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Laurence’s father was busy on weekdays. As he held an important position, he was always missing. Even on New Year’s Eve, there was still work to do, and he only arrived home when it was almost eight at night.The Scott family residence was lively on New Year’s Eve. The members of the main branch of the Scott family, especially the younger ones, made it a point to go back every year. They dared not disobey their elders’ wishes and would visit for the new year's holiday no matter what.Decorations had been put up for the festive occasion, and children started lighting firecrackers in the backyard after dinner.Rowan Scott hadn’t seen his son for a long time, so he called Laurence to his study for a private chat.“Your uncle told me you were ruthless and left no room for bargaining.”“What else did he say?”“He asked me to persuade you not to burn all bridges.”Laurence knew his elders had always done things that way—they’d show mercy and leave those who opposed them one last foothold ins
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Before that, he’d never thought about the gender of that child. It didn’t matter because he would never accept that child regardless of their gender.The kind of bond men felt toward their children was completely different from how women felt. They didn’t experience carrying the child for nine long months, nor were they physically connected to the child through blood and flesh. Being less sentimental in nature, they could decide not to have the child more easily.Laurence looked into his niece’s eyes, which reminded him of Zoey’s. There was always a look of naivety in Zoey’s eyes.Then, he answered his niece. “No.”He patted her head gently and urged, “Go set off some firecrackers with the others.”…The kids in Laurence’s family weren’t able to play to their heart’s content with him around, as they feared and revered him. Luckily for them, Laurence drove out at night and went to the mansion on Springfell Street.Tristan and the others had been waiting for a long time. Sarah arrived la
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Snow covered the entire city. Street lamps were dotted with pure white snow, making the world outside look less empty.As he stepped onto the balcony, Laurence only had a thin cashmere sweater to shelter him from the cold. From where he stood the light outlined his perfect silhouette from where he stood—his narrow waist, broad shoulders, and long legs. He listened to the dial tone ring before the call was answered in the last few seconds.Zoey almost fell asleep on the sofa. She heard her phone ringing in a daze and took it out from under the pillow. Without bothering to check who’d called her, she answered in a nasal voice that was lazy and slurred, “Hello, who is it?”Laurence stood in the cold wind. Strangely, the moment he heard her voice, the irritability in his heart gradually calmed down. “It’s me.”Zoey quickly glanced at her phone screen while Laurence asked, “Why did you call me earlier?”Zoey didn’t know why he suddenly called her back. It wasn’t his usual style of doing thi
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Zoey was burning up at home. She’d been sweating profusely, but it brought her little relief. She felt very hot, so she stumbled out of bed and went to take a shower. After changing into a nightgown, she crawled back under the covers, thinking she’d feel better if she stayed cocooned there. She didn’t have any extra energy to get herself to the hospital. She decided that if she still felt terrible after waking up, it wouldn’t be too late to call an ambulance.Over the years, she’d always endured it this way. She would grit her teeth and only seek help when it became unbearable. Being sick was certainly troubling, but for Zoey, this amount of discomfort was nothing. When she’d been in school and had a part-time job, she’d still go to work even if she had a high fever. She could only rest briefly by laying her head on the convenience store counter in the middle of the night.Unlike the north, where heavy snowfalls were common, there was little snow in the south. Most winters there were c
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Laurence had originally planned to take her back to the Northwell early the next morning. His heart softened a bit when he saw her sickly appearance. “The day after tomorrow,” he said. Then, he added, “You’ll go back with me.” Zoey never had much of a choice when it came to his decisions. She nodded, assuming that her fever would probably subside by then. She’d fallen ill suddenly this time, so she was completely unprepared for it.Zoey was afraid that Laurence would feel impatient if he had to wait for her. Therefore, she said, “The nurse said I’ll only be done with my IV drip when it’s almost dawn.”Her words politely implied that Laurence should return to the hotel to rest if he was tired or bored of waiting.The fact that he came to see her was already a pleasant surprise for her. She wasn’t greedy and didn’t intend to ask for more. She didn’t even dare to read too much into it, though she was curious whether Laurence had feelings for her beyond those of their ordinary superior-s
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Zoey was startled. She didn’t know whether she should laugh it off or play dumb. Their surroundings were quiet, and they were suddenly having a tender moment together. Fortunately, the nurse came over to help Zoey remove the needle, the interruption saving the latter from the uncomfortable situation she’d somehow gotten into.As they walked to the car, Laurence put an arm around her waist and held her beside him naturally. The masculine air about him was unwavering and invasive—it made her feel a little overwhelmed. Zoey’s body stiffened when he held her, and her walking pace slowed down involuntarily.With his arm around her, Laurence realized she’d become thinner in just a few days. Her slender waist, which he could encircle with one hand, seemed like it could break with a squeeze. Frowning, he thought it was a wonder she was so frail and often fell sick.A damp and cold wind enveloped them as they exited the hospital. Laurence silently took off his coat and draped it around Zoey’s
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Laurence had long noticed that Zoey’s gaze was clearer than ordinary people's; her eyes held a look of pureness. She unconsciously relaxed her posture, making her appear soft and vulnerable. Without saying a word, Laurence picked her up and carried her in his arms, bridal style. Zoey was unprepared when her body was lifted into the air. Her slender arms circled tightly around his neck, and her exclamation of surprise got stuck in her throat.She stared blankly at his side profile: his clear and distinct features, his incredible handsomeness, his long eyelashes, and his eyes that reflected elusive brown hues in the light. She reached out and touched his thick and long eyelashes subconsciously. Realizing what she’d done, Zoey quickly apologized.Laurence stopped and looked down at her flushed cheeks with a meaningful look. “Do you like my eyelashes?” Zoey was embarrassed to admit it, so she lowered her eyes, thinking that pretending nothing had happened would work. “I just wanted to c
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Zoey was flustered by his words. Steam seemed to be coming from the back of her head like a cartoon.She looked adorable as she responded seriously, “I didn’t mean that.”Laurence admired her face, which was flushed red with embarrassment. He knew she didn’t intend it that way, but he continued to tease her. “Aren’t you trying to make me stay?”Zoey believed only very few people could resist Laurence’s eyes if he looked at them as deeply as he was looking at her now. His gaze was focused and serious as if you were the only one in the world.Upon meeting his eyes, Zoey could feel her heart beating violently. She didn’t have a switch to turn off her feelings for him. She couldn’t control them as she wished.She whispered in defense, “I’m not.”Her face was so hot it could catch fire. She couldn’t tell if the heat was from her high fever or because of his words. “I’m just worried about your well-being.”Unexpectedly, Zoey confided the truth without filtering her thoughts.As the words lef
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