“You’re not in your right mind now. You don’t know what you’re doing," Lucas said. Did Coco realize how much willpower it took for him to restrain himself from taking her? Coco propped herself up slightly and looked directly into Lucas’s eyes. Her eyes looked hazy as she said in a slurred voice, “I... I'm not drunk, Lucas. Not drunk at all!"Lucas couldn’t help but smile wryly at Coco who was insisting that she was clear-headed."You’re drunk. Come on, let me get up," he said, wanting to get out of this awkward position.Coco didn’t budge. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing closer to him. "I’m in my right mind, Lucas. I want to have kids with you... We don’t need triplets... Twins would be enough. I... I really want to make babies with you...” "Kids..." Lucas murmured, then smiled bitterly. It would be great if Coco was saying this while being sober. It meant that she was ready to entrust her life to him since she was willing to have children with him. Alas, sh
It was a perfect night for Lucas, but in a way, he had taken advantage of Coco. He knew she was drunk and that many of her actions might have been impulsive, but he let himself indulge in their love. Normally, Lucas was a rational person, yet Coco seemed to quietly crumble his walls and slide into his life. By the time he realized it, he couldn’t live without her."Coco..." Lucas murmured. Her scent still lingered on the pillow, making him crave more of her.When Coco came out of the bathroom, Lucas was getting dressed."Y-you're awake?" She asked, feeling a bit embarrassed."Yeah," Lucas replied. "How are you feeling? Is everything alright?"His question made her blush even more. "Yes, I'm fine," she hurriedly said.Seeing her flushed cheeks, Lucas pondered for a moment before saying, "I shouldn’t have done that with you last night.""No, it wasn’t your fault. It was me... I was the one... I shouldn't have taken advantage of you..." Coco wanted to bite her tongue realizing the nonse
Coco smiled and said, "Because I believe you will eventually fall in love with me, I might as well start exercising my rights to you early."Although it saddened her that Lucas hadn’t fallen for her yet, she preferred to spend her life with him rather than dwell on the sadness. She had a gut feeling that he would love her one day, and she was willing to wait for him. She would wait until the day he would say, "Coco, I love you!", and it would be the most beautiful sound she could ever hear.Lucas hugged Coco tightly. "Alright, then. We’ll get married if you’re pregnant. If you’re not, we’ll get married whenever you want.""Sure!" Coco hugged Lucas back.Right at that moment, she began to anticipate their life after marriage and what their children would be like. She was confident that their life would be filled with happiness. -Weston stayed in Solaria for a few more days after the banquet because of Frederick.Those few days, Frederick kept visiting the Valor Residence, so Weston n
If one day Jacqueline no longer wanted to listen to Frederick’s piano playing, he would stop then. Jackson clearly understood what Weston meant, so he didn't say anything further.Before leaving Solaria, Weston took Frederick to Jenny's gravesite.Weston felt like he was looking at a stranger, staring at Jenny's black and white photo on the tombstone. He had no feelings for this woman and could barely even recall her face. Still, she had given birth to the only child he would ever have, making his feelings toward her rather complex.Standing beside Weston, Frederick's small face was taut with tension. His eyes were fixed on the tombstone, and his hands were clenched into tight fists, showing his stress.“You should pay your respects. After all, she did give birth to you," Weston said."I don't want to," Frederick refused. To him, this woman he was supposed to call "Mommy" had never truly loved him. She had only used him till the end, deceiving others by using his background.Back then,
Jacqueline held a place in Fred’s heart far greater than anyone else.As the candles burned out, Weston said to his son, "Come on, let's go.""Okay," Frederick responded.Soon, they left Jenny's grave, and it might be a long time before they visited again. Everyone would end up as nothing more than a handful of dust in the end.-These days, Coco had been focusing on practicing her French. Her conversational skills had improved so rapidly that she couldn't believe it. She found herself capable of basic daily conversations in French, something she would have thought impossible not long ago. Now, she felt less anxious about attending the comic exchange event, knowing she wouldn't be completely at a loss during everyday interactions.However, her mind would wander off to whether she might be pregnant. She used to fear the idea of getting pregnant, but she found herself hoping for it now.Minnie teased Coco, saying, "Even if you’re not pregnant, you should just marry Lucas already. It’s b
However, the content was somewhat inappropriate for younger audiences, making Coco blush and her heart race. It detailed how men and women could increase their chances of conceiving and what to do after the deed. Coco was left stunned by the intricate details. She had no idea that preparing for pregnancy involved so many specifics.Just then, a voice sounded beside her, "So, you really want to get pregnant, huh?"Coco was startled and turned around, only to see Lucas's handsome face inches away from hers."N-no! This was something Minnie sent me. I was just taking a look at it," she quickly explained, though her flushed cheeks and stammering voice made her sound less convincing."Yeah, sure," Lucas said with a meaningful smile."It's true! Minnie sent it to me!" Coco repeated with a loud voice."Yeah, I know.” Lucas was still smiling.‘Why do I feel like the more I explain, the worse it sounds?’ Coco thought to herself.At that moment, another message popped up from Minnie. "So, how
Coco was at a loss for words. "All in all, you had a good time last night," Minnie said with a wink. "Just follow the instructions in the file I gave you, and I guarantee you'll get pregnant soon. My relatives tried it, and it worked like a charm."Coco’s mouth twitched. "Thanks for your enthusiasm.""No problem. Just remember to make me your baby’s godmother when the time comes," Minnie laughed.They chatted a bit more and then discussed the upcoming comic exchange event."The event lasts a week. The organizers will cover your flight and accommodation, so you won't need to pay anything. After you land, you'll have to make your own way to the hotel..." Minnie explained.Coco listened and took the various documents Minnie handed her."You'll be in Lanford for a week on your own. Will you be alright? Should I come over during the weekend to keep you company?" Minnie asked, feeling a bit worried."Don't worry, I'll be fine. It's not like I haven't traveled alone to unfamiliar cities befo
Lucas found Coco adorable when she was lively like this, almost like a fan meeting their favorite celebrities. Except, in her case, she was going to meet different cartoonists. "I’m not sure if I can get their autographs when I meet them. Especially from a few of the senior cartoonists that I grew up reading their comics. I never thought there would be a day when I could interact with them face-to-face. I wonder if someday I can create works as good as theirs.” Coco's eyes shone brightly as she talked passionately about her career. She looked incredibly beautiful from Lucas’s point of view. "Of course, you will!" Lucas assured her.On the day of their departure to Lanford, Lucas upgraded Coco's ticket to first class when they arrived at the airport. It was her first time flying first class.She didn't refuse his kind gesture, understanding that he wanted her to travel comfortably."Have you been to Lanford before?" Coco asked curiously."Yes," Lucas replied. "I once helped Serenity
“……” Morgan suddenly found himself unable to retort. She... wasn't wrong. “But when you play house, you can pretend to be parents with one person today and another person tomorrow. Real marriage is different; you can’t choose someone else.”Renee widened her eyes, listening intently.“The only person you can choose is me. Do you understand, Renee?” he continued.She nodded vigorously. “I understand!”“Do you really?” Morgan asked, a little skeptical. He was already fifteen, so he could grasp the concept of marriage, but she was only eight. Could she truly comprehend it?“So, in the future, I can only marry Morgan and be your bride, right? I can't be someone else's bride, right?” she asked. “I don’t want to marry other boys anyway. I like you the most, Morgan. Of course I’ll only be your bride!” she happily declared, her worries fading away.So she could be Morgan's bride when she grew up! That's great!After finishing another piece of snack, Renee thought of something. She put o
Despite her unease, she couldn’t resist when she saw the sweet desserts. She indulged herself.However, as she ate, her eyes remained fixed on Morgan, clearly still waiting for him to clarify Lucy’s claims.“You want to know if you’re a child bride, right?” Morgan began.Renee nodded.“Do you know what a child bride is?” he asked.She blinked. She had a vague idea, but not enough for her to articulate it.“To put it simply, a child bride is a girl raised by a boy's family. The girl will marry the boy when she comes of age. In the old days, some families were too poor to raise their daughters, so they would sell their daughters to become child brides for richer families,” Morgan explained.Renee blinked. “But my parents aren’t poor, and I'm raised by them, not by other people. That means I’m not a child bride, right?”“Correct, you are not,” Morgan affirmed.She breathed a sigh of relief, and a bright smile spread across her face. “I knew it! My parents would never sell me! The
"Morgan!" Renee turned to Morgan, unease etched on her face."The Moon family, eh? I'll remember this," Morgan replied calmly, then lowered his head to meet Renee's anxious and confused face. "Let's go, Renee. I’ll tell you what you want to know later."He led her away holding her hand.Benson looked worried. "Miss Lucy, how could you say that?""It's the truth!" Lucy shook off her fear and spoke defiantly. "Daddy and Mommy said she’s a child bride. A child bride is a girl sold by her own parents!""But the White family is not like that. Those things only happened to daughters of poor families in the old days," Benson explained. "You really shouldn’t have said that, Miss Lucy. You shouldn’t do that again.""Why do I have to listen to you?" Lucy retorted, displeased.Benson was too ashamed to tell Lucy in front of others that the Moon family simply couldn’t afford to offend Morgan. Dealing with the White family was already a headache, and Morgan's background was even more formi
Benson and Lucy were also dumbfounded. Benson started getting anxious. He felt like things were starting to unfold in ways that he did not expect."Mr. Grimes, I..." Benson stepped forward, intending to speak to Mr. Grimes.However, Mr. Grimes moved past Benson without so much as a glance at him. He went up to Morgan and said, "Master Morgan, I apologize for the oversight!"Everyone was stunned to hear that, including the security guards who had been called over. They were secretly relieved they hadn't forcibly removed anyone yet. If they had offended someone Mr. Grimes was showing so much respect to, it would have been really bad for them!Morgan regarded Mr. Grimes with an unreadable expression. He calmly recounted the situation to Mr. Grimes.After hearing about what happened, Mr. Grimes responded, "This set of stamps was not pre-ordered. If you like it, please take it. Feel free to take anything else in the exhibition that catches your eye."This declaration shocked every
"Who are you?!" Benson exclaimed, astonished. The mysterious figure remained silent, simply looking at Morgan.Morgan calmly reiterated to Benson, "I said, wait for Mr. Grimes." He then pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "I'm Morgan Wood. Please have Mr. Grimes from Lazy Cat Culture come to the Sleepy Cat Exhibition in Solaria. He should be in the area, right?"After ending the call, the person on the other end stared at the phone in disbelief.The Sleepy Cat Exhibition? What's going on?Benson, Lucy, and the staff stared at Morgan in shock, but the look in their eyes quickly turned to ridicule."Ah, a young man's naive bravado – how impudent!" Benson scoffed."Sir, please don't cause trouble," the staff member warned. "Or I'll have to call security."Morgan simply lowered his head to say to Renee, "Looks like we'll be here for a while. If you're bored, I can ask someone to walk around with you."Renee shook her head. "Morgan, what if this stamp set has really been p
Benson's words were not only meant to exert pressure on the staff, but also to inform him that they were on the same side.As expected, when the staff heard what he said, there was an instant change in his expression. He turned to Morgan and Renee and said, "I'm sorry, but it turns out this stamp set has already been pre-ordered by this customer."Morgan saw through the so-called pre-order as nothing more than an act. "When I asked you to wrap it up earlier, I didn’t hear you mention it was pre-ordered.""We forgot to mention that. Our apologies," the staff replied.Lucy, wearing a smug expression, raised her chin at Renee, causing Renee to puff out her cheeks in frustration.Benson calmly observed Morgan and Renee. The White family's White Maple Group had numerous overlapping businesses with the Moon Group. They were often competing with each other. Originally, the White Maple Group’s business activities weren't concentrated in Solaria, so even though there was competition wi
But before Morgan had even finished speaking, a girl's voice piped up, "I want this stamp set!"He turned to the voice and, upon seeing who it was, narrowed his eyes slightly. It was Lucy Moon, the girl Renee mentioned earlier. At the sight of Lucy, Renee immediately reacted like an angry little kitten. "Lucy Moon, why do you always try to take my stuff away?""Your stuff? How is this your stuff? You haven't paid yet!" Lucy shot back, her eyes fixed on Morgan.Morgan was well-known in their class, admired by many girls who claimed he was even more handsome than movie stars. If only Lucy had a big brother like that! She would be the envy of all the girls in class... no, all the girls in school!Unfortunately, her own big brother was not as good-looking.Last time, Lucy had tried to give Renee Sleepy Cat toys, asking for Morgan's email address in return. However, Renee accepted gifts from everyone but her, which infuriated Lucy."But if you want, I can give this stamp set to Re
Unlike many wealthy kids, Renee was quite restrained with her spending. She had never spent recklessly and often saved leftover money. Of course, when she wanted something beyond her budget, she would act cute and ask her Daddy or Morgan to buy it for her.Lisa was the least susceptible to her charms, so Renee didn’t dare to bother her!When they arrived at the exhibition, Renee’s eyes sparkled with excitement. There were so many adorable Sleepy Cat merchandise! They're all so cute! She wanted a lot of them, but realizing her limited budget, she knew she needed a sponsor! The best one was right beside her: Morgan!"Morgan," she said, flashing him a super bright smile.Seeing her like this, Morgan immediately knew she wanted to ask him for something. "What is it? Do you want me to buy you Sleepy Cat merchandise?""You’re so smart, Morgan! No wonder so many girls in our class like you and asked me for your phone number!" Renee praised him.As soon as she mentioned it, Morgan'
"Okay," Renee replied obediently, snuggling up to Morgan and acting cute. "Take me to the exhibition, Morgan! I know you’re the best. You’ll definitely take me, right?"Morgan pursed his lips. At 15, he was no longer a little boy. Although Renee was only 8, she was his destined wife.He had been protecting her since the day she was born. At first, he thought that he would only marry her because according to the family prophecy, she was the one most suitable for him. Over the years, however, he realized that his feelings for her ran deeper than he had initially thought.He found himself wanting to help her fulfill her wishes, and would clean up the mess when she caused trouble. Things had become different from what he had expected, but he welcomed them. He felt grateful that she was the one who was destined for him!With her by his side for the rest of his life, he would never feel lonely."Will you get into fights again?" Morgan asked."No more fighting, I promise!" Renee quickly