The sky turned dark, and the lights turned on.George got out of the car and looked at the living room where the lights were switched on.Whenever he came home in the past, only the servants would be walking around and cleaning up in the living room. If not, his dad would be sitting on the couch and reading some documents.Right then, the atmosphere under the bright chandelier was warm and harmonious.His dad, who was noble and mighty, was actually sitting on the climbing mat with a few puzzle pieces in his hand.The always mischievous Harold was leaning obediently against the climbing mat without making a fuss.Mr. Brown, who was usually busy, was sitting at the side while holding an ice cream. His wrinkled face broke into a friendly and warm smile.George walked in slowly.The servant, who was standing at the door, immediately greeted him, “Young Master George.”Hearing someone talk, the people on the climbing mat all turned back at the same time.Melody slowly raised her h
He met Melody first and liked her more. Why would this happen?The boy’s eyes became teary and red.Harold could no longer control himself. He rushed over and squeezed George out of the way.“Mel, let me take you over there to play with the puzzle.” Harold grabbed Melody’s hand. “We had so much fun when we were playing with the puzzle. We’ve just completed half of it. Should we go and complete the rest of it?”Melody furrowed her beautiful eyebrows and swung Harold’s hand away with great force.Harold held her hand tightly and refused to let her go.“Harold, don’t you see that Mel’s unhappy?” George frowned and said, “Let go of her.”“I won’t!”Harold was stubborn. He stood up straight and grabbed the girl’s wrist.It was fine if Alden stole Melody from him. That boy was Melody’s biological brother, after all.But why could George steal Melody away too?He liked Melody so much and had done so much for her. Why did she treat him like this?Harold felt so wronged that he want
Alden instantly rushed over and shielded Melody.He glared at George with his cold gaze.He had come to the Winters family villa many times, and he finally met George today.If he had known that George would come home today, he would not have abandoned Melody in the Winters family villa.George looked up and looked at Alden quietly.When their gazes met, there were sparks without smoke.“Ms. Melody, please come with me. I’ll get you some medication. How did your fair wrist become so red? This is heartbreaking.”Mr. Brown walked over with a first aid kit, which eased the tension.Duke carried Melody and sat on the couch at the side. He personally applied the medication for her, and he did so gently.Alden slowly clenched his fists.He could have done the paternity test at any time. He should not have abandoned Melody. That caused her to be injured.“Don’t come near my sister again,” Alden said coldly and firmly.George frowned indifferently. “You and Melody are different ind
The little girl jumped down from the couch and held Alden’s hand. Although she did not speak, her demeanor made it obvious.Alden held her hand and walked outside while he said, “You should stay away from the Winters brothers.”Melody pursed her lips and said in an extremely soft voice, “George…” Alden trembled. When Melody spoke for the first time, she had called Duke “Dad.” When she spoke for the second time, she had also called Duke “Dad.”It was her third time speaking, but she was uttering George’s name.It had only been Melody and George’s first real meeting. Just one meeting was enough for George to enter her world?He took a deep breath and said in a lower voice, “George and Harold are biological siblings, so Dew is also George’s mother.”As soon as he said that, he saw Melody instantly lose all her energy like a deflated balloon.She was like a blooming orchid in the valley that instantly wilted and lost its scent.At that moment, Alden regretted it.Someone else
Adina casually contradicted Ruby, and the woman’s expression changed several times before she flashed her a smile again. “Addy, why did you come back alone? Where are your kids?” she asked.Mdm. Daugherty walked out with a walking stick and looked at Adina’s back with her haggard eyes. She felt a little disappointed as she said, “You didn’t come back with the kids?”As she grew older, she began to enjoy the liveliness of being surrounded by children. She had even prepared some presents for the children.Adina smiled faintly and helped Mdm. Daugherty to sit down.She tucked her hair behind her ear before she nonchalantly said, “My kids are afraid of strangers. I’ll bring them back next time. Grandma, are you feeling better now?”Mdm. Daugherty coughed and said, “It’s the same old problem. I’m just holding on.”Adina glanced around and did not see Dew.She looked down and leisurely asked, “Where’s Dew? Why don’t I see her around?”“Dew has been practicing the piano recently. An e
“There’s nothing to discuss.” Adina’s expression turned hostile, and her voice was indifferent.“Addy, if the kids are really members of the Osborne family, we really need to discuss this.” Mdm. Daugherty sighed and said, “You gave birth to the kids alone, and you’ve worked so hard to raise them. You can’t just raise the kids for the Osborne family for nothing, right?”“I said the kids are mine, and they’re not related to anyone else. I’m not raising the kids for anyone!” Adina’s voice was harsh, and she was also slightly impatient as she faced Mdm. Daugherty.“Addy, Mr. Osborne says that he’ll find a way to divorce his current wife, and he’ll bring you and the kids back to the family in Central City. Then, you’ll be the wife of the chairman of Osborne Corporation. How impressive will that be?! Is there anything bad about that?” Ruby acted like a caring mother as she advised Adina. “The Osborne family is great. They have power in Central City, and Mr. Osborne likes you very much. Wh
“Adina has hired Brenden Watson, the most famous attorney in the country. Tyson doesn’t have a chance of winning,” Dew said firmly. “Tyson cares about his reputation very much. Perhaps this lawsuit won’t even be filed…” Ruby leaned back in her royal chair and sneered. “In that case, why don’t we add some fuel to the fire and force him to file the lawsuit?”“Mom, like mother like daughter. We’re thinking of the same thing. I previously asked someone to take a few photos. I’ll send them to you right now.” Dew smiled and said, “You can work on it. You better do things neatly. I’m overseas at the moment, so no matter how big the thing gets, George won’t suspect me. Mom, I’m counting on you.”“Don’t worry, Dew.”Ruby tapped on her phone. As she scrolled through the photos, she broke into a victory smile.Right then, it was daytime on the other side of the world, and Dew was at a banquet. After she hung up, she took a glass of wine from a waiter and walked toward the banquet hall.“Ms
Alice was also reputable in the piano world. She was lucky to be part of an ensemble with Albert in the past, so she could talk to Mr. Albert.As they approached the resting room, a bodyguard blocked their way.“Mr. Albert is busy. Please leave.”Too many people wanted to meet Mr. Albert. The bodyguard’s expression was cold, and he spoke like a robot.Dew smiled and said, “This is Ms. Alice. She’s an old friend of Mr. Albert. Can you please go inside and let him know she’s here?”“Mr. Albert told us that he won’t be seeing anyone.”The bodyguard blocked the door to his room like a wall.Alice looked very disappointed. “Mr. Albert must be doing something important. We’ll come again next time.”Just as they were about to turn around and leave, the door to Mr. Albert’s resting room opened.An old man with gray hair held his phone and stepped out. As he walked, he said, “Let me show you the international auditorium. Many people won’t be able to perform on this stage in their lifet