The disciples broke out into surprised chatter. "I haven't tried the food made by Master either.""I just found out that Master can cook.""So, what are we eating today?"The group of children, full of anticipation, gathered around Margot and Curtis as they headed to the dining hall.Curtis held his daughter in his arms and watched her face light up with a bright smile. Despite the joy on her face, he felt an indescribable ache and heaviness in his heart.Margot was also watching her daughter. She raised her hand to tidy Lilac's hair, slightly tousled by the breeze, and suddenly felt a wave of melancholy.It felt like there was dust in her eyes.Solace noticed the sadness on Margot's face and suddenly furrowed her brows as she asked, "Aunt Margot, what's wrong? Why are your eyes red?"Margot took a moment to calm herself and smiled, saying, "It's nothing. The wind was a bit strong just now. Maybe some dust got into my eyes.""Then I'll blow it away for you," she said as she re
"This one, in particular, is really delicious. I've never tried a dish this good before," another disciple said.Branden was well aware of the thoughts the apprentices had in their minds. It probably didn't taste good.Despite feeling a bit down, he smiled and said to Margot and Curtis, "Let's just make do. After all, it's the last meal anyway."Upon hearing that final phrase, a wave of bitterness welled up in the hearts of Margot and Curtis once again. Their eyes simultaneously turned to look at their beloved daughter.Solace thought that the food tasted really bad. She stopped eating, pouting slightly as she looked at Branden, her face showing a look of utter helplessness."Master, if you don't know how to cook, you shouldn't do it. You're wasting so many ingredients, especially this chicken—you ruined it."Branden looked at his young apprentice. Out of all his apprentices, she was the only one who truly dared to speak her mind.He couldn't help feeling amused and helpless. He
After watching Jordan's actions and listening to what he said, Branden couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.Among all his apprentices, this one was the most mischievous and troublesome.Branden didn't expect that when he was leaving, he would be considerate enough to express gratitude to him. It seemed like it was definitely worth saving him.Branden reached out to pull him up, saying, "Stand up. I'm not expecting you to achieve anything grand in the future. Just listen to your parents, and that's enough."Jordan looked up, tears in his eyes, gazing at Branden. "I will listen to my parents, Master. Don't worry.""That's good then."They were still having dinner, and then suddenly, Jordan had started this dramatic emotional scene.With a smile, Branden signaled to everyone. "Let's eat first. Once we've eaten, we can take our time to talk."Everyone gathered and took their seats around the table. But no one could enjoy the meal again.The atmosphere at the dining table was
Solace responded by pulling away from Margot's embrace and quickly reached up with her hand to wipe away the tears on her cheek."Aunt Margot, please don't cry. Not only did you get your illness treated, but you also gained a son, right?""Yes. We gained a lot from this, especially since we now have another son."Margot tried hard to keep her emotions in check, but she just couldn't control her tears from falling. Only heaven knew how difficult and heartbreaking it was for her to be separated from her daughter right now.She couldn't resist hugging Solace tightly again, not wanting to let go even for a moment.Curtis was crouching next to them, feeling quite uneasy. Because he was rational, he knew they had to leave the mountain no matter how reluctant they were. Otherwise, it would get dark soon.He held back his tears in front of all the children, pulled Margot's hand, and said, "Let her go. We'll meet again in the future."Margot had no choice but to let go.Curtis gently tu
While holding Curtis' hand with one hand and Margot's hand with the other, Jordan looked up at them and said, "Don't worry, Mom and Dad. Solace is very happy on the mountain. Master is teaching her to speak the language of animals, and she can communicate with many of them."Also, the senior disciples treat her exceptionally well. They never let her do any work, and whatever she wants to eat, they make it for her."Master also spoils her a lot."Upon hearing what Jordan said, Margot and Curtis felt a bit better.They looked at Jordan and felt a sense of comfort.They never expected that by going up the mountain, they would not only fulfill their wishes but also unexpectedly obtain a son.Branden had done them a tremendous favor, and they wondered how they could ever repay him for his kindness.…At that time, at the abbey's gate, after all the disciples dispersed, only Branden remained, standing there alone. He gazed at the path down the mountain, his heart filled with mixed e
Curtis wanted to keep it as a memento for the rest of his life."It's good that it's lifted."Calvin was quite happy. After letting go of Margot, he asked, "Did you guys get to see Lilac?"Margot nodded. "Yes, I've met her. She's been keeping us company for the past few days.""How is she doing?""Pretty good."When he heard what Margot said, he figured Lilac really was doing well.Both the brothers felt truly happy from the bottom of their hearts.Just as they were about to take Margot to enjoy delicious rabbit with Curtis, they suddenly noticed there was an extra kid with them.Anthony shone a flashlight on his face and asked Jordan, "Did you specifically bring them down the mountain?""Hello, Uncle Anthony. Please take good care of me in the future."Jordan, who used to be dismissive of Anthony, changed his attitude. Now, he sweetly called out to him with a smile and even bowed to him.Anthony and Calvin looked confused as they turned to Margot.Margot gently touched th
After Curtis and the others finished eating half of the hare, Calvin went to the car to get some more food for the kids.Anthony went hare hunting again, and Curtis joined him.It was night time, and the hares had all retreated to their burrows. Therefore, once they found a burrow, it wasn't difficult to catch a hare.Anthony was very experienced. During his time on the training island, he survived by relying on this particular skill.Curtis grew up privileged, like a golden child. Going into the mountains at night to catch hares was something he was trying for the first time, and he had no idea what he was doing.He didn't even have a clue as to the type of places where the hares might hide.Therefore, he only did whatever Anthony instructed him to do.Right this moment, Anthony found a hole in the ground. He sat next to it with a flashlight as he signaled to Curtis."Reach in and grab. There's definitely something inside."Curtis wasn't foolish. He said, "You could just shin
Even if there really were a hare right beneath the tree roots, and Anthony's flashlight was shining directly on it, Curtis still wouldn't grab it.Anthony laughed at Curtis."You're really cautious after that bad experience. Let me handle it."He reached in and easily pulled out two hares from the hole.One was a male, and the other was a female.They were taken to the streamside to be killed and prepared before being brought back. If they brought the hares back directly after capturing them, it might make the others unwilling to kill them out of pity. It was 10:00 pm.Jordan was already asleep in Calvin's tent.Margot didn't want to go to bed until Curtis returned, so she sat around the fire chatting with Calvin.Seeing Anthony and Curtis return, she quickly stood up and asked, "Did you catch them?"Anthony shook the two neatly-skinned hares in his hand and laughed."When I take action, nothing slips past me. However, it's getting late, Margot, so go rest for now. I'll hav
Curtis didn't argue with her, and instead, he took her hand and led her inside.Margot noticed that despite Curtis' stern demeanor, he still showed care for her through his actions. She smiled knowingly and playfully asked while walking beside him, "What, can't find me at certain times and you're worried I ran off with someone else?"Curtis glanced at her and scoffed."Would you dare? If you dare run off with someone else, I'll break your legs."Despite speaking harsh words, the expression on the face and the gaze in the eyes directed at Margot were so gentle, it seemed as if they could bring forth tears.Margot listened to his violent words and stared at him, "Say it again, whose legs are you going to break?"Curtis was standing there. Although he still had a bit of presence, his facial expression already showed defeat.Before he could try to please his wife again, Margot had already brushed past him and slipped through the mansion's front doors.While running, he shouted, "An
So Gabriel had to personally drive her wherever she needed to go.Curtis listened to the two people and narrowed his eyes again."Who else?""Anthony."Anthony?Curtis was momentarily taken aback.Then, he saw Anthony coming out of the kitchen wearing an apron and carrying a plate, and walking into the dining room.He set down his coat and told Luna, "You sit, I'll go help.""Go ahead."Curtis followed into the kitchen and saw that Anthony and Gabriel were acting as if they were in their own home, helping themselves to whatever they wanted to eat and making it themselves.He also felt a bit embarrassed and walked over, saying, "It's not right to have you cook since you're visiting, let me do it instead."Gabriel glanced at him and said, "We all treat you like one of us, so why are you being so formal with us?"Anthony responded, "I'm making it for my wife, after all, she only eats the food that I make."Curtis shook his head helplessly.They were showing off their relatio
Margot and Lena turned their heads at the same time.Jordan was dressed in a British-style uniform with a backpack. At eight years old, he stood around four feet tall. His smile was like a little ray of sunshine and could really brighten anyone's day.He shouted, "Mom, Aunt Lena, did you come specifically to pick me up?"Every time Margot heard Jordan call her "mom," it filled her heart with warmth.She raised her hand to give him a hug, gently ruffled his hair, and said, "Of course I'm here to pick you up, get in the car.""It's been a month since I last saw you, and you've grown taller."Lena pulled Jordan onto the vehicle and started driving.Sitting in the car, Jordan couldn't help but smile as he looked at his senior.Lena looked at him and smiled, "Living here, how does it compare to being up in the mountains?"Jordan's eyes landed on Margot, filled with warmth and joy."Wherever my mom and dad are, I feel is the best place. Of course, I'm not saying that being with Mas
Margot greeted them with a smile, saying, "I thought you two would be quietly enjoying your romantic time at the estate. I didn't expect you'd come over to see us!"Lena reached out and gently pinched Louis' round cheeks, then looked at Margot and said, "You keep saying that, but you're not working, so why don't you come visit us?""I'm at home taking care of the kids. You have no idea how challenging it is.""Heh, you're just unfairly blaming Louis. Our little Louis is clearly very well-behaved."Lena ignored Margot and couldn't help but give Louis a couple of kisses after picking him up.Anthony walked over and asked, "Where is everyone else?"Margot motioned for them to come over and sit down, then poured them some water."Natalie just had her baby not long ago, and my in-laws went with Natalie's parents and the others to visit the babies, and they're also going to visit Dad."Whenever Anthony talked about his oblivious elderly father, he got frustrated.He didn't ask any m
Frederick, exuding the presence of the head of the family, welcomed the arriving in-laws with a smile.Afterwards, he behaved well and didn't mention anything about Yasmine, nor did he cause any trouble with his sons.The in-laws were very careful not to mention Frederick's injury, as they didn't want to hurt his pride.Daniel saw how lively it was at home and decided to bring Ena's mother over so that the in-laws could take the opportunity to get to know each other better.In the days that followed, everyone got along very well.In Amberville, Alice Manor.Anthony and Lena were enjoying a peaceful and romantic time together here. No one was bothering them, and they were not going out to work.The two of them spent the entire day cozied up at home.It involved either snacking while watching a movie or playing games followed by some cuddling and kissing.Anthony often made delicious food for Lena and took care of her so well that she seemed completely pampered.This caused Len
"If you won't let me bring her into the family, fine, I'll set up a large estate elsewhere. When the time comes, I won't let you in either."Daniel felt that his father was quite childish.He chuckled and said, "How about this, once the guests leave, I'll take you back to Yasmine. Then you can tell her that you've cut all ties with us and you want nothing. At that point, Yasmine is still willing to stay by your side and take care of you, then we'll do as you wish. How about that?Regarding the greedy Coran siblings, it was important to know that their father didn't have anything valuable left on him, and they wouldn't gain any benefits either.It would be surprising if she still stayed by Frederick's side."Don't underestimate people; Yasmine's love for me is genuine."Frederick didn't want to bet with Daniel.Human nature was something that shouldn't be gambled on.Daniel laughed again. "Are you afraid of losing, Dad?"Frederick stared at Daniel and said, "When have I ever be
Yasmine was not happy when she heard she would be left alone.She knelt beside Frederick, holding his hand and pleading desperately, "Frederick, you can't do this. You can't leave me here alone. If you leave, they'll treat me badly again, just like before. Can you take me with you? Even if it's just to be your nanny, I'm begging you!"Frederick could not stand seeing women cry.When Yasmine pleaded like that, he softened and turned to look at Daniel.Daniel, with a blank expression, said, "Dad, do you really want your in-laws to see you like this?"Frederick also looked upset and said in a serious tone:"Couldn't you say she's my nanny? Who would know?""We have kids at home, do they lie?"Frederick had no choice but to turn to Yasmine and said, "Just stay here. They won’t dare bother you again. I'm leaving now."He raised his hand to signal Daniel to push the wheelchair.Daniel pushed the wheelchair forward.However, Yasmine was unwilling and tried to stop it again.The he
"Are we supposed to live here for the rest of our lives? Even if we have to stay here, at least give us the freedom to come and go as we please."Look at how they've sent so many people to watch over us again, clearly treating us like prisoners."Noticing that Frederick's expression was starting to soften, Yasmine continued to stoke the fire."Tell me, is there any way sons should be treating their father like this? They just want to drive you to your limits so they can split up your assets. Frederick, you can't let them have their way, or else you'll spend your whole life working tirelessly for them only to end up in such a miserable situation. How pitiable that would be.Frederick was speechless.He didn't want to go back. But if he did, his sons would have to treat him with great respect.He hoped that Calvin would bring the military seal, and it had been two days now, yet they still hadn't delivered it to him.Was he really planning on not giving it to him?As soon as he th
She ignored him, and Tommy didn't take the initiative to talk to her either to avoid making her overthink.After sitting in the living room for a while, he waited for all the members of the Crosby family to come downstairs. Once they did, he followed them to the dining room for a meal.As soon as Tommy arrived, Laura put down her fork, got up, and without looking back, said, "Enjoy your meal, I'm heading to the university.""Heading out so early?" Ashley asked.However, she didn't respond and slipped out the door directly.Elias said, "There's an exam coming up, so she's been very focused. She goes in early every day."Curtis and the others didn't seem to mind and invited Tommy to sit down.Only Margot knew why Laura walked so quickly.It was because Tommy was here.Laura had a crush on this big celebrity, and since she couldn't be with him, it was naturally difficult for her to interact with him further.So it was completely understandable that she avoided him whenever she s