Blair raised his brows. Although he had expected Remus to find him personally, he did not think it would be so soon.“Remus?” Mable looked at Bair. “The head of the Rothschild family?”Blair nodded. “Let him in.”Amos responded and went out.Not long after, he returned with an elderly man with graying hair.Despite being in his seventies, as the head of the Rothschilds, Remus looked spirited and had sharp features and keen eyes.He held a diamond-studded cane symbolizing his status and authority in the family.It was Mable’s first time meeting the head of the Rothschilds. Surprisingly, he looked rather kind, contrary to his rumored fierceness.Remus looked at Blair and spoke fluently in Italeean, “Mr. Fowler, it’s been a long time.”They had crossed paths at a party several years ago.Blair stood up and shook Remus’ hand. “Mr. Remus.”Remus’ gaze shifted to Mable, and he said with a faint smile, “You must be Mrs. Fowler. Hello.”Mable nodded politely. “Nice to meet you.”S
Mable nodded. “Yeah. He has a guest, so I came here.”Spike asked, “Don’t leave so soon, Mommy. Let’s have lunch together later.”Mable did not have anything to do in the afternoon, so she agreed.Spike had just finished exercising and was sweating all over. By the time he took a shower and got ready, it was almost lunchtime.Mable and Tracey took Spike to the hotel’s restaurant. Just as they sat down, Blair arrived.“Blair, you’re here. Sit here.” Tracey tactfully vacated the seat next to Mable for Blair.Mable looked at Blair and asked, “Has Remus left?”Blair nodded. “Yeah.”Tracey ordered the food, and soon, the table was filled.Mable served a bowl of Spike’s favorite tomato soup.Spike looked at her. “Mommy, Daddy’s right hand is injured, and he can’t move it much. Can you help him with the dishes?”Mable paused and glanced at Blair sitting beside her.He sat there, sipping tea with his left hand while his injured right hand rested on the table, not touching the cutle
After having lunch with Spike at the hotel, Mable was about to go home.Just then, Amos came back with the medicine.Blair glanced at it and frowned. “It looks very bitter. I won’t take it.”Mable heard those words and gave him a look. “You’re an adult. Aren’t you embarrassed at being afraid of bitterness?”That said, she also disliked bitterness and had to prepare preserved fruits or candies every time she had bitter medicine...Blair looked at her and smiled faintly. “You’re one to talk. I remember I had to coax you a whole day every time you took medicine...”Mable’s lips twitched. She did not expect Blair to say that.He remembered that she disliked bitterness and even coaxed her into taking medicine...Spike laughed and seemed to understand his father’s intentions. “Daddy, do you want Mommy to coax you into taking medicine?”Before Blair could speak, Mable said bluntly, “No way.”He was not a child and did not need someone to coax him to take medicine. That was too child
Was it tears?Was he crying when he wrote these words?Wait for me.What was that supposed to mean?Mable did not understand. Why would Blair put their photos on his bedside and write so many affectionate words?Why would he do this if he did not love her?However, if he loved her, then why would he treat her like that...In her memory, Blair was a cold and heartless person. When she was critically ill, he had an affair with another woman, even shamelessly bringing his mistress back to bed at their home...“Did you find it?” Blair’s voice came from outside.Mable snapped back to reality and immediately closed the album, placing it under the pillow. She took the bottle of preserved plum and went outside.Blair was just about to enter the bedroom when she came out.“I found it.” She passed the bottle to him.Blair took it, opened it, and brought a piece to Mable’s mouth. “You used to love these.”Mable was stunned and instinctively opened her mouth.The preserved plum was s
Mable froze when she realized that her mouth slipped.She knew that Jeremiah had a deep resentment for Blair, so she did not tell him that she was going to see Blair when she went out this morning.Now that she let it slip, she did not hide it anymore and said, “I went to see Spike and happened to check on Blair.”Jeremiah looked at her with a stern expression. “Astrid, I’ve told you to stay away from him. Do you treat my words as if they’re nothing?”“I’m sorry. It’s just that he got injured trying to save me, so...”Jeremiah interrupted her words. “Astrid, you can’t be kind to your enemies. Think about how Blair treated you in the past. Do you want to repeat the same mistakes?”“No, but...”Mable thought of the album she saw in Blair’s room and hesitated.Did Blair love her or not?Mable did not understand. If he did not love her, why would he have her photos by his bedside?Did he write those heartfelt confessions for laughs?That was impossible.Jeremiah saw Mable’s str
Blair had also been finding an opportunity to talk to Jeremiah, but the latter unexpectedly took the initiative to seek him out, so he agreed.When Jeremiah entered, Blair nodded slightly. His sharp features made it impossible for others to discern his emotions.Jeremiah glanced at the assistant behind Blair and said, “I want to talk to you alone.”The implication was that he wanted Amos to leave.Blair raised his hand and said to Amos, “Wait for me outside.”Amos hesitated for a moment but eventually walked out.Soon, only Blair and Jeremiah were left in the room.The atmosphere was slightly cold.Jeremiah sat beside Blair and went straight to the point. “Regarding what happened at the Rothschild Mansion or the accident the other night, I’m grateful to you for saving my sister.”Blair took a sip of tea and said calmly, “No need. Mabes is my wife. Saving her is my duty.”Jeremiah sneered, his golden eyes radiating invisible hostility. “She’s only your wife for now. The divorc
Not long after Jeremiah left in the afternoon, Mable received a message from him.He said that he had forgotten an important document in the study and wanted her to deliver it for him.Mable went to the study, found the document, and went to the location he sent her.Upon arrival, she told the receptionist Jeremiah’s name and was guided to the third floor.Even before reaching the door of the room, she saw a familiar person.“Amos?”What was Blair’s assistant doing here?Was Blair here as well?Amos was also surprised to see Mable. When she approached, he asked, “Madam, what are you doing here?”Mable frowned and did not answer. She looked at the closed room door behind him. “Are Blair and my brother inside?”Jeremiah hesitated but eventually nodded and told the truth. “Yes. Jeremiah arranged a meeting with Master Blair.”Mable’s frown deepened. What did Jeremiah have to discuss with Blair?Just as she was thinking, a sudden noise like porcelain breaking suddenly sounded in
“Mabes...”Blair was just about to say something when the operating room door opened.Mable stopped paying attention to Blair and immediately rushed forward. “Doctor, how is my brother?”The doctor removed his mask and said, “The bleeding has stopped. Fortunately, it wasn’t a critical injury, so his life is not in danger. The patient has been transferred to his ward. He should regain consciousness once the anesthesia wears off...”Mable let out a heavy sigh of relief. “Thank you, Doctor.”The doctor gave her some instructions on what to look out for.When he left, Mable rushed to the ward.Jeremiah wore an oxygen mask. He was still unconscious, and his face was pale as a sheet due to excessive blood loss...Although his life was not in danger, Mable was still filled with worry....Meanwhile, Blair learned of Jeremiah’s condition and left the hospital.Although he wanted to see Mable, he knew that Mable would not meet him now. Even if she did, she would not be happy to see h
“Arthur proposed to Tracey?!”In the afternoon, Tracey posted several photos of her and Arthur in a hot air balloon. In one of the photos, she held a bouquet with a dazzling ring on her ring finger.[Yes, I do.]That was the caption.Blair hugged Mable and nodded with a smile. “Yeah, Arthur proposed to her today. Trace called to say they’ll prepare for the wedding after they return from their trip.”“That’s great!”Mable was sincerely happy for Tracey and Arthur.She asked Blair, “Do they have any ideas for the wedding? We can help them prepare in advance.”Blair said, “We can call Trace and ask.”Mable looked at the time. It was midnight in Monafett, and she did not want to disturb them by calling at this hour. She smiled and said, “I’ll call her tomorrow.”Getting two good news in a row today made Mable feel particularly good. After dinner, she could not help but want to drink some wine to celebrate.Blair had not drunk for a long time, either. Seeing her in high spirits,
Kyle stared into Zoe’s eyes. He had indeed noticed it, but he was not sure yet.However, when Zoe called him by his full name, he was completely certain.Zoe had regained her memories.From the moment she woke up, her emotions had been off. Even Monica noticed something wrong with her, so how could he not have seen it?Kyle looked at Zoe, reaching out to brush the hair by her temples. “It’s been a long time since you called me that.”Zoe had not called him since waking up, but as soon as she did, she called him Kyle instead of Ky. He knew then she must have remembered everything.Although Kyle knew that this day would come sooner or later, he did not expect her to regain her memories at this moment.He was completely unprepared and caught off guard.Zoe lowered her head. “That’s what I used to call you, but you tricked me into calling you Ky.”She remembered everything as soon as she woke up.The events that happened when she had forgotten felt like a dream, too surreal to be
Kyle named the baby Six not only because he was born at 6 pounds and 6 ounces but also because June 6th was the day they first met.He would always remember the scene when he first saw Zoe, even though their relationship started with deception, manipulation, and even revenge.Kyle caressed Zoe’s cheek and said, “Zoe, I’ve never told you this, but I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. It was love at first sight.“I want you to stay by my side forever and let me stay by your side forever. I’ll never let you go again in this lifetime.”Zoe’s eyes slowly reddened as she listened to Kyle’s heartfelt words.Indeed, she never knew he fell in love with her at first sight...They both did.Kyle gently wiped away her tears. “Zoe, I promise you. We’ll only part in death, never in life.”Zoe choked and nodded, burying her face in his chest as she cried.In her arms, Six seemed to sense his mother’s emotions and moved restlessly.Zoe quickly comforted him.“Let me.” Kyle took the
At the hospital. When Zoe woke up again, it was already the next morning.As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Kyle sitting by her bedside.Kyle noticed her waking up and quickly held her hand. “Zoe, you’re awake. How do you feel?”Zoe stared at the man in front of her and blinked, feeling shocked.When she did not answer, Kyle immediately became nervous. “What’s wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”Zoe remained silent and continued to stare at him. Her eyes gradually turned red, and her nose tingled with a strong sense of sourness.Kyle’s heart clenched at the sight. “Zoe, don’t scare me like this. Zoe...”He was getting anxious and was just about to call the doctor when she suddenly grabbed his hand. “I... I’m okay. I just had a nightmare. I’m a bit groggy after waking up.”Kyle hugged her, his warm hand gently patting her back. “It’s okay. I’ve been by your side all along.”Zoe buried her face in his shoulder, softly humming without saying anything.At that mom
“I see.”Outside the delivery room, Kyle’s family and the others were still waiting anxiously.Close to midnight, the door finally opened, and the nurse carried the baby out.“It’s a boy. Both mother and son are safe.”Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.Before long, Zoe was pushed out. Monica checked on the baby before hurriedly walking to Zoe’s side and taking her hand. “Zoe, you did so well.”“I’m okay, Mom.”Zoe was still very weak after just giving birth, and her voice was weak. Monica immediately told her husband to call the servants to brew a tonic and sent it over.Mable walked to Zoe and felt her heart ache when she saw the latter’s pale face, but she smiled and said, “Congratulations, Zoe.”Zoe smiled, no longer having the strength to speak.Blair and Solomon congratulated Kyle.Kyle nodded, not paying attention to them, and took Zoe back to the ward with the nurse.Zoe was a first-time mother, so she was extremely exhausted after giving birth an
As soon as Mable learned that Zoe was about to go into labor, she rushed to the hospital immediately. It was late at night, and Blair was worried, so he accompanied her.When the two arrived at the hospital, Zoe had already been taken into the delivery room. Kyle followed her in, but his parents waited anxiously outside.Mable looked at Monica and Floyd and asked, “Isn’t Zoe’s due date still about ten days away? Why did it suddenly come early?”Monica said, “We’re not sure, either. After dinner tonight, Zoe said her stomach was hurting. Kyle helped her upstairs to rest, but not long after, he called for someone to prepare the car to go to the hospital...”Seeing Mable stare anxiously at the delivery room, Blair held her hand and comforted her. “Don’t worry. Zoe has been healthy her whole pregnancy. There shouldn’t be any problems.”Mable nodded. “Yeah, I hope both the mother and child are safe.”Soon, Solomon and Ines also arrived.Solomon greeted Kyle’s parents and asked, “How
Without saying anything, Solomon placed his behind Ines’ head and kissed her.Ines wrapped her arms around his waist...Knock, knock!The untimely sound of knocking interrupted them.Ines jumped like a startled deer, eyes wide and cheeks red.The servant’s voice came from outside. “Sir, dinner is ready.”Solomon hugged Ines and cleared his throat. “Got it. We’ll be right there.”The servant acknowledged and left.Ines buried her head in Solomon’s chest and took a deep breath before saying, “Let’s go. Don’t want your parents to wait too long.”“Yeah.”Solomon stroked her head and looked at the drawing he had just completed. “Once it’s dry, I’ll have it framed and hang it in the bedroom, okay?”Ines asked, “In this bedroom?”Solomon nodded and kissed her forehead. “Yeah, we’ll probably come back to stay here often in the future.”Ines pursed her lips and smiled silently.“Let’s go have dinner.” Solomon led her downstairs.After having dinner at the Rowland residence, Solom
Solomon embraced Ines from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. “I learned to draw when I was young and almost did fine arts for college.”“Why didn’t you?”Winning first prize in a national art competition indicated a high level of drawing skill.Solomon said, “Painting is just one of my many interests. I do it to pass the time when I’m bored. I’ve never thought of becoming an artist.”Ines nodded. “I see.”Solomon suddenly perked up and opened a small cabinet beside the bookshelf, taking out a canvas and some paints. “Come on, I’ll draw a portrait.”Ines was stunned. “Of me?”“Yep. Give me a moment.”Solomon led Ines to sit on the sofa, then went out to find a servant to bring him the easel.Although he had not painted in many years, he still had all the tools he used before.Before long, the servant helped him bring in the easel and other tools.After looking at the layout of the bedroom, Solomon asked Ines to sit in the soft chair by the window, where the lighting w
Ines blinked. “I was just thinking about what to bring to your house tomorrow. I can’t go empty-handed...”Solomon laughed at her words. “You don’t need to bring anything. Just seeing you will make them happy.”“That won’t do. I still need to buy something.”Although she knew that Solomon’s parents did not lack anything, she could not just go without a gift. It was still necessary to have proper etiquette.Ines was a little nervous at the thought of visiting his parents tomorrow. “Can you tell me what your parents are like?”Solomon noticed her nervousness and squeezed her hand. “Don’t worry. My mom and dad are very nice. They won’t make things difficult for you.”Ines looked at him and nodded.With him by her side, she was not that worried.She heard Solomon say that his father liked tea, so she bought a gift box from the supermarket. In addition, she also brought some nutritional supplements to bring along when they go to Solomon’s house tomorrow.After buying everything, th