Natalie asserted confidently.Margot knew it was Curtis, but she was unwilling to believe it.She even felt he wasn't good enough for her. Of course, that was a joke.She suppressed her laughter and turned to face the "cowherd", awkwardly saying, "Uh... Are you feeling better now?"Curtis' expression had already darkened.In the previous second, he was thinking how embarrassing it was for Margot to see him like this. He wished he could find a hole to hide in.But she had already seen him. Would she be disappointed seeing him like this?She would probably think that he wasn't good enough for her anymore.Curtis, who was insecure, felt that he wasn't worthy of her now.To salvage his pride, he maintained a composed and still handsome face while asking coldly, "What are you doing here?"Margot didn't expect Curtis' attitude to still be so cold.She said, "We came to see what you're doing here and why you haven't returned for so long.""Didn't I make it clear to you before? Who
Curtis' attitude truly chilled Margot's heart. However, when she thought that he might have persuaded the miracle doctor and didn't want her to bring her daughter for fear of the doctor changing his decision, she could only choose to understand him.After all, she knew him well. If he didn't have a reason, he wouldn't treat her like this.Curtis didn't want to face them, so he turned his back on them. "Calvin doesn't want to see her either. I advise you not to make yourselves unhappy. If you take another step forward, you'll regret it."He was afraid that he would soften if he looked at her again. He then led the cow away. "Don't follow me anymore. I'll let Calvin come down and talk to you."Margot and Natalie didn't follow.Margot didn't fully understand his words, so Natalie asked, "What does he mean by saying that Calvin doesn't want to see me?"Margot couldn't guess either, but she comforted herself, "Could it be that they've persuaded the miracle doctor? Perhaps the doctor t
A gentle breeze blew, bringing some coolness. However, their dread stemmed from their unfamiliarity with the mountains.Margot breathed a sigh of relief when they noticed a beam of light approaching from a distance. It was a familiar figure.But before she could speak, his deep voice sounded, "Let's go. I'll escort you down the mountain."Margot was puzzled when she saw only Curtis come. "Why are you alone? Where's Calvin?""He's busy and can't come," he replied.He gestured toward the two women in front of him. "Let's go."Natalie stood still. Margot didn't move either. She said, "We've come all this way. We should at least see each other, right?"Curtis' cold attitude toward her was one thing. But why didn't Calvin come to see Natalie?He liked her so much. Wouldn't he miss her after being away from her for over ten days? Didn't they realize that she and Natalie had climbed the mountain for two hours, exhausted and thirsty, just to see them as soon as possible?Curtis didn't
Curtis remained silent as he carried Margot on his back as they walked through the darkness of the night. She also chose to remain silent.Perhaps it was dark, and there were strange sounds everywhere. It was so dark that they couldn't see their fingers, which made her feel a bit scared. Her face pressed tighter against his head.After walking for a while, Curtis finally asked, "Since you're here, what about Lilac? Did you take her to the Crosby residence?""No," Margot replied.When she heard him start a discussion with her, she quickly perked up."I brought her here, but you were so fierce to me and even told me to leave. I was thinking if I went down the mountain to see our daughter and she asked about her father, I wouldn't be able to explain it to her."Curtis suddenly became unhappy again, his tone turning cold."You brought her here too? Why did you bring her? If both of you come up, what about Lilac?""You're scolding me again," Margot complained, feeling unhappy with h
Natalie got a buzzing sensation in her mind. In the dim light, she stared blankly at his distinct facial features.Her throat seemed to be choked as she was unable to speak. A sourness inexplicably spread in her chest.Fortunately, it was dark. Otherwise, her concerned expression would undoubtedly be visible to Calvin. That would be so embarrassing for her. At this moment, she was truly grateful that he had spoken to her in the darkness. At the very least, it provided her with the space to express her concerns."Natalie, I'm sorry!"Calvin knew Natalie would be upset, but all he could say to her was apologize. He also felt uncomfortable. She didn't know that they had met when they were children. She was also unaware that he had placed her in his heart a long time ago.It was so difficult to get her, but he had to let her go. Only heaven knew how painful it was for him to do this. But he had no choice.He was the eldest brother and had to carry out his responsibilities. After a wh
"Margie, I've thought about it carefully. Natalie and I are indeed not suitable. She has been married and has children. Our parents won't allow me to marry her. But Lena is different."Despite growing up in the mountains, she is hardworking, kind-hearted, and skilled. If I marry a girl like her, the Morris family will benefit greatly."The implication was that he preferred his interests more than doing it for Margot and his brother."You're lying."Margot was somewhat agitated, grabbing him and shouting, "Calvin, you promised me before that you would treat Natalie well! Please don't do this."Let's go back to the hospital and find the doctor again. I don't believe that all the doctors in the world can't cure Curtis and Anthony. Come on, let's go home together."She pulled Calvin, intending to drag him away. But he remained unmoved. Curtis stepped forward to stop her actions."Margot, listen to him."Margot refused, turning to Curtis and shouting, "If I listen to him, then what
Knowing that Margot hadn't eaten anything, Natalie offered her a skewer of ribs that her brother had grilled."Eat something. It's quite chilly here at night. Hurry up. We'll have a bonfire later."When Margot saw Natalie force a grin, she stopped talking about it and took the ribs, slowly nibbling on them.Tommy brought over a plate of vegetables and called Curtis, who was holding Lilac on the side."Curtis, come over and eat.""Okay."He agreed and sat down beside Margot, holding his daughter. With sufficient light here, Lilac finally saw what her father looked like.She pouted and touched his stubble, innocently asking, "Daddy, why do you look so ugly now? You're so tanned. Your beard pokes my hand."Curtis felt inexplicably sad as he heard Lilac's comments. He glanced at Margot beside him. Seeing that she didn't care about him, he turned to his daughter and asked, "Does my appearance disappoint you?""No, I think you look cool. I like you like this."To prevent her father
Margot raised her head. "No one could have expected things to develop like this.""I think there's still hope."Margot was puzzled by Tommy's response.Tommy met her gaze and asked, "What do you think of me?""You're great.""How great?""You cook well, you're handsome, and you're young.""So, if I manage to win Lena's heart, will everything be solved?"Since they needed that miracle doctor's help, and he had to have Lena marry Calvin, why not intervene? Wouldn't everything be resolved if Lena fell for Tommy instead?"Tommy, what are you saying? You don't even like her.""Who says I don't like her? Although I haven't met her, she seems like an interesting person based on what you said, and I like interesting people."Most people around him were already in relationships, and he hadn't met anyone he liked yet.If he could do something meaningful now, wouldn't Margot, Curtis, and Calvin all be grateful to him?He also wanted to see if that amazing miracle doctor could foresee