"I don't accept it," Cynthia blurted out. Moses also said, "I don't accept it either."Jayleen looked at Joshua with teary eyes, hoping he would forgive her. However, Joshua did not indulge Jayleen like before. If it had been Mitchell with Cynthia, he might have believed half of it. After all, Mitchell was someone Cynthia liked, and that would have caused a big argument between them.Sensing Joshua's intention, Jayleen took the initiative to ask, "Tell me… What can I do for you to accept my apologies? I'll do anything you want me to."Cynthia glanced at the two of them and said, "Stay away from Joshua and never show up around him again, and I'll forgive you.""Uh..." Jayleen bit her lip."What's the matter? Can't do it?" Cynthia pressed."Then slap Joshua twice. If you do that, I'll forgive you," Cynthia added.Jayleen clenched her hands tightly under the blanket, her hatred for Cynthia deepening. Even so, she had to keep pretending."Cynthia, this is my fault, and it has n
Cynthia refused. She did not even glance at Joshua and Jayleen as she walked out as if they were both insignificant. Joshua's heart tightened, but before he could make up his mind, he was already chasing after Cynthia.When he reached the door, Joshua did not forget to remind Moses, "Watch over Jayleen. I'll be back in a bit." Moses did not even respond whether he agreed to it or not.By the time Joshua caught up to Cynthia, they had already left the inpatient department. "Cynthia!" Joshua grabbed her arm from behind, his husky voice carrying a hint of tension.Cynthia stopped in her tracks, looking at him calmly. "What do you want?""I'm sorry about what happened today. Jayleen isn't usually like this. She may have suffered psychological trauma from being assaulted, causing her to act impulsively," Joshua said, feeling uneasy. He felt a coolness spreading throughout his body."What authority do you have to apologize on her behalf?" Cynthia asked.Joshua paused. All his wor
If it were any other day, Cynthia would have been awake by now. However, she was in a relaxed state, coupled with extreme exhaustion, so she slept soundly.When they arrived at the door, Joshua used Cynthia's fingerprint to open it. After changing his shoes, he carried her upstairs. As he did not know which room she slept in, he had to open each one to check. It was not until he opened the second room that he saw Cynthia's personal belongings.Later, Joshua helped her take off her shoes and gently placed her on the bed. Then, just as he was about to help her remove her clothes and change into pajamas, Cynthia suddenly woke up, instinctively grabbing his hands on her collar."It's me," Joshua whispered.Cynthia stared at him for a moment, seemingly confirming that she knew him, before closing her eyes and falling back asleep. Joshua could not help but frown at her reaction. Has Cynthia experienced something in her past?Her reaction just now did not seem like she was fully awake.
Joshua was in a dilemma. He opened Yoel's WhatsApp and sent a message, [Are you sure your investigation is correct?]Yoel replied, [Yes, I'm sure. To avoid any mistakes during the investigation, I checked it three times, and the results were the same every time.]Joshua closed his phone, and he quickly came up with an idea. He trusted Yoel, but he also would not easily doubt Jayleen. He learned from Moses that Jayleen had not slept yet, so he called her.Jayleen answered the phone, sounding aggrieved and teary. "Joshua...""Why haven't you slept yet?" "I'm afraid you'll blame me. "I don't know why I did that. I really didn't mean to accuse Cynthia and Moses," Jayleen said."It's in the past. After you've rested, I'll take you for a full-body check-up," Joshua said, slightly emotional.Jayleen tensed up, thinking about the fact that she had lied to him. "No need. I've already had it done before. I'm really healthy."Miscarriage is like giving birth, which can cause great harm
Joshua was not in a hurry to leave, so when Cynthia placed her order for breakfast and headed upstairs, he took it upon himself to go to her kitchen. As someone who did not enjoy cooking, Cynthia's kitchen looked brand new. Except for a few simple seasonings, there was nothing else.Joshua found the soy milk maker, took out some beans, and began making breakfast.Half an hour later, Cynthia's order arrived, and Joshua's breakfast was also ready. He made soy milk, a sandwich with a fried egg. When Cynthia saw Joshua's breakfast, she frowned.She only cared about one thing and asked, "Did you clean the kitchen?""No," Joshua lied.Cynthia suddenly did not feel like her oatmeal was very appetizing, and her temper rose. "Joshua!"Joshua continued to eat his breakfast, unfazed. As he ate, he could not help but sneak a glance at Cynthia, and a thought crossed his mind. Cynthia had been living here for a while now. What did she usually eat? There was barely any food in the house, and
Cynthia understood immediately. "Would you have believed what she said?""Why were you with Mitchell?" Joshua's heart began to race at the mention of that name, and he was filled with a wave of unnameable anger.Cynthia gave a possible explanation, "Just friends getting together for a meal."Joshua tightened his grip on the car key. In the end, he did not say anything and left. He did not know how to answer the question. If Jayleen had mentioned Cynthia and Mitchell, he would have been angry. He knew Cynthia would not do anything inappropriate with Mitchell. Still, the thought of Cynthia's trust and obedience to him and the invisible trust between the two made it hard for him to control his emotions.Cynthia was indifferent as she watched him avoid the question and leave. Then, she went back upstairs to attend to her own affairs.That afternoon, Cynthia had just finished reading all the projects that Mr. Yates had given her and was about to take a good rest when she received a c
Joshua was still driving when he received the text. He glanced at the message that popped up, and his gaze deepened as he accelerated toward the suburban villa.When he arrived, Chyler and Yiordan seemed to be playing a mobile game while Moses ran back and forth between different places. Only Cynthia and Mitchell were sitting there chatting.Although it was just an ordinary distance and conversation, Joshua could not help but feel they should be separated, as their behavior was like an eyesore."You finally made it. We've been waiting for you for over half an hour," Moses joked, placing a bottle of wine on the table and pulling Joshua over.Joshua was emitting a terrifyingly low pressure. Moses pulled him to sit down, and all six were present. Chyler glanced at Mitchell, fiddling with his phone and asking Moses, "Today isn't a day worth celebrating, so why did you call us all here?"Moreover, he even invited Mitchell."Who said it's not worth celebrating?" Moses blurted out.A
"This depends on Cynthia." Mitchell summed up everything in one sentence.Seeing that the day's highlight was coming, Moses asked, "Cynthia, what do you think of Mitchell?""He's great," Cynthia replied in a professional tone.Moses smirked and asked teasingly, "And Joshua?""A scumbag," Cynthia bluntly replied.She was not afraid to damage Joshua's image. Everyone here knew what he had done and why he divorced her for his ex-lover.Calling him a scumbag was not an exaggeration."Ahem!" Chyler could not help it anymore.Joshua's soon-to-be ex-wife was too tough!"Can't you stuff your mouth with the food and shut up?" Joshua's chilly gaze fell on Moses, his words cold and unsympathetic."Food is meant to be tasted, not to be used to shut one's mouth. How did Cynthia fall for you with that IQ of yours?" Moses replied with a smirk.Joshua remained quiet.Where was his knife when he needed it?! "Let's play a game." Moses started the next round. He had put in much effort for J
Isabella glared at Nick. He actually betrayed her! Caught off guard by Luther's honesty, Nick quickly explained, "Don't look at me like that. Luther forced me to do it. If I didn't agree to his request, he would've spilled my past to my current girlfriend.""Current girlfriend?" Isabella looked puzzled.Nick confessed honestly, "My new girlfriend."Isabella was at a loss for words. Nick was very handsome. His looks could rival top celebrities. Naturally, with his face and charisma, he had no shortage of admirers. That led to a habit of frequently changing girlfriends."I made my rules clear to her. No shady behavior allowed," Nick added quickly, sensing what Isabella was thinking.Hearing this, Isabella did not say much.A moment later, Luther, seeing that their conversation had wrapped up, took Isabella's hand and left. On the way back, he deliberately brought up the topic of proposals."What kind of proposal do you like?" Luther asked."Anything works," Isabella replied
There was a time when Isabella considered letting Luther propose to her. However, he had not shown any signs that he would or asked for her ring size. There was no need to overthink it; that fool probably had not even thought about it. Nonetheless, Isabella did not blame Luther. After all, she was well aware that everyone expressed love differently. Yet, that was also precisely why she wanted to propose to him, to make him understand just how much she cared."What's wrong?" Annie asked, concerned."I'm just worried," Isabella replied. The ring sizes had been a constant worry for her."Because of what you just mentioned?"Isabella nodded. "Yeah.""Why do you want to propose to him?" Annie looked toward a dark corner. "In most relationships, the boyfriend proposes to the girlfriend, right?""I want him to feel loved," Isabella answered simply.Luther was different from most people; he always suppressed his negative emotions and limited his freedom. He no longer wanted to restr
"No," Luther declined; he still wanted to be the one proposing to her."Okay," Joshua agreed readily.Luther nodded, letting his mind wander. In the following days, Isabella kept checking on the progress, each time being informed that there was no opportunity to measure Luther's finger.In the blink of an eye, three days passed.Cynthia and Matthew had a conversation with Isaiah.Due to prior preparation, Isaiah handled Cynthia and Matthew's questions smoothly. Although they knew Isaiah had not been entirely truthful, based on his attitude toward Sandra, they agreed to the marriage without excessive probing into his relationship with her.As for Isabella, she waited for a few days but had not received any news. Frustrated, she decided to go to Jiverton herself to find Luther.When Joshua heard about her plan, he asked her to give him a bit more time. He assured her he would have the sizes by next Friday at the latest."Really?" Isabella was worried about running out of time.
"Okay." Isaiah already had a plan in mind.After discussing the matter, the two did not say much more. In the following two days, Cynthia and Matthew stayed home while Isabella prepared the details and processes for the proposal.However, after going through the general plan, Isabella suddenly realized a problem. She did not know Luther's ring size. How could she prepare a ring for the proposal without knowing the size?Realizing this issue, she immediately thought of flying to Jiverton to find out but hesitated due to Luther's caution. If she returned so soon after just coming back, he would surely be suspicious. After much contemplation, she came up with a solution—Joshua.When Isabella called, Joshua happened to be having a meal with Luther."I'm not busy, what's up?""I need your help with something," Isabella said, trusting Joshua's abilities, "but Luther can't know about it."Joshua instinctively glanced at Luther.Luther was confused. He glanced at Joshua's phone and
"Quit the act," Matthew said to Isabella, "It's too bad."Isabella stayed quiet. Matthew bluntly stated, "Isaiah currently oversees the company, and the annual revenue has been consistently increasing under his management. He even took a few subsidiaries public.""And?" Isabella inquired."He has a talent for this," Matthew hinted, leaving Isabella puzzled as she struggled to keep up with Matthew's pace."He's barely in his twenties, so there's no rush to get married," Matthew explained. He saw through everything, understanding Isaiah well, adding, "If there were truly such a concern, he could easily establish a company under Sandra's name in the next few years, operate it until it goes public."With Isaiah's abilities and connections, starting a company and taking it public would be a simple task. After the IPO and proper management, Sandra's value would naturally rise. This would effortlessly 'shut their mouths'. Isabella wanted to say something, realizing her dad's words
"That depends on the secret he's keeping," Matthew responded immediately, taking the opportunity to tease Isaiah, "If it's something against our moral values, it'd be hard not to form an opinion, even if we try not to.""He's not that kind of person," Isabella defended Isaiah.Matthew did not respond but just sat there. Their father-son dynamic involved banter and teasing, but when it came down to it, they genuinely cared about each other."He's just worried that you might object to Sandra's background," Isabella continued to spin her tale convincingly.Cynthia and Matthew were confused, both staring at Isabella.Isabella felt a bit uneasy. Something seemed off with her parents' expressions. "What's wrong?""Are you sure Isaiah is worried about this?" Cynthia asked.Why was their beloved daughter so bad at lying? Not catching on, Isabella nodded, "Absolutely.""Setting aside the fact that we've always taught you not to treat people differently based on their family background
"Ah, I see." Isabella breathed a sigh of relief and purposely asked, "Is it possible that Isaiah got to know Sandra through Uncle Yves and Uncle Sean?""It's unlikely," Cynthia denied. Even though they had not arranged any blind dates or rushed Isaiah into marriage, given his personality, he would not seek an introduction from anyone."Whenever you have time, ask Isaiah to bring his girlfriend home," Cynthia said, truly wishing for her children to find happiness. Isabella agreed, "Sure.""Isabella," Cynthia suddenly spoke up.Putting away her plan book, Isabella responded, "Hmm?""Do you think I look stern?" Cynthia sounded gentler than usual, lacking the usual nonchalance.Having been accustomed to being herself, Cynthia found it a bit awkward to take on the role of an elder suddenly. If she left a bad impression on Sandra during their first meeting, it could easily jeopardize Isaiah's relationship."Not at all," Isabella spoke sincerely, looking at Cynthia affectionately. "Y
Isaiah had seen through their plans. He knew that his parents' friends enjoyed watching him banter with Matthew. Every time something was like this, they would eagerly make things difficult for him.Early the next morning, Mitchell and the others began implementing the plan. Initially, Matthew did not suspect anything and thought they genuinely had urgent matters to attend to and brought Cynthia back home first.Considering Luther's upcoming proposal, they decided not to travel the world but instead explored nearby cities. After Mitchell and the others called Matthew aside, Isabella approached Cynthia. Cynthia was surprised to learn about Isabella and Isaiah's plan."Aren't you afraid of getting in trouble?" Cynthia asked."Not at all," Isabella responded very directly, her mind focused on planning her and Luther's engagement. "Isaiah said he can handle this matter, so let's discuss the proposal first. I've thought about several options, but none seem good enough.""Okay," Cynth
Isaiah was surprised."Take her to shoot wedding photos first," Isabella suggested seriously. After giving it some thought, Isaiah said, "I'll ask her during dinner.""Why bother asking?" Isabella thought Isaiah's emotional intelligence was lacking, and Sandra's expectations were too low. "Just pick a few reputable studios and let her choose one she likes."During their conversation, Isabella noticed that Sandra was slightly anticipating a wedding, although she had refused for some unknown reason. If she was not truly opposed to weddings, there should not be an issue with pre-wedding photos."If you give it directly to her, she'll probably say she doesn't need it," Isabella coined. She could see through people and was quite clever.Isaiah clearly did not consider this possibility."Take a look at these studios. My friends suggested them," Isabella had already made the selections and recommended them to him. "Weren't you against my decision before?" Isaiah, not understanding h