Catherine's POV "Catherine, did you send Noah and Hedwig to kindergarten? Why haven't you come back?" It was Mabel on the phone. To reassure her, I quickly explained, "Yeah, the kids are at kindergarten now. And... They are doing great. I'm going to the market for some shopping and will be back soon. Is anything wrong?" "No, I just want to tell you that Cedrick is back." Mabel sounded relaxed and cheerful. "Cedrick?" I felt a little familiar with the name. "My eldest son. You met him when you were young. Oh, I forgot that you were still a baby at that time." Mabel laughed heartily. Then she continued, "Anyway, you can know each other after you come back." "Okay, I will be back as soon as possible." After hanging up the phone, I looked at Blake again and saw a strange look on his face. He seemed to be mad at something. Yet I was in no mood to guess his feelings. I demanded again, "Hurry to give my kids back to me. I got something to do tonight and have no time to wast
Catherine's POV Perhaps what I had said got on Blake's nerves, and he instantly shot me a cold glance. His voice was icy. "I don't owe anyone an explanation." "Really? You look like you're talking big," I said in disbelief. "Listen, Catherine. If you still want to see the kids, you'd better be reserved," Blake warned. I sneered in my heart. The kids were the only thing that he could use to threaten me. "The children are mine. They only belong to me. Don't you dare take them away from me!" I didn't know how many times I had said this to Blake today. But even so, I still felt that this bastard didn't take it seriously. Blake snorted in disdain and turned around to walk forward with his long legs. As I got no response from him, I flew into a rage and caught up with him. I reached out to stop him and said, "Blake, listen to me carefully. I brought the kids up. Other than me, they won't get close to any strangers, even if you are the King. You'd better stop trying."
Catherine's POV As Blake walked over, I hurriedly chased after him and ran towards my daughter. Hedwig was walking in bare feet with a violet garland in her hand and smiling brightly, just like an angel. "Mommy..." Hedwig, who was having a good time, beamed at me and ran over when she saw me. Blake involuntarily slowed his stride as Hedwig called out to me and trotted toward me. I glanced at him and was delighted to see the disappointment on his face. Blake did overplay his hand. How would he be more important than me in Hedwig's heart? When Hedwig got something good, she would definitely first show it to me, her favorite person. "Slow down..." I was worried that Hedwig would fall as I watched her rush over with her short legs. As expected, I was right about my daughter. Hedwig overestimated herself and fell to the sand as she was running. The butler was trying his best to save her, but he was too late. "Hedwig..." Blake dashed forward again as he saw Hedwig fall
Blake's POV Catherine was staring at Hedwig, who twined her chubby arms tightly around my neck and pressed her little face on my shoulder. I felt warmth filling my heart. My mood became even better when I saw how upset Catherine was. Catherine suddenly turned around and walked towards the door. I looked at that stubborn woman and couldn't help gloating. Hedwig, who was leaning against my shoulder, suddenly raised her head and straightened her back when she heard Catherine going away. Hedwig immediately cried. "Mommy, where are you going?" "I... I'm going out for a walk!" Catherine didn't look back, but I could tell she was trying to hold back some emotion. "Are you leaving? Mommy, I'll go with you." Hedwig suddenly sounded meek. She seemed to be afraid that Catherine would leave without her. Hedwig had said sweetly that she would stay and taste the Disco Fries I prepared. But now, she was very eager to be with Catherine. I just got the chance to enjoy the sweet t
Catherine's POV "I... I didn't. I was unconscious that day. How could I seduce you? If I were awake, I would have killed you." I was even angrier when I heard what Blake said. He was saying that I was the one who seduced him that day? I immediately squatted down, grabbed a handful of sand from the ground, and threw it toward him. However, I stood too far away from him, so the sand did not land on his body, which made me feel even more frustrated. "I don't believe you," Blake said loftily with his arms crossed in front of his chest. Judging by his facial expression, I could tell that he was doubtful about everything I said. But I didn't want to argue with him anymore. He was just a cocky bastard. I just fell down, so my body was covered with sand. And then I had a quarrel with him. Now I was a little tired. Blake left after saying that, leaving me alone by the lake. I sat by the lake for a long time in a daze. I was troubled by the fact that Blake would take my childr
Blake's POV After Catherine left, I finally got the time to be alone with Hedwig. At this time, I was in the parlor of this lakeside villa, looking at the little thing sleeping soundly in my arms. Hedwig's small face was really delicate and beautiful. With her eyes closed, her thick and long eyelashes really stood out. I involuntarily slowed down my breathing. This was my baby daughter. I was never a man who liked cubs. But looking at Hedwig, I felt that she was a gift from the Moon Goddess. She was my treasure. I couldn't describe my feelings with words. No words could convey the felicity and satisfaction in my heart. I could not wipe the smile off my face. At this moment, I could not contain myself. I could not control the excitement inside. "Hedwig... My sweetie..." I whispered to the little girl in my arms, kissing her on the forehead again and again. I was not sure if I had disturbed Hedwig, but she stretched out her little hand and scratched her forehead. T
Catherine's POV "What?" Blake, who was driving, suddenly turned around and asked. Then he braked, and the three cars behind him also had to stop. However, because Blake stopped the car so suddenly, the bodyguards' cars crashed into each other to avoid Blake's car. I felt my body being pushed forward by inertia and almost hit the front seat. I quickly held Hedwig tighter in my arms. I turned to look at Noah, who was so scared that his face turned pale. I became angry and said discontentedly, "Do you know how to drive or not?" Blake ignored me. Instead, he glared at me and asked, "You were almost attacked by rogues? How did you protect your children?" I was stunned. I didn't see this coming. He was angry and braked so suddenly because of Noah's words. "But ... we are fine now." I glared back, feeling a little unconfident. "Well, we aren't protected by bodyguards everywhere we go like you do, are we?" Although the security in Pennsylvania was pretty good, that only held
Catherine's POV With Mabel's help, I quickly cooked three plates of spaghetti bolognese, and Mabel fried eggs and two slices of ham for Noah and Hedwig. We ate up all the spaghetti soon. "Noah, take Hedwig to our room." I had something to tell Mabel, but I didn't want to say it in front of Noah and Hedwig. After the two children returned to the room, Mabel came to sit by me. "Catherine, what happened? You don't look very well," Mabel asked with concern. "Mable, he wants to take the children away." As soon as I began to talk, the grievances I had felt today appeared again, and my tears streamed down. "What?" Mabel looked shocked. She lowered her voice and asked, "You really found Noah and Hedwig's father?" I wiped my tears and sobbed. "Noah's aura is different from that of an ordinary werewolf. And that man even asked the doctor to check him." "Then what should we do? What kind of person is he? How can he take the children away? Catherine, you raised Noah and Hedwig
"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