For the next two days, the elderly woman continued to take the medicine that Amy had prescribed. However, since she still had to collect scraps during the day, she remained exhausted, and her condition did not improve much. Amy was unaware of these developments. As different patients came to her each day, she gradually forgot about the elderly woman. Everything changed the day she was preparing to take the children to kindergarten. As she opened the door, she was confronted by a vaguely familiar young man. There was also a group of menacing men behind him. “You quack! You killed my mother. You owe me her life!” Amy was stunned and terrified by the scene before her. However, her instincts told her to protect the children first. She stepped in front of Night and Star, who were also frightened. Night was still relatively calm, and he tugged at Amy’s clothes. “Mommy, this is the man who came with the old lady that night,” he whispered. Amy finally remembered him and frowned. “W
Amy left with the police officers, and the incident soon made the news. [An unscrupulous clinic prescribed medication recklessly, and this resulted in tragedy.] [A poor elderly woman was exploited by a ruthless doctor. She has huge medical bills and a disabled child at home.] These and similar headlines began to circulate. Public reaction was swift and harsh. The people online condemned Amy. [It’s true what they say. There are all sorts of people, even those who won’t spare the elderly.] [People like her need to be severely punished. Let the police handle it.] [It’s despicable to cheat an old person out of their money. Doesn’t she have a conscience?] During this time, some even dug up Amy’s personal information. [Hey, isn’t this Jenny Green’s sister?] [So, she’s Jenny Green’s sister. They say birds of a feather flock together.] [I used to feel sorry for her being ousted by the Green family, but seeing this now, I think I’m starting to understand.] Jenny caught w
As the police officer explained the situation, the elderly woman’s son, Joseph, overheard everything. He walked over to Aiden and the others and shouted angrily, “That quack doctor mustn’t be released! My mother took the medicine she prescribed, but now, she’s saying one of the ingredients wasn’t hers? That’s just her way of trying to escape responsibility!” Hearing this, Aiden furrowed his brows deeply. Just as he was about to respond, Joseph suddenly turned to him. “You must be her lover. You look wealthy. If you really want to get her out, pay us five million. Then, I won’t press charges,” Joseph said while he eyed Aiden greedily and extended his hand. Aiden’s eyes were dark and inscrutable as he looked at him. Five million was not a significant amount for Aiden. Under normal circumstances, he might have considered paying to avoid the hassle if the situation had not blown up. However, there were clear signs of a conspiracy, and he refused to let it go. With that in mind,
Nolan nodded and left to carry out Aiden’s orders. Aiden watched him walk away before turning around. Just then, he found Night and Star peeking out of the doorway. “What are you doing?” he asked with a smile as he walked over. Night and Star opened the door wider and sniffled. “We were afraid that you were going to leave.” “Don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere,” Aiden reassured them. He then took them each by the hand and led them back into the ward. At this moment, Mrs. Harper began to stir in bed. She looked around and felt slightly confused at first. However, she quickly realized where she was and struggled to sit up. Aiden quickly stepped forward to help her adjust the pillows to make her more comfortable. The children crowded the bed, and it was obvious that they were concerned. “Great-grandma, are you awake? Are you feeling uncomfortable?” Star asked. “Great-Grandma, you’re okay, right? You really scared us,” Night added. They each took turns expressing their
Over in the Quinn family’s villa, Jenny was enjoying a leisurely afternoon in the garden. She was sipping wine under the sun when her phone vibrated on the table. She set down her glass and picked up the phone. After she saw who it was, she answered with a smirk, “So, is it done?” “I’ve returned the money to you, Miss Green. You nearly got me killed so I’m out. Find someone else to handle your dirty work,” the person on the phone said before abruptly hanging up. Jenny was momentarily stunned before her expression darkened. She glared at her phone and gritted her teeth. “If you won’t do it, plenty of others will.” However, when she contacted several more people, they all refused her. One even clarified, “Miss Green, it’s not that I don’t want to take the job. But the person you’re targeting is protected by Mr. Lewis. We’re too afraid to go against him.” “You’re all so scared just because Lewis Corporation is involved? I can’t believe no one’s willing to take this on!” Jenny
Hearing Mr. Hamlin’s response, Aiden furrowed his brows and prepared himself for the enormity of the task ahead. Just as he was about to speak, Mr. Hamlin continued. “Although it’s a big job, this is about Amy’s innocence. I’m willing to put my reputation on the line to help her find the evidence she needs. If I can’t do it alone, there’s always Mr. Miller to help.” “Thank you. I really appreciate it. Please let me know the moment you find anything,” Aiden replied gratefully. Mr. Hamlin nodded, and after they exchanged a few more words, Aiden left. It was already evening, and he was somewhat anxious about the children at home. He was concerned about how the day’s events had impacted them emotionally. The children were quite perceptive, and they knew that something serious had happened to their mother. As such, they were definitely worried. They spent the afternoon waiting in the living room and hoped to speak with Aiden as soon as he returned. When they heard the door ope
“I haven’t found anything else yet,” Nolan said apologetically. Aiden was not surprised. “Find out what’s going on with Joseph’s prescription. See if it’s fake and if he’s been in contact with anyone,” he ordered. “Understood.” Nolan nodded and knew that the prescription was key to saving Amy. Later, Aiden visited Amy at the police station to update her on their progress. “My people discovered that Joseph took out four million in high-interest loans. His motive is clear, so now, we just need solid evidence. If we can prove that he forged the prescription or bought musk, we’ll clear your name.” Since Amy was a herbalist, she usually prepared her own prescriptions. If a rare ingredient was needed, patients would then buy it from other stores. Given the elderly woman’s financial difficulties, Amy only used common ingredients. “Thank you for your efforts,” Amy expressed her gratitude once more. “It’s no trouble. I’m doing this for myself too. I’m still counting on you to treat
Rose and Edward sat on the main couch in the living room, while Night and Star sat properly beside them. “Night, do Mr. Lewis’s parents not like us very much?” Star blinked silently as a way to communicate with Night. Night glanced at her and signaled her to behave. Rose and Edward scrutinized the children and felt an odd sense of familiarity. However, they were certain that they had never met before. The atmosphere in the living room was both awkward and strange. Standing to the side, Logan silently prayed for Aiden to return soon. Suddenly, Rose asked, “How old are you?” “We’re five and a half, ma’am,” Star replied and stretched out her chubby little hand. “Hm,” Rose said with a frown. Her cold tone hurt Star’s feelings, and Star moved closer to Night as she pouted. Night could sense the adults’ dislike for them. He pursed his lips together and did not know what to say. He wanted to go home with Star, but he felt that it would not be right to leave without at least
Eddie explained, “The shoot’s primary focus is to capture the essence of the wedding gown collection through couples’ portraits, interactions with the children, and scenes depicting a wedding ceremony. “This is a big project, so we’ll start with the wedding ceremony scene. Madame Coco mentioned that you aren’t a real couple or professional models, so do you have any ideas on how to handle the interactions, or should we go with the team’s plan?” Eddie asked and looked expectantly at Amy as well as Aiden. The two of them exchanged glances, and Aiden calmly said, “I’ll follow your lead.” Feeling the weight of responsibility, Amy realized that there was no turning back. She nodded. “Let’s go with your team’s plan. You’re the experts, so you know what works best.” “Alright, then. Let me explain the first sequence for the wedding ceremony series,” Eddie began detailing the scene. After a few minutes, he finished explaining and asked, “So, can you handle that?” “Yes. I think it’
Despite Grace’s reassurances, Amy still felt uneasy about the situation. However, she did not voice her concerns. After all, she had already agreed to Madame Coco’s proposal and tried on the wedding dress. It was not her style to back out at the last minute. It was nearing lunchtime as they discussed the details. Madame Coco suggested that they all dine together, so they all went to a restaurant. Once seated, Madame Coco asked Amy to order. Amy wanted to refuse since she felt that it was more appropriate to let the others decide. However, Grace passed the task to her, and she ended up selecting a few dishes. “Aiden doesn’t like cilantro, so please omit it from the fish, and let’s keep the seasoning light on these two dishes,” Amy mentioned Aiden’s preferences naturally. Aiden and the children did not react, as they were used to it, but Grace’s eyes shone with interest. Seeing how she knew Aiden’s tastes and dislikes so well, it did not seem like they were just friends. Ma
The next morning, Grace arrived at the hotel early to pick everyone up. Madame Coco had already briefed her team at Coco, so the meeting was seamless. “Due to traffic, Madame Coco is still on her way. She asked me to help you with trying on the wedding outfits first,” the lead coordinator explained and gestured for them to follow her. Amy, Aiden, and the children nodded and followed her to Madame Coco’s studio. The studio was huge, and it occupied the entire floor. It was also equipped with top-notch facilities. However, what truly stunned Amy was the wedding gown displayed at the center of the room. The pure white dress was breathtaking under the lights. The tiny pink diamonds that shimmered on the skirt added a touch of unique elegance and made it even more valuable. Next to the gown was a black tailcoat. The contrasting black and white complemented each other perfectly. The attention to detail was remarkable. While the tailcoat was all black, it was adorned with dark p
“You and your friend have the exact looks, presence, and figures that I’ve envisioned for my models,” Madame Coco continued to enthuse. “Your interactions are so loving, and with your two angelic children, you embody my idea of a perfect family.” Amy felt overwhelmed and glanced at Aiden for help. “I’m not particularly interested, but if you want to do it, I’ll support you,” he said calmly. “I don’t really want to.” Amy shook her head. Their relationship was already complicated, and posing in wedding attire seemed even more awkward. The children, however, were excited. They saw this as a perfect opportunity to bring Amy and Aiden closer. Sharing a glance, they silently agreed on their plan. “Mommy, I want to do it.” Star clung to Amy’s arm as she pleaded sweetly. Night joined in and looked up with wide, hopeful eyes. “You know, Mommy, we’ve never taken formal photos together,” he added softly. Amy fell silent, and a wave of guilt washed over her. It was true that she had no
Aiden fell silent for a second and spoke evasively, “You’ll find out in time.” This meant that he did not want to discuss it at the moment. Grace was exasperated but amused. She already had an idea of what was going on. “Fine. If you won’t tell me, I’ll just have fun with my niece and nephew.” With that, she quickly caught up with the rest and chatted happily with them. Aiden felt regretful as he watched them. He wondered if he might have spoiled things by bringing Amy and the children to his meeting with Grace. Unaware of Aiden’s thoughts, Grace took great care of Amy and the children during mealtime. Her enthusiasm overwhelmed Amy a bit, but she did not think much of it. Grace had been friendly since the moment they met. As they chatted, the conversation naturally turned to their following plans. “Where are you planning to go this afternoon?” Grace asked Amy. Amy instinctively glanced at Aiden. Seeing this, Grace raised an eyebrow in curiosity and looked over at him as we
After they wandered around for a while longer, Aiden received a call from Grace. It was time to pick her up. “I’ll be there soon,” Aiden said and ended the call. He put away his phone and said to Amy, “Let’s go. Aunt Grace is ready.” However, Amy felt a bit anxious. “Should I buy her a gift?” Seeing how nervous she was, Aiden teased, “Do you know what it means for you to bring a gift?” “What does it mean?” Amy asked without thinking too deeply about it. Night and Star were speechless when they saw her naive response. They felt like there was still much to do. Unaware of their expressions, Aiden continued to playfully provoke Amy. “It means that you’re my girlfriend.” Amy choked on her own saliva. After recovering, she quickly clarified, “That’s not what I meant, Mr. Lewis. Don’t misunderstand.” “I know,” Aiden replied and nodded calmly, with mischief in his eyes. Amy understood what he was implying and felt amused as well as annoyed. But a strange feeling also spread
The Picasso Church was one of the most famous attractions in the bustling city. It was a busy place with a large flow of people and many vendors. As Aiden and Amy arrived with Night and Star, their striking looks drew attention. However, they did not mind it and began browsing through the stalls, which sold handmade accessories, souvenirs, and clothes. The children found everything fascinating, while Amy was attracted to some culturally rich items. “Mommy, look how pretty those dolls are,” Star suddenly said as she pointed at some dolls on a vendor’s table. The dolls were painted in bright colors, and they had cute expressions. They came in various sizes, and each looked more charming than the last. Amy approached the vendor and asked, “How much for one of these?” “The big ones are five hundred, and it’s a hundred for the smaller ones,” the vendor replied. There was a cunning glint in his eyes as he sized them up as foreigners. “That expensive?” Amy was startled by the pric
Amy knew better than to tell Aiden about the social media posts. So, she glanced at the children with a calm smile. “It’s nothing serious. We were just playing around.” Aiden was skeptical, but since Amy did not want to discuss it further, he refrained from pressing her. He gently patted the children on their backs and reassured them, “She’s just messing with you. Go on over to her.” Night and Star hesitated as they looked back at Amy, whose smile they found suspiciously sinister. A shiver ran down their spine, and they sensed that things might not end well for them when they got back. So, they clung to Aiden and began to wheedle him. “Mr. Lewis, I want to sit next to you.” “Um, can I sleep with you tonight?” Night and Star spoke at the same time, with Night adding the question about sleeping. He had more foresight. He knew that with Aiden around, Amy might not say much. However, she would not let them off the hook once they were back at the hotel. Realizing this, Sta
Right after Aiden shared a photo on social media, his phone started to blow up. It looked like he was making an announcement when he posted the beautiful snapshot by Night. [Wow. Are you making it official?] [Are you guys dating? She’s really beautiful.] [Aiden, when will you bring her to meet us?] Aiden glanced at the messages but chose not to respond. The children also saw the photos that Aiden had shared, including the one of him and Amy. They were overjoyed and more convinced than ever that Aiden had feelings for her. However, not everyone was happy. When Cassie saw the public photo on Aiden’s social media page, she was both shocked and angry. Was Aiden announcing their relationship? Her jealousy was uncontrollable. Aiden’s parents also saw the photo and became furious. Rose could not hold back her anger. “What is he trying to do, slap us in the face? We just released news about finding him a wife, and he’s posting photos with this woman?” Edward kept quiet, but h