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
Soon, they landed in Lanford.Coco felt quite refreshed having rested on the plane. She looked around curiously as soon as they exited the airport.They took a taxi straight to the hotel prepared for the comic exchange event participants. The rooms provided were single rooms, but the attendees who had brought family members could choose to upgrade to larger rooms at their own expense.Naturally, Coco and Lucas upgraded to a larger room. However, even the upgraded room was quite different from the presidential suites Lucas was accustomed to staying in.“Will you be comfortable here?” Coco asked hesitantly.“Why not?” Lucas replied with a smile. “I’m not as pampered as you think.”The word “pampered” made Coco imagine a pampered Lucas, and she couldn’t help but burst out laughing.It was almost evening after they unpacked their luggage, and Coco and Lucas decided to go out for dinner.“What do you feel like having for dinner?” Lucas asked.“Something local, I guess. This is my first time
The loneliness was overwhelming for Coco back then.“What are you looking at?” Lucas broke the silence.Coco turned to Lucas and said, “Look. A child is squatting there across the street. I've been watching for a while, and it seems like his parents aren’t around. Maybe he doesn't want to go home after school?”She had noticed that the child seemed to have a school bag beside him.Hearing this, Lucas looked across the street. After a moment, he frowned slightly.“It’s Hayden,” Lucas said.“You know him?” Coco was surprised.“I’ve only seen him once. He’s Summer and Harry’s son,” Lucas said, still puzzled. Normally, the Scott family wouldn't leave a child unattended like this. Moreover, he didn't see any bodyguards or nannies around the boy.Coco was stunned. She had just heard Summer’s story on the plane, and she had been watching Summer’s child the whole time she was here. Lucas stood up, saying, “I’ll go bring the child over before something happens.”“Mhm,” Coco replied.Lucas got
“Exactly! My child secretly used my phone to buy in-game credits, and when I found out, he kept denying it! He could lie without batting an eye.”As the onlookers chimed in one after another, a glint of satisfaction flashed in the middle-aged woman's eyes. She reached out to grab Hayden.Lucas stepped forward and blocked her. “You're not taking him anywhere as long as I’m here!”“Everyone, look! I’m trying to take my own child home, and this man won’t let me! Where’s the law in this?! What's your intention of stopping me?” The middle-aged woman clearly wanted the crowd to side with her.Some kind onlookers seemed inclined to help, and a few even began to berate Lucas.At this moment, Coco stepped forward and addressed the woman, “I should be the one asking that! You claim to be the child’s mother, but you’re dressed quite plainly. Your clothes probably cost only a couple of hundred, at most. However, this child is wearing branded clothing.”The crowd, listening to Coco, began to notice