"Forgive me! All of this is beyond my control. Please, don't keep torturing me with this guilt, Erica!" Troy's voice trembled. Erica's tears truly broke him. His heart ached and he was utterly confused.Erica's sobs had successfully unsettled him, making it impossible for him to think clearly. For a moment, he was at a loss for words until he spoke softly again."Tell me what I need to do to make amends. But please, don't involve Sarah in this. You know how important she is to me."Hearing Troy's words, Erica closed her eyes. The wound reopened, bleeding once again. She knew she would never be able to have Troy's heart. The love she felt was incredibly painful. As the only child of Michael Lewis, she had everything she needed, except for one thing money couldn't buy—true love. Why couldn't she have the kind of love that other women had? A love that brought happiness. A love where both needed each other."Erica..." At this moment, a sense of pity filled Troy's chest, making him feel
"Michael is ill and will be seeking treatment abroad. He mentioned that yesterday's reaction was just a moment of anger. So, the project will proceed as planned." Troy sighed in relief after finally answering Sarah's question.She nodded at Troy's response. Although deep down, something still felt off to her."Oh, how's our baby doing? When's the next check-up with Ivy?" Troy bent down and kissed Sarah's belly."Next month. According to her, the baby is healthy." Sarah stroked Troy's head as it rested on her lap. She gazed intently at her husband's face. For some reason, she felt that Troy hadn't fully answered her question. She could see the weight of something heavy on his face. Sarah sighed deeply several times."Let's go home. The kids are probably waiting for dinner together. Lately, you've rarely joined us for dinner." Sarah caressed Troy's face, which was adorned with soft stubble—something she particularly loved about her husband's face.Suddenly, Troy stood up and extende
"I promise I will make you happy with me. Will you?"Carrie almost gasped upon hearing the words Diego uttered. Even though she had once felt hurt by Diego, deep down in her heart, she felt very happy. Maybe it was time to let go of her ego. Maybe she could heal the wound by embracing this happiness.Carrie couldn't hold back her smile. She looked down, embarrassed that Diego might see her blushing face. She guessed that her cheeks must be flushed red by now.Suddenly, Diego's fingers lifted her chin, bringing them to look at each other again."Carrie, will you marry me?""Huh?" Carrie was taken aback. She truly did not expect Diego to propose."Carrie..." Diego spoke again, as if impatiently waiting for her answer."I-I... I'll think about it first." Finally, an answer came out of Carrie's mouth. But that wasn't the answer Diego was hoping for."I've been searching for you for years. Can you bear to make me wait again?" Diego's face turned pleading."Why are you so pushy?" Ca
"Don't lie to me! Who were you looking at over there?" Kendall's gaze was still fixed on the direction of the elite hospital's obstetrics waiting room. She was still very curious, as she thought Derrick seemed surprised after seeing something there."I already told you I saw the wrong person. Come on, let's go home! Poor Chloe, we've left her at home; she must be uncomfortable with Lorraine's kids." Derrick pulled Kendall's hand more firmly, urging her towards the main road."Derrick, this hospital is so prestigious, the costs must be really high. I never thought Rebecca could give birth in such a fancy hospital." Kendall seemed to have forgotten what she had asked Derrick earlier. While waiting for the bus, Kendall talked about the neighbor they had just visited."Maybe Rebecca has health insurance from her husband's company, just like we used to. Did you forget?" Derrick spoke while continuously looking to the right, hoping the public transportation they were waiting for would arr
'Troy? What time did he come home last night?' Sarah had just woken up because she needed to go to the bathroom. The time showed four in the morning. Beside her, Troy was still sound asleep, lying on his back. Soft snores escaped his lips.Sarah got up and hurried to the bathroom, then returned to bed and lay down. Her eyes couldn't close again. Lying on her side, she satisfied herself by gazing at her husband's face. The dark stubble forming on his strong jawline sent a warm thrill through Sarah's chest.Sarah gently ran two fingers along his handsome face, the face that many women adored. Perhaps she had to get used to seeing many women trying to get close to her husband.She had waited for Troy to come home last night, but even by midnight, he still hadn't returned. Could he really be meeting a client until that late? Who exactly was this client?"Ah!" Sarah gasped in surprise. Suddenly, Troy opened his eyes and caught the fingers that had been caressing his stubbled face."Get
"I need to talk to you about Troy. You'll be shocked by what I saw last night.""Huh? What?" Sarah immediately turned to Derrick. She followed her ex-husband's steps as he was getting ready to get into the car. Meanwhile, Gillian had already been sitting in the back seat.Sarah had clearly heard what Derrick whispered earlier. She was very surprised. Anxiously, Sarah glanced back into the house. She could still hear Troy talking to someone on his phone.Once more, Derrick looked at Sarah from behind the wheel. He gestured with his hand and mouthed the words, "Call me!" without making any sound. Then, Derrick slowly drove the car out of the gate.After Derrick left, Sarah stood still, trying to process the words he had whispered."Something important? About Troy?" she repeated softly, barely audible. Why did Derrick's words seem to connect with her recent unease? For the past few days, she had been feeling uneasy about Troy. She sensed that Troy was hiding something from her.Troy
"No!" Elena's shouts continued to be heard as Sarah neared her destination.Sarah kept walking quickly, not paying attention to her growing belly, until she reached the door to Troy's office."Sarah, please, I'm sorry, but Erica will scold me later."Hearing Elena's words, Sarah immediately turned to face Troy's secretary. She was puzzled, wondering why Elena was so afraid of being scolded by Erica. She stared at Elena with questioning eyes. After all, Erica was just a guest and business partner here."Are you afraid of Erica?" Sarah's brow furrowed.Elena nodded weakly, her face pale."Why?" Sarah looked at the short-haired woman intently."I-I'm afraid that if Erica gets angry, she might halt the project."Sarah widened her eyes."Oh my... to that extent? So, she's threatening everyone here to get what she wants?" Sarah shook her head."Don't be afraid." Sarah turned back and prepared to open the door. She took a deep breath, trying to guess what she would see inside.Sara
"Continue the project! My company will replace all the funds that have already been invested." Sarah spoke firmly and with great confidence."W-what do you mean?" Troy was startled, looking at Sarah with hope."Yes, terminate the partnership with Callista Corp, and work with my company instead. My company may not be as big as Peterson Group or Callista Corp, but don't forget, Johnson Corp has highly competent people within it." This time, Sarah spoke like a seasoned, authoritative, and elegant businesswoman. Seeing this, Troy was in awe of his wife."Oh, Sarah! I never imagined I had such an incredible wife." Troy hugged his wife again and led her back to sit on the sofa."Now, can I know what you plan to do? Honestly, I don't want you to sacrifice too much." The warmth of Troy's large hand on Sarah's cheek was comforting. For a moment, she enjoyed it without changing her expression before continuing to speak."Okay. Maybe, because you've often helped me manage the company, it mad