Alex followed Edward to the obstetrics and gynecology department, where he saw pregnant women with big bellies waiting in the hallways. Many of them had family or husbands by their side.Sitting there, Alex's thoughts drifted to Candice and her prenatal check-ups.He imagined Candice walking slowly
After finishing their meal, Ellis frowned unhappily because she still couldn't have the cotton candy she wanted so badly. She threw a small tantrum, refusing to leave and insisting on going to the nearby mall to play.Ellis was getting older and didn't like being carried all the time; she preferred
When Candice got Shawn's call, she was just about to sit down for dinner.After a moment of consideration, she agreed to bring Ellis over.Ellis's birthday was coming up in August, just two weeks away. Candice preferred keeping the celebration simple, with only close friends and some photos.However
Alex held Ellis in his arms, his expression thoughtful as he watched Candice put away her phone and agree with a calm nod.Seeing her composed demeanor, Alex's brows creased slightly, and his expression grew more complicated. He pressed his lips together firmly, a hint of tension in his features.As
Candice had always known that Alex had a sharp tongue, but she never expected him to use Hanley's mother to jab at his wound.They all knew that Hanley had gone abroad this time because his mother was not doing well.She trembled slightly, but she was unsure if it was out of anger or if she was remi
Looking at the lemon candies on the table, Candice blinked in slight confusion as she looked up at Hanley.Hanley remained composed. Noticing Candice's gaze, he locked eyes with her and pursed his lips slightly when he caught the worry and guilt in her eyes.After a moment, he said, "You can tell me
Candice felt nothing. She asked with a stiff tone, "If I do what you say, will you stop following me around and stop targeting Hanley?"She had to admit that she had invested too much time in Alex; she was once innocent and carefree, but she was just confused now. Recalling the past, Candice felt n
Candice was brought back to Alex's own home. She felt like a puppet with no thoughts of her own and could only follow Alex's lead. Her mind was blank, and her body was weighted down as if filled with lead.Alex guided her into the study. "I wasn't planning on showing you this so soon, but after try