When confronted by Gabriel, Calvin smirked coldly, "Sorry, Mr. Sawyer. I'm here for Benjamin today. Just hand him over peacefully, and we can all walk away without any issues. "But if you insist on being stubborn, don't blame me for taking action." With those words, he signaled subtly with his eyes.His subordinates were determined to snatch Benjamin.Benjamin recognized Calvin.He had visited their home twice before to look for Natalie. He was her friend.If Benjamin went with him, he would definitely get to see Natalie.Thus, Benjamin struggled against the nanny holding him back, crying, "Save me, Uncle Calvin. I want my mom...""Benjamin, I am your dad." Gabriel was enraged when he saw Benjamin calling for help from an outsider.Gabriel moved faster than Calvin's subordinates, pulling Benjamin from the nanny's grasp and holding him tight.The subordinates backed off at this.Benjamin did not want Gabriel getting close to him. So, he bit down hard on Gabriel's arm that was
Marianne, refusing to accept Gabriel's words, cried and threw a fit, "I don't care. Go and get Benjamin back, or don't bother coming back home."Gordon was furious, his face flushed with rage as he angrily scolded, "Useless! You can't even protect Benjamin. Letting an outsider come and snatch him away. Where will our reputation go if this gets out?""When you all forced me to hide the truth from Nat, wanting to extract Benjamin's bone marrow, you didn't seem to care much about him."Gabriel glanced coldly at Gordon and Marianne, finally letting out the resentment he had harbored for years."I know you've never been happy with Nat as your daughter-in-law, and you've never really cared for Benjamin either."If it weren't for Camilla passing away and my reluctance to remarry, would you still care about Benjamin?"Gordon and Marianne remained silent. "We never deserved to be Benjamin's family, and now we have even less right to compete with Nat for him."Mom and Dad, ask yourselve
Natalie slept for a solid seven hours, the only time she had managed to do so in the past three days.It was strange, but Calvin's assurance that she would see Benjamin when she woke up actually worked, putting her to sleep.And surprisingly, she didn't have any dreams.But as soon as she woke up, her mind immediately went to Benjamin.Subconsciously, she sat up and called out, "Benjamin...""Mom, I'm here..." Benjamin, who had been waiting by her side, saw Natalie wake up and hurriedly rushed over.Natalie stared at Benjamin, who had suddenly appeared before her, completely stunned.She thought she was dreaming.So, she raised her hand and gave herself a light tap on the forehead, trying to snap out of it."Mom, why are you hitting yourself?" Benjamin hurriedly stopped her, concerned.Natalie gazed once more at the familiar face before her, lifting her hands to touch Benjamin's handsome face, finding it hard to believe her eyes."Benjamin, is that really you? You're back?"
"Benjamin, you must be starving. Try Uncle Calvin's cooking, see if it's delicious?" Benjamin didn't know that Calvin, who saved him, had feelings for Natalie. He only knew Calvin was her friend. So, he politely nodded and said, "Yeah. Thanks, Uncle Calvin.""No problem." Calvin's gaze then shifted back to Natalie as he served her food. "You should eat too.""Okay." Feeling a bit embarrassed, Natalie lowered her head, using eating as a way to hide her awkwardness.In the living room, Margot and Curtis sat close together and didn't go over. It was already evening, and they had already finished dinner. Besides, it didn't seem appropriate to interrupt them. So, the couple pretended to be engrossed in watching TV. However, Margot couldn't resist occasionally glancing at the three people in the dining room. The sight gave her a warm feeling of a family.Curtis reached over and gently nudged her head, whispering, "Stop looking at what others are doing, look at me."Margot glan
Margot couldn't shake off her worry over Curtis going to the nightclub alone late at night. She insisted, "You can go, but I'll drive you there, okay?"Margot felt at ease only when she was with him.After all, he wasn't as tough as he was four years ago. She truly feared that he might suddenly collapse one day. By then, it would be too late for regrets.Deep down, Curtis felt somewhat smug. He sensed that Margot could not live without him anymore.Raising his hand, he habitually pinched her cheek, smiling as he replied, "Alright, you can drive me there."Margot immediately picked up the car keys from the coffee table. Then, she looked at the three people in the dining room and said, "Natalie, you guys go ahead and eat. I'm going out with Curtis. We have something to attend to."Natalie looked up after hearing that. "It's already so late, and you're still heading out? Is it because of Lilac's matter?""Yes, get some rest after eating. You don't have to wait for us," Margot
Curtis furrowed his brows. "I'm average? Margot, are you saying that I'm not good enough for you?"Well, I wasn't good enough for you in the past. But now…" Margot looked at him, and his handsome, determined face flashed before her eyes.She couldn't deny it. She did love him very much. Whether it was in the past or now, she would never be on his level."Alright, fine, I love you."Not wanting to say anything to upset Curtis, Margot could only tell him the truth to make him happy.Curtis chuckled again. "I knew it. There aren't many men with my qualities in this world. How could you not love me? In fact, I'm the only one you'll love in this lifetime."Margot shook her head helplessly, unable to continue. She thought he seemed somewhat strange."Margot, can you drive with one hand?" asked Curtis.She glanced at him after hearing that. Seeing that he was reaching to hold her hand, Margot immediately said, "No, my driving skills aren't as good as yours. I have to focus on
Margot stood beside Curtis. It was the first time she witnessed Gabriel, who was usually tall and imposing, showing signs of helplessness and vulnerability.It turned out even a dignified man could shed tears. Moreover, he was weeping.At that moment, Margot felt uneasy as she looked at Gabriel's vulnerable state.Curtis, too, abandoned his usual aloof demeanor. He reached out to embrace Gabriel, comforting him softly, "Since things have turned out this way, it's time to accept reality. If you love them, give them the life they desire. Have a good talk with Natalie. You can still be friends, and raise the child together."At this point, Curtis realized that Gabriel and Natalie had reached a point of no return in their relationship.Natalie had fallen for someone else, a clear indication that she was no longer in love with Gabriel.Without love, and with a child involved, everything became meaningless.As Curtis persuaded him to let go, Gabriel's handsome face contorted in agon
Gabriel continued to sob.Knowing he could not reason with them, he felt as though the entire world had forsaken him, leaving him in agony.Under the influence of alcohol, he didn't resemble a mature man in his thirties at all. Instead, Gabriel looked like a child, lying there and crying without a care for his image.It was as if he had been bullied and couldn't find anyone to stand up for him, crying sorrowfully.Gabriel cried out, "All of you are bullying me. Everyone has turned their backs on me. Curt, do you remember when Margot left? I was there for you every day, comforting you. "Now that she's back, not only did you not help a friend in need but you also joined in to scold me. I don't have a friend like you. If even friends can't be relied upon, then what hope is there for women? "Leave, all of you. I don't need any of you anymore. Just disappear from my sight."The more Gabriel wept, the more he seemed like a fool.Margot was at a loss for words. The man before her tr