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
Serenity smiled. “I’m not worried about not getting along with them. I’m just curious what types of girls Nana chose for Dylan and Peter.”She was just nosy, not at all concerned about her future interactions with the girls. Grandma May had a good eye for people. Those who were chosen would definitely have good characters. It would not be an issue even if she could not get along with them. Everyone had their own villas in Wildridge Manor. They did not live together. If they could get along, they would interact more. Otherwise, maintaining an amicable relationship would be enough. Zachary said, “I don’t know who they are too. They must look pretty. After all, my cousins are outstanding men. Nana wouldn’t choose someone who isn’t good enough for them. Dylan hasn’t looked for me for a long time. I don’t know what his partner looks like.”He did not even know her name. She was not his woman, so there was no need for him to be concerned about her. Dylan and Peter would bring their f
Zachary lingered in Serenity’s office for half an hour before leaving, and that was only because Serenity urged him to. …Meanwhile, in Jensburg, plenty of reporters were waiting outside Queen Enterprise, Queen Manor, Fortress Hotel, and Jensburg Hotel. They had one aim—to verify whether Hayden was truly a woman. Queen Manor’s gates were closed. Someone did answer the door when the reporters rang the doorbell, but they were not allowed entry. When they asked the person who answered the door, that person claimed that he did not know anything. Donald’s and Sophia’s phones remained turned off. Only Hugh’s number could be reached, but he knew better than to answer calls from unknown numbers. At that moment, Hayden was on her way to the office. Kevin was with her. When the car was about to reach Queen Enterprise, Kevin’s car moved ahead of Hayden’s. When the reporters saw the familiar Maybach, they immediately surrounded it and forced Kevin to step on the brakes. Only t
“What will you do after knowing whether Hayden’s a woman? Does him dressing up as a woman have anything to do with you? Hayden just did it to make me happy, just like how I tried to please her by cross-dressing back then.”The reporters thought Kevin had a point. However, they were not satisfied with just leaving. They wanted an answer. They wished to know why Hayden was a woman disguising herself as a man, or a man dressing up as a woman. “If you refuse to leave, please make way. I want to go inside. You can wait here as long as you want.”“Mr. Hayden isn’t here yet.”A reporter said, “You won’t see him even if you enter, Mr. Kevin.”“He’s right behind me. Don’t you see her convoy? You may have the guts to stop me, but do you dare to block Hayden’s car?”The reporters did see Hayden’s convoy approaching when they turned their heads. They had the urge to surround his car just like how they did Kevin’s. However, none of them moved. Kevin was not a local. Even if he were
Kevin entered the pantry. “I want water instead, Kevin.”Hayden was thirsty. “Okay.”Soon, he brought her a cup of water with a smile. Hayden found it funny. “Why are you looking at me like that? Do I look like a stranger?”“I think you were super cool just now, Hay. It’s true.”Hayden glared at him speechlessly. She sat and took a sip of water. After hydrating herself, she turned on her computer and said, “My gender is my problem. I don’t think I owe them any explanation. The questions will only keep coming if I entertain them.”“You’re right. But you said they’d have their answer a year later. Is it what I think it is?” Kevin asked with a smile. He was thinking about them being officially husband and wife a year later. If he worked hard, there would be a mini him or her growing in her womb. When that time came, the answer to whether Hayden was a man or a woman would be obvious.Hayden did not reply to him. She said calmly, “You can think whatever you want.”“I’m defini
“Kevin is good, but I don’t know why my dislike for him is growing.”Hayden had never worn a dress for Hugh to see, yet she did it for Kevin. She even announced that she was a woman to the world for him. Hugh was jealous. Although he hoped Hayden could live as a woman and get married, he could not bear the thought of her leaving when that time came.“Why don’t you ask Kevin if he’s willing to marry into our family? I really don’t want you to leave. I only have one sister. You’re our parents’ only daughter. Can you bear leaving us behind and moving to Wiltspoon? If Kevin isn’t willing to become a live-in son-in-law, you should dump him.“With your conditions, you can have any man you want.“What happened to your eyes? Why do you keep winking? Did something get into your eyes?” Hugh asked out of concern when he saw Hayden winking at him non-stop. She glared at him. Hugh was usually clever, but he was especially dense that day. Hayden stood up to walk around her table. She pat
Hugh looked toward Hayden. She returned to her seat and savored her coffee elegantly. “You didn’t tell me Kevin was in your office,” Hugh scolded Hayden softly. She said innocently, “You kept talking after you came in. Kevin appeared before I had the chance to interrupt you. I winked at you, but you didn’t catch the hint. You even said something had gotten into my eyes. Who can you blame when a hint was already given to you?“I don’t regret what I said about Kevin. I’m just afraid he would take it to heart and tell you to leave me by myself. He seems gentlemanly and friendly, but he’s a cunning man. I don’t even dare to go home whenever he complains to Dad and Mom about me.”Hugh regretted rambling to Hayden as soon as he entered the office. “I suggest you go on a business trip for a while. Kevin even recorded the conversation on his phone. He’ll definitely let Mom and Dad hear the recording. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. You have too much time on your hands. I dare bet my las
Although Leticia was angry over how Dylan had treated her daughter previously, at least he was not two-timing. He made things clear to Imogen right after realizing his feelings and stopped her from loving him. He still had a decent character.Besides, Imogen had also kept secrets from Dylan and she tricked him. Dylan still did not have sufficient evidence to prove that Imogen was the Chameleon Fox he loved. Dylan would start pursuing Imogen again after some time. Leticia heard that it was Serenity who had given Dylan a hint that Sugar was Fox. After that, Dylan sought confirmation from Old Mrs. York but only received a vague answer. However, he decided to continue pursuing Imogen because he believed his nana would not bring him harm.After going in circles, Dylan still ended up returning to Imogen.Actually, Leticia already viewed him as her son-in-law.Since Imogen’s happiness was on the line, she was concerned about her future son-in-law’s condition.“Dylan’s hospitalized.”
“Please look after Dylan, Imogen. Message me when he gets better. I just need to know that he’s alive.”Grandma May knew Dylan would be okay with Imogen by his side.Imogen quickly said, “Don’t hang up yet, Grandma May. Where are you now? Wiltspoon?“If it’s convenient, please get his parents to come and take care of Dylan. I’m busy with work. I can’t stay in the hospital to look after him.”Grandma May replied, “His dad is home, but he doesn’t know how to take care of others. I think Dylan will meet his death quicker under his dad’s care.“My daughters-in-law and I are at the Johnson family’s place in Annenburg. We won’t be back that soon because we just came not long ago. We’ll head back closer to Seren’s due date. That’s why we don’t have time to look after Dylan.“If you’re busy, you can return to work once Dylan’s fever breaks, Imogen. You don’t have to care about him. He can take care of himself. It’s just like a bad cold. He’ll be fine once his fever subsides.”Grandma Ma
Imogen should have gone to stop Dylan earlier than she had. Since Layla was helping Imogen to get revenge, Imogen thought she would let Dylan put on a show to display his sincerity. She could only stop Dylan once Layla was satisfied.After handling the hospitalization procedures, Dylan lay on the bed and received an IV drip. Meanwhile, Imogen brought him water and told him to take his medicine.“Take this medicine for your fever. Your face is red from the heat.”Dylan’s temperature was close to 103 degrees Fahrenheit when they measured it at the hospital. He would cough constantly, and his face was flushed red from the fever. He looked tired and weak as well. Dylan sat up and accepted the glass of water. Imogen handed him the right dosage of medicine according to the doctor’s prescription.“Make sure you’re hydrated.”Imogen refilled his glass and told him to drink more water.“I don’t want to drink water.”Dylan lay back down.Perhaps because he was on an IV drip, his
Dalton said, “Callum spoils you a lot too. Many people are envious of you two.”Camryn smiled. “You’re right. Our lives are objects of envy to other people.“You can head back to work, Dalton.”“Okay.”Camryn saw Dalton out. She sat for a few minutes before returning to her desk to continue working.Meanwhile, in Huntington, Dylan was coughing badly. He quickly grabbed the glass of water Imogen had just offered him and took a few sips. After moistening his throat, he stopped coughing. However, he started coughing again after a few minutes. Imogen said, “Why is your cough getting worse after seeing the doctor and taking medicine?”“Ah…”Dylan pointed at his throat. He could not speak. His throat was badly inflamed from eating excessive chili peppers. His voice was so hoarse that he could not talk, and he was hacking non-stop. Imogen had already brought him to a doctor, who had prescribed some medication for him. However, his condition was so bad that the medication was no
“Did you think of your mother again?”Dalton said gently, “It wasn’t your fault, Camryn. You don’t have to overthink it or care about how she treated you. You have loving in-laws now. You’re like a daughter to them.“Your husband dotes on you a lot too. I believe there’ll be better days ahead of you. As for your mother… Let her regret what she did.”He had never seen a mother like Mrs. Newman. There were many biased mothers, but not many of them were as evil as Mrs. Newman.“She does feel regret. However, it isn’t because she had hurt me, but because she gave birth to me. She regretted not getting an abortion or strangling me to death after giving birth to me.“She said I was the bane of her existence. She had gone to a psychic when she was pregnant with me. The psychic said I was an unlucky child who would bring bad luck to my parents and that if she didn’t kill me after I was born, I would become her downfall.“My mom was just finding excuses for herself. How would I be her d
“It’s getting better. Don’t worry, Dal. Dr. Carden will be here to check on me after some time and adjust my prescription. She said I’d be able to get pregnant after two years.“Dr. Carden is the legendary doctor’s best student. I trust her skills. She was the one who helped me to regain my sight.”Camryn reassured Dalton. “You just have to take good care of Melissa and tell her not to worry about me. I believe the heavens won’t take away my right to be a mother.”If Dr. Carden said she was infertile, then it would be impossible to get pregnant. However, Dr. Carden had guaranteed that Camryn could give birth after two years of recuperation. Therefore, Camryn was at ease.“Even if I can’t get pregnant, Callum won’t divorce me. He said we could adopt if it didn’t work out.“He and his family didn’t give up on me when I was blind. I believe my in-laws won’t abandon me just because I can’t get pregnant, Dalton. Besides, I’m not actually infertile.”Camryn knew Dalton and Melissa we
Although Callum had started viewing Dalton as a brother after Dalton got married, he still kept his guard up around Dalton. He only let his guard down a little after Melissa got pregnant.It was also because Dalton treated his wife with utmost sincerity and love. Dalton had nothing to worry about and could focus on his life after knowing Camryn was doing well and had the York family supporting her. Not only that, her husband and in-laws adored her. Camryn would come over to handle more important company matters, while Dalton could deal with smaller ones. He rarely attended business engagements at night and chose to accompany his pregnant wife most of the time. Melissa was kinder to Camryn as well. Although they were not sisters-in-law, they shared a close relationship. “Melissa’s baby probably has a sweet tooth. Tell her to be careful and not eat too many sweet things at once.”Camryn wanted to say that Melissa was probably pregnant with a girl. However, she did not say it ou
After her call with Leah ended, Camryn put down her phone and leaned against her office chair. She rotated her chair back and forth. She was at Newman Enterprise.At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Dalton entered soon after.“Dal.”Camryn stood up when she saw him. “Are you daydreaming?”Dalton asked softly, “Are you tired? Go and rest if you are. You should return to Wiltspoon soon. I can handle things here.”“Melissa is pregnant. You should spend more time with her.“I’m not really tired. I was on the phone with an employee of my flower shop earlier and thought of some things that made me feel unhappy.”Dalton and Camryn sat on the sofa in the guest lounge. “Why are you upset? Is the flower shop not doing well?”Camryn had put in a lot of effort in Spring Blossoms. It had accompanied her through her tough times. No matter how her identity had changed, it would always have an important place in her heart.Despite becoming rich, she still kept the store up and
To Louise and Leah, Mrs. Longbottom looked too young.Carrie caressed her stomach. She sighed and said, “I was pregnant before, but it was a high-risk pregnancy and ended up in a miscarriage.“My husband told me to recuperate first before we try for another baby a few years later. We’re still young anyway,” Louise consoled Carrie. She picked two jade plants and two money trees for her. After paying, Carrie got her two bodyguards to carry the plants. Before leaving, she handed Louise and Leah her calling card and said, “Please call me if your boss or Mrs. York comes over. I want to make an appointment with them, but it’s too difficult to do so.”Leah accepted the card. After taking a look at it, one of them replied, “Mrs. York is heavily pregnant, so she rarely drops by. She’s usually resting at home. I can inform you if our boss comes.“You should probably have Ms. Camryn’s number if you wish to make an appointment with her. You can try calling her.”Carrie replied, “I’m not