Vince looked up at Iris and remarked, "Aunt Cassie's personality seems to have improved a lot.""She's still the same," Iris sighed, "She's still pressuring me to remarry. Think about it, your mother and my mother are biological sisters, so their temperaments are very similar. It's hard to change the way they think.""Iris," Vince sounded embarrassed, "Can you help me persuade Elise? If she agrees not to divorce me, I'll move out with her after this issue is resolved.""I'll see what I can do," Iris said.After all, they had a child.A child would be happier in a family that was whole.Even though Iris' mother had a bad temper and an outdated mindset, Iris still had a happy childhood. Her parents loved her very much. Even though her grandmother disliked her, her parents protected her, so she didn't suffer too much emotional trauma."Thank you," Vince said, ashamed. "I'm the older cousin, but I've never been able to help you in anything. I've always been the one asking you for he
Elise smiled bitterly. "Moving out won't solve the problem. For Vince's sake, I do as Kendra says all the time, but she's gone too far."Sitting on the edge of the bed, Elise complained, "Iris, you have no idea how horrible she is. After I gave birth, I had trouble breastfeeding. The doctor said my blood circulation is weak, making it difficult to produce milk, so the baby has to drink formula milk. Kendra kept saying that my breasts were just useless decorations. At the beginning, she tried to help me produce milk by giving me nutritious foods, but when it was clear that I simply couldn't no matter what I ate, she just had me eat what everyone else ate. I didn't mind that, because it's my own fault I couldn't produce milk."But I felt so disappointed inside."She controls most things in the house, refusing to listen to what everyone else says. I usually yield to her to avoid trouble, but after what happened, I can't live in that house anymore. Her stubbornness has made the whole fa
Iris looked at the baby in her arms.She liked children, but how could she have a baby with Jason when their relationship was still unstable?Witnessing Elise's dilemma only convinced her that she was right.If Elise didn't have a baby, she could easily divorce and walk away.But now, the baby had become a problem.Iris noticed that Elise's eyes were swollen; she must have cried a lot lately."You should go to bed," Iris said."The baby will wake up at night. I don't want him to disturb you. Should I go to the living room?" Elise took the baby back from Iris."Just sleep here," Iris said.To be honest, even if they hadn't come over, Iris would have had trouble sleeping tonight anyway."Okay, I'll change into pajamas first."Elise went out and came back in pajamas.The baby slept in the middle of the bed.Iris looked at the baby while laying on her side. She couldn't help reaching out to touch his little face.His face was soft and smooth. It felt amazing.Suddenly, her p
When Iris turned around, she saw Jason hurrying towards her, looking messy.His well-fitting suit was wrinkled, his tie had been removed, and his shirt collar was open, exposing his neck that was flushed red – whether from the cold or alcohol, she couldn't tell.The collar and cuffs of his coat were tucked in, indicating he had rushed over."How is he?" Jason asked."He's still in the ER, status unclear," Iris said.Jason took out his phone and made a call."Yes, get the best doctor, Compassionate Care Second Affiliated Hospital. The patient is in the emergency room. Save him at any cost. Okay."He then hung up. By then, Iris had finished paying."The emergency room is upstairs," Iris said.They went up together.At the door of the emergency room, the traffic officer was still there. The police had investigated the cause of the accident. There was a surveillance camera at that stretch of the road. The footage showed that the car lost control and hit the railing because the ro
Rather, it was whether she loved him.When she refused, he instinctively thought she didn't love him. That was why he got so angry."I like you," she admitted her feelings.The word "love" was too hurtful, and she didn't want to utter it casually.If their feelings became deep enough, she would naturally be able to say that word to him.Self-deprecation tugged at the corner of Jason's lips. He slowly released her hand.Iris pursed her lips, "I told you, I need time. Stop pressuring me."The phone Jason held suddenly rang. He answered it.Seeing that, Iris turned and walked away. When she reached the ward door, Jason peeked at her with the corner of his eye.Iris grabbed the door handle, paused for a few seconds, then stepped out of the ward and closed the door.Jason gripped the phone tightly.It was Donahue's voice on the other end, boasting, "How did it go? Did Mr. Just praise you? Are they back to normal?""Looks like you have too much time on your hands. That's why you
Iris continued walking as if she hadn't heard, paying him no attention.Stanley rushed forward and grabbed her wrist, "Iris..."Iris forcefully shook off his hand, "If you keep harassing me, I'll call the cops.""Why isn't Jason Just here with you? Looks like he doesn't really love you that much." Stanley felt relieved. He almost went crazy when he saw Iris kiss Jason the other day. "Iris, we had seven years of a relationship. How long have you known Jason Just? Does he really like you? You're a divorced woman, he's just playing with you."He slowly moved closer to her. "We can only find happiness in each other."Iris smirked coldly. "When we were married, you had an affair with Wendy, and now that you're married to Wendy, you keep bothering me. You're such a scumbag.""I'm sincere." Stanley didn't get mad. He remained calm.He had truly realized his mistakes and genuinely wanted to win her back."Iris," he tried to hold her hand.Iris turned and slapped him on the face!The
"Hi, Iris," Mike stood up to greet her.Mike did not look too happy. However, he kept his cool. He was still very polite."Are you okay?" Iris asked.Mike nodded. "I'm fine."This was Yvonne's wedding; he wouldn't make a scene.As long as she was happy, he would offer his sincerest blessings.Iris felt bad for him.Mike was such a good man, but Yvonne didn't appreciate him."This big sister will take care of you from now on," Denise patted Mike's shoulder.Mike smiled bitterly and turned towards the stage.The bride made her entrance.Today, Yvonne was very beautiful.Iris stole a glance at Mike.There was a mix of helplessness and bitterness in his eyes. When Luka handed his daughter's hand to Henry, Mike took a deep breath.Iris turned her gaze back to the stage.Henry was smiling from ear to ear, a stark contrast to Mike's mood.The wedding venue was beautifully decorated. Yvonne was the type of person who didn't fuss over details, so she kept the ceremony simple.
Stanley kept his cool and did not get into a huge argument with Yvonne.But Yvonne had a difficult temperament. When it was time for her to toast him, she refused to pour the wine."You don't deserve to receive my toast, scum." After saying that, she dragged Henry to another table."Stanley, don't mind her. You know how she is...""I couldn't care less." Stanley was indeed not mad.He wanted to reconcile with Iris, so he naturally wouldn't want to become enemies with Yvonne.After the banquet, Iris pushed Professor Sandler out of the venue. When she saw Mike and Denise leaving together, she quickly retracted her gaze."You said you had something to discuss with me. What is it?" Professor Sandler asked.Iris explained, "My cousin went abroad for a job opportunity but it turned out to be a scam. You know a lot of people. Can you help me find her?"Professor Sandler frowned, "I know quite a few people in the legal field, but this is an international crime; I'm afraid there's not
Iris' heart tightened, feeling both sweet and bitter, "I did it willingly. You were only in danger because you tried to help me. You went to great lengths to help me save my cousin. I'm immensely grateful."She paused, then slowly raised her head to look at him, "I can't let you die because of me. If someone has to die, I'd rather it be me, not you.""Why can't it be me?" His tone was light, but there was a subtle hint of excitement in his voice.She must loved him very much to have the courage to rush in front of him in the face of danger.Death, what a fearful word.Yet she shielded him from the gun with no hesitation."You were there to help me save someone. Therefore, you can't die," Iris answered.That was what she genuinely thought at the time.In the quiet room, the sounds of their breathing could be clearly heard. Jason gazed at her, his eyes filled with a complex emotion, "You rushed over to shield me from that gun because I helped you save your cousin? It's because yo
She asked in panic, "Who is it?""It's me."It was Jason's voice. She breathed a sigh of relief.People always felt the most insecure when they're naked."You're done eating already?"Jason wasn't very hungry because he just woke up, so he only had a bowl of soup. That's why he came back up so quickly."Yeah. What are you doing? The doctor said your wound shouldn't get wet.""I'll be careful." Iris said.Jason frowned. "Are you taking a shower?""...Yeah," Iris answered softly."I'll wash you." Jason tried to open the door, but it was locked from the inside.He raised his eyebrows. "Iris...""I can wash myself." Iris hugged herself, thinking, how embarrassing would it be if he washed her?She didn't want that.Although they had already seen each other naked, her current appearance was not pleasing, and there was a gruesome wound on her body.She didn't want him to see her in this ugly state.Yes, he had already seen her ugly side, but... she couldn't just not care.She
Perhaps the sensation was a bit itchy, as Jason stirred. Iris quickly withdrew her hand, but Jason had already woken up."What's wrong? Does the wound hurt?" Having just woken up, his voice was hoarse.Iris shook her head, "I'm fine."She felt bad. "I'm sorry I woke you up. Go back to sleep."Jason raised his head and said, "Give me your arm."She smiled and extended her arm. Jason laid his head on her arm and said, "Hug me."Iris thought he was childish.She gently patted his back like she was soothing a child.Jason closed his eyes. Smelling her scent, he soon fell asleep again. He slept for a long time, only waking up at night.Iris had also fallen asleep, but she woke up a lot earlier due to hunger. However, seeing Jason sleeping soundly, she didn't want to disturb him. Her arm was numb but she didn't dare to pull it out, afraid of waking him up."Are you awake?" Iris asked.Jason looked at her groggily, reached for his phone, and saw that it was already past two in the
Since they would be staying here for a while, someone had to handle the household chores.It was clear that neither of them nor the two bodyguards were up for the task.Donahue had always been the one responsible for hiring cleaners to clean the place, so Jason asked Lewis to contact Donahue and inquire about the cleaning staff he usually hired.Lewis immediately made the call. Donahue said he usually hired temporary housekeepers who would clean and then leave. He provided Lewis with a contact to arrange for their services.Lewis personally selected two middle-aged women. The manager said they were very experienced and proficient in cooking and household chores.He brought the two housekeepers back to the island and settled them in. After that, Lewis went upstairs to inform Jason that the housekeepers had started work and dinner was taken care of.Jason's bedroom door was slightly ajar. From the gap, Lewis saw Jason sitting on the bed talking to Iris. It didn't seem like a good
Jason's condition was that Kaden must ensure he and his people left the country safely.After discussions with the other two families, Kaden agreed to Jason's condition. With the three families working together, it wouldn't be hard to ensure the safe departure of Jason and his people.Holding Luna hostage gave them leverage over the Morris family. This deal was mutually beneficial. Jason made the deal to allow Iris to leave the country as soon as possible. After agreeing on a departure time, he left the rest to Kaden and Lewis to figure out.Jason stayed by Iris' side.Two days later, they boarded a plane to Fiji. The earliest direct flight home from Northern Burrma was the day after tomorrow, but staying in that country for another day meant another day of danger, so Jason and Iris decided to go to Fiji first. She would recover from her injury there.Iris didn't want her parents to worry, so she thought it would be a good idea to stay in Fiji for a while. She needed time to rec
When he withdrew his hand from under her, it was stained with blood.Anxious and flustered, his heart felt like it had stopped beating."Iris..." His voice was hoarse and unsteady.Iris' wound was not life-threatening. The bullet had hit her lower back.Luna did not intend to kill Iris. She just wanted to keep Iris from escaping.Iris could feel the pain now. Her body trembled uncontrollably. She felt incredibly cold despite the warm weather."I... I'm fine..." she spoke weakly, her pale lips quivering.Jason held her hand tightly, "Don't worry, Lewis will be here with a doctor soon.""Are you... okay?" she asked hoarsely."I'm fine," Jason assured her.Iris' tense heart finally relaxed a little.She had never experienced such a nerve-racking ordeal before.It all felt like a dream.Scenarios seen only on TV had become reality. She was scared out of her wits earlier, but she tried to put on a brave face. She didn't want to be a burden to them.But in the end, as a powerle
When Iris looked up, she saw Luna standing behind Jason with a gun aimed at him.Her eyes widened, pupils shaking."Look out!"She rushed forward.Luna could have pulled the trigger as she had a clear shot at Jason, but when Iris shouted that warning, she saw through Iris' intention.In that split second when Jason turned with the gun, Iris hugged him and shielded him from Luna's gun.Luna's father had told her that Jason was off-limits. Harming him could lead to endless complications and may even result in the eradication of the Morris family!However, according to their investigation, Iris had no background, so they could use whatever means necessary to capture her. Even if she got injured, it didn't matter. Therefore, the instant Iris shielded Jason from the gun, Luna aimed at her back and fired a shot.At the moment of being hit, Iris felt no pain. Her whole body was paralyzed, unable to move.She slumped in Jason's arms.Jason held her falling body. "Iris!"He fiercely
"Let go!" Frustrated that she missed him with her attack, Luna grabbed a chair leg and swung it at Jason.Jason caught the chair leg and disarmed her, then flung her away with his other hand.Luna staggered several steps back and her waist hit a sharp object. She grimaced in pain.Blood seeped through her thin outer garment.Enraged, she exclaimed, "Catch Jason Just's woman! A reward of ten thousand for whoever catches that woman!"Her men, who were starting to be suppressed, began to fiercely resist again, reigniting the intense conflict!Gunfire rang out. The sound of objects being pierced mixed with screams created a battlefield-like atmosphere!Lewis rushed out of the hotel with Iris and headed for the car. Jason followed closely behind them after getting rid of Luna.However, due to Luna's words, her men rushed at them desperately.These people were desperados. They weren't afraid to die for money.The fight for profit among the families had always been fierce!Kaden's
"The back door is blocked," Lewis informed Jason. He was outnumbered. Facing the rain of bullets outside, he couldn't break through.Although Luna was a woman, she had years of experience. She wasn't a fool. She had already stationed guards at the back door.Holding a machine gun, she said, "If you surrender, I might let you live!"Jason and Iris were trapped in a hallway, with no way out!Clearly, it would be difficult to escape from the back door. Kaden's men were at the front entrance, so if they rushed out from the front, there might be a chance to escape amidst the chaos.Jason instructed Lewis to protect Iris. Seizing the opportunity, he fired several shots at Luna.Luna had to dodge."I'll draw their attention. Lewis, when you see the chance, escape with Iris," Jason said."Got it!" Lewis responded.He still had to be wary of the shots coming from the back.It was actually very difficult to rush out.Two bodyguards suddenly rushed in, attracting the fire of Luna and h