Catherine's POV
Just as we were having breakfast at the dining table, Howard pushed a baby cart and walked into the parlor. I asked him quickly, "We're going to Disneyland in Orlando later. Do you want to join us?" "Of course! How can Ash and I miss the fun? Am I right, Ash?" Ash was Howard's treasure, and he took great care of her. "Daddy, I want to play!" Ash mumbled. After Hedwig finished her breakfast, she sat up straight and looked at me feeding Ash. "Mommy, Ash is spitting out her food. Why are you still feeding her? She doesn't want to eat anymore!" Hedwig said unhappily. I chuckled. "Hedwig, Ash is still too little. She can't eat fast. This is how she eats. You used to eat like this as well." "That's not true!" Hedwig immediately denied that she used to be without table manners at all. The serious expression on Hedwig's face amused Blake and Howard. "Mommy, can you feed Ash quickly? We are done eating. WCatherine's POV New Jersey was not far from Florida. After an hour of flight, the kids were a bit worn out. Hedwig, who had been singing and jumping on the plane, fell asleep in Blake's arms. A limousine appeared in front of the airport. We got into the limousine and headed for Orlando's most luxurious hotel. After we arrived at the hotel, Henry stepped forward and handed us the room cards of the suites on the top floor. Howard and Ash would take a suite, while the four of us took another. The presidential suite came with a suite and two beds. When I heard that there were only two rooms, my heart skipped a beat. However, when I entered the room, I realized that I worried too much. "Put the kids to bed, and let's get some rest as well." Blake whispered. I nodded. The two of us each carried a sleeping kid and gently put them on the bed. They were exhausted, especially Hedwig. She was singing and dancing on the pla
Catherine's POV "Hedwig, tell me, what do you want to play?" Blake squatted down and looked at Hedwig tenderly and lovingly. "Daddy, I want to have ice cream!" Hedwig said in a low voice. She secretly glanced at me, worrying that I would say no. "Hedwig, see? There are all sorts of funny things here. We can have tasty food later when we go out. Let's play for a while now, OK?" Blake said. "There's an ice cream stall over there. Daddy, please! I'll just have one!" Hedwig pretended to be pitiful and begged Blake. Blake was helpless. He looked at me with his dark eyes. I sighed. I said, "She can have the smallest one." After getting my permission, Blake stood up and said, "I'll go get it now. Hedwig, wait for daddy!" "Daddy, I will come with you!" Hedwig immediately jumped up and down happily and followed Blake closely. Noah tugged at the corner of my clothes and said, "Stupid Hedwig can eat ice cream. I want one, too!"
Catherine's POV My imagination was quite rich, and I rarely went to amusement parks. Right now, I didn't want to be frightened anymore. I would rather admit that I was a coward. "Aren't you scared?" I closed my eyes tightly, my face buried in his shoulder. My legs were pressed against his waist, and I was practically hanging on him. I asked him with frustration. "No!" Blake said only one word in a very low and firm voice. In the next second, I felt Blake's hand on my shoulder. With his arm around me, we quickly walked through the dark corridor in front of us. Although there were still a lot of scenes that frightened me, somehow, I became brave with Blake's arm around me. When we were about to walk out, I quickly twisted my body and broke free from his embrace in an instant. "Mommy, you came out before daddy. Was daddy more scared than you?" As soon as Hedwig saw me, she immediately ran over and asked curiously. "Your m
Catherine's POV The sky gradually darkened. "It's getting dark. Time for us to leave." Blake said in a low voice. "Daddy, why should we leave just because it's getting dark? Look! The lights are on. It's so beautiful." Hedwig didn't want to leave. Blake said to her patiently, "Daddy will take you to dinner now. We can carry on tomorrow." "Why don't we eat around here? I think there'll be some amazing shows later. And we don't come here often." I felt it was a pity to miss such a chance. However, Blake said in a deep voice, "No. It's dangerous when it gets dark. We'd better leave." I heard his worries and nodded at once. "Let's go back to the hotel now." Nothing beat the safety of the kids. Hedwig and Noah were exhausted. They fell asleep in the car. I held Noah in my arms, while Blake held Hedwig. After spending the afternoon with them, we were both a bit tired. After we arrived at the hotel, the two kids
Blake's POV Catherine was like an ostrich, which made me helpless. But I didn't want to force her either. So, I went to wake up Hedwig and Noah, and then the four of us went to the hotel's restaurant. After dinner, Hedwig watched TV, Noah took the laptop, and Catherine sat cross-legged on the bed, working with her laptop. I was supposed to be the busiest one, yet now I had nothing to do. In the end, I chose to sit with Hedwig on the sofa and watch cartoons with her. I patiently explained any questions Hedwig raised, but I couldn't help looking at the woman on the bed in the bedroom. It was soon past eleven o 'clock at night. "Mommy, I want to sleep with Noah tonight. You and daddy should sleep here!" Hedwig ran to Catherine. I was sitting in the living room. After hearing Hedwig's words, I instantly fixed my gaze on Catherine, wanting to know her response. Catherine was shocked. She stared at Hedwig in confusion and as
Blake's POV Hedwig and Noah widened their eyes, waiting for Catherine to nod. "Fine. Hedwig, Mommy promises to sleep with daddy tonight. But you have to give me your word. Don't kick the covers off. Or you will catch a cold tomorrow. Understand?" Catherine finally compromised. Noah patted his chest and promised, "Mommy, don't worry. I'm Hedwig's brother. I will take care of stupid Hedwig." "Yes! Mommy, don't worry. Noah will take care of me!" Hedwig said. I was moved by the two kids. They were growing up. I held Hedwig in my arms and kissed her face. "Let's go. Daddy will carry you to sleep." "Daddy, put me down. I don't need you to carry me. I've grown up! You should stay here with Mommy!" Hedwig said. Noah jumped off the chair and walked over. He held Hedwig's hand and said, "Let's go. I will take you to bed!" "Daddy, remember to lock the door. Otherwise, mommy will flee away!" Before going out, Hedwig reminded me co
Catherine's POV After Hedwig went back, I locked the door, and then I heard Blake. I knew he was lying back on the ground again. "What did you think of what the kids just said?" asked Blake suddenly. "Which part?" I asked. "The things about stepmother and stepfather." I was stunned and said, "Let nature take its course." "What do you mean by that?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Blake's voice. "We aren't mates. If you meet your mate in the future, will you reject her?" I said. He suddenly sat up, walked directly to me, and said, "I've been spoiling you too much lately. You're not taking me seriously enough." I felt a sense of danger, and I covered my mouth quickly. "You haven't answered me seriously." Blake stared at me. "What do you want me to answer?" I asked. "Are you intending to find the kids a stepfather?" Blake's tone became inexplicably cold. I tilted my face, looked at the l
Catherine's POV I looked down at the floor and saw that Blake was lying lazily on the floor. He was still sleeping. After a night, his robe was already wrinkled. His strong and impressive long legs were showing, which were full of strength. The muscles of his lower part were bulging out. The sight shocked me. My mind went blank. Blake didn't even cover himself with a quilt. He had no trouble at all exposing each part of himself to me. "Hey!" With just a glance, I grabbed the quilt on my body and threw it at him. Blake was awakened by the quilt that suddenly flew over. He said in a lazy and low voice, "What's wrong?" "Why did you sleep with cover?" I asked. Only then did Blake slightly raise his body and look at it. Then he rose his thin lips, and he smiled charmingly, "This happens to every man in the morning. Did you see it?" "Stop!" I was pissed off. How could he be so cheeky? Blake still smiled,
"I had someone call Tasha, and she said your mom was home for dinner, so I came over." Leo had been particularly clingy with Sunny lately. Not having her even for lunch felt off, so he packed some food, deciding to eat with her.He didn't expect to see Olivia.Worse still, Sunny actually stood in front of Olivia, as if shielding her.Sunny's mind was blank. She underestimated her importance to Leo.Olivia, seeing Leo's dark expression and the flicker of anger in his eyes, panicked too.She pushed Sunny aside, stepped forward, and said humbly, "Leo, I was planning to apologize to you anyway.""Really?" Leo's voice was icy cold. Though addressing Olivia, his gaze pinned Sunny, as if trying to see through her pale face to her true thoughts.Olivia nodded earnestly. "Yes, I was going to seek your forgiveness. We were just discussing having Sunny call you later...""Enough! I don't want to hear your lies. Keep running if you will."
"Is your hand better?" Olivia nervously checked Olivia's left hand."Did you go to Leo's neighborhood last night?""Yes, I've been waiting at the entrance for days and came here specially to corner you today."Sunny took her home. Olivia collapsed on the sofa and said, "Life on the run is exhausting."Sunny poured a glass of water and asked, "Want something to eat?""Is there any food? I'm starving."After Sunny bought food and returned, she found Olivia already fast asleep on the sofa. An hour later, a phone call woke Olivia up—it was Leo calling to urge her."Leo, I need to have lunch with my mom today. Is it okay if I come back to the company in the afternoon?"Leo agreed readily.Sunny lied to Leo. She was worried that Leo might ask questions or suggest coming with her.Fortunately, Leo didn't say much and just asked her to come back early.After hanging up, Sunny saw Olivia, who had been woken up
After dinner, Richard and Nick didn't linger. They greeted Emerson upstairs and left.Back in the bedroom, Blake's handsome face was clouded with gloom.Catherine sat beside him and gently comforted, "They're gone. Don't let them get to you. It's not worth it!""I know, but I can't help it. This feeling is killing me," Blake said, rubbing his temples.Catherine leaned on his shoulder. "Don't think about it. Emerson's not doing well. Let's focus on taking care of him."Blake nodded. "I'll try to hold on. Once this period's over, I'll make them pay double."Catherine felt helpless seeing his pain but couldn't do anything to ease it.***Late at night, Sunny and Leo were heading home after dinner, both tired.As their car approached Leo's apartment, Sunny glanced out the window and froze.She thought she'd seen Olivia.She sat up straight and looked again.Sure enough, a figure scrambled into a car and
"If the kid were yours, you'd love him!" Richard frowned."But I'm your son too, and I don't feel particularly liked by you."Richard's face turned livid with anger.Seeing Richard speechless, Nick coldly said, "So, I'll only like a son born to a woman I love. Just like you. If that woman had a son for you, you definitely wouldn't treat me as dispensable. I feel like a neglected child.""Enough! I gave you whatever I can already!" Richard interrupted.Nick's words had struck a chord.The reason he didn't value Nick was because he disliked his mother.Richard had always been unwilling to admit it, but now that his son had pointed it out, he became angry out of shame.With a stern face, Nick opened the door and left.Emerson's health was deteriorating. The cold weather made him increasingly uncomfortable.Most of Patricia's energy was devoted to caring for him.Fortunately, the two children were with Abigail,
Catherine and Blake spent two days in Paris before Halsey urged them to return home.The next morning, Halsey found Blake strolling in the garden."Blake, can we talk?" Halsey asked gently."Of course," Blake replied, his expression cool but manner amicable."I want to transfer my company to your name. Consider it a peace offering to my future son-in-law, hoping you'll take good care of Catherine. I'm at ease leaving the company in your hands," Halsey said after a moment of hesitation.Blake frowned. "Why me?""You're capable. The Royal Group has flourished under you. Catherine is still young, and I'm worried she might buckle under the pressure," Halsey explained."Do you trust me that much?" Blake asked with a touch of mockery."You're more reliable than I imagined," Halsey admitted."I can't accept it," Blake refused firmly.Halsey was taken aback. "Why? Is it too small?""A profitable company is valuable
Sunny was stunned. This was the first time she'd seen Tasha act vulnerable."Crying won't help—go cry to Eben," Sunny said, knowing Tasha used tears as her ultimate weapon against her father.Tasha cried harder. "He's my dad. He cared about me! Sunny, there's a limit! You can't bully me like this! Now, the agent won't sign me. Are you satisfied?""How is this my problem?""It is! They heard about our bad relationship and rejected me!"Sunny couldn't believe Tasha's logic. "Our bad relationship is a fact, but signing is about your ability."Seeing sympathy-seeking failing, Tasha immediately stopped crying and threatened, "You'll regret this.""Stop!" Sunny said sternly.Tasha turned and sneered, "What now?"Sunny approached, her eyes cold. "What do you want to do?""I'm just venting my frustration. Is that wrong?" Tasha said, hands on her hips."Try laying a finger on my mom," Sunny warned."Wha
The media exposed Mirabel's arrest, a move deliberately orchestrated by Leo. He wanted every woman envious of Sunny to understand—jealousy was acceptable, but crossing the line to harm others was not.The incident caused a sensation on the internet. A huge weight lifted from Sunny's heart—now that the mastermind was found, she no longer had to live in fear.The next day, Sunny waited for a producer in the lobby.With the storm subsiding, she decided to resume her role in the historical drama she had previously taken on, throwing herself back into her work wholeheartedly.As she focused on studying the script, someone suddenly snatched it from her hands.Accompanying the action was a familiar, mocking voice, "Tsk, still not giving up? After being dumped by Leo, you still dream of being the leading role?"The script thief was her stepsister, Tasha. Dressed in a pink woolen coat, Tasha looked innocent but couldn't hide her sharp ton
Sunny's probing and provocation at the company today already made Mirabel realize something was wrong.She didn't expect Sunny to stoop to such underhanded tactics, even hiring fake cops to extract information from her. What's worse, she actually confessed her true feelings."Sunny, why don't you just die?" Mirabel seethed with hatred, gritting her teeth and flinging the script in her hand.Leo and Sunny were still at the company. Leo ordered some food.Upon opening it, Sunny found it filled with her favorite foods, which momentarily stunned her.Seeing her holding the chopsticks but not eating, Leo quirked his lips. "Don't get emotional yet. Lately, my taste aligns with yours. What you love, I love too."The happiness that had welled up inside Sunny sank back down.Maybe she was overthinking things.Ever since she met Leo, she'd become more and more sentimental, which wasn't a good thing.Lost in thought, Leo murmured,
Mirabel's steps froze, her blood seemingly turning to ice. She didn't dare turn around, instead quickly entering the dressing room.Sunny observed Mirabel's reaction and was convinced she was guilty. After her observation, she swiftly returned to Leo's office.Leo came back after the meeting and saw Sunny there. He put down his documents and asked, "Any findings?""Yes. I suspect Mirabel. When I mentioned the culprits' confession, she turned as pale as a sheet," Sunny reported her discovery to Leo."Oh? Mirabel?" A cold gleam flashed in Leo's eyes."Just a suspicion. Can you look into it?" Sunny looked at him hopefully."If we have a target, there are ways," Leo said with a cold smile. "We can play a little game.""What game?" Sunny was curious."Just wait and see. I'll arrange for someone to test her," Leo said confidently."You're not thinking of getting someone to pretend to be a police officer, are you? That would be