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"I hope the next time I see Ms. Kerrigan, I can call her Mrs. Carlson," Sophie stated calmly, fixing her gaze on Vivienne. Her voice held no trace of bitterness. Cedric's romantic choices no longer mattered to her after his decision to divorce."Thank you for your good wishes. Even if I don't become Mrs. Carlson, I have Ricky. For a woman, having a child is a blessing. But for some people, it might just be a curse.""What do you mean?" Sophie was puzzled by Vivienne's cryptic words but then noticed her eyes sweeping over her stomach. Her heart clenched. Did Vivienne know about her pregnancy?"It means, sometimes, a child can make a man obediently submit. And other times, it can make him hate you to the bone. Why don't we find out which kind yours will be?" Vivienne reached out gently, her face looming closer. Her pink fingernails lightly touched Sophie's abdomen, sending a chill through her."There's no need to be afraid. I don't plan to harm him. Useless tools are the ones that ge
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Cedric resolutely chose his future lover over his soon-to-be ex-wife in a cruel twist of fate.Sophie's pale lips formed a mocking, pained smile.'My dear child, I dreamed of watching you grow, yet fate may not allow it,' she thought sadly."Sophie!" A frantic voice echoed from the doorway.Sophie turned to see Austin, who had returned unexpectedly, rushing toward her. His strong arms tenderly cradled her as Sophie's attempted smile faded into unconsciousness."Get her to the hospital, now!" Jeff commanded urgently, directing the chauffeur.As Austin carried Sophie past Cedric, who was attending to Vivienne, he shot Cedric a contemptuous look. "Cedric, you really don't deserve her."After swiftly placing Sophie in the jeep, Cedric watched the car speed away, his expression growing darker.'I don't deserve her, but Austin does?' he mused."I'm so sorry, Cedric. It happened so fast. You do believe I didn't push her, don't you?" Vivienne feigned distress and collapsed into uncons
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"Is there anything else, doctor? Can't you just give us the full picture all at once?" Melissa implored the doctor, visibly shaken.She struggled to grasp how Sophie could be expecting Cedric's baby after years of a childless marriage and nearing divorce."The fact is, Mrs. Carlson was previously diagnosed with pregnancy in our gynecology department. We advised her to exercise extreme caution due to a delicate condition. This accident has exacerbated her situation. We need to do everything we can to protect the pregnancy." The doctor spoke with measured gravity, hinting at the critical nature of Sophie's condition."Are you saying she already knew she was pregnant?" Cedric suddenly looked up, his suppressed emotions turning into anger. Knowing she was carrying a child, she still insisted on divorce and even risked a fall!His thoughts ran wild with anger.'Excellent! Sophie, I thought you were only being reckless with your own body, staging a pity play. But in reality, you don't w
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As Austin regained his composure, a knot formed in his throat. The revelation of a child between Sophie and Cedric added another layer of complexity to the situation.Jeff shot Austin a surprised glance, his expression momentarily clouded with doubt. Even after Austin had left, the question lingered. 'Could this child possibly be…'-Cedric's steps were heavy as he approached his car, his features contorted in a mixture of anger and determination. He pounded his fist against the car window, the dull thud barely registering as pain.Before he could retract his hand, he felt a forceful grip on his shoulder, spinning him around to face a furious Austin, who delivered a swift punch to Cedric's jaw.Austin, who had unexpectedly charged over, had lost his usual composure. His eyes were filled with a soldier's killing intent."Cedric, you're a real bastard!" he spat, launching another blow, met with Cedric's swift counterattack.As blood trickled from Austin's lip, Cedric's lips curled
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Jeff reached out, his hand gently wrapping around Sophie's trembling fingers. His usually stoic eyes softened with compassion, a glimmer of moisture betraying his emotions. "Don't cry. The doctor stressed the importance of resting for the baby's well-being. Sophie, have you considered giving your marriage with Cedric another chance?""Another chance? Do you believe there's any hope left for happiness between us?" Sophie wiped away her tears, her pale face breaking into a self-mocking smile.Their relationship was entangled in a web of complexities involving Vivienne, an unborn child, and layers of mistrust. How could they ever find solace amidst such turmoil?Her rhetorical question rendered Jeff speechless. Indeed, severing ties with Vivienne was possible. But the presence of the child, Cedric's flesh and blood, complicated matters."Grandpa, love alone can't sustain a marriage." Sophie's voice trembled with resignation. Although she had cherished Cedric since her youthful days,
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"Sophie is pregnant?" Vivienne's voice shook as tears threatened to spill. "I'm sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Carlson. I had no idea about Sophie's pregnancy. My only wish was for Tristan to have a father figure. I never intended to rob someone else of happiness or cause her child to lose a father."I understand my background isn't deemed suitable, and Grandfather doesn't approve of me. I know he'll never accept me into the Carlson family. So, I apologize. I'll take Tristan and leave Imperium, ensuring we never cross paths with Cedric and your family again."In agony, Vivienne struggled to sit up, her injured arm trembling.Gripping Tristan's hand, she pleaded, "Tristan, please cooperate. Let's depart, alright? Bid farewell to Grandpa and Grandma."Tristan's face paled as he grasped the gravity of the situation. Losing his newly found father again was unbearable."I don't want to leave. I want Daddy, Grandpa and Grandma. Ms. Sophie fell by herself. Why must I lose Daddy? Mommy, can't we sta
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Sophie's expression subtly shifted at Cedric's mention. Since her accident, he had been conspicuously absent, replaced instead by Jeff and Austin's constant care, especially Austin's...Lost in thought, Sophie was startled as a tall, imposing figure entered. Facing him, she asked, "Why are you here again? Didn't you have duties at the base?""The base can wait. I insisted on personally driving you home after your discharge for peace of mind," Austin said, extending a beautifully crafted box. "This is a little gift for your discharge."Jeanna teased, "Wow, a discharge gift? That's new. Let's see what it is, Sophie."Awkwardly, Sophie opened the box to find not expensive jewelry but a set of scented candles, modest yet thoughtfully chosen."I'm not great at giving gifts," Austin explained, a touch of red tinting his ears. "This candle set symbolizes comfort and peace. I hope it helps dispel your sorrows and revitalizes you every day."Unbeknownst to Sophie, the candles carried a de
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"Finally getting some fresh air after being confined to that bed," Sophie said with a chuckle, settling into the car's back seat.However, her smile vanished abruptly. Cedric emerged from the hospital exit, holding Vivienne with their child clinging to him, innocently calling out, "Daddy, Mommy."The sight reopened the wound in her already aching heart."Look at them, adulterers flaunting their affair and bastard child," Jeanna remarked bitterly, observing the scene. With a surge of anger, she closed Sophie's car door with a resounding thud.'How dare Cedric parade his affair on Sophie's discharge day!' Jeanna fumed inwardly.While carrying Vivienne to the parking lot, Cedric briefly locked eyes with Sophie in her car. Then, his gaze shifted away indifferently as if she were just an insignificant bystander.Noticing Sophie and Austin, Vivienne pretended not to see them. She pressed her head against Cedric's chest, wearing a content smile. Her mere presence in his arms was a silen
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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.
