The corners of Duke’s lips twitched.The Winters family children were all highly intelligent. That was at least true for George and Alden. But Duke just could not understand how Harold ended up being this stupid.He sneered. “Are you sure your gift was delivered into your mommy’s hands?”Harold was stunned for a moment before he angrily stood up. “Did Uncle Daniel keep the gifts that I bought for Mommy?!”Duke was speechless.‘This stupid son is beyond saving.’“Daddy, is Mommy really coming? Melody asked warily. There was hope in her eyes.Duke nodded. “In order not to shock your mommy into recalling the past, you should call her Aunt Deena. Don’t say too much, so as not to arouse her suspicion.”“This is the place Mommy used to live in. When she is in a familiar environment, it would also make Mommy recall the past, wouldn’t it?” Alden said slowly, “If Daddy doesn’t want Mommy to recall the past, she shouldn’t come here.”Duke shook his head. “The four of you and I are peopl
“If you don’t come down, then I’ll have to go up to you.”There was a hint of mischief in the man’s voice.“Don’t come up here!”Adeena quickly stopped him.She had scolded Ruth earlier during the day, yet she herself had a man visiting her in the middle of the night. How could she be qualified to teach Ruth a lesson in the future?“I’ll come down after getting changed. Wait five minutes.”She hung up, changed into gray loose-fitting casual clothes that covered every part of her skin.In the late night of spring, the temperature would be slightly lower. The evening wind blew at her face, messing up the hair she had just dried. Her hair also covered half her face, revealing only a pair of cold, bright eyes.Duke silently watched as she came closer and closer.She stopped when she was three paces away from him.He walked two steps closer to her, shortening their distance to only one step away from each other. “Mr. Winters, to what do I owe the pleasure?”Adeena’s voice held
A cool night breeze blew.Adeena felt the man’s eyes darken, and she tugged her clothes around herself even tighter.“Then, I’ll be going up first.” She took two steps back...Duke felt indignation.They were going to meet again tomorrow at noon, but he was still reluctant to part with her.He had waited four years, but he could not wait through an additional night.“Adee, wait.”He opened his mouth to stop her as she was about to turn and leave.His gaze was glued to her, which made Adeena feel at a loss.She looked down at the ground and stepped on the dead leaves that fell on the street, making a rustling sound.She said hoarsely, “Mr. Winters, is there anything else you wish to say?”“What cuisine do you like to eat?” Duke was at a loss for words. “I’ll have the kitchen prepare the dishes in advance.”He actually knew a lot about what she liked to eat, and had never forgotten.Perhaps it was because the night was too beautiful, or because the man’s voice was too gentle
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and kissed her lips. Then, his lips traveled to her ears and neck...He possessed her with abandon, and in the dream, she did not resist at all...The thick fog was then stained with blood.“Mommy, Mommy...”A baby was crying loudly.The voice was piteous and frightened.“Baby! My baby!”Adeena screamed. She reached out to grab the child, but the baby drifted further and further away, slowly disappearing into the bloody fog...“Adeena, Adeena!”Brady shouted her name and shook her body vigorously.Adeena suddenly opened her eyes and sat up.She looked at Brady and Ruth, who were standing in front of her bed, then she turned to look out the dimly lit window.‘It was just a dream.’“Adeena, what nightmare did you have to frighten you like this?” Brady gave her a hand towel. “I heard you yelling ‘baby’. Was it a dream about a child?”Adeena used the hand towel to wipe her sweat-soaked hair. Her eyes were a little bleary. “I dre
Duke parked the car, opened the car door, and got out.He wore an all-black suit, and the hems of his sleeves were embroidered with dark gold thread. They shimmered with each movement, giving off a feeling of elegance and luxury.He pulled open the passenger side door like a gentleman. “Adee, hop in.”Adeena did not turn him down. She leaned down and got into the passenger seat.As she was about to put on the seatbelt, the man suddenly leaned in close and helped her buckle in.Adeena held her breath and did not dare move.Duke wanted to laugh.‘Why is Addy’s nervous face so cute?’He was afraid that Addy would get angry, so he did not tease her about it. He turned back to the driver’s seat and slowly drove off.“Adee, have you been to Sea City before?” Duke asked casually as he drove.He said “Adee” so naturally, as though they were friends who had known each other for a long time... or lovers who had been with each other for a long time...Adeena turned her head to look out
The children spoke in unison, keeping the joy and excitement from their voices.Adeena stood at the door to the living room, staring at the four children in front of her in astonishment.Why did she feel as though she had experienced this before...In her daze, she saw herself getting out of a car, and four children threw themselves into her arms, sweetly calling her their mother. Perhaps it happened in the past, or perhaps it was just a dream.“Don’t scare off Aunt Deena.”Duke came over, stood beside Adeena, and winked at the children.Harold suppressed his desire to dash into her arms.He stared greedily at Adeena’s face and suddenly wanted to cry.‘How could I... How could I mistake someone else for Mommy...’This was the Mommy he had been dreaming about for four years, how could he make such a mistake?Alden clenched his fists slowly. He had to use almost all his strength to suppress the urge to cry.The most important person in his life was his mommy. In the four years
When he took in the warm scene before him, Duke felt like he had suddenly returned to the time four years ago.At that time, every meal was a time for a family reunion, and it would be lively at the dining table. At that time, they would never have thought that Addy would go missing for four years...‘Thank goodness, Addy was finally back. It’s not too late.’“Eat your own food. Don’t flock around Aunt Deena,” Duke said casually.The four children finally stopped serving Adeena the dishes.The doubts in Adeena’s heart grew more and more...She thought about it from a different perspective. If her mother had been missing for four years, and her father suddenly brought a strange woman to their door, she would definitely be disgusted.But these four children...It did not make sense for the children to be estranged from their mother, because it was clear that Melody missed her mother a lot that day when she called Adeena her mother.Why were they being so nice to a woman they were meeting
Adeena nodded. “Thank you, Mr. Winters.”Duke turned around and opened the door of the wardrobe.Adeena was stunned for a moment.The whole wardrobe was filled with women’s clothing.The clothes in this wardrobe should be the clothes of the matriarch of this mansion, since it was in the master bedroom.The matriarch had been missing for four years, yet everything of hers was still kept in the room.‘This man must love his wife very much, so why does he want to court me, then…?’Adeena pursed her lips and cast the strange thoughts out of her mind.“The clothes here belonged to your wife, don’t they? Mr. Winters, I’d rather not cause any trouble.” Adeena smiled. “I’ll go buy some clothes at the mall.”Duke understood what Adeena was thinking.Even though these were clothes she had worn before, he had no idea how to explain it to her. “There are some new clothes in Harold’s room. I’ll bring one for you.”He turned around and went to the next room. He picked out a loose, casua
The screen was full of comments like, “I can’t accept this sadness.”When the host saw the audience overreacting, he smiled to smooth out the situation and said, “Have you forgotten? Ninian just said that she wanted to announce some good news!”His words reminded everyone at the venue.With that, almost everyone held their breath and listened to her.“Everett and I will be holding a wedding soon!”“What?!”“Ah! Awesome! The day has finally come!”“Sob! Ninian and Everett finally have a happy ending! I’m going to cry! They’re my youth! I’ve witnessed love that has gone the distance!”“You have my blessings! You have to be happy for the rest of your lives!”Their cheers grew louder and louder, almost overturning the whole award hall.Everett was standing backstage. When Ninian saw the scene, she turned back, looked into his eyes, and smiled.They were finally getting married.The eighth of September was a good day for their wedding.The headlines in the entertainment section
The Winters family fell silent again.Among the three sisters-in-law, Lana was already so moved that she wept. Raina and Nerola were stronger, but their eyes turned red too.The Winters brothers, who were initially touched, instantly appeared dissatisfied as a result.They were actually moved and crying for other men? Women, you were playing with fire!Naturally, the Winters brothers did not have a chance to vent their anger because Duke had already stood up.He walked to the similarly outstanding young men, who were standing side by side, and patted their shoulders. At this moment, he seemed to age a little. He did not look like the overlord who dominated the business industry in the past.“From now on, I’ll leave my two babies to you.”When Brooklyn and Everett heard this, they were taken aback, but their eyes were soon filled with excitement.Before they could respond, Duke had already walked far away. Meanwhile, Adina got up abruptly to accompany him.She turned back and l
“Uncle Duke,” Brooklyn and Everett greeted Duke at the same time.Brooklyn was older, so he moved a step forward first and said, “Uncle Duke, this is something that I prepared three years ago. All properties under my name, including shares that aren’t limited to the family business, properties, estates, stocks, etc… were transferred to Mel three years ago. Whether in the past or in the future, everything I have, including my life, will belong to her.”Melody was shocked when he said that.All his properties had been transferred to her? He never mentioned anything to her. He just silently gave her everything.“Daddy…” Melody looked at Duke, and her clear gaze was filled with helplessness which was rare.Brooklyn was the only person, other than her family, who was willing to sacrifice everything for her.Such love that was enthusiastic, reserved, hidden, yet deep and long-lasting made her heart seize.George took the documents from Brooklyn and passed them to Duke.Duke flipped t
At the same time, Alden replied to her.“Daddy and Mommy are just in the next city. The journey will take two hours.”Melody was speechless. She was right!There was murderous intent on the indifferent and delicate girl’s face.Good! Great! She wanted to see where her father could hide this time!When Ninian came out after putting her makeup on, it was still early. There were still two hours before the ceremony’s banquet.There was still half an hour left before her father came home. At this time, Melody secretly called Everett and Brooklyn to come over. They were fully prepared, and they just waited for Duke to return home.At the side, George, Raina, Harold, Lana, Alden, and Nerola were watching the show.After the Winters sisters worked hard, the three of their sisters-in-law were successfully bribed to support them to get married as soon as possible.Even the three of their henpecked brothers also took their sides.Now, the Winters siblings had everything ready. They we
Her words were audible in the live stream, and they instantly caused a big fuss.[Ninian has a kid!][Is “the Everett” a dad now?][Sob! I knew that they secretly got married!][How could they not live broadcast my husband and wife’s wedding?]The comments on the screen kept moving, while Ninian was clueless on the other side.She just said, “It’s our baby. Please make the necessary arrangements, thank you.”The comments became more frenzied.[?][!]A series of symbols occupied the whole screen. After Ninian hung up, they were still rolling.The netizens were worked up.By the time the venue’s staff realized this, it had become the top trending topic.[#The Everett and Ninian secretly got married!][#Baby Ninian has a kid!][#The Everett is a father now!]Crazy, screaming fans filled the bottom of the screams.The couple had been together for so long, and the fans had gotten used to them from not accepting them at the beginning.After all, Ninian grew up quickly befo
There was also “as long as a woman had a stable job and strong support from her family, she would be happy and relaxed even if she stayed single for her whole life.”She could go on.Besides, what was more cunning about Duke was that he would never post the quotes using his own account. He would use his wife’s, Adina’s WhatsApp, to post inspirational quotes and links every time.In the beginning, it caused the Winters siblings to panic for a time, and they thought that their mother opposed their marriage.They sighed in relief only after Alden unintentionally hacked his father’s account. He realized that his father had found the posts and forwarded them to his mother before posting them using his mother’s phone.It was fine. It was normal for the father-in-law to trouble his sons-in-law.It was the same theory as the mother-in-law having conflicts with her daughters-in-law.However, the roles changed in their family. It was the father who was being antagonistic toward the daught
Reverie’s smile was sincere and genuine.She initially helped Ninian only because she thought that Ninian was great. Besides, Ninian said she wanted to rely on herself before the casting, which also impressed and moved her.Unexpectedly, she gave herself an opportunity with her unintentional act. That made Reverie feel blessed and surprised.Hearing what she said, Ninian felt warm and comforted.Everyone thought that the entertainment industry was filthy and full of schemes.In reality, there were many people who pursued their dreams and worked very hard there. There were also many people who helped and supported each other.When there were people, there would be competition, but there would also be warmth and sincerity.Ninian filmed her scenes in an orderly manner.As for the Winters siblings, their relationships also developed smoothly.George had happily begun preparing for his wedding. Raina was not a pretentious person either, and the couple had discussions about how the
However, to the surprise of those haters, Ninian, who was acting for the first time, not only did not drop the ball on any of her performances in the Oscar-level mission, but she also managed to portray her own charm and personality in the character very well.From her gentleness and firmness at the start to the grandeur during the protest to her enthusiasm and passion even when captured by the enemy and taken to the execution ground, her character arc represented the experiences of countless revolutionary predecessors.She had absorbed the spirits of many ancestors into her body. Seeing her alone demonstrated the bravery and unstoppable power of Cairnstan’s youth.Before she was executed, she looked at the rising sun and showed a gentle and firm smile.In the end, gunshots rang out, and her body dropped to the ground. However, the sun rose all the way and illuminated the earth.Numerous people were moved and went wild at the scene where she smiled. It was not until everyone’s e
“What? What turn of events?” Nilson immediately asked. “We have defenders!”“Defenders? What defenders? Are you talking about soccer now?” With wide eyes, Nilson asked.“No, not those types of defenders! What I mean is that someone stepped in and is explaining on Ms. Winters’ behalf! But it’s not one of our people. It’s defenders from outside!” explained the staff. “What?” Nilson immediately stood up. “Let me see!”The staff quickly handed the phone over to him, and the website page on the screen kept on refreshing. [@ActressReverieWood: “I’ve worked with the Winters family’s little princess before. She has a lovely personality. She’s soft-spoken and well-behaved, and she has no temper at all. What surprised me the most was her acting skills. She was a rookie who was full of presence, and she could easily blend into the concept. Most actors, including myself, admire someone as talented as her.]A few short clips were attached under the tweet, all of which were from the show,