Zachary chuckled, “Oh kids, being playful is their nature. Sonny does not have many playmates usually, he’s always by himself. Even when we adults are with him, he feels lonely. Kids still prefer playing with kids.”Zachary gently touched Serenity’s belly, “Our little one won’t be coming out to meet us until next year. By the time our baby grows to Sonny’s age, Sonny won’t like playing with little kids anymore.”“Sonny will be caring for his young cousins. He’s like my sister and has an older sibling’s demeanor.”“Indeed. Time to sleep. If you’re still not sleepy, help me with something, okay?”Serenity replied hesitantly, “I’m sleeping, I’m falling asleep.”She closed her eyes, claiming to be asleep.With a soft chuckle, Zachary teased. “Even talking in your sleep now, huh?”“I’m sleep-talking.”Zachary playfully nibbled at her lips before cuddling her and both of them drifted back to dreamland.They had a peaceful night.The next morning, in the Fisher’s household in Jensbur
Caroline said, “What’s the fun in going alone? It's more fun to have Ava and Ellie join in. If Mom comes back and sees us, you three won’t be solely responsible, and Mom won’t do anything to you.”“Even though Mom drove her away in anger and said she was no longer a Fisher, what can Mom do if Celine does not cooperate? She definitely won’t change her surname. She’s very disdainful toward her biological parents. When her true mother came to see her, she dismissed her like a beggar.”Caroline knew how Celine treated her biological mother when she came looking for Celine last time. “Celine’s mother treated her so poorly, she deserves to be rejected by Celine.”“I’m afraid that after Mom calms down, if Celine sheds a few tears, and acts pitiful, Mom might soften up.”Emma said in shock, “Even in this situation, Mom might allow her to come back?”“I’m saying just in case.”Thinking about Caroline being treated indulgently by Belinda, Emma nodded. “There’s a slight possibility. I’ll
Caroline generously said, “Just change your tune in front of my mom. She’s still furious.”Saying so, she walked outside, the servant trailing behind her.As they walked, the servant asked, “If I may ask, what happened between Mr. Clark and Celine last night? It angered the madam, who drove Celine out, and Mr. Clark was taken to the hospital. Did Celine hurt Mr. Clark?”The servant had not been working at the Fisher household for a long time, having started after Belinda became the head of the family. If Celine had harmed Hunter, it was certain the Madam would be furious.“My mom doesn’t want you to know about these things. Don’t ask. Knowing too much won’t do you any good. I'm doing this for your own good.”She smiled awkwardly and replied, “Thank you for the warning. Please go for your run. I’ll head to the kitchen to check on breakfast. I assure you that once you’re back from the run, you’ll have a hot breakfast waiting for you.She stopped at the door, watching Caroline walk
No matter past, present, or future, Hayden had always seen himself above others and was never interested in anyone. Oh, he only liked men.Now Hayden and Kevin could be described as a pair.On occasions when Kevin was present, Hayden was often seen together, and vice versa. Losing Hayden to a man left many young and beautiful daughters of wealthy families discontented, but they were helpless.“Why is it like this?” Celine murmured to herself.Last night, she was still a Fisher, and today she was abandoned by the family.Her mother did not want her.She also could not face her parents.Should Celine go back to find her biological parents? Her biological father was still in prison, and her biological mother...Whenever Celine thought of the disgrace of her original family, she did not want to return.Even if her biological mother loved her dearly, she did not want to go back. Her original family could not bring her any benefits; they only wanted to take advantage of her.Now
“What isn’t yours will never belong to you. Your wealthy life of more than two decades has been stolen time. You’ll become poor and live a life worse than animals from now on. Get lost and go back to your countryside.“How dare you say Carol’s a country bumpkin. You’re the true country bumpkin.”Emma, Ava, and Ellie’s resentment toward Celine was off the charts. They became mean to her now that Celine’s life had become miserable. Celine sat still. “I won’t leave. I’m not going. I want to wait for Mom to return and explain everything to her. I didn’t intend to do that. I was set up. I’ll get my revenge on the person who did this to me.”She glared at her sisters-in-law and asked, “Were you guys behind it?”Emma slapped Celine across the face hard. “A fake daughter like you isn’t worth me dirtying my hands over. How dare you blame others when you’re the one depraved and shameless. Let me tell you this, bitch. No matter how you defend yourself, what happened last night has alrea
After standing up with Adrian’s help, Celine flung herself into his embrace and cried. What did she do wrong?Why did they treat her as such?She was also a victim. Adrian hugged her and said, “Don’t cry. You should leave before they make things worse for you. They resent you a lot. They’ll bully you badly once they have the chance.”Celine's choice to defend her brothers had greatly offended her sisters-in-law. Although Celine was a woman, she was also her brothers’ younger sister. Whose side would she take if not her brothers’? How many people in her position would choose to stand with their sisters-in-law?The reason Caroline helped the ladies was not purely out of righteousness. It was also due to the lack of the siblingship bond between her and her brothers. “I’m not leaving, Adrian. I want to wait until Mom comes back. I’ll explain everything to her. I really don’t know how it happened. I’m a victim. Someone’s definitely behind this. Many people attended the banquet,
“I lost everything. I’m penniless. Where can I go?”Adrian still had brotherly love for Celine. He opened his wallet and gave Celine all the cash he had. He also took a bank card and handed it to her, saying, “I can only give you this much. The PIN is my birth date. There’s not much money inside, but it’ll be enough for you to hang on for now.“Go find a hotel to stay and tend to your wounds. I’ll make arrangements for you and explain things to Mom a few days later when she’s no longer angry.”Celine accepted the money and card. She cried, “Thank you, Adrian. You’re the best.”Adrian sighed. “Leave quickly. Otherwise, you’ll truly be penniless once they discover I’ve given you money and snatch it back.”Celine nodded in tears. She knew that her sisters-in-law would only treat her worse and humiliate her if she stayed any longer. Not only them but the gazes of all the servants and Caroline’s haughtiness also hurt her heart. “Adrian Clark!” Emma yelled. She rushed over and s
Jane and her family would be taking a private plane back to Annenburg in the evening. As the person in charge of FC & Co., Ben was busy. “I slept late and am still feeling tired now. I’m okay. Don’t worry about me. I’ll get more sleep.”Liberty was feeling down, and her head hurt. After reassuring Serenity and telling her not to worry, Liberty was going to continue resting. “Let me know immediately if anything happens, okay?”“Don’t you trust me? Just be careful during your pregnancy, focus on your work, and help me take care of Sonny. Don’t worry about me. I’ve been through a lot. Go on with your work.”After a moment of silence, Serenity said, “Sonny and I will be waiting for you at home, Liberty.”Liberty smiled. “I’ll finish the task Aunt Audrey gave me as soon as possible and reunite with you all as soon as possible. I’ll surely be back when your baby is born.”She would definitely rush back when her only sister was giving birth. She was her sister’s only family. “I