Noah's POV "Noah, come get me, come get me..." Hedwig had just taken a shower. She was wearing pajamas and running around the living room. After I chased her several rounds, I felt tired and said, "I'm done. This is no fun." "No! Noah, play with me." Hedwig pouted and pulled my arm, swaying it. At this time, the door of Mabel's place was suddenly pushed open, and I turned to see. Mommy was back. "Mommy is back!" I ran over and hugged her. "Mommy, did you go on a date with someone?" Mommy could not help but chuckle. "You are thinking too much. I was just hanging out with a friend." "Mommy, I want to see daddy again. OK?" Hedwig also squeezed over. Her two small hands held mommy's other leg pitifully. Hedwig raised her little head and pleaded. When mommy heard Hedwig's request, she immediately squatted down and stroked Hedwig's little head. Mommy said gently, "Hedwig, don't you have Noah? Let's not look for daddy, OK? Mommy will take you back to our previous place. The
Catherine's POV I told Mabel that I would go back to Pennsylvania with Noah and Hedwig. Although Mabel wanted me to stay in New Jersey, she supported me. I calmed myself down and planned to put Noah and Hedwig to bed. When I opened the door, I saw Noah with his eyes closed. Hedwig was standing beside Noah, looking at him curiously and quietly. I couldn't have been more familiar with this scene. I knew immediately that Noah was contacting someone through Middle-Link because it was exactly how I looked when I was learning how to use Mind-Link. But, how could Noah know how to use Mind-Link? We didn't join any pack, so who could he talk to through Mind-Link? I couldn't help but ask loudly, "Noah, what are you doing? Are you using Mind-Link?" My arrival caught Noah by surprise. He was startled and hurriedly opened his eyes. Then he looked at me in alarm. The next second, the two little guys lowered their heads, looking pitiful. "Noah, were you using Mind-Link just now? Wh
Catherine's POV Noah and Hedwig bid Mabel farewell. I also hugged Mabel. "Mabel, you can come to visit us in Pennsylvania when you get time," I said with a bit of sadness. "Cathy, be careful and take good care of Noah and Hedwig," Mabel cautioned. "I got it. Goodbye, Mabel." My Uber was here and I put my luggage in the car. Then I helped Noah and Hedwig into the car. Finally, I sat in and closed the door. The car started, and we set out for Pennsylvania. In the taxi, Hedwig seemed to be in low spirits and stayed silent, while Noah lowered his head and sighed constantly. "Alright, you two, cheer up. Mommy will take you to the amusement park..." I comforted them. "Will daddy go with us?" Hedwig asked in anticipation. I was slightly stunned. I held Hedwig in my arms and held her tightly. I rested my chin on Hedwig's head and said softly, "Hedwig, mommy will always be there for you. I'll watch you grow up. Forget about daddy, okay?" Noah understood what I meant a
Catherine's POV "Your apology is meaningless to me. I hope that you won't take my two children away. I can't leave them." I don't want him to apologize, which couldn't solve the problem. "Then do you have a better way to solve this problem?" asked Blake. I bit my lower lip and was flustered. Previously, Blake acted like a bandit. So I could still throw a tantrum and curse at him. But when he talked about our children with such a calm and rational tone, I found... my mind went blank. "I don't know..." I lowered my head and answered him at a loss. "How about this? Just let Noah and Hedwig live with me for a few days and then with you for a few days..." Blake seemed to feel it was fair. "I don't want to be separated from them for a single day. Let them live with me, and you can come to us if you want to," I said. I bit my lower lip and didn't want to compromise. "Catherine, do you want our children to be in danger? You know that I am Lycan King, and you also know that t
Catherine's POV "I send them to take care of my children." Blake ignored my refusal. I looked at him, but he turned to look at Hedwig and Noah. "Well, you can arrange it. I don't care." I didn't want to argue with him. Since everything was for the sake of my children, I accepted it. "Can I lend you a car? I need to go to somewhere." Since I decided to stay, I had to return the money to Gina. Blake turned to Henry and said, "Give her the car key." I took the car key, ignored the man with a strong aura at the side, and went straight to Hedwig and Noah. "Noah, Hedwig, I'll go out for a while. Can you play with daddy instead?" Noah and Hedwig looked at each other and seemed to understand something. They nodded obediently and said, "Okay, mommy. Be careful when you drive." I noticed their expressions when they looked at each other. I couldn't help but sigh and smile. It seemed that no matter what decision I made in the future, I couldn't be too hasty. After all, my tw
Catherine's POV I hated Gina's phony face. I felt that she was always wearing a mask. Her expressions changed constantly, and her true colors remained unknown to me. "I am not interested in him. But it is my business. Why should I tell you?" I sneered. I was very stubborn, and the dispute I had with Gina five years ago was also because of my temper. Otherwise, I would not have met Blake in Shadow Forest. It was useless for her to hunker down to ask for my help. She probably knew this as well, so she put away her pitiful appearance. "Do you really want to be against me? Think about it. You and I are from two worlds now. Making me your enemy will do no good to you." Since I wasn't moved by her acting, she began to play tough. That was who Gina really was. She enjoyed the feeling of being high above others. "New Jersey is so big. Does staying in New Jersey make me your enemy?" I no longer wanted to talk to this unreasonable woman. Gina's face became even more sullen. He
Catherine's POV "Wait!" My mind had been a little blank, but when I heard his words, I was suddenly filled with hope. "A job in the Chavez Group? Does that mean I will be a member of the royal pack?" "Well? Is that not good enough for you?" Blake mocked. I became angry at the mention of this, and I glared at him. "If it weren't for you, I would have joined the pack already." I was so close to joining the Black Thorn Pack. "Isn't it better now?" Blake's eyes flickered. "Even if you don't make such an offer, I would still go to other packs to give it a shot." Since I had decided to stay, I needed to join a pack and find a job, so Noah and Hedwig could have a better life. "We'll go out for dinner tonight. You're OK with it, right?" Blake suddenly asked in a low voice. "Sure!" Noah and Hedwig answered in unison. Seeing how excited Noah and Hedwig were, I knew that they were looking forward to it. How could I turn them down? Maybe the life I provided for Noah and Hedw
Catherine's POV I looked away. I felt happy to be with the children, not to see him. The enthusiasm in the bottom of Blake's eyes was gone after I gave him a cold shoulder. He frowned in displeasure, but I didn't care. It was a harmonious dinner. It was the first time for the two little fellas to eat at the same table with their parents, so they smiled all the time. The royal chef seemed know the kids' tastes well, and Noah and Hedwig liked the steak very much. "Daddy, Mommy likes to eat fish. Can you ask the chef to cook fish for her?" Noah suddenly looked up with cunning in his big eyes. Blake frowned slightly. I was stunned when I heard Noah's idea. "Focus on your meal and shut up!" I shot Noah a stern glance. I grew up in the Black Moon Pack where my father came from and had never heard of an Alpha racking his brain to think about his members' tastes. Blake was the mighty Lycan King, so it was less likely for him to do that. I was sure that Blake wouldn't do su
"I'm sorry." Sunny bowed her head, covered her face with her hands, and shook it violently. "Sorry, I really don't know what to do."Leo looked at her like a frightened child, muttering this sentence over and over.But he didn't want to hear her apologies."Maybe I loved the wrong person. Since you never tell me the truth, fine, let's stop torturing each other. Breaking up is the wisest choice," Leo steeled himself again, slammed the things he was carrying onto the table, and turned to leave.Sunny heard the door close heavily again, as if it had slammed right into her heart.She trembled all over.They must had been enemies in their past life.Sunny sneered at herself. That was why this life was full of torment.Leo went downstairs, got into his car. His mind went blank.He didn't know why he was so heartless, but he was just really angry, especially since he placed Sunny in the most important position, yet had to endur
"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,