Curtis reached out and took Margot's hand, motioning toward Royce. You're not needed here. Go on," he indicated."I'm here to visit my sister," replied Royce before turning to Margot. "Margot, you should talk things out with him. Give me a call when you're ready to leave. I'll be waiting over there.""Alright," Margot replied.Curtis' gaze remained cold as he watched Royce leave.Margot shook off Curtis' hand and demanded again, "Curtis, tell me what they want you to negotiate with me about."Only then did Curtis look at Margot. He spoke frankly, "Grandpa doesn't want to take Lilac away from you. However, they have a request.""What is it?""They want you to stay too and bear a son for the Crosby family." As Curtis said this, he appeared somewhat guilty, his gaze flickering for a moment. "But having a son isn't something you can decide on your own. As long as you stay, they probably won't interfere as much."Margot was surprised to hear that.They wouldn't take Lilac away. Als
Margot hesitated upon hearing Curtis' words. For the sake of Lilac and her own peace of mind, she tried to convince herself to reconcile with him.And yet…Her mind drifted back to three years ago, when she struggled through Lilac's birth and narrowly escaped death due to severe bleeding.The doctors informed her that although she was fortunate to survive, she wouldn't be able to conceive any more children in the future.Back then, she hadn't fretted over it, feeling content with her daughter. Remarrying or expanding her family hadn't crossed her mind. But now, the Crosby family expected her to bear another child.How could she fulfill that expectation when she physically couldn't conceive again?Tears welled up in her eyes, turning them crimson as she gazed sadly at the man towering before her."I can't do it, Curtis," she rasped. "You should find someone else to bear the child for you."With that, she pushed his hand away and turned to walk toward Lilac.Curtis only stood fr
Ashley had escorted Martin upstairs to rest. Upon returning downstairs and finding Curtis alone in the hall, she inquired in a somber tone, "Where are Margot and my granddaughter?""Mom," Curtis informed, "I've talked to Margot, and we'll comply withl your wishes. However, Margot says she doesn't feel comfortable living here, so I allowed her to return home first. If you wish to see Lilac, I'll arrange for her to visit you later. Just please, don't interfere in in our lives anymore.""You let them go just like that?" Ashley demanded angrily.Curtis' expression darkened at those words. "They're not used to this environment, so I allowed them to leave""Why would they be uncomfortable living in such a grand house with numerous servants? What could possibly dissatisfy her? Curt, why do you always take her side? Aren't you concerned she might disappear with Lilac again?"Curtis wasn't worried at all. "Margot won't leave again," he asserted firmly. "This isn't acceptable. A Crosby ch
"I won't be with him," Margot replied, rejecting Royce's assumptions.The Crosby family's pressure for her to have more children was futile; she couldn't conceive anymore. And if she couldn't meet their demands, they would continue to push her to leave Curtis.Rather than succumb to their coercion, Margot preferred to establish clear boundaries with Curtis on her own terms."What are you talking about, Mommy? Who won't you be with?" Lilac's innocent voice interrupted, her head tilted as she observed her mother's troubled expression.Margot hugged her tight. "It's nothing."Even though Royce had clearly heard what Margot said about her not being with Curtis, he couldn't bring himself to believe her words.The Margot he knew was susceptible to influence. Unless he adopted a more ruthless approach and extended a helping hand.Suddenly, Margot's phone rang. She glanced at the screen—it was from the hospital.The doctor on the other end of the line informed, "Ms. Stone, the patient
Anthony's sister, Zyla, was standing right there.Anthony and Zyla had grown up together until she got lost at the age of three. But Frederick had found her two years later and brought her back.Zyla was his real sister. How could Margot possibly be a part of the Morris family?Regina must have lied to him because she didn't want him to be with Margot.He didn't believe it."Anthony, don't overthink and get some rest. Lilac and I hope to see you recover soon." Seeing that he was being emotional, Margot immediately comforted him.She did not know what was wrong with this family. They clearly knew that Anthony was not in the best condition. He had just woken up, but the Morris family had already told him that she was his sister.This would obviously agitate him."Margot, answer me first. You're not my sister, right?" Anthony asked urgently again.Anthony would remain dissatisfied without a clear answer. How could she be his sister?Fate was playing a joke on him. He was about t
As Royce came closer, Margot quickly said, "I'll go back myself. You stay here."She refused to be around the Morris family and equally desired to avoid Royce's advances when Zyla was present. With Lilac in her arms, Margot hurried off."I'll see you off, Margot." Calvin hurriedly followed her.Royce's attempt to follow Margot was swiftly halted by Zyla after he had taken only a few paces."Royce, I'm still here. Can't you see me? Even you don't want me anymore, huh?"Royce stopped in his tracks and flung away Zyla's hand without hesitating.He turned around and looked at her coldly."Zyla, I'll clarify things with you, especially since Mrs. Morris is here. I've never loved you. The person I love has always been Margot."I fell in love with her in Amberville while in university, so I want to call off our engagement. I won't ever marry you."Then, he turned to Regina and said, "Mrs. Morris, it's fate that I met Margot. I hope you can call off my engagement with Zyla so that I c
Zyla hoped Margot would just die. Then, no one would snatch the things she owned away from her.…Margot didn't want Calvin to send her home. Instead, she took a cab back to her rented house.When she arrived, Curtis had just arrived as well.Upon spotting Margot and Lilac inside the house, he approached them and reassured Margot, saying, "Margot, don't worry. I've spoken to my family, and they have agreed to let you retain custody of Lilac.""Daddy…" Seeing Curtis coming over, Lilac pounced on him.Curtis bent down to pick Lilac up and walked to the living room. Just as he was about to sit beside Margot, Margot got up and went to the kitchen instead.He put Lilac onto the couch and coaxed her. "Lilac, sit here and watch the TV. I'll prepare some food.""Okay."Curtis came to the kitchen. He wanted to save Margot the trouble, so he took the cooking utensil from her hand and said, "Margot, get some rest. I'll do the cooking.""How did you convince your mother? I don't believe
Not wanting Lilac to go hungry, Curtis quickly started cooking.After his previous experience and because Calvin had also taught him many techniques, Curtis was much better at cooking now.Margot stayed with Lilac in the living room, occasionally stealing glances at Curtis in the kitchen. Each time her gaze returned to him, she felt an unexplainable flutter in her heart, though she couldn't discern the reason behind it.After all that had happened, why did she still have feelings for him when she was with him?Why did she allow him to stay with her instead of hating him after he seriously injured Anthony?Would she never be able to leave him for the rest of her life because of Lilac?With no answers to any of the questions, she felt lost. As she turned her gaze away, uncertainty clouded her mind, leaving her unsure of what steps to take next.Curtis quickly finished cooking. With only three people at home, he prepared just three dishes. After setting up the table, he called out