I've hired a caregiver to look after you from today onward. In the future, I'll only come if I have the time."
Edda Douglas, the caregiver assigned by the Larsons, knocked on the door and came in. When she saw Lilian lying on the bed, she opened the lunchbox with a smile on her face. She walked to Lilian's side and gave her a small bowl of oatmeal. When Lilian reached out to take the bowl, Edda saw Tyler's number on Lilian's phone screen. She had been working for the Larsons for a very long time, so she had memorized the phone numbers of all the family members. When she saw that the number had not been dialed yet, her expression changed slightly. She said, "I'll reheat it in the microwave for you. Mrs. Larson made this herself. Ms. Page, you have indeed been blessed by Madam's kindness. Mrs. Larson hasn't been in the kitchen in a long time." When Lilian heard what Edda said, her face darkened. She said, "Don't mention her in front of me." Edda saw how unhappy Lilian was, but she still said with a smile, "It was Mrs. Larson who instructed me to tell you this. She w
Lilian seethed at Edda's words, but she managed to mask her anger.From a young age, Lilian had mastered the skill of hiding her true emotions.Even though Lilian was frustrated, she refrained from making any overt reactions.After finishing the oatmeal, she handed the bowl over to Edda.Just as Edda took the bowl, the medical staff came in. They needed to take a small amount of Lilian's blood for routine checks.Lilian had been undergoing treatment for a while, and now they needed to check how her blood cells were doing.Edda stood to the side with a stony face, watching everything.After all the tests were done, Edda smiled and said, "Ms. Page, it's lunchtime. I'll go downstairs and get you something to eat."Lately, Lilian had only been eating meals made by the chefs at Larson Residence.The thought of eating from local restaurants didn't appeal to her.…When Edda came back, she put the meal in front of Lilian and started eating her own lunch."The food isn't as good as
Edda's words hit home for Coleen.Coleen went all serious as she nodded, saying, "You're right. Lilian's fate is no longer the Larsons' concern. If she decides to mess with Jean and Tyler, we're not going out of our way for her."From now on, no more hospital visits or special meals for her. I don't want to hear anything about her."Having said that, Coleen got up and went upstairs to check on Jean.But when she turned around, she found Jean standing at the top of the stairs, looking confused.Both Edda and Coleen were caught off guard."Jean, when did you wake up?" Coleen asked.Rubbing her eyes, Jean replied with a grin, "I just woke up and couldn't find Tyler."Jean hadn't meant to eavesdrop on Coleen and Edda. She just happened to overhear it while approaching them.Coleen quickly explained, "Tyler went to get Dorian from school and will be back soon."Jean nodded as a touch of embarrassment flickered in her eyes. Biting her lip, she whispered, "Mom, I didn't mean to over