Curtis wondered, could Calvin know that Margot was his sister? How did he find her? Had Margot acknowledged him? Margot also spotted them. She didn't understand why these two men had come so early in the morning. She wanted to avoid them. But the two men coincidentally stepped forward to intercept her. "Margot, I'll drive you to work," Curtis said. "Margot, can we talk for a few minutes?" Calvin said. After both men spoke, their gazes met again. There was an inexplicable tension in the air.Calvin was the first to break the silence."Aren't you Mr. Crosby? How do you know my sister? I remember you said you hadn't met her, didn't you?"Curtis sneered, "So now Margot's long-gone family decides to make a comeback, huh?""You…"Calvin turned to Margot with frustration in his eyes. "Margot, stay away from this man. I asked him about your whereabouts before, and he lied to me, claiming he didn't know you."Margot fell silent. Ignoring both men, Margot walked to the roadside
The mention of the "Morrises of Emeria" momentarily stunned Curtis. Wasn't Anthony Frederick's son?Standing before Curtis now was Calvin, who was not only Frederick's eldest but also Margot's biological brother?In that case, was Anthony truly Margot's brother as well? Curtis was both shocked and incredulous. How could that be possible? Lilac was almost three years old now. How could Margot and Anthony possibly be siblings?Curtis was in disbelief. He looked at Calvin and asked, "Are you sure you're Margot's biological brother? Have you done a paternity test? And is Anthony truly your brother?"Upon hearing Anthony being brought up, Calvin admitted without hesitation, "Anthony is indeed my biological brother. Also, I wouldn't be bothering Margot without being sure about our relationship." "In that case, do you have any idea about Margot's relationship with Anthony?" Curtis pressed.Calvin couldn't fathom the sudden outburst of agitation from Curtis. Nevertheless, he decid
"Mister, my name is Lilac Stone. Does it sound nice? Mom gave me this name."Curtis was surprised and thought, "Lilac Stone?"He immediately realized that this child might be his. He hugged her tightly, resting his head on hers, so overwhelmed with excitement that tears welled up in his eyes.Even if he already had a feeling that she was his child, he needed facts to show Margot. Hence, he brought Lilac to the hospital for a DNA test.As it was a test done on urgency, the results were out on the same day in the afternoon.When the report confirmed that Curtis was indeed Lilac's father, he couldn't contain his emotions any longer and broke down in tears. He cried with Lilac in his arms as he stood there in the walkway of the hospital.Lilac sat on his lap and licked her ice cream as she asked, "Mister, what's wrong? Are you crying because I didn't want to share my ice cream with you? I'll give it to you now, okay?"Then, she placed the ice cream near his lips.Curtis looked at
When Lilac saw Margot's angry look, she quickly caressed her mother's face and explained, "Mommy, it's not his fault. Mister brought me to the hospital today."Margot asked in concern, "What's wrong? Are you sick, or are you hurt?"Lilac shook her head and waved her hands. "No, Mommy, I feel great."Margot didn't believe what Lilac said, so she turned to Curtis. "Why did you bring her to the hospital? What's wrong with her?"Curtis looked at Margot. He felt so guilty and regretful when he recalled how he had been insulting and accusing her, hurting her to the extreme.He shouldn't have locked her up on an island after he saw her again four years later, and he'd even tortured her.She had always loved him. It was because of her love for him that she still gave birth to the child alone and raised their child all on her own.Curtis wondered how Margot could be so foolish to do all that. If it weren't for the constant search by the Morris family and him crossing paths with Calvin,
Why would Margot be with someone who had harmed her brother?After calming down, Margot pushed Curtis away with all her might.She put some distance between them and asked, "Do you think it's possible? Curtis, even if you didn't cheat on me back then and I still misunderstood you, have you forgotten about Anthony, who's still lying unconscious in the hospital?"Curtis remained silent. He knew it was his fault, but it was Anthony who had attacked him first. Even when he found out Anthony was Margot's brother, Curtis still didn't think it was his fault.He looked at Margot and asked in a low voice, "I apologize for the matters on the island, but as for Anthony, I will try my best to help him recover, okay?""Can you make sure he recovers fully? Can you make him go back to normal?" Margot didn't believe him.She had asked the doctors multiple times, and they'd told her whether he could regain consciousness was a matter of fate. Even if Anthony could wake up, he would be bedridde
Margot was taken aback by the unexpected sight of Calvin at her door. His usual stern countenance had softened into a warm smile as he presented her with two large bags. "Margot, my dearest sister, I've brought you some things.""Who asked for these? And who said you're my brother? Calvin, didn't I tell you to stay away?" she retorted, already preparing to shut the door in his face.But Calvin stepped forward, blocking the doorway with his imposing frame, and continued with a soothing tone, "Margot, I'm just worried about you and Lilac being alone. "That's why I've moved in next door. I know you're busy with your new shop, so I thought I could help out—maybe even cook some meals for you. My cooking isn't half bad, you know."Margot remained silent, glaring at Calvin with unyielding resolve. Before she could speak, Curtis stepped forward and pulled her behind him."I warned you before, Calvin. Margot wants nothing to do with you. You'd better leave her alone," Curtis warned ster
After saying that, Calvin bent down, grabbed Curtis, and dragged him away. Curtis had thought that after taking a beating and getting injured, Margot would take him in. But he was wrong. She just ignored him and let Calvin take him away. Did she really not fear that Calvin would kill him?Margot paused, realizing that Calvin was about to take Curtis away. Thinking about the Morris family's methods of retaliation, she knew they would not even show mercy to a defenseless woman, let alone someone like Curtis, who had injured Anthony. If he fell into Calvin's hands, he would be in danger. Would she be happy if he died? Lilac still wanted her father. In the next moment, just as Calvin dragged the dazed Curtis toward the door, Margot hastily called out, "Wait!"Calvin looked back. "What's wrong?"Margot said, "Let him go."Calvin was reluctant, "Why? He's the one who injured Anthony, and Anthony is still unconscious. Or do you like this man?"Margot felt a pang of guilt and
Margot got up to prepare dinner after she finished tending to Curtis' injuries. She then noticed Calvin was already cooking for them.She wanted him to leave but couldn't bring herself to kick him out.Forget it. Calvin could prepare dinner for them if he liked.Margot then looked at Curtis and warned him, "You better stay put if you still want that leg of yours to recover."Curtis gently smiled and replied obediently, "Okay, I'll definitely stay put."He would remain as docile as possible as long as she wouldn't kick him out. His gaze was full of affection when he looked at Margot. Margot didn't even look at him as she turned away to enter her room.It turned out that Lilac had fallen asleep. No wonder there weren't any sounds from the room even after she had been there for such a long time.Margot walked over to sit by the bedside as she watched Lilac. She spent some time quietly contemplating her relationship with Curtis.After Calvin finished preparing dinner, he proceede