Daniel nodded lightly as if to show his agreement. However, the sight of Ava’s carefree back view lingered in his mind.After Ava followed Madeline into the car, the smile on her face no longer remained.In fact, she was not free and easy at all. She was just forcing herself to be brave.Madeline also understood what Ava was thinking now. Although she had some suggestions, she still respected Ava's thoughts more.Ava knew that she could not do anything right now. Daniel's mother and Naya were colluding together. It was not easy for her to deal with them. She could go head-on with Naya, but Daniel's mother was his mother, after all. She had the right to control her son, but what about her?She was originally his fiancée, but Daniel could not remember her now. What did that make her?Not long after, Ava got out of the car at the side of the road. Madeline was worried to leave Ava on her own, but Ava insisted on being alone. Hence, Madeline could only leave first.Ava walked aimles
Hearing that Ava wanted her help on something, it was exactly what Raegan wanted.“Ava, just tell me what it is. I’ll help you as long as it’s within my ability.”Ava looked around. “Let's find a place to sit and talk.”Raegan’s gaze shifted. “There's a very suitable place nearby. Ava, come with me.”Raegan said and led the way. Ava followed Raegan into the car without hesitation.After driving for about five or six minutes, the car stopped downstairs at one of the high-end residential areas.Ava was also no stranger to this area as it was not very far from where she worked. She then remembered that Raegan had told her earlier that she bought a unit near her company for her. Hence, the apartment building in front of her was probably the unit Raegan mentioned.Of course, Ava did not ask. She had never thought of asking for anything from Raegan, and she also knew that Raegan was trying her best to make up for the damage she caused her in different ways.When the elevator reached t
After suppressing her joy as much as possible, Ava looked at Raegan gratefully. “Thank you.”“Ava, you never have to thank me.” Raegan's eyes were filled with nothing but warm motherly love.Ava's heart warmed as she felt the sincere concern from Raegan. Hence, she did not say any more words of thanks.She did not leave right away and followed Raegan around the apartment instead.This apartment was large, being almost 2,000 square feet. There was a balcony surrounded by various flowers. When there was a breeze, one would be able to smell the fragrance of flowers.Ava was an interior designer, so she knew the housing prices in this area very well. The unit that Raegan wanted to give her was probably almost nine figures.Before she knew it, it was almost evening.Raegan was very happy. Not only did Ava not leave, but she also went to the vegetable market with her. Ava also washed the vegetables and cooked with her. Raegan had never dared to imagine such a scene.As the sun set, a
After finishing her work for the day, Ava packed up and was ready to head to the apartment.As soon as she left the entrance of the company, a car drove up in front of her. After the window was rolled down, she saw Tom raising a very gentlemanly smile at her.“Where to? Let me send you.” Tom was very polite.Ava was stunned for a moment. Although Tom, her boss, was very friendly, he was still her boss. It would be a little uneasy for her to hitch a ride from her boss. When Ava was about to refuse after thinking about it, Tom unexpectedly got out of the car and helped Ava open the door to the passenger seat.“Get in the car. I'll drive you.”“...”Ava did not know how to refuse Tom’s direct behavior for a moment.“Actually, you don't need to feel uneasy. I know where you're going, and I'm about to go there as well. It’s more convenient like this.”Tom's explanation surprised Ava.“You know where I'm going?”“Uh-huh.” Tom gave a meaningful smile and motioned Ava to get in th
Ava looked at the man, and for some reason, she felt a familiar feeling when she looked at him.The man seemed to be stunned when he saw Ava. However, he quickly looked away and walked toward Tom. “Tom, it's really you. Why are you here?”“Dr. Long, long time no see. I’m here because I sent a friend here. What about you? When did you return to Glendale?” Tom asked with a smile.Upon hearing the words, the man glanced at Ava meaningfully. “Friend? Don’t you mean girlfriend? You sure have a good eye, Tom.” “Dr. Long, you’ve misunderstood. She’s really not my girlfriend,” Tom explained seriously. Then, he lowered his eyes and glanced at the time. “I need to take care of some things, so I need to head off. Let me treat you to a meal in a few days, Doctor. We’ll keep in touch.”The man nodded. “Yes, let’s.”Tom did not say anything else and quickly drove away.People were walking back and forth along the road, but Ava felt a little awkward for some reason.When she saw the doctor
The man looked at Ava and seemed to ponder for a few seconds. Just as he was about to speak, the door of the apartment opened.Raegan was wearing an apron and holding a spatula in her hand. She looked like she had been busy cooking in the kitchen.When she saw the man standing at the door with Ava, Raegan was obviously stunned. “D-Did you guys come together?”“I ran into her downstairs,” the man explained as the expression on his face changed subtly. Even the way that he was looking at Ava began to become very unusual.As soon as Ava heard this, she immediately confirmed that this man was the neurologist she was supposed to meet tonight.The scene seemed to pause for a moment. Raegan then hurried back to her senses and opened the door for them. “Come in. Come in and talk.”Raegan said before facing Ava again with a loving smile. “Come in, Ava.”Ava thought that she could discuss Daniel’s condition with this expert soon, so she nodded obediently and walked into the apartment.Th
The man seemed to pause for a second, then nodded. “Your mother and I used to be classmates.”“Classmates?” Ava was surprised again.The man nodded, his gentle eyes never once moving away from Ava's face. However, his expression started to look a little serious.“Your mother and I knew each other many years ago, but I left Glendale to study medicine. It’s been more than ten years since I left. I didn’t have your mother’s contact information during that period of time and we only got in touch recently.” After listening to the man's explanation, Ava blinked and pondered silently.Why did it sound like this doctor shared a close relationship with Raegan?Ava wondered. When a thought appeared in her head, Raegan came over.“Dinner is ready. Wash your hands and come to the dining room.”Raegan glanced at the man calmly before turning to Ava.“Ava, what would you like to drink? I’ll get it for you.”“I’m fine with anything. Dr. Long, what would you like to drink?”“I’ll have what
Neil's face changed in an instant, and a trace of anxiety flashed in his red eyes.“Rae, does our daughter really hate me that much?”“She doesn’t just hate you, she hates me too.” Raegan sighed helplessly. “But who can blame her for feeling this way? We can only blame ourselves for causing this.”“No, you can't blame yourself. It’s my fault.” Neil took all the blame himself. “If I had found out earlier—”“It's been so many years. Don't mention it again.”Raegan interrupted, not wanting to recall the painful memories related to her family. “No matter what happened back then, it was our fault as parents. We shouldn't have left Ava alone and made her into an orphan. The child went without parental love for more than ten years. That’s something we’ll never be able to make up for in our lifetimes.”Having said that, Neil also sighed in remorse.Although Raegan was also sad, a smile crept back up to her face after thinking about how Ava was slowly trying to accept her as her mother
Gina, who was standing at the door, saw this scene and was about to walk in when she was stopped by her husband.“Stop causing more trouble. Do you really want your son to be a bachelor for the rest of his life?”“Who said I'm going to make trouble? I’m going to tell them that I agree to this marriage now, okay?”Her husband was startled. “You’re agreeing to this?”Gina was about to answer when out of the corners of her eyes, she suddenly caught a glimpse of the lights in the room. It was followed by cheers and applause from inside.Ava pulled herself out of Daniel's embrace. She was surprised to find Madeline and Jeremy, her parents, and even Tom and Maisie slowly approaching them with smiles on their faces.Ava stared blankly at Madeline. Then, she finally understood that they had all worked together to arrange this.Only she and Daniel’s parents were kept in the dark.Daniel had never thought of leaving her at all. He just used a different approach to let her know that she w
Upon hearing this, Gina slowly stopped.She never thought that Ava still had some respect for her in her heart.This really surprised her.However, she soon heard Madeline stand up for Ava. “Ava, you respect them, but have they ever respected you? Respect should be mutual.”“But Danny will always be their son. If Dan and I insist on getting married, his parents won’t be happy about it for the rest of their lives,” Ava said with a helpless sigh. “I really don't want Dan to be caught in the middle of this matter.”“But Ava…”“Maddie, don't persuade me. You should know best that when you truly love someone, you don't have to stay with them. As long as they’re safe, healthy, and happy, that's enough, isn't it?”There was a smile of relief on Ava's face as if she had already made a final decision in her heart.Madeline wanted to persuade her a little more, but nothing seemed appropriate at this moment.“Ava, are you leaving, then? Are you going to stop looking for him now?”“I've
Daniel's parents, who were secretly observing Ava in the distance, gradually became more and more restless in the car.“Hmph, how dare she say that she has a deep relationship with Dan? It's been so long and she still doesn't know where Dan has gone,” Gina rolled her eyes and complained.Daniel's father glanced at Gina. “Stop being so mean. Right now, the most important thing is to find Dan. Ava isn’t a bad person. In the beginning, you disliked her because she didn’t have parents, money, and power. Now, her parents are alive and well, her mother is extremely rich, and her father is a specialist doctor and professor. What else are you dissatisfied with? Do you really want your son to stay single his entire life?”Gina was not happy when her husband was complaining about her. “Didn't you object at the beginning as well? I agreed with the relationship after that, but your father refused to agree to save his reputation. Why are you blaming me now?”“Stop talking.” Daniel's father in
After Old Master Graham read Daniel's message, he was so angry that his eyes were wide open.‘He just got out of the hospital and he ran away for a woman?‘He even said that if he can't marry that woman, he won't get married in the future?’Old Master Graham would never allow such a thing to happen.However, when he thought about it, he still felt a little nervous.If Daniel really did not get married because of this, would this not be the end of the Graham family?‘I can’t let this happen.’After Ava ran out, she went to find Daniel in all the places she could think of. However, after spending the entire morning, she still could not find Daniel.She tried to call Daniel, and although the call was connected, it was always unanswered.As time passed, Ava felt very tired. She sat down on the chair by the roadside and watched the street where people came and went. Then, a deep sense of loss welled up from the bottom of her heart.‘Dan, have you decided to just give up?‘Are we
“I'll be right back!”Gina hurriedly ran back. Suddenly, she turned back and stopped Ava, who was about to follow her.“Don’t follow me! You’re not welcomed at our house.”Despite Gina's warning, Ava could not stop herself from looking for Daniel.She did not know what was going on. How could Daniel suddenly be discharged by himself? He had obviously been in a coma on the hospital bed. He did not wake up this whole time.On the way there, Ava called Daniel, but Daniel did not answer.Ava did not know if Daniel had his phone with him, but in short, she could not get into contact with him.She wanted so badly to stand in front of Daniel right now, but there was traffic on the way.When Ava followed Gina into the door of Graham Manor, she heard Gina's sharp voice. “What? Dan’s gone? Where did he go? D-Didn't he just wake up? What the hell is going on?”“Look at this and you'll know what's going on." Daniel's father sounded like he was reproaching someone, then he seemed to hand s
Ava stared at the empty ward for a while. Then, she returned to her senses and immediately went to look for Daniel.However, after looking around for a while, Ava could not find Daniel, which made her feel a little nervous.At this time, Gina also came in.She saw that the ward was empty, and Daniel, who was supposed to be lying on the hospital bed, had disappeared.“What’s going on? Where’s Dan? Did the doctor take Dan away?” Gina looked at Ava and asked with an unfriendly expression on her face.Ava was used to Gina's attitude, so she did not bother to argue with Gina. Instead, she replied, “I want to know as well.”“How could you not know? You came before me.”“Dan wasn't in the ward when I came,” Ava said and turned around. “I'll go to the nurse's station and ask.”“Wait.”Gina grabbed Ava, her face was dark.“Ava, let me tell you this. Dan has suffered a lot and gotten a lot of injuries because of you. Because of you, both Naya and her mother have been sent to prison. It
Since Julie was about to think that way, it showed that she was a reasonable person.“Lily.” Julie walked up to Lillian and squatted down, giving her a friendly blessing. “Lily, I really like you. I hope you can be happy every day, and I hope you’ll be able to speak soon.”Lillian was a sensible child. She raised a sweet smile and nodded vigorously, indicating that she acknowledged Julie's blessing.Julie stood up and faced Fabian. Right now, there was a little more admiration in her eyes and a little less of her unwilling persistence before.If one liked someone, one did not necessarily have to stubbornly fight for it.Julie did not say anything and just smiled at Fabian.Fabian did not say anything more either. He bent over and picked Lillian up in his arms. Before turning around, he gave Julie a friendly smile.“Miss Charles, you can still come to me if you need help in the future. After all, I still owe you a favor.”Julie smiled and shook her head. “You stopped owing me an
“I did,” Fabian admitted frankly.Julie thought she would feel embarrassed because of this, but she did not know why she still felt very relaxed. Even so, she still felt a little embarrassed.In order to not make Julie feel embarrassed, Fabian smiled and said, “I wanted to help you get out of that situation, Miss Charles, but I didn't want to cross the line. I also didn’t expect someone to have taken a video and put it on the internet. Lily and I have caused you much trouble. I'm really sorry about that.”Fabian paused as he spoke, then, he glanced at Lillian softly.“But Miss Charles, rest assured, there’ll be no such trouble in the future.”Julie was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and she inexplicably felt a strong sense of loss coming up from the bottom of her heart.She looked at Fabian suspiciously, and sure enough, the words she heard next made her feel remorseful.“Miss Charles, I’ve found a more suitable school for Lily, and it’s closer to where I work so
The scene of Mr. Martinez causing a ruckus and Fabian coming to the rescue with Lillian at the end was all recorded and posted on the internet.This person was still a little conscientious and had censored Lillian's appearance, but Fabian's figure and face were clearly visible in the video.Patty recognized the person in the video as Fabian at a glance.After seeing the comments below, Patty was even more anxious.“Julie, how could you fall in love with a single father?”Julie frowned. “Yes, I won't deny it. I do have a crush on Mr. Johnson.”“What?”“Tsk tsk… Julie, do you really like this single father?” The look in Mrs. Gill's eyes was very subtle. “Someone dug up all his information, and it turns out that this man is Yorick's younger brother. Back then, Yorick stirred up all kinds of troubles and did whatever he wanted in F Country. His sister, Lana, was also notorious in our circle.”“What? He's Yorick and Lana's younger brother?” Patty was even more nervous, for fear that