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Iris was stopped at the door by a nurse. "Are you the patient's family member? Please go make the payment first.""Oh, okay." Iris hurried to the payment counter in the lobby and settled the bill. She returned to wait outside the operating room.Based on what she saw, she feared Elise may not be able to keep the baby.After about half an hour, the doctor emerged. Iris approached him."Are you a family member?" the doctor asked."Yes," Iris replied."She had a miscarriage; it had already occurred when she was brought in," the doctor in the white coat stated. "The patient may be emotional, so please try to cheer her up. Where is her husband? It would be best if he could come and be with her.""Okay," Iris responded."She shouldn't leave right away. Let her rest in the hospital for a while. When she wakes up and feels better, she can go home," the doctor added."Alright, thank you, doctor," Iris said.The doctor nodded and returned to the operating room.Elise was soon transfer
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It was the deceased's mother who went to their restaurant to cause trouble, so the deceased's mother was clearly the one at fault. If something happened to Elise, they could sue the deceased's mother. The police had already contacted the deceased's mother's family because of her disruptive behavior at the police station.If her family members caused a scene too, the police would forcibly bring all of them to the interrogation room. According to Article 23 of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, disrupting the order of government agencies and affecting normal operations could lead to a warning or a fine. In more serious cases, detention of five to ten days and a fine of up to $100 could be imposed. If they persisted in their disruptive behavior without showing any remorse, the punishment would get worse.When Iris arrived, the troublemaker's family member was already there. The one who came was the father of the deceased. The police explained the situation to the dec
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"It's okay, Aunt Kendra, we'll go home and come back tomorrow. We both drive, so it won't be a hassle," Iris quickly declined. She would be fine with staying overnight if she were alone, but she was with Jason, and she worried he would feel uncomfortable spending the night in her aunt's house. She also didn't want to impose on her aunt's family since they would have to cook and prepare a room for the two of them."Why don't you stay for dinner then? It's already so late," Kendra insisted.Iris replied, "We can just grab something on the way back. It's been a rough day for you. You should go home and make some food for Elise instead. Miscarriages can really affect a woman's health."Recalling Elise's miscarriage, Kendra sighed. "I thought I would be playing with my grandchild soon. How unfortunate," she said, frustrated.Iris kept quiet. It was truly unfortunate.Kendra's family didn't do anything wrong. They merely ran an ordinary restaurant. Yet, a murder had occurred there and t
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The next morning, Jason was awakened by the doorbell. He got up to answer it and furrowed his brow upon seeing the visitor."What brings you here?" he asked, surprised.Jessica smiled warmly. "Why can't I come visit you? What's wrong with me wanting to see my son?"Since Jason had mentioned he had a girlfriend, Jessica had been very curious. "When you said you had a girlfriend, I thought you must be lying to me at first. But considering how long you've stayed in the country this time, I figured you must be telling the truth. You've never stayed in the country for this long before," she said."Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" Jason asked incredulously.Jessica stepped inside, carrying a food container. "If I had told you, would you have let me come?" she asked teasingly. She knew her son well.Jason scratched his forehead, admitting she was right. If she had informed him, he would have tried to dissuade her from coming."So you came for a spot check?" he asked, straighten
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Jessica smiled. After giving her son a look, she stepped back into the house. "You must be Jason's girlfriend.""Huh?" Iris looked at Jason, unsure how to respond. They had only just started dating, and had he already told his family about her?Leaning casually against the wall, Jason wore a mix of helplessness and amusement. "If you scare her off, you have to find a new girlfriend for me," he joked.Jessica shot him a glare. "You tried to trick me." No wonder he allowed her to check his room earlier. It was reverse psychology, and she fell for it.She turned her attention back to Iris, her demeanor softening. "I'm Jessica, Jason's mother. Don't be nervous."Iris managed a polite smile. "Hi, Jessica."Jessica quickly assessed Iris, her satisfaction evident as she noted Iris' beauty and figure. "Come, have a seat," she invited warmly.After some hesitation, Iris walked over. She glanced back at Jason, her expression pleading for support.He stepped closer, wrapping an arm around
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She was really happy to finally meet her son's girlfriend.They were already living together. Grandchildren might not be far off. "You walk me downstairs," Jessica told her son.Jason lightly patted Iris' shoulder. "I'll be right back."Iris nodded.Jason followed Jessica to the door. "What's the matter? Do you have something you want to say to me in private?" he asked.Jessica shot him a reproachful look. "You two should get married as soon as possible. Don't wait until she gets pregnant. It's not fair to the girl."Jason was taken aback at first, then he chuckled, understanding her implication. "What are you thinking?""Aren't you already living together?" Jessica retorted.Jason opened his mouth to protest but decided against it. "I understand. Don't worry, we took precautions, so nothing will happen before marriage."Jessica frowned. "You know full well what I mean."She wasn't worried about Iris getting pregnant. She only wanted them to get married as soon as possible.
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"How long will it take for you to love me wholeheartedly? Five years? Ten years? Twenty years? Fifty years? A lifetime?" Jason kept his voice steady, devoid of any fluctuations.Iris avoided his gaze. "I don't know."Jason chuckled softly. "That's okay; I can wait."His tone deepened, lingering in the air. "I'll wait as long as it takes."Iris felt her heart tremble at his words.She lowered her head, murmuring, "Don't be like this.""Like what?" he asked.Jason's attitude was giving her a lot of pressure."Kiss me," he said. Iris was taken aback. "I haven't brushed my teeth...""I don't mind." His hand that was resting around her waist rubbed her skin through the fabric, sending a tingling sensation through her.To get it over with, she slowly leaned in. When they were mere millimeters apart, Jason tilted his head, closing the distance.Their lips touched, breaths mingling.Jason leaned forward, and she leaned back.She attempted to pull away.But Jason threaded his fi
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Wendy was in the hospital. Before her old head injury could heal, her head was injured by Fiora again, worsening her condition.Restlessness consumed her as she lay in the hospital bed.The hospital had just asked her to pay, but she did not have enough money. She regretted refusing Stanley's compensation. She should have accepted his compensation first, then figured out how to get him later. Now, she found herself in an awkward position with neither money nor man.She still owed her cousin money. Walder said he had succeeded, but he still hadn't sent her the video she asked for. Wouldn't she win Stanley back if she showed him a video of Fiora getting tarnished?While she was formulating a plan to win Stanley back, the door to her ward swung open. Looking up, she saw Fiora walk in, flanked by two imposing bodyguards in black suits.Wendy instinctively turned wary. She understood the need to act according to the situation. Given her current vulnerable state, she shrank back, not
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When she opened the door, she found Brad still outside. His dull eyes lit up the moment he saw her."Iris, I know you wouldn't be so cruel to me. You're not gonna let me freeze in the cold wind, right? I know you still care about me..."Iris cut him short, "You misunderstood. I came out to pick up a delivery." She then closed the door behind her and headed to the community gate.Brad felt the sting of her rejection again.When she was almost at the gate, a voice called out from behind her, "Excuse me, please wait."Iris turned back."Why are you so ruthless to Master Brad?" an elderly servant from the Vassell family confronted her. The servant watched Brad grow up and had never seen Brad being treated like this. "You should thank your lucky star that he likes you. Don't you think you're being ungrateful hurting him like this?"Raising her eyebrows, Iris retorted, "Why don't you marry him instead?"The servant blushed. "You...""What?" Iris couldn't believe a servant would ta
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Iris replied, "It's my house, I can change the passcode whenever I want. I don't need your permission."Brad had no retort."Why are you here instead of recovering in the hospital?" Iris asked. "Is your leg not hurting anymore?"Brad felt aggrieved. "I came to see you because you didn't go to see me, and yet you're yelling at me."Feigning a cold attitude, Iris said, "Do I have to visit you everyday? I'm just your superior. I've already shown the necessary courtesy by visiting you the other day. You shouldn't expect more than that."Brad stared at her in disbelief, his pupils shaking. He couldn't believe how coldly Iris was treating him. It pained him."Iris..." His eyes glistened with unshed tears. "Why are you being so mean to me?"Turning away to avoid his hurt expression, Iris said, "Go back to the hospital. I have a court appearance tomorrow, so I need a good night's rest."As she opened the door to enter her house, Brad called out, "Iris, I came out of the hospital just t
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Iris shook her head, "I took a cab.""Oh, then you can drink. But I know you can't handle alcohol, so don't drink too much," Vince said, pouring her half a glass of wine. Iris clinked glasses with him. "Enjoy the meal. I hope you like the food," Vince said.Iris laughed, "Congratulations again on your first child.""By the way, I have something to ask you. Rachel wants to go abroad; apparently her friend has a company there and offered her a high-paying job. But I'm worried she might get scammed. You're a lawyer with broad experience, do you think it's safe?" Vince asked, pulling up a chair next to her.Iris had indeed dealt with similar cases before. "Which country is Rachel's friend's company based in?" she inquired."Canadia.""My advice for her is not to go. Although it's not as dangerous as Northern Burrma, many victims are actually transferred there from other countries. Once they reach Northern Burrma, it's hard to come back. You must have seen the news about that plac
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Vince smiled, "I am."Iris said, "You've married a good woman."Kendra said while holding her grandson, "What about you, Iris? I heard from your mother that you broke up with your boyfriend. Why? Men like him are rare. I can't believe you actually broke up with him. Let me tell you, if you miss out on him, you won't find anyone as good in the future. I used to think Stanley was handsome, but Jason's even better-looking. Don't be stupid. Since you met someone good, you should hold onto him tightly and never let go. Don't break up with him so easily." The smile on Iris' face instantly faded.Vince noticed her change in demeanor and immediately spoke sternly to his mother, "Mom, she's an adult; she knows what she's doing. There's no need for you to interfere.""I'm just worried about Iris," Kendra replied, "You've met him before, right? Tell me, do you think Iris can find someone better than him?"Vince fell silent. Even he recognized Jason's qualities were impressive.Although Ja
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However, she wasn't hungry. The only thing she felt was uneasy."Don't tell me you haven't had dinner yet?" Jason asked."I have," she lied, trying to keep her tone casual. After some hesitation, she asked, "Are things going well on your end?""I'll personally send Fiora there. The flight's tomorrow," he replied."How many days will you be gone for?""Three or four days."There was a moment of silence before Iris asked, "Is it okay if I don't see you off?"If she did, she would inevitably meet Fiora.Fiora was still unaware of her relationship with Jason. If she found out, it would surely complicate matters.It wasn't the right time to let her know."Of course.""Is there anything else?" she asked."...No. Good night.""You too, good night."After hanging up, Iris curled up on the couch, feeling vulnerable. Her eyes kept darting towards the door, fearing an unexpected intrusion. She didn't think she could fall asleep.Determined to take precautions, she ordered a surveil
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When she bent down to move it aside, she saw a folder inside with her name written on it, which puzzled her.She became wary. Someone had placed this box at the door knowing this was where she lived. This was no mere coincidence. Who could it be?After ensuring there was nothing dangerous inside the box, she retrieved the folder and set the cardboard box aside. Entering her house with the folder in hand, she dropped her car keys and bag before quickly opening it. There was a stack of photos inside, all pictures of her — when she left the house for work in the morning, when she reached the law firm, when she went out for lunch, and when she walked to her car in the underground parking lot after work.Panic set in as she realized these photos were secretly taken by someone who was following her. Her heart raced. Someone had been tracking her and documenting her movements. What was the intention of leaving these photos at her doorstep? Was it a threat? An intimidation tactic? She
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Iris turned to her, surprised."You don't seem too happy," she teased. "Rather than getting married, it looks more like you're going to attend a funeral.""Is marriage something to be happy about? Aren't you a cautionary tale?" Yvonne shot back.Iris was speechless.She was indeed a textbook cautionary tale.Yvonne poured herself another glass. "Marriage isn't something to be happy about. I'm just fulfilling my parents' wishes."In the past, she just wanted to have fun and didn't want to get married. When her parents urged her to get married, her grandfather defended her.Now that her grandfather had fallen ill and was not in good health, he also wanted to see her get married.She could ignore her parents, but for her grandfather's sake, she had to get married.Iris sighed. "I'm sorry for being a bad example. You're not me. Most marriages don't end like mine. Most people do well."Yvonne smiled. "Are you trying to comfort me?""Kind of," Iris admitted."I'm very rational. I
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She only realized that when she checked her phone at the end of the workday. Brad had called multiple times, but she merely glanced at the notifications without replying. There were also missed calls from Yvonne, who asked to meet up that evening.Iris messaged back, asking: [What time? Where?][Star Coast.][Got it.]Iris went to the underground parking lot. She took the stairs as the elevator was under maintenance. The maintenance was scheduled to be performed after work hours when there were fewer people.Her footsteps echoed in the dimly lit stairway, clattering loudly as emergency lights flickered on.A person in a black windbreaker, baseball cap, and face mask entered the stairway. Their head was bowed low, with half their face scrunched up inside their collar, obscuring their expression.Iris found her car, opened the door, and got in. Unbeknownst to her, a pair of eyes watched her intently from the shadows.The person's tightly clenched hands and the bulging veins o
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Iris kept quiet and didn't say anything. She felt a pang of regret over the waste since those things cost money. He could have just given them away instead of throwing them away. However, she couldn't help but find his jealousy endearing. She couldn't believe a successful man like him would get so jealous."Let me help you," she offered. She closed the fridge and moved into the kitchen to help him serve the breakfast that Samuel bought."What time did you wake up?" she asked."Before seven," he answered.Iris glanced at the time; it was already past eight.Just then, her phone in the bedroom rang.She got up to answer it and saw it was Brad calling. She hesitated before answering."What time are you coming to visit me, Iris?" Brad asked, sounding forlorn."I have to go to the law firm. I haven't been there for two days. I can't put the case off anymore," she explained, politely declining.Though it was true she had to deal with the case, she could actually spare a couple of ho
