As Megan raised a toast to Dora, she complimented, "Ms. Cruz is a beautiful person. Regardless of whether you're in your 40s or 60s, there would still be countless suitors lining up from all around the world. "I used to think you had no interest in marriage, but now it seems otherwise. So I wish for you to truly find your fiancé, someone who will protect and love you." The way Megan phrased her words was a perfect blend of firmness and politeness—she conveyed her stance while maintaining a graceful demeanor. It made it difficult for Dora to confront her.Dora finally realized that she had underestimated this seemingly gentle girl. Having been in the entertainment industry since her teens, Dora thought she had seen it all and considered herself knowledgeable about the world.In her eyes, Megan was like a sheltered flower who couldn't handle setbacks or betrayals—someone who wouldn't dare to retaliate even if stabbed in the back. Now, this sheltered flower had revealed her thorns,
The matter at hand wasn't particularly significant. But ever since Lester's previous behavior, the Bishop's had been trying to avoid letting Lester and Leo meet. Coincidentally this time, the staff who usually accompanied Lester had to take leave to attend to family matters. Therefore, Lester was sent back to the old mansion for a few days.Leo happened to encounter him during his visit on Saturday.Kayden, who was on summer break, was also at the Bishop residence. He volunteered to take Leo and Lester out to play in the garden.Five years had passed, and Kayden was now a fourth-grade elementary school student. Lester and Leo were also of similar age. Lester was reprimanded for his rudeness previously and thus didn't show any hostility this time. Leo was more mature and naturally didn't engage with him on the same level. Under Kayden's guidance, they initially got along well.The conflict between the two children arose over an hour after they met. Kayden was momentarily distrac
Leo was always a child of few words. On the way back, he remained silent.Noticing his silence, Celeste drove quietly without saying a word. She would occasionally check his state through the rearview mirror.Leo furrowed his brows slightly while sitting in his child seat, lost in thought. He seemed to be doing okay overall."It's a wasted weekend if it ends like this. Mommy will take you somewhere." Celeste suddenly decided on a whim."Mommy, aren't you mad at me for hitting Lester?" Leo looked up in confusion.After she saw his expression, Celeste felt a pang in her heart.Celeste said slowly, "Sweetheart, although you are intelligent, you're too good at reasoning and not good at expressing emotions. Parents have a mindset to protect their child, okay?"Leo had a puzzled expression after hearing what Celeste said.As Celeste slowly turned the car at the intersection ahead, she explained gently to Leo, "Mommy believes in you and knows you wouldn't hit Lester for no reason. Eve
Celeste honked the car horn, and the security guard opened the automatic gate for her. Damon's car followed her into the courtyard. After she parked the car, she went to the back to unbuckle Leo's seat belt, and that's when Damon walked over as well."Leo, let's have a chat," he said again. Leo had spent most of the day playing, and his mood had improved somewhat. He nodded, waiting for Damon to continue."Lester is indeed immature, but he's only three years old. Leo, as a mature child, you shouldn't fight with him," Damon said.Damon's words were essentially the same as what Celeste had told Leo previously when she advised him not to argue with Lester. She said it in hopes that Leo would become a more generous person.However, the difference was that Celeste was Leo's biological mother. She was the one who raised Leo, so of course, she could say such things. But when Damon said the same words, it carried a different meaning.Leo pouted, clearly unhappy by what Damon was implying.
Damon sighed. "Leo is also my child. Why would I not want to trust him? However, we need to analyze this matter rationally and objectively. Celeste, Lester and Leo's intelligence levels are different. In this situation, Lester is inevitably the weaker one."Celeste couldn't help but chuckle at Damon's train of thought. "Then what's your purpose in coming here? To make Leo apologize?" she questioned."If he did something wrong, he should apologize," Damon said stubbornly."You believe in your son, and I also believe in mine. I believe in what Leo told me. I want Lester to come and apologize," Celeste said firmly as she stood her ground.Just like that, two adults started fighting because of the conflict between two three-year-old children.Damon suddenly revealed to Celeste the truth about a past incident. "Leo's mind is indeed more mature. Did you know? Last time, when Leo fell off the swing, it was intentional…"He is intelligent and thoughtful. But sometimes, he may resort to a
"Of course, I love him! Celeste, the heavens can testify to that. Leo is my grandson. How could I not love him?" Serena had become more emotional. "Even if I didn't side with him in this matter, that's because I know he is smarter with an overwhelming advantage over Lester. But it doesn't mean I should treat Lester poorly and favor my own grandson!"Although Serena was full of grievances, Celeste also felt sorry for Leo. She said calmly, "Your attitude toward this matter has hurt Leo. I indeed don't intend to let him visit the Bishops anymore. "However, it was Leo himself who proposed to attend tutoring classes on Sundays. His intentions were very clear."The meaning behind Celeste's words seemed to have struck Serena hard, and she widened her eyes. "Is what you said true?"Celeste nodded. "Of course. I have no reason to deceive you."At first, Celeste didn't know how to broach the subject with Leo. But then suddenly on a Friday, Leo told her that he wanted to attend a children
Kayden had always been favored in the Bishop family. Every summer and winter vacation, he would stay at the Bishop residence where Serena would take care of him, providing him with good food and entertainment. This summer was no exception.One day, Kayden was watching a movie in the TV room when Lester ran in, deliberately trying to attract his attention by circling him.Engrossed in the movie, Kayden picked up Lester and held him in his arms to prevent him from causing trouble. Lester was temporarily immobilized. His big eyes stared at the screen and darted around.The movie Kayden was watching was a Franciso film in the original language. It began with a man passing away and leaving all his property to his illegitimate son in his will. Lester couldn't understand and kept asking questions."Uncle, who is that?""What's going on?"Kayden felt annoyed by his questions and casually replied, "This person is called Leon. His father passed away and left all his property to him. The pe
Serena's eyes seemed to darken momentarily. After thinking about it, she reached out and placed her hand on Kayden's shoulder."Kayden, promise me you'll keep this matter confidential," she earnestly instructed.Kayden nodded. After a moment of thought, he said, "But Leo is really upset. Can I go see him?""Of course. He is your nephew. I'm happy that you like him so much," Serena said.The men of the Bishop family were expected to be calm and restrained, to keep their emotions hidden. Damon had been brought up this way since childhood, and now Kayden was following suit. By now, ten-year-old Kayden had gradually mastered how to hide his emotions. If it weren't for the fact that Serena knew him so well, she wouldn't have noticed that he was more partial to Leo.There was a saying in high society, "Even if there's an earthquake, the Bishop men must finish their coffee, put on their suits and fasten their cufflinks, then only leisurely make their way down". Though it was exaggerate