Catherine's POV Soon, it was early in the morning. Blake would always wake up before seven o'clock. He got up, leaving nothing but an empty space beside me. I muttered dissatisfied. He leaned over and kissed me, and then I went back to sleep. He had the habit of doing morning exercises. I didn't wake up until he came back. I asked him to wake up Noah and Hedwig, and then I slipped into the bathroom. Noah and Hedwig had grown up a bit, and they no longer acted willfully when getting up. Unlike before, now they wouldn't glue themselves to bed and try to lie in a bit longer. Therefore, I trusted Blake with getting them out of bed. By the time I came to the children's room, Blake had already helped them put on their clothes. He was combing Hedwig's hair and tying her hair into a ponytail. Indeed, he had changed a lot. Noah, on the other hand, did not need any help from Blake. Noah dabbed his hands in water and made himself a hairstyle that was identical to Blake's. Loo
Catherine's POV We went to Noah and Hedwig's classroom, and I saw that Noah and Hedwig were both playing games with their friends. "Mommy! Abigail! You are here!" Hedwig saw us and ran over happily. Abigail looked at Hedwig happily. "Hedwig, I'm here to see you." Hedwig grabbed Abigail's hand. "Abigail, this is the first time you've picked me up from school." Abigail's eyes turned red when she heard Hedwig's words. I sighed emotionally. Hedwig seemed naturally close to Abigail. "Abigail, what's wrong? Are you crying?" Hedwig asked with concern. "No. I'm just happy. I'm overjoyed. You and Noah have become this big. I want to be there and witness your change every day from now on. Do you like me?" Abigail said gently. "Of course, I do. I would be so happy if you could pick me up every day. By the way, will you bring some snacks too?" Hedwig felt her stomach. "Hedwig, are you hungry?" Abigail immediately asked.
Catherine's POV "Cathy, did you go to the hospital for a check-up? What did the result say?" The gauze wrapping my head had been taken off. Patricia immediately asked me with concern. "Thanks for asking, Patricia. The doctor said my wound was healing well," I replied softly. "That's good. I'm so relieved to hear that," Patricia said happily. Meanwhile, Nick drove back. He parked the car at the door and entered the parlor. "Catherine, have you just come back as well?" Nick asked with a smile. "Yes," I said expressionlessly. Then I said to Patricia, "Patricia, I'll go upstairs and take a shower. I'll leave Noah and Hedwig with you here." "Alright." Patricia nodded. I turned and went upstairs. Nick shook off the snow on his shoulder and said, "It's snowing again. It's freezing! Patricia, I'm going upstairs to put on another coat." Patricia said, "Why didn't you put on enough clothes? You knew it was cold outside. W
Catherine's POV My heart ached for Blake. I could only hold him tight and be there for him. I thought Blake would tell me more about Marc and the woman in the photos after his grief. To my surprise, I heard Blake's steady breathing coming from my arms. I looked down only to see that he had fallen asleep. He was indeed tired. I kissed him on the forehead and then turned off the light. I turned in as well. That night, I fell asleep with Blake in my arms. In recent days, the pack had been in a bit of a flap, as Blake had personally sent the werewolves who had been by his side for five years to the werewolf court. Almost all the werewolves were keeping an eye on the matter, and Blake was waiting for the result. He would keep me updated on how things were going every night, so I wouldn't worry. The werewolves who leaked classified documents of the pack expressed their strong dissatisfaction in court, insisting that they did not leak any
Catherine's POV I was bathing Noah and Hedwig. It was getting cold every day, and compared with Patricia bathing them, I preferred doing it myself. Therefore, I bathed the kids before letting them play. Hedwig noticed Blake as soon as he entered the bedroom. "Daddy is back!" Hedwig shouted happily. I turned back to look at him. "You are back early." Blake smiled and said gently, "I want to see your face as quickly as I can." His answer made me a little shy. Blake squatted down beside me. He looked at Hedwig, who had just taken a shower, and then he pinched her cheek. "Daddy, are you going to take Mommy out again? I want to come with you!" Hedwig looked at Blake expectantly. Blake stroked her head and said gently, "Not today, Hedwig. We will go out alone today. I will take you and Noah out the day after tomorrow." "Fine!" Hedwig nodded reluctantly. Noah was putting on a sweater next to me. He was self-learn
Catherine's POV When I went downstairs, Sunny quickly stood up and greeted me with embarrassment. I smiled, "If you have time, come to my house more often." Patricia looked at us with a smile on her face. "Ms. Wyatt..." "Don't call me that. We're family now. Just call her Catherine," Patricia immediately corrected her, asking her to change her words. Sunny was so shy that her face turned red. She called me Catherine in a low voice. I responded happily. "Cathy, it's good for you and Blake to go out and relax. Leave the children to me." Patricia was now taking care of the two children. In the past, she used to have all kinds of gatherings and afternoon tea parties with her friends. However, I found that since we had Noah and Hedwig, she didn't want to go anywhere. She just wanted to watch them grow up. I was really grateful to Patricia. With her help, Blake and I had more time to get along and clear up the misunderstandings. Pa
Catherine's POV Finally, they arrived at Mountaintop Villa. The lights inside were dimmed. Everyone must go to bed already. Blake and I got out of the car. The driver blushed and drove away, followed by the pack guards' cars. Blake and I entered the parlor. The maids were resting, so the parlor was very quiet. There was only the sound of our breathing. When we were climbing the stairs, Blake was finally unable to restrain himself. He gently pushed me towards the wall on the second staircase and kissed me hastily. I didn't expect him to kiss me here... I was stunned, and my mind went blank. I felt as if I were drunk. Blake's gentleness made me bold and all I wanted was to have sex with him. After the kiss, I got away and ran upstairs. I trotted toward our bedroom. Or others were likely to run into us. I didn't want to receive the maids' strange looks after getting up tomorrow morning. However, Blake's legs were longer t
Third People's POV Nick had left Mountaintop Villa long ago. He did not want to see Catherine and Blake being intimate. This was a scene he had dreamed of countless times. But instead, he was the one making out with her, not Blake. Although Catherine was not the mate chosen by Moon Goddess for him, Nick felt that she must be very good in bed since she was Blake's mate. Nick studied thoroughly about Catherine's past, and he already had a plan. It was still early, and he had plenty of time to talk to Troy. So Nick called Troy. A tired male voice sounded on the phone. "Hello, this is Troy speaking." "Is this Alpha Wyatt? I have a deal to offer you. Will you be interested," Nick said casually. "Who is this?" Troy immediately asked warily. "How about we sit together for dinner? I'll book a table at a restaurant. Maybe we can be friends. I believe you can use some help now." Then, Nick hung up the phone. Then he reserved a t
The situation took a turn for the better, with Sunny being kicked out by Leo.So, Tasha came over smugly to mock her.If she didn't vent on Sunny, she couldn't swallow her anger.Thinking of Sunny's past with Leo, Tasha was filled with indignation.Her idol had been with this woman, which felt like a knife to her heart. She considered it unbearable and thought highly of herself for not slapping Sunny."You were so confident. If you want to join his company as an artist, you can go anytime," Sunny said coldly."I could have, but now it's uncertain!" Tasha's tone changed abruptly, with a hint of anger. "You've offended Leo. If he finds out I'm your stepsister, he might not sign me."Sunny couldn't help but sneer. "Rest assured. If you can't get into his company because of me, I'll talk to him. I'll tell him I have nothing to do with you, so he won't blame you because of me."Tasha was skeptical. Sunny's sudden kindness seemed sus
"You could still meet with my father if you both have time. Blake and I wouldn't mind," Catherine suggested softly."There's nothing left to say between us," Abigail replied with a light laugh, her tone final yet tinged with resignation."Thank you, Abigail." Catherine's gratitude spilled out."Alright, no more formalities. I'm content now. Rest now—you'll need energy for tomorrow's flight," Abigail said with a gentle smile.Catherine nodded and quietly left. Back in the bedroom, Blake was sitting on the sofa with a strange look. On seeing her, he got up and walked over. "What did my mom say?""Nothing much. Just reminded me about Dad's medication," Catherine replied softly."Is he ill?" Blake's gaze sharpened."Old health issues," Catherine deflected, unnerved by his sudden intensity.Blake said no more and put his arms around her. "Let's rest early. The flight will drain you.""Okay. Good night." Catherine leaned
"I understand, but if I don't visit him during such an important festival, I'll feel guilty. On my engagement day, my dad gave me so many gifts—he gave me almost everything he had. He's truly a great father, and I want to be a good daughter in return."Catherine was in a dilemma.Blake knew Catherine had fully forgiven and accepted Halsey for abandoning her."Fine, I'll go with you to visit him." Blake made his decision."You'll accompany me?" Catherine was surprised since Blake had a grudge against her father."Yes. I don't want you to go alone, but as his daughter, you must visit him." Blake didn't want his past issues to affect her. She had the right to love her father."What about the kids?" Catherine asked suddenly."Leave them here. Let my mom and grandma take care of them." Blake didn't want to put the children in danger.Catherine agreed that leaving the kids behind would be safer.Given Blake's ongoing str
Three days passed in a warm haze for the Royal family—a rare stretch of uninterrupted togetherness amidst their perpetually busy lives.The family rarely gathered, as they were usually busy with work and chores. So, the time they spent together was precious.Blake and Catherine skipped elaborate vacations, opting instead to fill the estate with laughter.They built snow forts with the children, baked gingerbread cookies in the sunlit kitchen, and read bedtime stories by the crackling fireplace. For Noah and Hedwig, these simple moments became their first true childhood memories.On the third evening, as snowflakes settled like powdered sugar over the grounds, Catherine needed to discuss visiting her father abroad with Blake, but the words stuck in her throat like winter sap.Blake definitely didn't want her to go far away, but she couldn't be trapped here forever just because she was afraid of the dangers outside.That night, the snow
"It's different this time. They're interested in getting to know you. Your reputation has grown since those days; you're a celebrity now, Sunny. I'm not trying to hurt you. Won't you come back and see for yourself?"Moira was truly unaware of her husband's schemes. She simply wished for Sunny to emerge from her heartbreak, embrace life anew, rather than languish at home, like a soul hiding from the light."Mom, stop worrying about me. I'm fine now," Sunny offered a few comforting words, then abruptly said, "I'm not going back. Gotta go, bye!"And with that, Sunny ended the call.But her harsh refusal angered her stepfather.Patricia had invited Richard and Nick over for dinner, but they declined.In truth, Richard and Nick were in foul moods.Leo and Catherine's successful engagement felt like a bad omen to them, dampening their fighting spirit.As for Nick, since returning from the engagement party, he'd been like a lost soul,
"Grandma's right, Sunny and Leo are perfect for each other," Catherine agreed quickly.Sunny's face turned bright red. Why was everyone focusing on her?Abigail noticed Sunny's other hand hanging still and asked quietly, "Sunny, what's wrong with your hand?"Remembering the video of Sunny fighting the thugs, Catherine explained, "Her hand is injured. Sunny, are you feeling better now?"Sunny nodded. "Much better!"Patricia was shocked. "How did your hand get hurt? Was it that naughty Leo?"Sunny shook her head and explained what had happened.Patricia and Abigail listened with concern. Catherine pulled up the video, and after watching it, both Patricia and Abigail's faces showed worry."Sunny, I didn't think you had so much courage!""Did you practice martial arts when you were young?"Sunny answered all their questions. The two elders looked at her with new respect.They couldn't believe such a small and t
Hedwig's little face was covered with Noah's fingerprints, pink and white, and she looked cute. Her head was full of flour, and when she shook it, a cloud of dust came out.Patricia and Catherine were amused by the two kids. Patricia laughed so hard that she thought her grandson was naughty and her granddaughter was pitiful."Mommy, look at what I made! It's a little ball!" Hedwig couldn't make pies, so she just kneaded the pie crust into a round ball and proudly showed it to Catherine.Catherine didn't want to hurt her daughter's confidence and praised her immediately, "Hedwig, you're really hands-on! This circle is so round!"Hedwig, upon hearing the praise, decided to make another round shape.Catherine quickly moved the pie crust away and said with a smile, "Hedwig, this is for making pies. Why don't you go play with your daddy?""Oh!" Hedwig pouted, a little unhappy. Her mommy was so mean."Grandma's here!" After running out, Hed
"Aren't you supposed to have dinner at home? I need to go back too."Sunny recalled Patricia's call to Leo last night, where he promised to return early.She felt a tinge of sadness. Although she and Leo were back together, she still felt insecure. Celebrating Christmas's Eve would mean another separation."Are you going home?" Leo narrowed his eyes, staring at her dangerously. "What if your stepfather introduces another suitor to you? How will you refuse him?"Sunny was surprised. "How do you know about that?""Wasn't it? I know he's introduced five suitors to you. I didn't get that wrong, did I?" Leo sneered, his face turning cold."He treats you like goods to sell. Are you still going back to his place?" Leo's face darkened, as if ready to punch someone.This was Sunny's dark secret, something she had always feared and been hurt by.If Leo hadn't investigated her, she would have kept these secrets until old age, not letting
Third Person's POV"By the way, did you report this to the police? Any updates? Who would want to target you?" Jessica asked curiously."The police have identified the attackers, but they're still at large," Leo replied grimly, his expression darkening."They'll catch them eventually. Don't worry, Sunny—bad guys always get what's coming," Jessica reassured."I hope so. I just want to know who's behind this," Sunny said, frustration flashing across her face.Jessica hesitated, then turned to Leo. "Boss... do you think there's a mole in the company?"Leo's eyes turned icy. "You mean Samuel?""You suspect him too?" Jessica raised an eyebrow."His recent behavior makes it hard not to," Leo sneered.Jessica frowned. "I think he's been leaking company secrets to that new rival firm. Someone approached me recently—they knew details only insiders should—my project fees, endorsement rates... They even tried to o