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The longer Sean waited, the more frantic he became, avoiding eye contact with Jean. Anxiety tightened his throat, and cold sweat slicked his palms. He yearned for her to break the silence yet feared her words, silently grappling with his nerves.'What should I do? If Jean decides to leave, should I plead for forgiveness, even if it means a slap for my recklessness?'"Sean, I’m presenting you with two options," Jeanna interrupted his thoughts, holding up two fingers. "One, we marry. Two, you vanish from my life forever."Sean was jolted by her words, his skin prickling with shock. He had once dismissed the exaggerated reactions depicted in television dramas as absurd, but now, faced with this pivotal moment, it felt as though he had won the lottery and set off fireworks simultaneously. His excitement was palpable.'Marriage! Jean proposed marriage!'A surge of elation electrified Sean. His thoughts sparked wildly, nearly short-circuiting him.But as he hesitated, Jean's expression
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"Can't you be serious for once?""I am being serious." Sean's eyes glimmered with excitement as he wrapped her in a bear hug, holding her close before finally speaking with an intense thrill. "Jean, can you feel my heart racing? I’ve been waiting for this day for so long!"Do you know? Since that one-night stand, my heart races uncontrollably when I think of you. Watching you suffer tore me apart. When you struggled with the situation involving Sophie, I wished I could move mountains to bring her back alive for you."Jean, nothing makes me happier than seeing you laugh freely and hearing you chide and argue with me. I love you. I never thought I’d love any woman other than my mother, but then you came into my life. I realized I could love another woman deeply and want to spend my entire life with her."Sean often whispered sweet nothings, but his words were imbued with genuine conviction this time. "Jean, even if I’m not serious with the whole world, I will always be serious with y
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Matthew only caught snippets of the conversation, but a certain word piqued his interest. "Dad, who got married?""Who else but Neville's second son? Old Neville is over the moon, calling everyone he knows."Matthew smiled gently. "Oh, Sean, huh? He was quite the wild card, but he's mellowed out these past few years. Seems like he’s finally settling down."Although Sean was not his son, he could not help feeling relieved. Sean had always been a troublemaker, and his eldest brother, Fenix, was too much of a workaholic. The Cheshires certainly had their hands full with these kids' marriages. It was no surprise his parents were quick to spread the news of his marriage.However, Jeff’s face seemed less than pleased, prompting Matthew to ask, "Dad, isn't it good news that Sean is getting married? Why the long face?"Sean and Cedric had grown up like brothers, and Jeff had witnessed all of Sean’s ups and downs. He should be happy about his marriage."I am happy, but it's hard to fully
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In the presence of top executives from X Corp., Evander lowered his voice to a discreet murmur.Nevertheless, Cedric's expression changed dramatically. 'Grandpa collapsed?'"Let’s end the meeting here. Dismissed." Cedric rose abruptly from his seat and strode out of the conference room, leaving the department managers still processing the sudden interruption."What exactly happened?" Cedric asked, his brows furrowed with worry.'Grandfather is old and has high blood pressure, but he's always been meticulously cared for. How could he have collapsed so suddenly?' he wondered."Your father tried to reach you but couldn’t get through, so he left a message on the landline. He mentioned that your grandfather was walking in the garden with the housekeepers when he suddenly fainted. He’s been rushed to the hospital, and your father urges you to come quickly.""Go start the car," Cedric instructed gravely. As Evander turned to leave, Cedric called out again, his voice tinged with suspicio
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Before Sophie's thoughts could wander too far, the ring of her phone brought her back to reality. She glanced at the caller ID, her eyebrows lifting in surprise. She had just mentioned Cedric, and now he was calling.With Jeanna and Linda watching, Sophie hesitated momentarily before finally pressing the answer button. "Hello."After her initial greeting, she was at a loss for words, but Cedric quickly filled the silence. "Grandpa has fainted.""What? How could that happen?!" The news of Jeff's collapse dissolved any lingering tension between them.Sophie clutched her phone, her face etched with concern. She wondered, 'Wasn't Grandpa in good health? He just called a few days ago, subtly praising Cedric. How could he suddenly faint?'"Dad said Grandpa was walking in the garden when he collapsed. He's now in the hospital. I'm downstairs at Luxford Group," Cedric said urgently.Sophie's mind raced with worry, causing her to forget her purse as she hurried out of the office. "I’m com
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Matthew's tone softened as he explained, "At our age, if I had wanted to replace you, I would have done so long ago. Besides, I’ve always valued your kindness and understanding.""Hmph, I dare you," Melissa retorted sharply, a glint of severity flashing in her eyes. "Matthew, I warn you. If you ever betray me again, I swear it will be your biggest regret, even if it costs me my life."Her stern warning made Matthew blush and cough awkwardly, clearly trying to evade the topic. "Don’t be absurd."Melissa was about to respond when her attention was drawn to Cedric and Sophie rushing from the elevator. Her expression tensed, but she quickly stood up. "Cedric, you're finally here. Your grandfather is still in resuscitation!"Cedric gently patted her shoulder and then turned to his father, his voice tinged with concern. "Dad, how could Grandpa just faint? What did the doctors say?""Dr. Zegler mentioned that given Dad’s age, we need to be prepared for anything. We'll have more details o
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"Dad just had a physical examination a few days ago. Apart from the slightly high blood pressure, there were no other issues. Dr. Zegler, could you have made a mistake?" Matthew had always had great faith in Dr. Zegler's medical skills, but this time he could not help but doubt.'This must be a mistake. Dad has always been rather sharp, so how could he suddenly be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?'Dr. Zegler adjusted his glasses and hesitated for a moment. "I understand everyone's feelings, but many patients with Parkinson's disease show no symptoms initially, only demonstrating central nervous system atrophy."As for your father's physical examination report, the examination center might have focused more on organ lesions and perhaps overlooked something. But of course, further tests are required to be sure."The phrase "to be sure" was tantamount to stamping the conclusion.Matthew could not help but wipe away his tears, but the tears seemed to be defying him, continuing to f
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Melissa, named by Matthew, rolled her eyes with a hint of disdain. "You're hardly ever home to take care of Grandpa. Now that he's collapsed, you come running fast."It was unclear whether he genuinely cared about Jeff's well-being or was thinking about the other assets under his name.Having been married for many years, Matthew knew what she wanted to say next and glared at her with a dim expression. "Say less. He's one of Dad's grandsons. It's natural for him to come over now that my father has fallen ill."He continued. "Aus, Dr. Zegler said that Grandpa has Parkinson's disease. You and Cedric should consult more international experts in this field. See if there are any methods that don't involve medication, methods that can slow down Grandpa's deterioration."Hearing the word "Parkinson's", Austin's eyes widened in shock. 'Grandpa has Parkinson's? How could this be?'After the shock, he turned to look at Sophie beside him, but Cedric's body partially blocked his view, revealin
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Tristan looked up in surprise. As if struck by a sudden thought, he glanced at Cherry, who was writhing in pain, and timidly asked, "Can I go to the hospital to help?""You need to stay home and help Cherry get a leave from school tomorrow. Be good and stay here. Trust Daddy. Cherry will be fine." Cedric's words seemed to soothe Tristan's anxiety.Avoiding Cedric’s gaze, Tristan obediently nodded. 'Cherry will surely be fine.'-The Bentley sped along the road and soon arrived at the hospital.Cedric held Cherry the entire time, while Sophie handled the paperwork. Their seamless cooperation made them seem like a perfectly ordinary married couple."Mr. Carlson, Mrs. Carlson, the child has gastritis and needs to be hospitalized for treatment," the emergency physician explained after examining Cherry, jotting down the diagnosis in the medical record.Sophie's face turned pale. 'Gastritis? How could it be so severe?'"Can she recover?" Cedric asked with a frown, his sudden intimida
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In Imperium, hardly anyone else would dare yell at Cedric like this. Cedric's eyes narrowed dangerously, his shoulders radiating a cold aura. However, traces of helplessness and doting affection softened his expression. Despite his reluctance, he eventually turned aside cooperatively.Sophie couldn't help but smile. 'It's no wonder some people believe that daughters are their fathers' lovers from a previous life. If it were anyone else, Cedric would have likely thrown them out the window by now.'She lifted Cherry's clothes to reveal her round belly and gently massaged it in circles with her fingers. Taking the opportunity, she also gave Cherry a gentle reminder, "How many times has Mommy told you not to eat so much? But you never listen. Now you know how it feels when you overeat, huh?""Mommy, could you not rub salt in my wounds?" Cherry's face was scrunched up in pain. Her pitiful and aggrieved expression instantly silenced Sophie, who decided to save the scolding for when Cherry
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Cedric kissed Sophie’s rosy cheeks, preparing to take things to the next level, when a knock on the door interrupted them at a crucial moment.His expression darkened immediately. No man liked being interrupted at such a time, and it had happened repeatedly."Who is it?" Sophie grabbed the blanket beside her to cover her exposed chest, her hoarse voice betraying her recent passion."Ms. Luxford... It's me." Tristan's low voice came from the other side of the door.'Tristan?' Sophie looked at the man beside her, surprised. She had assumed it was Cherry again, but unexpectedly...Gathering her scattered clothes from the floor, Sophie dressed quickly. Ensuring there was nothing inappropriate between her and Cedric, she got out of bed and walked toward the door.Tristan stood there, head down, fingers fidgeting, indicating urgency. As soon as the door opened, he looked up anxiously and said, "Ms. Luxford, could you go check on Cherry? She seems unwell.""Cherry is unwell?" The flush
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"This birthday brings me a lot of happiness."Sophie grasped the deeper implications of his words. The blush on her cheeks faded slightly, and the initial flutter of excitement mingled with a touch of sadness. No one could predict what Jeff's condition would be like by her next birthday.Cedric shifted the topic, pouring the already decanted red wine into a tall glass and handing it to her. "Just one glass. This is for your private birthday celebration. Happy birthday."The intoxicating aroma of the wine was irresistible. She stopped resisting and held her glass up to gently clink against his, producing a clear, melodious sound that resonated beautifully in the quiet room.The rich wine slid down her throat, soothing her tense nerves. Her tightly held shoulders relaxed, and her racing heart found a semblance of peace. She had once believed she would never fall for Cedric again, but looking back, she realized that all her hatred had been rooted in love.He had transformed love into
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Cedric seemed to know exactly what Sophie was nervous about. He raised his eyebrows suggestively, causing her to blush and quickly look away.What had happened between them lingered in the air, irrevocable.Jeff squinted, watching their subtle gestures with satisfaction. Smiling contentedly, he struggled to his feet with the help of his cane. These two had already reached a natural conclusion, and there was no need for him to exaggerate his illness any longer."Mommy, I still have homework to do. I'm heading to my room," Cherry announced, her bright eyes glancing at Tristan. She couldn't beat him at Taekwondo, but she was determined to outshine him in the midterm exams!"I’m going upstairs too," Tristan added, surprised by her sudden focus. He hesitated for a moment before quickly following her up the stairs.Melissa had long lost her patience. Without a word, she dragged Matthew upstairs, letting out a disdainful snort as they left.What had been a lively living room now left So
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"Okay."Understanding Cherry’s impatience, Sophie smiled and gently pulled away from Cedric’s embrace. She clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and made a wish.She hoped for her family's safety, health, and happiness. She wished that her parents and sister were living comfortably in another world. And she wished that she and Cedric would have a happy ending, free from past mistakes.After silently making her wishes, she blew out the flickering candles in one breath.The room filled with the faint scent of melted wax."We can eat the cake now!" Cherry beamed with joy, eagerly carrying the cake to the dining table.Her impatience made Jeff laugh heartily, his eyes crinkling with delight as he stroked his beard. "Alright, let’s start eating before this little girl drools all over the table."Sophie took her seat, glancing at Cedric, who still held her hand tightly. Her smile widened as she playfully scolded him, "Why didn’t you tell me on the way here?""If I told you, ho
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Although Sophie's mind was brimming with questions, she couldn’t help but smile at Cedric's words. She looked down at their intertwined hands, feeling the warmth of his palm. Whether it was a perfect match or a union made in heaven, it all required two hearts in love. With love, even amidst turbulence, they would find the courage to move forward together.Before long, the Bentley smoothly pulled into the Carlson residence.Jeff immediately smiled and waved upon their arrival. "Soph, come over here."Sophie approached, noticing that Mrs. Carrie had prepared a table full of dishes. She couldn’t help but feel puzzled. "Grandpa, what has made you so happy? Why did you ask Mrs. Carrie to make so much delicious food?""Silly girl, did you forget what day it is today?"Jeff's loving yet mischievous smile left her momentarily bewildered. Then her eyes widened in surprise. With everything going on with Linda, she had completely forgotten her own birthday!"Happy birthday." Cedric had quie
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Fearing that staying any longer would only worsen the situation, Linda quickly opened the door and walked out.Fenix stood there, confusion gradually replacing the determination in his eyes."What’s wrong with marrying me?" he asked Sophie, genuinely puzzled.'I’m the CEO of Cheshire Group. I’m not unattractive, and marrying me would make her legally protected as Mrs. Cheshire. Why am I being rejected?'Sophie coughed awkwardly, gaining a deeper understanding of Fenix. Sean had navigated the world of romance with ease, but Fenix seemed as naive in matters of the heart as a child."Am I really that bad?"Seeing that Fenix was still fixated on why he was rejected, Sophie shook her head. "Feelings are different from business. It’s not about racing against time or weighing benefits. You can’t apply business tactics to relationships. Spending a lifetime together requires a foundation of love.""Foundation of love? You and Cedric grew up together. You had a good foundation, but it was
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Sophie's suspicion was right. Fenix was not one to easily abandon his target. After Linda ignored countless calls, he took the initiative to find her."Mr. Cheshire, Linda really isn't in the office right now," the secretary tried to block him, but it was futile against a determined man, especially one exuding an intimidating chill."Then I’ll find Sophie.""But Ms. Luxford, she—" Before the secretary could finish, Fenix's long legs had already taken him to Sophie's office door.He knocked twice before pushing it open. The secretary looked like she was about to cry. "Ms. Luxford, I’m sorry, I couldn’t stop Mr. Cheshire.""It’s fine. Go make Mr. Cheshire a cup of coffee," Sophie said.Seeing Fenix barge in, she raised an eyebrow, smiled, and glanced at Linda, who was hiding in her office. "Have a seat and let's talk.""No need. I have to catch a flight soon." Fenix cut straight to the point, his determined eyes fixed on Linda as he said firmly, "I need an answer from you.""Mr.
