Monica said, “There happens to be a date in early summer, around May...”Just as the two families were discussing the wedding date, Kyle, who had been silent all this while, suddenly stood up and said coldly, “Mom, Dad, Uncle Klay, and Aunt Jane, I won’t marry Ms. Xepher.”With that simple sentence, the five people’s expressions changed.Floyd smacked the table and scolded with a stern face, “You little brat, do you know what you’re saying?”Monica pulled her son’s sleeve and lowered her voice. “Kyle, what kind of joke are you making?”“Mom, you should know that I’m not the kind to make jokes randomly.”Kyle looked at his mother, then turned to the Xephers. “When I returned to the old residence last time, I already told Ms. Xepher that I won’t marry her. Considering her dignity, I asked her to propose canceling the engagement, and she agreed.“However, Ms. Xepher then used the excuse that the Xephers are handling an important project now and asked me to temporarily postpone canc
Hearing such harsh words from her husband, Monica hurriedly persuaded her son. “Kyle, you’ve always had a steady head. Why are you so stubborn this time? We’re doing this for your own good. Just what is so good about that girl...”Kyle interrupted his mother’s words and said, “Mom, Zoe is good. I’ve made up my mind. In this lifetime, I’ll only marry her.”Upon hearing this, Floyd’s expression turned ashen. “You want to marry her?! Don’t even think about it! She won’t take one step into the Goodman residence unless I’m dead!”“Kyle, do you want to anger me and your dad to death for that woman?”Monica was also angry. She could not understand what spell that woman cast over Kyle to make him like her so much.“Even if I don’t marry Zoe, I won’t marry Ms. Xepher either.”Jane’s expression darkened, and she said coldly, “Kyle, I’m not trying to lecture you, but you’re a bit ungrateful. My Melanie is outstanding whether it’s her appearance, knowledge, or capabilities. Moreover, she has
“Mabes, it’s getting dark. Why hasn’t Ky come to bring me home yet? He should have finished work by this time. Do you think... He doesn’t want me anymore?”As Zoe spoke, large tears welled up in her eyes and fell down her cheeks.Mable’s heart ached. She quickly put down the stuff in her hand and ran over to hug Zoe.“Don’t cry, Zoe. This is your home now. I’ll take care of you...”Zoe cried, “But I want Ky...”Mable stroked her head tenderly, wishing for Zoe to recover her memories this instant. That way, she would stop loving that scumbag.“I don’t need anything, but I can’t lose Ky.”Her heart broke when she thought of Kyle not wanting her anymore.Mable hugged her and patted her back, comforting her. “Zoe, maybe you’ll find someone better than Kyle in the future.”A scumbag like Kyle was not worthy of Zoe at all!Zoe shook her head forcefully in Mable’s embrace. “Ky is the best. I don’t want anyone else...”Mable’s heart ached when she watched Zoe cry so pitifully, yet w
Faced with Zoe’s tearful plea, Mable could not bear to refuse.Blair also needed to go to the Goodman Residence, so they decided to bring Zoe along.Along the way, Zoe stared nervously out of the car window, wishing the driver could drive as fast as a plane.Mable held Zoe’s cold hand and comforted her. “Don’t worry, Zoe. Kyle will be fine.”Zoe did not speak and silently shed tears.To comfort her, Mable suddenly thought of something and opened the car’s glove box.“What are you looking for?” Blair asked.“I left a blank checkbook in the car last time... Found it.”Mable picked up a pen, signed her name on a check, tore it off, and handed it to Zoe.“Take this, Zoe. If Kyle’s parents try to use money to humiliate you and force you to leave him again, you can throw this check in their faces. Tell them that I have plenty of money. Supporting their son is not a problem!”Blair was speechless.His lips twitched as he looked at Mable in exasperation.Zoe sniffed and took the ch
When she smiled, her eyes were even more dazzling than the stars in the sky...A smile appeared on Kyle’s lips at the thought of Zoe.Mable and the others arrived at the backyard and instantly saw Kyle kneeling not far away.He had his back turned, and it was covered in blood.Mable sucked in a cold breath when she saw this scene. The Goodmans’ punishment was serious. It was no wonder Kyle’s assistant had to call Blair for help.Before Mable could recover from the shock, she suddenly felt Zoe pulling away from her.“Zoe!”Zoe ran toward Kyle before Mable could react.“Stop! Stop it! Ky!”Zoe was terrified. Kyle was bleeding too much. He might die...When she saw the person raise the whip again, she rushed forward without any regard.Kyle thought that he was hallucinating Zoe’s voice calling him.The next second, someone suddenly hugged him from behind.The punisher did not expect someone to rush over suddenly and tried to stop, but it was too late.Smack!The whip fell h
The private doctor of the Goodman family, Michael, arrived promptly. Mable was in the bedroom, tending to Zoe's injuries, while Michael attended to Kyle's wounds outside.Blair sat on the couch downstairs, glancing nonchalantly at the Goodmans, eventually gazing at Kyle's father."Uncle, the Goodman family matters are not within my purview, but my company has been quite busy recently, and I can't do without Kyle, my right-hand man. So, I hope you can be lenient considering my request," Blair calmly stated.Kyle's father sighed, regretting his earlier actions. He had thought that a few lashes would be enough to make Kyle yield, but little did he know that Kyle endured seven of them. As a father, seeing his only son subjected to such punishment gave him heartache."This boy is getting out of hand as he grows older. He's becoming more unruly!" Kyle's father remarked.Blair smiled and responded, "Uncle, you should find solace in Kyle being a responsible and principled young man. I
Floyd let out a sigh. The situation had escalated to a point where he understood that Kyle would never marry Melanie. The best decision was to cancel the engagement and spare Melanie more trouble.Floyd felt guilty and said, "Klay and Melanie, I apologize sincerely. We, as a member of the Goodman family, didn't handle this matter well. I will make it up to both of you in the future. I hope this incident won't affect the friendship between our families.""Floyd, you're being too hard on yourself. We can remain close friends even if we do not become in-laws." Klay assured him."That's right." Floyd agreed.Klay got up and bid farewell. "It's getting late. Floyd, Master Blair, we'll take our leave now."Melanie, feeling upset, glanced toward the upstairs before leaving with her parents.Once they were in the car, Melanie was displeased as she looked at her father. "Dad, why did you agree to cancel the engagement?"Her father furrowed his brow and replied, "Melanie, you saw Kyle woul
Kyle anxiously waited outside the bedroom. The memory of Zoe rushing to shield him from the whip haunted him. He felt more anguish about it than the pain inflicted on his back. Monica stood by the door, alternating between watching the doctor tend to his injuries and worrying about Zoe's well-being.Finally, the bedroom door opened, and Mable emerged. Kyle asked nervously, "Mable, how is Zoe?"Mable replied, "She's awake, and I've treated her wounds. But she's frail at the moment, and she needs some rest.""I want to see her," Kyle said, eager to check on Zoe.However, Michael, the doctor, tried to stop him. “Young Master, wait. Your injuries were not fully treated yet.”Mable raised her hand to stop Kyle from entering and said concernedly, "Let's take care of your injuries properly before you see her. We don't want her to worry when she sees your wounds."Monica chimed in. "Yes, dear. Please don't rush. Let Michael finish treating your injuries."Kyle then looked at Michael an