It was already 8:00 pm by the time both of them rushed over to the pizzeria with Lilac. The store was still bustling with customers.Margot was about to bring Lilac and Curtis into a private room when she suddenly heard Natalie's voice from nearby. "Margot!"Upon hearing her, Margot turned and looked over to the direction of the voice. She smiled and walked over quickly when she saw that it was Natalie.She asked, "Why are you here, Natalie? Are you alone? Where's Benjamin and Tommy?"Natalie gently smiled and said, "They'll come after a few days. I'm here for your store's grand opening.""Thank you, Natalie!"Margot got curious when she saw Calvin standing beside Natalie.She said, "The two of you—"How did they end up being together now?"Oh, he treated me to a meal in order to thank me," Natalie replied offhandedly.Her gaze subconsciously landed on Calvin.Calvin got up and greeted Margot, "Have you eaten, Margie?"Margot ignored him and took over Natalie's hand.She s
Margot did not realize that Lilac had run out. It was Calvin who pulled her back in time.Calvin asked, "Why are you going out, Lilac? It's your birthday today. Uncle Calvin has prepared a birthday gift for you.""I don't know you!" Lilac said as she pushed away Calvin's hand.She then looked toward Margot and asked, "Mommy, where's Daddy? He was here earlier! Did he not want Lilac anymore again?"Margot quickly picked her up and said, "No, he's just out for a while. He'll come back soon."Lilac said, "You're lying! Daddy must've not wanted me again! I'm going to find Daddy!"She thrashed around in Margot's arms as she wanted to run out on her own to find Curtis. Margot refused to let her out.She quickly carried her over to sit on a chair and started coaxing, "Be a good girl, Lilac, he'll really come back soon. Look at all the balloons and flowers here. They're all for you, Lilac!"Royce immediately brought an exquisite gift box over and passed it to Lilac.He said, "Look, Li
Curtis bought a pretty Barbie doll, a bouquet of fresh flowers, and also a small cake.Just as he was on his way back to the pizzeria with everything he bought, he received a call from the hospital.In the call, the doctor worriedly said, "You shouldn't delay any further, Mr. Crosby. Please hurry over and get your treatment!"Curtis replied, "I'm busy now. Do I need to stay in the hospital every day? Just find me a heart first. Once you find it, I'll go back for the surgery."The doctor asked, "Can you ensure that you'll stay relaxed and happy every day then? What matters the most in fighting your illness is to keep yourself happy. Your condition would be exacerbated even with just a little emotional distress. Everything will be for naught by the time we find you a heart."Curtis said, "I'll try my best to stay happy daily then."The doctor said, "Okay, but you should still come for treatment regularly. Otherwise, you might not be able to last much longer."Not to mention two ye
The lights in the private room were turned on after the candles were blown.Lilac threw herself over to Curtis to ask for a hug again. Curtis picked her up and sat in a corner as they ate the cake.Margot and the others felt as if they had nothing else to do there.It was especially so for Royce. He was put in an awkward situation after hearing Lilac's few wishes.He should have minded his own business if he was smart enough. However, he was unresigned and wanted to give it another try.As such, Royce went to cut a piece of cake and handed it to Margot.He said, "You've been busy the entire day, Margot. You should take a seat and get a taste of my cake while you're resting."Margot knew Royce had personally made the cake. She took the cake over and smiled before saying, "Thanks."She took a bite of the cake and found that it was indeed delicious.She gave Royce a thumbs up and said, "It's great!"Royce smiled and said, "Really? If you like it, I'll make more for you and Lilac
It was already 10:00 pm by the time Curtis carried Lilac back home.He had been trying to put Lilac to sleep, but she refused to sleep, fearing that he would leave right after. She lay on the bed, tugging at his hand, asking him for a bedtime story.Curtis had no choice but to listen to her.Margot walked into the room and saw that the duo were still talking.She reminded them, "It's getting late. You need to sleep soon. Do you want to sleep with Daddy or Mommy, Lilac?"Lilac quickly hugged Curtis' arms tightly while lying on the bed.She then looked at Margot and said, "I want to sleep with Daddy and Mommy. Come over, Mommy! Let's sleep together!"Margot felt somewhat awkward as she said, "The bed is too small. You can only fit two people on it."She then subconsciously glanced at Curtis, who was on the bed. He had never turned to look at her since she walked in.Why did Curtis become so gentlemanly recently? She couldn't even figure out his intentions anymore.Lilac said, "
Margot forced herself to calm down.They had been married for so long and had experienced so much. There was no reason for her to feel excited over sleeping in the same bed again.Besides, didn't Margot still hold a grudge against Curtis? She was supposed to hate him and keep her distance from him. However, why was her body telling her otherwise?She should reign in her emotions and keep her hormones in check.Curtis was also in the same dilemma. He had it even worse than Margot.He shut his eyes while repeatedly reminding himself not to be rash. Lilac was still there after all.Margot no longer had feelings for him, and he didn't have long to live. If he were to do something that made her hate him, she might never forgive him.However, could emotions be suppressed? Could the desires of his body be restrained? Curtis felt that he couldn't do so.With the both of them lying on the same bed, it was hard for him to control himself and not touch her or envelop her in his embrace.
However, love was no longer what Margot was pursuing after everything she had experienced. Curtis was no longer her everything now.She shook his hands off. She had an indifferent look when she said, "What I needed was only your body."She then got up to leave.Curtis' chest clenched painfully. He watched her retreating back and snorted.He asked, "Are you using me to vent your lust?"Margot had her back facing him as she replied sarcastically, "To each their own."Curtis breathed out in difficulty as his face paled.He said, "My heart hurts, Margot."At that moment, his chest started hurting once again. It was due to his illness.Margot turned a deaf ear to him and left decisively with a slam of the door.Curtis watched the thick door close and quickly pressed a hand onto his chest. He then took in deep breaths.The doctor told him not to be unhappy, but he had been happy tonight. Why would his chest still hurt?He never returned to the master bedroom that night.…The s
Curtis told himself that it didn't matter.He could die without regrets as long as he could stay by Margot's and Lilac's side.…The doorbell rang just as Margot stepped out of the room. She went to open the door and saw Royce had brought breakfast over.Royce smiled when he saw that Margot was the one who opened the door.He then walked in and said, "Your brother couldn't come over to make you breakfast as he was busy taking care of Ms. Nelson. So I brought some over for you guys."Royce walked right to the dining room to set the table. Margot followed behind to help plate the food.She said, "He's not my brother. I'm an orphan. I don't have brothers."It was even better that Calvin wasn't coming. However, why would Natalie end up getting involved with him? Could there be something fishy between those two?Royce said, "I'll keep my distance from them in the future since you don't acknowledge them."After he finished setting up, he passed the cutlery to Margot and said, "You