She got down from the helicopter and ran toward him, while Lewis also dashed forward as they got close.Lewis wrapped his arms around her as she jumped into his embrace. He spun around with her in his arms; she leaned down and captured his lips, and they both locked in a kiss. As they kissed deeply, Isabella's legs touched the ground.Lewis opened his mouth and said after breaking the kiss, "I missed you so much, Isabella."Isabella smiled at him and replied, "I missed you more."Lewis held her face in his palms and kissed her once again. This time, the kiss was passionate, and their arms were wrapped around each other's bodies.Chris walked up to them and coughed lightly before chiming in, "Go get a room if you can't hold it anymore; we are outside!"They reluctantly ended the kiss. Lewis turned to Chris and smiled apologetically before saying, "Iâm sorry, sir."Chris raised his eyebrows and retorted, "Good. You know that you're not meant to be all over my daughter like that when you
The man standing beside Chris stepped closer.He then whispered to him, "Boss, I think your daughter is pregnant."When Chris heard this, his face darkened, and his expression turned grim as he remembered the unfunny joke that Lorenzo had made about wanting to be his son-in-law.He furrowed his eyebrows in displeasure and anger, and with a hand in his pocket, he waited patiently.The thought that Isabella's pregnancy could belong to Lorenzo disgusted him, and he immediately stopped himself from thinking about it.When Isabella returned and saw her father's facial expression, she froze and suddenly became nervous."Dad," she called out softly.Chris forced a smile on his face and replied, "Your mom wants to see you. Let's go."Chris didn't hesitate; he turned around and walked decisively toward the entrance elevator. Isabella exhaled in relief, but her face was creased with nervousness. Even her fists were tightly clenched and covered in sweat; she was extremely anxious.Although she f
Chris didn't say a word for an entire minute, and the silence was slowly killing Isabella. When he finally opened his mouth, all he said was, "Isabel, I hope you won't make the mistake I did. Don't abandon education; try to go to a higher institution."Isabella, hearing this from her father, felt her tense muscles relax immediately. She nodded and said in acceptance, "That is my biggest dream. I want to go to university."Chris nodded and then told her, "You can go and see your mom; she is probably waiting for you."Isabella nodded and took several steps forward but then paused and turned around to request, "Can you please not tell Mom that I am pregnant?"Chris raised his eyebrow but then stuck a hand in his pocket and readily agreed, "Sure."Isabella exhaled in relief, knowing that her mother, although she had lost her memories, likely still had a desire for her to go to university.After Isabella returned to the ward, she ate and chatted with her mother. Chris didn't return after h
A smile creased Isabella's face. She then stretched her arms and held Lewis's hands. While maintaining the smile on her face and her eyes glistening with happiness, she nodded.Getting the confirmation, Lewis was first dumbfounded; then a broad smile appeared on his face. "I am the father of your unborn child, right?" He swallowed and reiterated the question."Yes," Isabella agreed with a nod.The moment he heard her response, he jumped to his feet, laughing loudly, which attracted the diners' attention."Hahaha! I will soon become a father! I will soon be a father!" he laughed heartily.Isabella, sitting opposite him, flushed with embarrassment; she had never received such attention in her life. She was being looked at by so many diners."Lewis, they are watching us," Isabella called to him shyly, appearing a little nervous.But Lewis, who was over the moon, didn't care about the gazes he was receiving. Rather, he was in a good mood and appeared very happy and even proud."Isabella,
When Lewis heard this, his face darkened. He gloomily asked in a displeased tone, "Then whose child is it?"Jake wanted to speak, but he shut his mouth when he saw Lewis's sullen face. He then pointed out, "Lewis, I am your best friend. I won't let you leap into hell, and I will support you. Look, man, I suggest you do a DNA test before making a decision..."Lewis hissed in irritation, "That is enough."He pursed his lips unhappily and glared at Jake. "Look here, Jake, I love and trust Isabella. I will never doubt whatever she says. I don't care what you think of her, but you should respect the lady I love as my good friend."Jake sighed ruefully, but he couldn't just watch as his friend continued to live in deception."Lewis, this is a girl who cheated on you with her stepfatherâthe girl who..."Before Jake could finish what he was saying, Lewis balefully shouted at him, "Shut up!"Jake fell silent immediately.Lewis glared at him and then said angrily, "Fuck you, Jake, and your fuck
Jake staggered backward, his lips starting to bleed."Jake, shut up! I don't care if I am deceived by Isabella or not. What matters to me isn't the father of the unborn child; I am going to spend the rest of my life with Isabella," Lewis stubbornly roared at Jake.When Jake heard this, he was dumbfounded by his best friend's unreasonableness; he didn't expect him to be so in love to such an extent."Lewis, if that is what you want, then fine, but I am going to prove to you that you are making a wrong decision," Jake warned sternly.Lewis glared at him and hissed in irritation, "Mind your business, Jake, and don't ever meet up with Isabella behind my back again."Having said that, he got into his car and drove off. Jake watched as he reversed and sped away recklessly. He shook his head; he didn't expect Lewis to love Isabella to the extent of becoming foolish.But he balled his fists, determined to confirm who the father of Isabella's unborn child was, and returned inside the house.La
After he was done with his buttons, he took his wristwatch and placed it on his wrist. He turned around and faced Isabella."You look handsome, babe," Isabella complimented.With a smile, Lewis replied, "Thank you, babe."They both drove to Isabella's home in Lewis's car. Since Laura had moved in with Chris, they no longer lived in a rented apartment; instead, they had recently moved into a mansion that Chris bought when he came to California.The butler welcomed them with bows before leading them inside the house. Since it was noon, they had lunch together before moving to the sitting room to chat."Mrs. Laura, your daughter and I have been dating for years, and I have recently made up my mind to marry her. I want to make our relationship legitimate," Lewis said.When Laura heard this, her face creased with a frown. Although she wasn't against her daughter dating, the idea of marriage while she wasn't finished with her college education was something she opposed."Don't you think bot
After Jake and Lewis settled, he turned out to be his best man at the wedding. It was after the wedding, that night, when Chris and Lewis's dad were having a drink and chatting happily, that one of Chris's underlings whispered to him.His facial expression turned dark, and his eyes narrowed. He was filled with so much anger that Lewis's dad noticed."What is the matter?" Lewis's dad inquired.When asked about it, Chris became even angrier, but he still replied coolly, "I think Lorenzo is still alive."When Lewis's father heard this, his face changed drastically. He had also thought Lorenzo was dead; that was the reason he allowed Lewis to marry Isabella in the first place. If Lorenzo is still alive...His expression became severe because he knew all too well that his son's happiness was now uncertain."What are you going to do?" Lewis's father asked worriedly; his anxiety was obvious.Chris smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. The anger he felt was evident in his gaze, and he
When Lorenzo heard Chris's response, his white beard bristled with anger. He didnât need a second to realize that Chris had tricked him yet again. The memory of the money he had burned just to ferry someone else's child to London ignited his fury. He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Motherfucker, whatâs your end game?"Chris remained calm, his demeanor unruffled. "Iâm just protecting my grandchild, Lorenzo. You canât expect me to sit back and let you take her away. Iâm a grandfather now. Let me go see my baby girl in the hospital, and we can catch up later."A beeping sound came from the phoneâs speaker. Lorenzo stared, dazed, confusion etched on his face. He knew Chris wellâhis talent lay in screwing people over, but lying wasnât his style. The realization washed over Lorenzo like a cold wave. "She wasnât pregnant with my child?" he muttered to himself, disbelief creeping in. After all his plotting, he had failed.In a fit of frustration, he grabbed a chair and smashed it a
Tony watched his boss with trepidation, unsure if it was the crushing defeat that had driven him to madness or the realization that he had nothing left to live for.Months slipped by in silence.Then, a piercing cry shattered the stillness from Isabella and Lewis's bedroom. Lewis, filled with anxiety, gently grasped Isabella's hand. "Babe, donât be scared. Iâll take you to the hospital."Isabella, wracked with pain, tilted her head and bit down on Lewis's shoulder, her frustration spilling over. "It hurts so much!"Lewis gritted his teeth but remained steadfast, calling for help. The housekeeper and a few other staff members rushed in to help Isabella down the stairs.The commotion drew Ben's attention from his deep sleep. Rubbing his eyes, he emerged from his room, bewildered as he saw a crowd around his mother. By the time he fully registered the scene, Isabella had already been carried outside. He sprinted after them, only to find his father circling the car. "Dad, whatâs wrong wi
At that moment, Lewis's dad regretted giving him the freedom to choose his own partner."Dad, I promise I wonât let him win," Lewis said, his voice steady and resolute.His father merely nodded, disappointment etched across his face as he waved him off. He felt let down by his only son."I'm sorry, Dad," Lewis said, his tone apologetic. He turned and walked out, getting into his car and heading home.When he arrived, Ben had already finished dinner and gone to bed, leaving only Isabella in the living room, waiting for him."Babe, welcome back," Isabella said, rising to greet him with a kiss on the cheek.Lewis managed a nod, forcing a smile. "Did you eat?" he asked.Isabella shook her head. "Not yet. I was waiting for you.""Alright, letâs have dinner," Lewis replied, heading to the dining table. They ate in silence, the weight of the day lingering in the air.Afterward, they went upstairs to their bedroom. Isabella didnât pry into where he had been; she could see the exhaustion in hi
Isabella's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as Lewis's expression darkened. He didn't need to dig deeper; it was clear that Lorenzo had orchestrated this group of reporters.âMrs. Isabella, how do you feel about cheating on your husband and dragging him into this shameful legal battle?âAnother question quickly followed, and Isabella clung to Lewis, lowering her head to avoid the cameras flashing around them.The reporters, undeterred, turned their focus to Lewis, who stood protectively beside her. âMr. Lewis, itâs impressive that youâre willing to stand by your wife. Not everyone would want to be in your positionâhaving to defend her infidelity in court. Are you against divorce, or do you consider yourself a symbol of a âsimpâ?âThe insults stung, igniting fury within Lewis, but he fought to keep his composure. Facing the camera, he replied with a sneer, âStop judging me or my family. Those commenting on our situation need to understand that Isabella and I love each other, and nothi
After Lewis heard Lorenzoâs taunt, his expression darkened. He glared at Lorenzo, his fists clenching tightly until they crackled with tension. If they werenât in court, he might have lost control.Lorenzo, noticing Lewisâs reaction, sneered in disdain. âStop trying to scare me. You donât look intimidating at all. Just give it a rest.âLewis felt a twitch at the corners of his lips but took a deep breath, snorting coldly in response. âYou can say whatever you want outside this courtroom, but know this: I will never let you get close to Isabella or Ben. They will never be yours.âWith that, Lewis turned away and strode out, ignoring Lorenzoâs mocking voice behind him. âStop thinking too highly of yourself; you canât stop me!âLewis walked into the courtroom with his entourage, leaving Lorenzo fuming as he followed suit. Lewis shot Lorenzo a cold glance before averting his eyes. They waited in tense silence until the judge finally entered.âAll rise!â the clerk announced as the judge too
When Ben heard the question, confusion washed over him. Ever since his parents had picked him up from school, heâd felt an unsettling tension in the air. His face creased with worry as he looked at them, his anxiety palpable. "No, I want to stay with only you and Daddy," he replied, his voice trembling.Isabella, still unsure, pressed on. "Do you like any uncles? The one who usually visits you at school? Do you like him more than Daddy?"Although Ben appreciated the ice cream the uncle often brought, he didnât like him in person. He pursed his lips, shook his head, and insisted, "I like only you and Daddy, and no one else."Isabella felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had been worried for days, unable to sleep peacefully. Lewis, sensing her tension, remained silent, knowing why she was asking these questions.He gently patted Ben's head and promised, "We will never let anyone take you from us. Donât be scared."But as soon as Ben heard this, memories of his past kidnapping floode
Lewis exclaimed in frustration, "We still donât know his true intentions. If heâs after custody of Ben, I think heâll fail. But if he just wants access, the court will likely grant it."Isabella's expression shifted as she considered the implications. If Lorenzo had regular contact with Ben, he could manipulate him. The thought of the court granting him access filled her with dread, especially given the possibility that he might try to kidnap Ben again."Is there nothing we can do?" Isabella asked anxiously, worry etched on her face.Lewisâs eyes lit up as he replied, "If we can establish a criminal record and present evidence of his past attempts to kidnap Ben and the trauma he caused, the court will likely favor us."Isabella felt a glimmer of hope, but it quickly faded when she realized they had no way of obtaining Lorenzo's criminal records."How do we get his criminal record and evidence of his illegal activities?" she asked, frustration creeping into her voice.Lewis thought for
The court bailiff didnât linger; after delivering the letter, he left without delay. The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension, and Isabellaâs face was etched with worry.When Lewis caught sight of her expression, he tried to reassure her, saying earnestly, âDonât worry. I wonât let him take Ben. Iâll call my attorney to discuss our chances in this case.âIsabella felt a bit of relief at his words, but the worry didnât fully dissipate. She fell into his arms and whispered, âBabe, Iâm so grateful for you. I donât know what I would do without you. Youâve brought happiness into my life and made it so much more colorful.âHearing this, Lewis smiled and gently patted her back. âIâll always be by your side. No matter what storms we face, I wonât let you go. My love for you is stronger than any challenge that lies ahead.âIsabellaâs heart warmed at his words, and she leaned forward to kiss his cheek. Lewis then bent down to kiss her forehead.âNow, I should talk to my attorney,â he r
Lorenzo's face darkened, his eyes blazing with anger. He hadnât anticipated Chris's interference, which was precisely why he had never factored him into his plans. If he had known Chris would step in, he wouldnât have acted so recklessly, allowing himself to be outmaneuvered. He gritted his teeth, furious at having underestimated Chrisâs duplicitous nature."He is my grandson," Chris replied with an unsettling smile, his tone casual and dismissive.Lorenzo was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't expected such a nonchalant response and stared at Chris, suspicion flickering in his mind. "Chris, stop trying to provoke me. What are you planning to do with Ben? You can't be genuinely nice without an ulterior motive. Are you secretly plotting to kill him later?"Chris blinked in surprise at Lorenzo's wild accusation. He had not expected him to jump to such conclusions."Stop assuming I'm going to harm him. Iâm not as ruthless as you; I wouldnât kill my own blood. Despite being your son, he i