Serena and Damon brought Lester back to Taverdale. At Nicholas' hospital, they had the best medical team around the world. While they couldn't work miracles, they did manage to save Lester, who had been declared beyond saving by the rural hospital.Lester, who had been a chubby little bundle, had become thin after enduring two months of suffering."Lester was doing fine before. But now, he's like returning from a refugee camp. Anemic, malnourished, and failing multiple indicators," Nicholas shook his head as he looked at Lester's data in his office. "What are you going to do?" "My mom believes in the kindness of fate. So, she's planning to bring him back." Serena's decision reflected Damon's thoughts. Lester didn't cry when he had to get needle pricks and use instruments.He only cried when he called out for Damon in his dreams, saying, "Daddy, don't leave!" Damon's heart softened, even though he was usually tough."Just let him stay with us. We can't give him the famil
"Let's talk about it later!" The conversation turned to Megan, and she suddenly felt a bit flustered."Meg, I thought that after all the hardship you've been through, finally being with the one you love, you would get married soon," Celeste sighed."I just feel like something's lacking," Megan said.As for what was lacking, she didn't mention. Because bringing it up would come across as overly dramatic.Once they became a couple, Winston bought a house in another neighborhood. He and Megan started living together. He was extremely caring toward Megan, both materially and emotionally. But there were days in the year when he would definitely be absent. Memorial Day, his ex-wife's birthday, her death anniversary, and even Christmas—because Winston promised to spend Christmas only with her.Megan knew that in choosing Winston, she had accepted this arrangement. Logically, this was the case. But people had emotion. It was impossible that she didn't care at all.On their first Chri
On the day Dora arrived in Taverdale, she didn't inform her fans about her schedule. Instead, she contacted Winston immediately."Winston, I'm heading to Taverdale. Could you pick me up at the airport at 8:00 pm? I've got a gift for you," she said in her gentle, intellectual voice over the phone.As Winston answered the call, Megan was beside him, imagining the woman on the other end of the line."Who's that?""Dora, her new film is shooting here, and she's joining the crew tomorrow," Winston said.It was only then that Megan learned that this ethereal celebrity, Dora Cruz, was a close friend of Winston.Dora, a former stage performer who transitioned into acting, was in her 40s, unmarried and without children.In public settings, she was often questioned about her personal life, and her honest and eloquent answers contrasted sharply with the mundane demeanor of the typically sophisticated hosts.Dora's famous quote about not planning to have children was "My genes aren't excel
The film Dora was shooting this time depicted the tragic life of a female writer. It was said that this film was tailor-made for her. Although it wasn't obvious in real life, on screen, she exuded a mysterious artistic vibe, perfectly matching the role of the female writer.It was said that the investors, Mark Elliot, specifically requested her for the role. Due to scheduling conflicts, the production company even paid the penalty for breaching another contract.During the meal, Dora mentioned this, expressing her appreciation for Mark's recognition. She explained that he was a genuine coal mine owner who didn't have much education and had a traditional taste. Even before he became successful, he saw Dora as a heavenly presence.Megan believed what Dora said. Veteran celebrities had a certain charm about them. Compared to young celebrities, they moved in more elite social circles and were preferred by influential people. Moreover, Megan couldn't deny Dora's beauty.However, t
Winston was a remarkable guy. In his 20s, he grabbed hold of a big company. And by the time he turned 30, he was a big shot in Southlake. His story was a legend in the business world. Anyone with a status in business knew Winston.Mark was taken aback when he saw Winston. Then, he chuckled awkwardly, "Mr. Belasco, I'm just having a meal with Dora. Didn't mean to bother you..." There was a hint of panic on his chubby face."Winston!" Dora stretched out her arms softly toward Winston.Winston swiftly reached out and pulled her up without a second thought, responding to the urgent situation."Mr. Elliot, enjoy your meal. Dora and I are gonna leave." Winston wasn't sure if Dora had any intentions of upsetting Mark. He had a voice recorder in his pocket but decided not to call out Mark on it.Dora, drugged, leaned on Winston like a boneless body. Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes blurred."Dora's leaving after just one drink? That's not fun at all." Mark was embarrassed but also stu
Dora already pushed the limit by claiming Winston was her fiancé. And now, facing Mark's questioning, she dared not say anything more.Meanwhile, Winston simply raised his eyebrows indifferently. He didn't know or care if Dora was against marriage. Dora had indeed been his friend since childhood. But, they were of different genders, and they had never talked about romantic matters."How about we leave first and pick this up another time?" Winston's tone was cool. He just just wanted to wrap things up and get back to Megan.With things reaching this point, Mark naturally didn't dare to hold them back. Winston supported Dora as they walked ahead. While Mark, reconsidering, didn't want to offend him and tagged along, explaining as they went."Mr. Belasco, that drug is just for spicing things up between couples. It's harmless..."I just really like Dora. I'm single, and I thought she was too. That's why I pursued her. After all, Dora has never turned me down!"When did you two st
Winston regarded the incident as a minor episode in life and didn't dwell on it much.After all, it was between Dora and Mark. Dora's career continued without any negative impact, showing they were handling things fine. As someone who just lent a hand, Winston soon forgot about this matter.Little did he know, this incident ignited a sudden storm in his relationship with Megan, and it erupted with unexpected speed....After the bold move of jumping off the car that day, Celeste had some peaceful days.Damon seemed to disappear, never appearing again.Even with the successful bone marrow match and the possibility of Damon providing a transplant for Leo, it was the hospital that contacted Celeste.Leo's chemotherapy was not completed yet, and the bone marrow transplant wouldn't happen so quickly. But it seemed that Damon had fully moved on.Solving the problem quickly was better than anything else. Celeste thought with relief.Days passed smoothly until Celeste received a cal
"How is it?" Serena asked nervously, her arm wrapped in bandages, leaning on the hospital bed."Mr. Duke said Leo is fine. He wasn't hurt and everything is alright! And now, Mrs. Bishop, oh sorry. Ms. York has already taken him away," the butler, Glen Ellis, hastily replied.Serena finally relaxed. She used her other hand to gently stroke her chest and let out a long sigh of relief, "That's good."Ever since she found out about Leo, Serena had been trying various ways to find out more about him. She had also gotten plenty of information about him from Damon. Checking on Leo outside the kindergarten every now and then had become part of her daily routine.Today, when Serena went to the kindergarten to watch over Leo, she was surprised to find no kids inside. Upon inquiry, she learned that they had all gone to the playground.Panicked, Serena rushed to the playground. Standing nearby, she watched Leo on the swing and couldn't take her eyes off him.It was undeniable that Leo look