Erin chuckled out of reflex as soon as she heard Chandler's question. "No. I'm fine.""Really?" Chandler raised her chin with his finger.She turned her face away as she felt awkward. "I'm going to the bathroom."He refused to let her out of his arms. He had already teased her, so he wiped his teasing smile off his face and said in a serious tone, "I was lying to you. I lived like a celibate monk in those seven years when you were gone."He put his sexy lips next to her ear and whispered, "But I was willing to do it."Erin's heart started to race. She looked up and saw the passionate love for her that was burning in Chandler's eyes.Her heart pounded like mad. And after they looked at each other for a few seconds, she asked, "Didn't you have any moments where you felt strong urges?"Since Erin was still doubtful and conflicted about that, Chandler explained helplessly, "Wifey, it's true that not everybody could endure it. But I didn't know if you were alive or dead at that time.
Ten minutes later, Erin returned to the living room downstairs again. She wanted to go to the hospital to visit Holly.There was no sign of Chandler and Kyle in the living room anymore at that moment.Erin felt upset about it. Instead of rushing upstairs to explain things to her, Chandler had even left their home. Was it because he was feeling guilty?Erin's heart ached. She had no idea what to do. If Chandler had truly had an affair back then, should she forgive him like she said she would? But what about the illegitimate child?Erin closed her eyes in pain and clutched her purse tighter. After she opened her eyes again, she walked out of the living room without hesitation.Trent happened to be walking toward Erin as he ushered the Lehman sisters in. He immediately said, "Mrs. Frost, Mr. Frost and Mr. Morn have gone to the office five minutes ago. He asked me to tell you—""I got it." Erin nodded to him calmly. She was not willing to show others the pain and conflict she was exp
Erin was holding her phone in her car. Maya was next to her, her head leaning against the window as she was still unconscious. Calla had already driven the car out of the hotel."Not only am I unhappy, but I despise despicable people like you," said Erin.Gunnar staggered to his feet upon hearing that. He frowned and asked, "What do you mean? Erin, I really don't understand."Erin replied, "I don't care if you're playing the fool or if you really have no idea. I just want to tell you that I've taken Maya out of the hotel today. If you don't want to get in trouble, don't do this kind of nasty thing again."She also reminded him, "Don't forget that Maya's brother is Paulo. She's not someone for you to bully as you wish. Even if she doesn't have a family to back her up, there are laws in place to punish you."With a firm attitude, she said, "I'll let you off the hook this time. But don't blame me for not showing you mercy if there's a next time."Gunnar could not wrap his head aroun
Simon's unexpected words shocked the two of them.He was afraid that they might think he was joking. So, he repeated seriously, "Holly, I'm not joking! If you really want children, I can have them with you."Upon hearing him affirming what he had said, Holly looked uncertain. She said skeptically, "Simon, you don't need to comfort me like this. I know you mean well—""I'm not comforting you! If you still want children after you recover, we'll have them."Erin couldn't take it any longer. She appeared serious as she said, "Simon, come with me. I need to talk to you."Simon looked at Erin and saw that she was being serious. He didn't protest and followed her out.Holly watched them leave the room and felt a jumble of emotions. She didn't know what to think because she didn't know what Simon's words meant. The corridor outside Holly's room was quiet, as this was the area for the VIP wards.Erin walked far enough away from Holly's room before turning to Simon. "Were you serious
Holly's bias toward Taylor wounded Simon's heart. As he watched Taylor walk over to Holly, his urge to throw another punch instantly dissipated.From Holly's eyes, Simon saw an emotion he didn't want to acknowledge. He had thought that Taylor was a substitute for him.But the look in her eyes told him otherwise. It seemed that Holly genuinely liked Taylor.Simon didn't know how to deal with this sudden and cruel realization.He stood there, motionless like a statue. He felt a burning sense of guilt as he stared at his fist. Had he punched the man whom Holly's heart would ache for?As Holly threw herself into Taylor's embrace, Simon turned and left with his eyes closed.Erin didn't stop him.Looking at Holly and Taylor locked in an embrace, she felt like she should leave too. They needed their privacy to talk things out.However, she feared that Taylor might say something hurtful to Holly.Holly could tell that Erin was in a dilemma. She lifted her head from Taylor's embrace an
Chandler's voice was so cold and distant that it seemed to come from a distance away instead of from his mouth. Erin looked at him, ready to say she believed him despite still having some lingering doubts in her heart.Before she could say anything, Chandler took out his phone and opened a video. In an emotionless voice, he said, "This is a video that Serena secretly recorded in the past. There are five of them, with one involving Noah. "Back then, Noah had also been to that bar. Little did Serena know that Noah could not have sex due to an injury."Erin took Chandler's phone hurriedly. She was eager to uncover the truth as quickly as possible.She played the video and saw that when Serena was about to undress, she looked back as if someone had knocked on the door.From the video, it seemed that she knew who it was.Serena started taking off her clothes in a hurry. She removed her shirt, bra, miniskirt, and even her panties. Then, she undid Chandler's belt and forcibly pulle
Taylor had been silent. He couldn't believe that the first words out of Holly's mouth would be about his chest.He was taken aback as he stared at her.Holly, however, focused on his eyes and smiled. "Tay, your eyes are beautiful."His gaze flickered slightly, and he felt a sense of guilt and awkwardness. After hesitating for a few seconds, he asked, "You don't hate me?""Why would I hate you?"Taylor furrowed his brow and said somberly, "Because I've been avoiding you all this time."Holly's expression changed slightly, but a smile still played at the corners of her lips. She said, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have gone to find you when you didn't want to see me. I even went to your bar to confront you like a crazy woman. Did I scare you?"Her words caused Taylor's heart to clench. He stood up and said, "Why are you still so nice to me, Holly? Don't you think I'm a bastard?"I handed you over to Erin after that night and avoided seeing you. Even when I found out you were
Holly looked up with her swollen eyes and sneered, "Of course, I know what I'm saying. Now, I'm going to tell you what I really think."Erin, have you been laughing at me behind my back because Simon isn't aroused by me? Do you feel smug because you're special to him? "I finally understood we weren't meant to be and stopped obsessing over my relationship with him. But then I met Taylor, and things didn't work out again. "I never expected that he'd changed his gender for Chandler. Sadly, he didn't go through with that and ended up half-woman and half-man."And now, he wants to be a man again. Hahaha! What ridiculous bad luck I have in love!"Erin explained patiently, "Holly, how could I ever mock you? You're mistaken! Of course, I wouldn't feel smug because of something like this! Do you really see me as such a person?"Although Holly's words were hurtful, Erin remained calm. She didn't take Holly too seriously because she was obviously distraught.Erin continued to ask, "How d
Erin chuckled lightly as she said, "Enny would have married and fallen in love with another man sooner or later. "If that man is Paulo, I would be more than willing. Enny will be very happy in her life, and I'm at ease entrusting her to Paulo. And with Paulo being so wealthy, I don't have to worry about anyone coveting Enny's status or her family's power.""You make a good point!" Jill agreed."Jill, if your wedding with Ryder happens around the same time as Enny's, I'm afraid I won't have the energy to help you," Erin said worriedly."No worries, I don't want a wedding ceremony. Ryder and I just need to register our marriage. We've been living together for ten years anyway," Jill said.Erin nodded. "Yeah, that's fine. Weddings are quite tiring anyway, whether you have one or not."After chatting for a while, Jill heard Ryder's footsteps and said quickly, "Let's talk next time. He's coming in." …At 10:00 pm that day, Erin visited Chandler's office at his company.However, h
Ryder turned around with skepticism etched across his face. "What could possibly be wrong? Look at how anxious you are."As she leaned against the doorway, Jill held her phone aloft. There was a challenging glint in her eyes. "If you can remain that calm after hearing this news, I'll play your game with you later.""Really?" Ryder raised an eyebrow, his tone filled with."Forget it if you don't trust me." She pretended to turn away.In a swift motion, Ryder closed the distance between them."I believe you. Now, tell me," Ryder said."Enny and Paulo have settled things," Jill announced with a smirk playing on her lips."Damn! Who told you?" Ryder's curiosity peaked.Jill waved her phone triumphantly. "This is exclusive insider information! Erin personally sent a WhatsApp message, see for yourself!"Ryder snatched the phone, his eyes scanning the message rapidly.The message read, "Enny was two months pregnant with Paulo's child, and the couple had visited Paulo's parents. Whil
Cyril looked at Paulo's departing figure and sighed. "Master is so good-looking. That's why Ms. Frost has been chasing him for so many years… Actually, Master and Ms. Frost really are a perfect match!"Only after Paulo's figure disappeared into the forest did Cyril turn around silently.He was suddenly startled. "Ms. Frost…""Why so guilty? I'm not some demoness who preys on monks!" Enny exclaimed.Cyril laughed. "Ms. Frost, you're really humorous…""I'm asking you, where is your master?" Enny demanded.Cyril hesitated and said, "I don't know where Master is."Enny called his bluff. "Liar!""I really don't know," insisted Cyril."Cyril, your master is going through the most difficult time of his life. As his capable assistant and disciple, you must help him!" insisted Enny.Enny's serious expression made Cyril ask curiously, "What trouble has Master encountered?""Well, he wants to be with me, but he's too embarrassed to ask. What should I do?" she asked."Does Master reall
Many years later, on the day Enny got her ID card, she drove to Skycloud Mountain overnight.There was a temple on the top of Skycloud Mountain, and she was going to see someone there.By the time she struggled to the mountaintop, it was already 6:00 am the next day.Enny was dressed in black. She wore white hiking shoes with a duck tongue hat and her hair casually tied in a ponytail.Her beautiful, bare face had been a stumbling block on her path to growth.Every year, the number of men she rejected could fill several trucks.That was just among those who had the chance to approach her, while those who didn't could only watch from afar.Enny looked straight ahead, wiping the sweat that had trickled down her cheek.She took a deep breath and walked into the small, secluded temple that was cut off from the world.She finally arrived just in time on the day the new chief abbot took office. In fact, she was there to prevent the new abbot from entering the monastic life!Driven b
Erin had planned to visit Matthew's "Thinkerin City" to buy a violin and visit him.But Matthew's shop was closed, so after waiting for half an hour with Enny, she went to another store to buy one.However, she happened to meet him on the street now.Matthew slowly pushed the wheelchair toward her.He was dressed very casually. He wore a plaid shirt with short sleeves, jeans, and branded sneakers.His simple style was a far cry from his rock star days.He looked somewhat thinner, his smile faint. "Erin, did you and Enny come to buy an instrument?""Yes, we bought Enny a violin. We actually wanted to visit your store." Erin's gaze drifted to Claire, who sat in the wheelchair.Matthew responded, "Sorry, I had to take Claire to get some medicine."Although Claire had been tragically affected by Matthew's obsessive fans years ago, she survived. However, she was left mentally incapacitated and was sometimes lucid for only a few hours.Matthew was loyal, taking it upon himself to c
Chandler's appearance wasn't anything mysterious or an extraordinary entrance.It was filled with the usual beauty and romance of a typical wedding.After reaching Erin, he knelt on one knee with a face full of happiness, opened the ring box with both hands and looked up at her.He asked, "Erin, will you marry me again?"Erin's heart was filled with joy as she asked jokingly, "If I refuse, will you force me into a wedding dress and marry you?"He replied firmly, "Yes!""Since I have no choice, I suppose I must agree," she said with a smile. Erin extended her hand for Chandler to slide the engagement ring onto her finger."You will be Mrs. Frost for the rest of your life! Don't even think about escaping!" Chandler exclaimed."Ah, I won't run. I am willing to be a happy prisoner," Erin said self-deprecatingly.Ryder rolled his eyes, his expression full of sourness.Kylan caught his expression and patted his shoulder without saying a word.As Erin put on the ring, everyone pres
Five minutes later, the doorbell rang again as Enny started doing Erin's makeup."I'll get it, Mom. You stay seated, okay?" Enny said."Fine, Mommy won't move." Erin winked at her. Seconds later, Enny shouted, "Godfather!""Enny! You look so beautiful!" The joy in the man's voice was palpable.Erin stood up and walked to the living room, knowing Sean had arrived.By then, Sean and another man had already entered.They closed the door behind them."Erin, I've brought a makeup artist for you," Sean said with a slight smile.The man beside him bowed politely to her. "Hello, Ms. Lane!""Maya, your male disguise is a total failure. You just slapped on some rough makeup without even wearing a realistic mask. You don't look like a man at all," Erin teased with a laugh.Maya couldn't help but laugh. "Mr. Frost's security measures are too strict. If I had worn a stranger's male mask, I wouldn't have been allowed in, and I would have been detained.""Why go through all the trouble o
Meanwhile, Erin had just gone to open the door of her hotel room.To her surprise, the person at the door was Roman."Rom! It's really you!" Erin exclaimed with joy. Dressed in a tailored white suit, Roman held a bouquet and joked, "Do you need to check my face to make sure I'm not wearing a mask?""Haha! I know it's you! Come in and let's talk. Thank you for the flowers!" Erin took the bouquet he offered and invited him inside.A minute later, Roman was sitting on the couch.He looked out to the underwater world from the floor-to-ceiling windows and remarked, "Enny and Eddie must really love this room.""Yes, the kids could watch it all night. Chandler specifically chose this type of room for the children," Erin explained.As Erin placed the fresh flowers in a vase, Roman inquired, "Where's Chandler?"Erin replied, "You should know what he's busy with, right?"Roman's gaze turned indecipherable, his tone probing as he asked, "You already know?"Erin laughed. "Yes. Did it d
Jill naturally denied it when she heard the question. "We didn't expose anything! Erin just happened to see us. What could we do? Pretend we don't know her? That's not realistic at all!""Did you really say nothing?" Ryder asked doubtfully.Calix was also skeptical as he questioned, "Erin is so sharp, and both of your acting skills are so poor. She must have figured it out."Tina exclaimed defensively, "We really didn't say anything! You two are so annoying! I'm dying of thirst here! Jill, hurry up and open the door. We can talk inside.""Yeah, I'm thirsty too," Jill echoed. She took out her room card, swiped it, and opened the door.The two women were about to close the door when Ryder stopped it with his hand. He asked, "What are you doing, not letting us in?""What are you coming in for? Don't you have your own room? Go away, we're going to take a nap!" Jill said grumpily."Taking a nap at this hour? Are you two pigs? The rehearsal is about to start," Ryder pointed out."W