“Carol’s marriage, sigh, it worries me too. Her mindset is different from ordinary people.”Thinking about her own daughter who said she would have a child out of wedlock as her successor, as long as the child did not want the father, Belinda found it distressing. Even though Belinda's marriage with Hunter had issues in later years, after decades of being together, there might not have been love but there was still affection. Having a companion in old age at least prevented loneliness. What did having sons and daughters matter? When children grew up, they have their own families, work, and earn money. They had their own children to care for, leaving very little attention for their parents. One should not even think about children being by their side every day. The one who could stay close was the spouse. After the incident between Hunter and Celine, Belinda was furious. In the end, she drove Celine away and demanded Hunter to live in seclusion while not divorcing him or
The hospital room regained its tranquility. As the night deepened, the city gradually settled from the hustle and bustle into calmness.The next day, at Lake Edge, a Maybach stopped at the entrance of Hayden’s private villa.The person getting out of the car was Kevin. Today, in addition to a bouquet, he carried a few delicate bags.He walked up to the villa’s entrance and rang the doorbell.After a while, the butler came out to open the door. Seeing it was Kevin, the butler smiled. “Mr. Kevin, good morning. Mr. Hayden had not woken up yet.”Hayden returned very late last night.However, he often came home late every night due to his busy work and numerous social engagements.Hayden stole the limelight at last night’s banquet.Hayden did not stay at the Reading family’s place for long, having made an appearance and greeted some familiar CEOs to talk business for about half an hour. She then left with Kevin and the security team.Upon returning home, Hayden immediately chan
Kevin felt that he was in top form right now, then only he knocked on the door.“It’s me, Hay, Kevin.”As Hayden had just woken up, she heard Kevin’s knocking. She lingered in bed for a couple of minutes before reluctantly getting up and walking to open the door for him.“Hay, good morning.”Kevin presented the bouquet of flowers to her with a look of deep affection and said, “Hay, this bouquet is for you. May you be as beautiful as a flower every day, with a smile always on your face.”Hayden’s lips twitched as she looked at him, then at the bouquet in front of her. Finally, she reached out to take the bouquet and remarked, “You came early in the morning to disturb me just to give me flowers?”“I came to have breakfast with you and, by the way, give you this bouquet.“You said the flowers I gave you were beautiful and fragrant, so I decided to give you a bouquet every day. Don’t you like receiving a bright and eye-catching bouquet every day?”Hayden turned around with the bouq
“Let them wait. My bodyguards and company security can ensure that I enter the building without being disturbed.”It was not Hayden’s first time getting hounded by the paparazzi. There was no need to make a big deal out of it. “Since they can’t get any answers from me, they’ll probably bug you instead. Be careful.”Kevin was her boyfriend.The paparazzi would not let him off. They would surround him and ask if he only started wooing her because he had known about her true gender from the start. Kevin smiled. He said, “I’m not scared. I can shut their mouths easily. How could I possibly know if you’re a man or a woman when I’ve never taken off your pants? They’ll stop asking questions after that.“We’ve been criticized from the start anyway. What can they do to me? Do they have evidence that I already knew you’re a woman? If I said I only found out yesterday, they would have no choice but to believe me either way.”Hayden was quiet for a moment. Kevin was eloquent, and the ente
Hayden and Kevin went downstairs. “Breakfast is ready, Mr. Hayden.”The butler stood by the stairs and spoke respectfully. She acknowledged him and went to the dining area with Kevin. The butler did not follow them. Mr. Hayden disliked anyone standing around him while he ate. If he needed anything, he would do it himself. The butler thought Hayden was easy to serve. “I guess your butler doesn’t know that you’re a woman yet.”Hayden gave Kevin a side-eye and said, “Do I have to announce that to the entire world?”Kevin laughed. “No. Only I need to know about it.”“Let’s eat breakfast. I have to go to work later.”“Okay.”Kevin pulled Hayden’s chair out for her. He said, “I didn’t come early enough. I could’ve prepared breakfast for you if I had arrived earlier. When my house is ready, I’ll move over and cook for you every day.”Renovating a villa would take a long time. It would be his abode in Jensburg, and he had high expectations, so the renovation progress was slo
Kevin chuckled. “You definitely won’t get used to it because you’re such a serious person. You should really practice with me, Hay. If you’re embarrassed, you can do it in your room. No one can hear or make fun of you.”Seeing that he was still speaking, Hayden cut the bacon and shoved it into his mouth. Not even food could shut him up. At that moment, Kevin’s phone rang. It was Liberty. Kevin answered, “What’s up, Liberty?”Liberty said, “Nothing in particular. Just wanted to tell you that many entertainment reporters are at the hotel’s entrance. I asked around. Did Hayden publicly admit that she was a woman? The reporters must be here to get an answer from you.”“I knew they’d be waiting at Fortress Hotel. There are probably some of them at Jensburg Hotel too.”“Jim went to check the situation over there. There are reporters at both hotels and more than usual visitors today. What did you and Hayden do last night, Kevin? I sensed some gossip brewing right after I came dow
Serenity said, “It’s not just Sonny. Even I want to stay in my bed in the morning. Jensburg must be colder, right? I saw my friends posting that it’s snowing there. Wiltspoon doesn’t snow, but it gets cold here when the north wind blows from places snowing there.”Wiltspoon’s temperature could go as low as 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. During the day, it would usually be about 55. Temperatures like that were not considered cold to those residing in the north, but they were to Wiltspoonians, who were used to warmer temperatures. “Wrap Sonny in more layers. The preschool’s winter uniform isn’t thick enough.”Sonny was only three years old. It would be a lie to say she was not worried as she was not by his side. “He’s already wearing more layers. Don’t worry, I won’t let Sonny catch a cold. You must take care of yourself over there. Wear more clothes and don’t fall sick.”“I’m not a child. I know how to take care of myself. Are you heading into the office today? Wiltspoon’s temper
Liberty wanted people to know that Serenity had someone formidable on her side. Aside from investigating the truth behind Tiara and her family’s death, Liberty had traveled to Jensburg on Audrey’s instructions to reclaim her position as the matriarch. It was also one of her strategies to strengthen Serenity’s family background. Although the Fisher family was gradually declining, it was still a more powerful family than the Hunts. The Hunts had numbers, but their relatives were difficult people. It was better to avoid them because they would only drag Serenity down. Liberty had ignored them from the start. “You’ve always been my supporter. We’ve been relying on each other for over ten years. I’m your supporter as much as you are mine.”Liberty smiled. “We’ve only had each other all along. Let’s not be sentimental anymore. You should go on with your work. I’m going to have my breakfast now.”“I just finished mine too. I’m about to head out. Enjoy your breakfast. Contact me if