Rahman pursed his lips and stood up. “Let's go. I'll send you back to the hotel.”Mable stood up. They were just about to leave when the door pushed open again.Blair strode in, his expression gloomy.“Blair?” Mable looked at him in surprise.What was he doing here?Rahman crossed his arms and laughed softly. “Why are you here?”Blair ignored him and walked straight to Mable. “Why was your phone off?”Then, he glanced at the wine glasses and bottles on the table, and his frown deepened. “Didn’t you promise me when you went out this afternoon?”Mable knew she was at fault and quickly grabbed his arm, saying softly, “I'm sorry, honey. I couldn't resist and only took a sip. I really didn't drink much!”Seeing Mable soften, Blair's anger also subsided. He looked at Mable in exasperation and gently stroked her head. “Why did you turn off your phone? Don't you know I'd be worried if I can't reach you?”“I told Mable to turn off her phone because I didn't want us to be interrupted b
At Linders Castle, the night was dark as ink.All the lights in the master bedroom on the second floor were turned on, illuminating the room brightly.Rory sat on the sofa, staring expressionlessly at the email on his computer, his eyes dark.The bedroom was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door, and Rory said, “Come in.”Adam walked in. Seeing Rory still sitting on the sofa, he asked, “Why haven't you rested yet?”He saw the lights in the bedroom still on and came in to check. He did not expect Rory to still be awake so late at night.Adam walked to him. “What are you looking at?”Rory turned to look at him and raised his chin, gesturing for Adam to look at the computer.Adam looked at the contents on the screen, and his eyes flashed with surprise. “Was this... sent by Blair?”Rory smirked faintly. “Who else could it be?”He had not expected Blair to recover the deleted surveillance videos so quickly.Even M
Rory paused, then smiled. “Hating someone doesn’t always mean wishing for their death.”“That’s a reasonable statement. I agree.”Blair looked at Rory and raised his chin. “You have a lot of guts coming alone!”Rory sat down in front of him, a faint hint of arrogance in his eyes. “Mr. Fowler, you should know there’s nothing I don’t dare to do or anything that can scare me.”Blair sneered. “Yes, I’m well aware of that.”Rory glanced around and asked faintly, “Mable didn’t come?”A hint of darkness flashed in Blair’s eyes at the mention of Mable. “Mabes doesn’t want to see you. You’ll never see her again in your life!”Rory nodded, his face expressionless. “So why did you invite me here today?”Blair said, “Do you remember the bet we made when we first met?”Rory tilted his head and nodded. “I remember.”He was the one who proposed that bet.They were also at the same spot that time. Back then, Mable and Blair were already divorced, and he bet with Blair that Mable would not r
Meanwhile, Mable went to the hospital to visit Arthur and ate with Tracey in the hospital cafeteria before returning to the hotel.Tracey did not go back. She basically stayed in the hospital the past two days, constantly accompanying Arthur.As it was still early when Mable returned to the hotel, she called Zoe.It was daytime in Richworth. Zoe was sitting on the soft couch in the bedroom, reading parenting books with her large belly.“Is it raining outside?” Mable asked.Zoe adjusted the phone stand in front of her and nodded with a smile. “Yeah, it’s been going since last night.”Mable said, “The weather is getting colder. You need to take care of yourself and not catch a cold.”Zoe nodded. “I haven’t been out these days and just stayed at home. Ky was worried I’d be bored, so he brought me a lot of books to read.”Then, she held up the parenting book in her hand for Mable to see.Mable was amused. “Do you understand what it says?”“Of course.” Zoe gently touched her belly
Mable looked at the three children on the screen. “Lemon, be good. Daddy and Mommy will be home very soon. You have to listen to Spike and Nicki at home, okay?”Lemon nodded cutely. “Mommy, I’ll be good!”“Auntie Mabes, where’s Uncle Blair?” Nicki asked.“He went out to work and hasn’t come back yet.”Spike suddenly asked, “Will Daddy stay out overnight?”Mable looked at her worried son and felt amused. “No, your daddy will be back once he’s done with work. He won’t leave Mommy alone in the hotel overnight.”Spike nodded earnestly. That was true. After all, his dad loved his mom so much.Nicki and Lemon also nodded, expressing their agreement.Mable looked at the children and felt her heart warm.After chatting with them for a while, Spike finally urged her to wash up and rest early, saying she should not stay up late.Mable said goodnight to the three children and hung up the phone.It was almost 10 PM. Why was Blair not back yet?She sent him a message asking if he was on
The next day, Blair and Mable went to the hospital to visit Arthur.Arthur’s injuries were not life-threatening, but he had to be hospitalized for a few days. Tracey stayed to keep him company and would return to Richworth after he recovered.As for Mable and Blair, they were ready to fly back tonight.“Solomon, are you heading back with Blair and Mable tonight?” Tracey asked Solomon.Solomon nodded. “Yeah, I am. If you need anything, feel free to ask Rahman.”He could not wait to go back and see Ines.After going to the hospital, Mable and Blair strolled around nearby, preparing to buy some small gifts for the children.Blair held her hand tightly, their fingers intertwined as they walked along the path.After walking for a while, Mable suddenly stopped. “Are your legs okay? Aren’t you tired after walking so long?”Blair shook his head. “No, I’ve recovered.”“Really?”Blair pulled her into his arms. “Can’t you tell? Last night...”Mable blushed and pushed him away, glaring
When they arrived at Richworth, it was already 1 AM.By the time Mable and Blair returned home, the children had already gone to sleep.So, they did not wake the children, only heading to their rooms to check on them before returning to their own bedroom.Meanwhile, after parting ways with Blair and Mable at the airport, Solomon took a car to South Garden Apartment.When he opened the door, the house was pitch black and filled with silence.He turned on the light and walked into the bedroom, finding it empty. Everything was arranged just as when he had left.He went to the balcony, lit a cigarette, and took a few puffs in the night breeze, feeling his heart clench.He took out his phone and stared at Ines’ WhatsApp profile picture.Their chat records were still stuck on the message he sent her a few days ago.[Ines Matthams.]He was relieved she had not blocked him, but he also felt disappointed that she did not even bother to reply.Solomon stood on the balcony and finished
After Ines was reinstated in her position at the TV station, she was in charge of planning two new programs. Due to the tight schedule, she had been working overtime more than usual lately. Even during the weekends, she had to work from home. The sheer volume of work was exhausting her both physically and mentally. At one point, she ended up falling asleep while in the middle of going through documents. By the time she woke up, it was already dawn. She slowly opened her eyes and instinctively tried to rub the soreness out of her eyes. To her surprise, she realized that someone was holding her wrist. She nearly jumped and looked up alertly, then her eyes widened. Solomon! Why was he here? When did he even show up? Why was she wrapped in his arms? A series of questions went through her mind. She decided she should not worry about finding an answer just yet and immediately wiggled out of his arms. Soon, Solomon was awakened by her sudden gestures. Upon op
“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