Jeremiah took out a document and handed it to Mable, then continued, “Blair Fowler has a hereditary mental illness. He’s insane. After you lost your memory, I didn’t want you to have any connection with him, so I told you that he was dead.“As for the child, I thought you would find Blair if you knew you had a son, which would lead to more entanglement with him. That’s why I kept it a secret and didn’t tell you.”Jeremiah looked at Mable and patted her shoulder, saying, “Astrid, I’m sorry for lying to you, but you have to believe that I won’t harm you. I’m your family.”Mable stared blankly at the medical report in her hand belonging to Blair. It clearly documented his medical history from adolescence to twenty-six.He indeed had a hereditary mental disorder.“I know you did it for my own good, but...”A strong sense of guilt surged in her heart when she thought of Spike.The first time he saw her, he cried and said he missed her. However, as his mother, she had completely forgo
Solomon saw Mable’s wary face and smiled wryly. “What’s that look for? I’m not a bad person.”“That’s usually what bad people say.”Solomon was speechless.He did not know how to respond to that.“I want to see Spike. Can you take me to him?”Mable paused, then added, “I know he’s Blair and my son...”“You’ve regained your memory?”“No. Spike showed me pictures of us, and I took him for a DNA test yesterday.”Solomon paused. So, that was why.“I can take you to see Spike, but you have to answer a question of mine first.”Mable said, “Go ahead.”Solomon stared at her probingly. “How did you lose your memory?”Mable looked back at him. She wondered what he would ask, but it turned out to be this.“The doctor said it’s due to shock.”“Shock?” Solomon looked at her in confusion. Was it not because of poisoning?“Mable, you...”Mable interrupted him. “I’ve answered your question. You should take me to Spike now.”Solomon fell silent.He took her upstairs. “Spike is in the
“Spike!”Mable crouched down and hugged Spike tightly.At that moment, her heart filled with guilt toward him. Her nose stung with tears.“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to forget you. Can you forgive me, Spike?”Spike’s eyes lit up as he looked at his mother in joy. “Mommy, did you regain your memories?”Mable’s guilt deepened. “No. I went to get the DNA test results we did yesterday. I’m sorry...”Blair looked at Mable and Spike. It turned out they did a DNA test.Although Spike was a bit disappointed, he still mustered up his spirits and smiled, shaking his head. “It’s okay. I’m happy as long as you know I’m your child...”“Why is your voice so hoarse?”Mable touched Spike’s face and realized that not only was his voice hoarse, but his face was also a bit warm.“Spike, are you running a fever?”Blair’s voice sounded. “Hurry up and lie down inside!”Mable turned to glare at Blair and snapped, “Blair Fowler, can’t you speak nicely? Don’t raise your voice!”Blair’s gaze was shar
Blair stood up and walked out.In the kitchen, Mable was crouched on the ground, picking up a broken bowl.It had been a long time since she cooked, and her movements were a bit rusty. She accidentally dropped the bowl on the floor.“Mommy, are you okay?” Spike also ran out when he heard the noise.“I’m fine. Go back to your room and lie down. Don’t come out again.”After coaxing Spike back into the room, Mable turned around and saw that Blair had stood behind her at some point. He stared at her expressionlessly.Mable was startled.Blair had one hand in his pocket and said coldly, “I’m warning you. Don’t have any ideas about my son!”Mable’s tone was equally cold. “Spike is my son, too!”The two’s eyes seemed to shoot sparks.Just as the atmosphere was about to reach freezing point, the sound of the kettle came from the kitchen.Mable ignored Blair and quickly walked over to turn off the kettle.She picked up the kettle, poured hot water into the pot, and started to cook.
Mable applied the salve to herself and went to the bedroom to accompany Spike.Spike’s temperature was a bit high, so Mable measured his temperature once in a while and used alcohol-soaked towels to wipe his neck and forehead to bring the temperature down.After Blair finished cooking, Mable fed Spike half the bowl and let him take some medicine.Spike felt a bit drowsy after taking the medicine.Mable rubbed his head and said gently, “Take a nap, Spike.”Spike pulled his mother’s hand, asking pitifully, “Mommy, will you leave if I fall asleep?”Mable squeezed his hand, her heart aching. “No, I’ll be right here with you. I’ll be here even when you wake up.”Spike nodded. Feeling reassured, he closed his eyes to sleep.Blair stood at the door and looked at Mable sitting by the bed, his expression dark.As if sensing the gaze at the door, Mable lifted her head and looked at Blair.She remembered what her brother said. Blair imprisoned her, tortured her, and forced her to carry
Solomon followed behind Tracey and was puzzled when he saw Blair sitting on the sofa. “Master Blair?”There was supposed to be an important meeting this afternoon. Why was Blair in the hotel?Solomon then looked at Mable with a strange gaze.Blair looked at Tracey, hugging Mable in tears, and turned to look at Solomon. “Did you bring her here?”Solomon cleared his throat. “Tracey found out that we found Mable and couldn’t wait to see her...”Mable gently pushed away the woman hugging her, and frowned slightly. “Miss, can you calm down?”“Mabes?”Tracey wiped her tears and held Mable’s hand. “Mabes, don’t you remember me? I’m Tracey Fowler. We were very close before.”“Tracey Fowler...” Mable muttered the name and shook her head in confusion.She could not remember anything.“Mabes.”Tracey looked at her sadly. Although Solomon told her about Mable’s condition through the phone, she still found it hard to accept when she saw it with her own eyes.Mable pointed to Blair and a
In Muller Manor.Jeremiah returned home after getting off work early.Unexpectedly, he saw that Mable was still not back yet.He picked up his phone and called the driver to ask about Mable’s whereabouts.When he heard that Mable went to Saint Rosa Hotel after leaving the hospital, he immediately guessed that she had gone to see Blair.Jeremiah frowned deeply, his heart somewhat worried.Now Mable knew of her relationship with Blair and that they had a seven-year-old child together. Since she went to find them, if the people around Blair talked to her, then...“Unc...”Lemon’s childish voice interrupted Jeremiah’s thoughts.Jeremiah looked up to see a servant carrying Lemon in from the garden.Lemon looked at his uncle and reached out for a hug.“Let Uncle Jeremiah hold you.” A gentle light appeared on Jeremiah’s face as he stood up and took Lemon from the servant.Lemon sat on his lap and played with his tie, her little legs swinging back and forth.“Mommy...”Jeremiah r
Tracey was just about to explain when Mable’s phone rang.“Sorry, I need to take this.”Mable took out her phone. It was from Jeremiah.“Hey.”Jeremiah’s somewhat anxious voice came from the phone. “Astrid, where are you? Lemon seems to be feeling unwell. She won’t stop crying. Come back and check on her.”Mable immediately felt anxious when she heard that Lemon was unwell, and she quickly said, “Okay, I’m coming back now.”She hung up the phone and stood up. “Sorry, but something came up. I need to go.”“Oh, Mabes...”Mable suddenly remembered Spike. She promised to stay with him, but she had to leave now...Mable asked the waiter for a pen and paper and wrote a note to Spike. Then, she handed it to Tracey.“Spike is sleeping now. Please pass this to him when he wakes up.”“Okay.” Tracey saw Mable’s anxious expression. Guessing that something must have happened, she did not force Mable to stay.She asked, “Can you give me your number?”“Sure.”Mable exchanged numbers wit
“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