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
Mable regretted bringing Zoe to the Goodman Residence. Monica assured her. "Don't worry, Mrs. Fowler. Our private doctor will stay here tonight, and nothing will happen." Mable pursed her lips and remained silent. She realized that, deep down, Zoe would prefer to be with Kyle rather than with her.Mable hesitated but eventually nodded and allowed Zoe to stay at the Goodman Residence that night. "It's getting late, let's go back. We'll leave the other matters to Kyle," Blair said to Mable.Blair then turned to Floyd, politely saying, "Mr. and Mrs. Goodman, we'll take our leave.""Alright," Floyd called the butler to see them off.In the bedroom, Kyle approached the bed and looked at Zoe's pale face. His heart ached at the sight. "Zoe."Zoe heard his voice and opened her eyes, seeing Kyle standing by the bed. Upon seeing him, tears welled up in her eyes. "Ky, your injuries."Kyle gently held Zoe's slightly cold hand and reassured her. "I've taken care of my injuries. The wound
Monica could not shake off the image of the whip marks on her son's back, and it made her heart ache deeply. Her eyes turned red as she glared at her husband."That's our son! You called for family discipline without showing any mercy! Let me tell you, if anything happens to Kyle because of this, I won't let you off the hook!" Monica said with fierce determination.Floyd sighed, his face filled with regret. "I'm already tormented by what I did. Do you think I'm not feeling pain from the sight of the whip marks on him?"Monica continued, "If Kyle doesn't like Melanie, we shouldn't force him. Even if he reluctantly marries her, they won't be happy together."Floyd nodded. "I've already spoken to Klay. The engagement between Melanie and Kyle has been canceled."No parent wished for their child to have an unhappy marriage, and although they believed Melanie and Kyle were a good match, they could not force Kyle into a loveless marriage.Monica wiped away her tears and looked at her hu
As Mable walked, she suddenly felt someone was following her. She stopped in her tracks and swiftly turned around.The marketplace was bustling with people, but everyone seemed engrossed in their affairs. Mable furrowed her brow, wondering if her imagination was playing tricks on her.She resumed her walk toward the parking lot but could not shake the feeling of being watched by an unseen presence."Boss!" As Mable approached the parking lot, she encountered Hugh.Hugh took the items from Mable's hand and noticed her furrowed brow. Concerned, he asked, "Boss, what's wrong?""I feel like someone is stalking me, but when I looked back, I didn't see anyone suspicious," Mable replied.Hugh's expression immediately turned tense. "Boss, let's get in the car."When Mable got into the car, Hugh circled it, scanning the surroundings with a sharp gaze. He sat in the driver's seat and started the car when he found nothing.Hugh glanced at Mable through the rearview mirror and said, "Bo
Upon seeing Monica enter, Kyle instinctively shielded Zoe behind him. "Mom, is there something you need?"Monica appeared somewhat displeased, not only with Zoe's cautious demeanor but also with her son's defensive stance. She coldly retorted, "Can't I come to check on Zoe? Do you think I'm a tiger that might eat her?"Kyle felt somewhat helpless and explained, "Mom, that's not what I meant."Monica huffed. "I can see it in your attitude."She then approached the bed and looked at Zoe, forcing a faint smile. "Zoe, don't be afraid. I won't harm you. I'm just here to see you. Is your back still hurting?"Zoe shook her head weakly and replied, "It doesn't hurt anymore. Mabes had applied some medicine earlier.""That's good." Monica nodded. She could not help but sigh as she looked at Zoe's frail appearance. "I had the chef prepare some nourishing food for you. It will be sent up shortly. You should eat more."Monica then shifted her gaze to her son and remarked, "Have you been negl
Zoe was happy, and Kyle was too.Monica looked at her son and sighed with relief. "Kyle, you should also take care of yourself while taking care of Zoe."She had grown to love Zoe just as Kyle did, and seeing their deep love for each other, she wanted to try to accept her.Kyle nodded and smiled. "Mom, don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."After spending some time in the bedroom, Monica left. Once she was gone, Zoe hugged Kyle, and her eyes sparkled with happiness. "Ky, I'm so happy! Your mom didn't chase me away."Kyle kissed her lightly and said, "If you're happy, eat more later and get well soon."Zoe nodded."Oh, by the way, was that check from Mable?" Kyle asked when he noticed Mable's signature on the check.Zoe nodded and said, "Yes, it's from Mabes."Kyle raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did she also teach you to offer to support me financially?"Zoe nodded again and curiously asked, "Kyle, what does 'support' mean?"Kyle chuckled lightly, thinking Zoe was as inn
“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