Blair did not come back for dinner that night.After Mable and the two children finished dinner, she checked their homework.Although Spike could not speak, he had a very high IQ. The home tutor Blair hired for him had already started teaching him the syllabus for middle school.As for Nicki, just like ordinary four to five-year-old children, she had just learned to write her own name.“Auntie, I’m sorry.”Mable was watching Nicki practice writing when she suddenly heard her say that.Mable was dumbfounded for a moment before she raised her head to look at Nicki. “Why are you apologizing, Nicki?”Nicki twisted her fingers together nervously and whispered, “‘Cause I can’t write well…”Mable looked at what Nicki wrote. The teacher had just taught her those words today, and were a little long. Although her handwriting was not very tidy, it was much better than others her age.Taking Nicki’s hand and making her sit beside herself, Mable patted her head. “Nicki, you did well today,
”Mabes…”Blair raised his head to look at Mable. He gazed at her quietly before asking, “Will you always love me?”Mable was surprised. Here she was, wondering what he wanted to say, and it turned out to be this.“Not necessarily. What if you stop loving me in the future and treat me badly? I’d— Mmph!”Before Mable could finish speaking, Blair covered her mouth.“Mabes, there is no ‘what if’. I love you. I will always love and want only you, Mable Jefferson.”Blair embraced her and kissed her lips, sucking and biting gently.Mable kissed him back, replying with a smile, “Then I’ll always love only you, too.”“Mabes…”Blair picked Mable up in a princess carry and walked towards the bed.He put her down gently on the soft bed, and clothes fell to the floor, one by one.Both hers and his.“Ah!”He had hurt Mable.Blair took Mable’s hand, intertwining their fingers. “Mabes… I’m sorry…”‘Forgive me…’‘You’re the treasure I lost but regained, the love I cannot part with, and
Mable’s eyes lit up. “Hubert? That has a pretty good meaning.”She hugged Spike and said, “Baby, your official name will be Hubert Fowler from now on.”Stunned, Blair looked at Mable.He thought she would have Spike take her surname.Spike stared at his mother, frowning slightly as he mouthed, “Why can’t I take your surname, Mommy?”He was Mommy’s child, so he should take Mommy’s surname.Mable scratched her head, patiently explaining, “Baby, under normal circumstances, children take their daddies’ surnames. Now that Mommy and Uncle Blair are married, we’re a family, and according to the law, he’s your daddy. So, you have to take his surname.”The way Spike addressed Blair had always been Uncle Blair.Both Blair and Mable thought it was better to let nature take its course when it came to changing how Spike addressed Blair.Blair looked at Spike and took his hand, leading him to stand before him. “I’m sorry, Spike. I did a lot of things wrong in the past and hurt you and your
Arthur looked at the hand Tracey shook off, unable to react immediately.Tracey had never spoken harshly to him before.With a cold expression tinted with anger, Tracey said, “You can say whatever it is the next time!”After she finished saying that, she walked towards her car without looking back.Arthur watched Tracey go, frozen. His heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife.It turned out that the difference between when love was and was not present could be so big.Tracey started her car and glanced at Arthur, who was still frozen to the spot in the rearview mirror. Her red lips curled, ignoring him.She drove to Azure. Since it was Henry’s birthday today, he had booked the top floor of the restaurant to treat her to dinner.Taking the elevator upstairs, she saw that it was decorated for a high-profile and eye-catching proposal and tsk-ed.“Henry Morse, you didn’t have to be so dramatic.” Tracey looked at Henry, who was dressed in a black suit.It was just a birthd
Tracey immediately put down her utensils and went to sit beside Henry when she heard that.Henry picked up the video call and greeted his mother with a smile. “Mom.”On the other end of the call, Mrs. Morse was all smiles. “Have you eaten yet, Henry?”“Trace and I are at the restaurant having dinner right now.”As he spoke, he turned the camera so his mother could see Tracey sitting beside him.Tracey smiled graciously. “Hello, Mrs. Morse.”Mrs. Morse smiled from ear to ear when she saw Tracey. “Trace, get Henry to order whatever you like. Don’t think about losing weight. You’re already so thin! Come by when you’re free, and I’ll make you some good food.”Tracey nodded and kept smiling as she said, “Okay. Thanks, Mrs. Morse.”“You guys can continue eating. I won’t disturb you any longer!”“Mom, I—”Henry was about to say something, but he was mercilessly hung up on.He stared at his phone speechlessly.It was obvious his mother called just to talk to Tracey, but it was his
Room 909, Hotel Intercontinental.After Tracey finished texting Arthur, she looked at Henry, who was sitting on the floor committing a slaughter in his game. She asked, “Do you think he’ll come, Henry?”“He definitely will, but the most important thing is what he’ll say after he does.”Tracey sat cross-legged on the sofa with a distressed look. “What if he doesn’t say anything and just leaves after he gives me the stuff?”“You can give up then. He feels nothing for you!”Tracey was so nervous that her heart was about to jump out of her chest.Forget it. She had already sent the text, so it was too late, even if she regretted it.Tracey got up and headed to the bedroom to change. Not long after, she walked out wearing a bathrobe provided by the hotel.“Hurry up and change!” She urged Henry.“Coming!”Henry finished playing his game and had just stood up when the doorbell rang.The two looked at each other. “So fast?”Tracey took two deep breaths, trying her best not to look
“Who said I’m not?! I’m—”“That’s enough!”Howard was not in the mood for Henry’s nonsense. He reminded him, “Since your relationship with Miss Fowler isn’t real, you shouldn’t do things you shouldn’t! Don’t blame me for not reminding you. Blair Fowler and Mable aren’t pushovers. If you dare to take advantage of Miss Fowler, you’ll get what’s coming when the time comes!”Henry scowled fiercely and was about to say something when the door that had not been closed was suddenly pushed open from the outside.Howard looked back and immediately recognized the person standing at the door. It was Blair Fowler’s bodyguard, Arthur Marshall.Did Blair know Tracey was here with his brother and had come to catch them?“Arthur…” Tracey looked at Arthur, quickly sweeping a look over his empty hands.He had not brought anything!Arthur looked at the Morse brothers standing in the hallway, then passed them to Tracey, sitting in a robe on the sofa.His originally grim expression darkened even f
One of the police officers said, “We received a tip-off that illegal activities were taking place here. Please come with us to have a chat down at the station.”Tracey was shocked.Howard was speechless.Henry, on the other hand, was exclaiming internally, ‘For fuck’s sake, Marshall!’…At the police station.After the police did some investigation and the three did a lot of explaining, half the night had passed by the time Tracey and the Morse brothers walked out of the police station.Howard wore a cold expression the whole time, wishing he could kick his useless little brother down and grind him into the floor.Tracey’s car was still parked in the hotel parking lot, so Howard said, “Miss Fowler, I’ll send you back.”He did not feel comfortable letting her take a taxi back this late at night.“Alright.”Tracey got into the car, listless.Henry sat in the passenger’s seat and looked back at Tracey, saying in a consoling manner, “Tracey, although Arthur may have reported us
“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