Previously, Clarissa and Lauren had analyzed the future carefully, and Lauren heeded it. Therefore, she knew that she had to make a trip back to Visstead. However, there would be no problem if she was going back alone. But she couldn't bring her kid around with her. The first reason was that Joy had just recovered from a serious illness. He was just a few months old and was susceptible to sickness. Secondly, she was also worried that Dexter wouldn't let the child enter the house. If there were to be a quarrel or an argument, the child would suffer. After listening to Lauren's worries, Clarissa could understand what she was thinking about. Clarissa nodded and said, "Lauren, you can rest assured that I will take good care of Joy. During this period of time, you can go back to deal with your problem. I promise that I won't let anything hurt Joy until you come back." Lauren smiled gratefully. "Of course I believe that you will do a great job
By this time, Josie was already walking over with the box in her hands. "Old Madam, I've found it." She handed the box to the Old Madam with a smile. Clarissa took a look and saw a dark brown antique sandalwood box engraved with a complex and delicate pattern. At first glance, she could tell that it was a box of top-notch quality. The Old Madam opened the box and saw that the inside of the box was lined with maroon velvet. On the velvet was an antique sapphire necklace. Clarissa's eyelid twitched as her expression changed slightly. It was only because the design of this necklace looked very familiar, and it seemed to be... The Old Madam took out the necklace and said emotionally, "When I was young a long time ago, your grandfather got it from an antique seller by chance. At that time, we just met. He gave me this necklace as our engagement gift. "Clarissa, you're a good girl. I didn't give you anything else, so I gave this necklace to you. I ho
A few days later, it was New Year's Eve. That called for a national celebration. Since they were all in the Flaucford city, they naturally had to spend the New Year together. So in the afternoon, Clarissa brought Anne and Joy back to the old mansion. Although it was during the new year, Anderson still had some work to take care of. He was still working in the office and would only come back later in the evening. Clarissa called him in advance and told him to join them at the old mansion after his work, so he didn't have to make a trip back to the Starbay Villa. For a moment, the old mansion of the Jordan Family was very lively. It was a rare family reunion. The Old Madam had been very happy recently. It was no wonder. In the past, during the New Year, either Anderson was abroad or Chantel had something on and couldn't make it him. And even if they had come back, there would just be four of them. The Old Madam always felt a little lonely. But th
Anderson curled his lips up and said, "I've said it before, you need to find the knack of making it." Seeing that Clarissa was still frowning and looked frustrated, Anderson stopped what he was doing and walked to her back. He then put his arms around her body and took a piece of dumpling wrapper for her. He held her hand to teach her hand-over-hand. "Look, don't press it too hard here, or it can't turn. Just give it a gentle push and the pattern would be drawn. Turn and press it now. Isn't it easy?" Clarissa was surprised to find that it was really easy to make dumplings after being taught by Anderson hand-over-hand. Anderson held her hand again and taught her to make a few more in the same manner. When they were making the fifth one, Clarissa couldn't hold it in anymore and said, "I'll try one myself." Anderson's eyes darkened slightly and he nodded. "Well, go ahead." She carefully held the dumpling wrappers and gently pleated them in t
The situation Lauren was facing now was not too good, nor it was bad. After all, she was his own daughter. Even though Dexter was still angry, he would not turn her away. With the help of Alex, who acted as a go-between, Dexter and Lauren could sit down and eat at the same table. However, when it came to the contract, Dexter was still unwilling to compromise. It was obvious that he was still refused to give in, Lauren sighed over the phone. Clarissa didn't know what to say, so she could only comfort her by asking her to take it slowly. After all, it was related to the kinship between father and daughter and Clarissa was just an outsider, there was nothing she could do about it. Their conversation did not last long. After a few minutes, she hung up. Clarissa and Anderson strolled around for a while before returning to the old mansion. The dumplings feast in the evening was lively and harmonious. On such a day, even a slow person like
Anderson was also aware of this news, but he was not so worried about it compared to Clarissa. "If Jaden could act on his own accord, he wouldn't submit to his family. If he succumbed, it only means that he didn't have the ability to be independent and didn't have the determination from the very beginning. Even if he didn't marry Lara, he would have married another woman too. Either way, it would just be an exchange of interests. There is no difference." Clarissa was still a little worried. "But she..." Anderson looked at her deeply and pinched her palm gently. "Don't be afraid." He said in a soft voice, "The Holland Family and the Jordan Family are already taking opposite stances. Besides, even if Lara is married to Jaden, there is no possibility for the two of you to reconcile for what she had done to you in the past. Therefore, whether they get married or not will not change the fact that you are enemies." Clarissa looked up at him with a trace of
Alex smiled and patted her on the back. "If you really want to thank me, next time you see Dexter, stop talking back to him. You are not young anymore, and you are also a mother. It's time to be more sensible." Lauren only felt a tinge of sadness. She felt like crying and nodded with her eyes reddened. Alex sneaked back home on the way to the hotel. Hence, he had to rush back to the hotel to meet them and didn't stay at home for too long. After leaving Lauren some instructions, he left. Since Lauren had already gotten the contract, she went back to her room and packed things up to get ready to leave, for fear that Dexter would find out about it when he came back later. Lauren also did not want to get in an argument with him anymore. However, just as she was packing up her things, she heard the servant outside the door saying, "Miss Lauren, there is a guest outside looking for you." She was stunned. For a moment, she didn't expect that who would come
Jameson was taken aback. Lauren had wanted to say these words for a long time, but she had been suppressing the urge to do so and did not dare to say it. At this point, she felt a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She got rid of Jameson's hand and walked to the side. She took a deep breath as she felt tears were welling up. She tried to hold it back. Lauren sneered and said, "Besides, stop holding on to what happened five years ago. A lot has changed over the five years. Who said that if you want us to be together now, I will agree to that?" "I haven't loved you for a long time. By the way, you still don't know? I have a boyfriend. He is very nice to me, so you don't have to worry about my future." Jameson's pupils suddenly constricted. "What did you say?" Lauren turned to look at him holding her head up high. She said confidently, "I said that I have a boyfriend. His name is Marty. He is the youngest son of the Blaine Famil