Willa had filmed so many scenes as the lead, and now that she had left, she was sure the production would be in chaos. How could they manage without her?She kept waiting, expecting to hear that the whole project had fallen apart. Instead, she got the news that filming was proceeding as usual.“How is that even possible?” Willa glared at Marco in frustration. “I’m not in the show anymore. How can they still be shooting? Are they even using the scenes I filmed? How can they do that?”Were they not supposed to scrap everything and start over?Marco explained, “It seems they adjusted the script. They brought in another actress to take over your role.“They’re using a plot twist to explain why the character looks different, something about healing from an injury and having a changed appearance.”Willa’s face turned dark with anger. “That’s outrageous!”“They’re the ones who pushed me out. How can they just move on like that?” she fumed. “No way. I’m going to talk to them right now!”
"Who? Emma?" Willa’s voice suddenly rose."Yeah, I heard it was Emma who suggested the script changes," Marco said. "Then Luca talked it over with the screenwriter, and they changed the script."After that, they just kept filming. No delays at all."Willa gritted her teeth in frustration. "Emma, again!"She made things difficult for me on set, and now, even after I’ve left, she’s still messing with me!"Her words left Marco momentarily confused. "Huh?"She bullied you on set?" He was taken aback.Willa was not someone who could be easily pushed around. If she had been mistreated on set, would she really have kept quiet until now?"How did Emma bully you?" Marco was concerned. If Willa’s family found out she was mistreated, it could spell trouble for him. He had already made sure Lizzie was keeping an eye on her, ensuring Willa’s well-being. In this case, well-being meant she was not to be offended or upset. If she were, it would be bad news for them all.Why had Lizzie
Marco thought for a moment and said, "I’ll figure it out and arrange something later."Only then did Willa feel satisfied. "Don’t forget.”"Don’t worry, I won’t," Marco promised eagerly. He needed to find a way to let Willa vent her frustration without causing any trouble for himself.Meanwhile, Emma had no idea Willa was plotting against her behind the scenes. She had just wrapped up her final scenes, marking the end of her role.That evening, Emma packed up her things, said her goodbyes to everyone on set, and left. She was eager to go home. She missed her family so much.Emma arrived at the airport early, checked in for her flight, and waited at the gate. After sending a quick message to Landon, someone suddenly spoke uncertainly, "Excuse me, are you Emma?"Emma froze, looking up to find a girl standing in front of her."Oh, yes, that’s me. Can I help you?" Emma glanced around, wondering if she had accidentally taken someone’s seat.Penny looked nervously at the girl.
Emma did not think too much of it. She was pleasantly surprised to have fans, but it was not something that would change her life just yet.Right now, her main focus was getting home to see her husband and son. She missed them so much. Especially since there was no signal in the mountains, she could only make video calls when she went into town. It had been far too long. She had never been away from Asher for this long before and wondered how he was doing.Had he cried during the night?As soon as Emma stepped out of the airport, she spotted Landon waiting for her.She could not help but laugh, pulling her suitcase behind her as she ran toward him. Landon saw her and quickly walked to meet her halfway. The next second, Emma threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly.Before Landon could even say a word, Emma whispered excitedly into his ear, "I missed you so much."Landon's heart skipped a beat as he hugged her back just as tightly. "I missed you, too."Emma hel
Emma made a bold declaration of ownership, and Landon, surprisingly, felt quite pleased about it.Since being with Emma, Landon finally understood how wonderful being in a relationship could be. Spending each day with the person you love brings an indescribable happiness. Every day felt perfect, and every moment put him in a good mood."Alright, I’m all yours," Landon said with a smile. "Let’s head home.""Let’s!" Emma replied cheerfully.Landon grabbed her suitcase without hesitation, while Emma did not bother to protest. In the past, she was always the type to do everything herself, never wanting to trouble anyone. However, now, with Landon pulling her luggage, she did not feel the slightest bit guilty.If it were anyone else helping her like this, she would have felt uncomfortable, as if she were being a burden. This was her husband, though. She was not going to hold back.When they reached the parking lot, Landon had Emma sit in the car first while he loaded the suitcas
Emma had been busy working for so long. Now that she was back, Landon was determined to make her happy. As he drove, Emma sat in the passenger seat, thoroughly enjoying the snacks. Everything was her favorite—full of calories, the kind she usually had to avoid.Now that filming was finally over, she could indulge a little. She had a few days to rest at home before her training resumed. Once training kicked in, she could burn off any extra weight, anyway."The beef jerky is delicious," Emma said as she grabbed a piece and held it up to Landon’s mouth.With no need to turn his head, Landon opened his mouth, and Emma fed him."I had our chef make it. It’s not full of additives, so it’s a bit healthier. It won’t make you gain weight as easily," Landon explained between bites. Since Emma was an actress, she had to be careful about what she ate. She could not just grab snacks from any store. When the food was homemade, they knew exactly what went into it, which made it easier f
"I’m laughing because, well, it’s strange to see the head of Stirling Group packing my bags for me. Isn’t that…odd?" Emma barely finished her sentence before Landon got up and playfully tapped her forehead.Emma rubbed her forehead, pouting at him. “Why’d you knock on my head?”“What do you think?” Landon shot her a glance. “If I don’t unpack for you, who will?“You hate it when the housekeepers touch your stuff, so it has to be me,” Landon said, putting her things back in place. “You just got home. You're too tired to do this yourself.”Emma watched him fussing around, constantly muttering under his breath while he unpacked her things. She could not help but smile, her eyes softening. Her heart melted at the sight of him, even as he half-complained and half-cared for her. It filled her with happiness.Of course, back when she was a kid, her mom used to help her unpack, too. The difference was, her mom would scold her the entire time.Then Emma would be forced to help.She did
What was Emma’s mom even thinking? Landon could never understand how a parent could treat their child like that. The thought frustrated him, but it did not stop him from unpacking Emma’s things with care.When he walked into the bedroom, he saw Emma leaning back on the bed with the TV off.“Not watching TV?” Landon asked with a smile as he sat down beside her.“No, I was waiting for you,” Emma replied with a grin, grabbing his hand and bringing it closer, playing with it absentmindedly.“How do you have such nice-looking hands?” Emma asked, her voice filled with envy. “Your fingers are perfectly shaped, long, and just… beautiful.”She turned his hand over in admiration, inspecting it closely, squeezing his fingers, especially his knuckles.Landon cleared his throat. “Emma, do you trust my self-control that much?”Emma froze, looking at him in disbelief. Her gaze drifted downward. “You’re not… Are you?”Was he really that worked up?“I was just playing with your hand. What ar
“Of course, marriage is about mutual benefit. You treat me well, and I treat you well in return. You help me shoulder life's pressures, and I offer you support. That’s what fosters a stable marriage,” Emma stated matter-of-factly.“It won’t work if one side keeps giving while the other takes without giving anything in return.“And sometimes, it may seem like one side isn’t contributing, but there are always invisible sacrifices being made.“Otherwise, how could any marriage last?” Landon wrapped his arms around Emma and sighed softly. “You know, what I love most about you is your clear understanding of things.“You give me a sense of security,” Landon said candidly. He knew Emma was not the type to overthink things as she was a very reasonable person.“You see, Asher has grown so optimistic and cheerful because of you. Being with you makes me feel incredibly at ease. That’s something money can’t buy.”Emma thought seriously for a moment. “If you need comfort, I feel like ther
Emma froze, her curiosity piqued. “What did you learn?”She was not surprised that Asher had absorbed her lessons as that was her goal in teaching him. But what had Landon learned? “I learned a lot,” Landon replied with a smile. “For example, your attention to detail and patience, your tolerance for others, and your ability to handle situations calmly—”Emma laughed, breaking his train of thought. “Stop, stop, stop! If you keep going, I might start believing I'm some kind of superhero! I’d be even better than you!” “Then I'd really be lacking in self-awareness if I think that,” Landon said as he wrapped his arms around her. “You genuinely possess many admirable qualities—exactly what I need.”“Alright, alright... what you need,” Emma replied casually.Landon gently tapped her shoulder. “Are you brushing me off?”Emma pouted. “You hit me…”Landon hurriedly rubbed her shoulder. “Did it hurt?”He had not even used enough force to swat a fly but hearing Emma say it made him do
People loved to take advantage of a good deal, and after consulting the owner, the manager anticipated such behavior from the customers when he proposed the solution. Besides, both the owner and the manager possessed a broader vision. They understood that they could not let a small financial loss tarnish their restaurant's reputation.The way they handled the incident turned into a great advertising opportunity. Those diners who experienced the situation firsthand became loyal customers. They now had a favorable impression of the restaurant and would be the first to recommend it for future gatherings or family outings. No amount of traditional advertising could rival the power of genuine recommendations from friends and family.Both the restaurant owner and manager knew how to effectively navigate a business crisis. What could have been a damaging situation had transformed into positive publicity due to their prompt action.“Let Daddy explain the specifics of the business
The restaurant manager politely apologized and thanked them before clearing all the food from the table. Emma smiled. "I really like this restaurant."Landon nodded, recognizing that this was a business that understood customer service. Just then, Emma spotted Asher’s confused expression. "Those dishes we had earlier might have been touched by that lady."If someone used a spoon that others had already used to scoop food for me, would you be pleased by that?" Asher shook his head vigorously. "Not at all!""Exactly! So, the food that might have come into contact with that lady's saliva was removed and destroyed by the restaurant staff," Emma continued. Asher looked concerned at Emma’s words. "That's such a waste!" "It is, but there's no other option," Emma sighed lightly. "If someone were to get sick from eating that food, it would be much worse. That was a terrible mistake that the lady made. "So the restaurant staff wants to make sure that the mistake was dealt with the
Asher nodded energetically. “Yes!”“Exactly! So, making mistakes isn’t scary, and not knowing things isn’t scary either. The key is to admit it boldly,” Emma explained.“When we make a mistake, we correct it. If we don’t know something, and it doesn’t affect others, we don’t have to learn it if we don’t want to.“But if it impacts others, we need to learn from it,” she continued.“Just like that lady earlier, she needed to learn not to use shared tongs to serve food. But for something like not wanting to do someone’s makeup, that’s okay, she doesn’t have to learn that.“Shared tongs are necessary for everyone, and they can’t be replaced. If you don’t want to do someone’s makeup, they can find someone else to help. That service can be substituted.”Asher listened intently and nodded his head. “I understand now, Mommy!”Landon watched the entire exchange and silently marveled at Emma’s approach. She had a knack for using examples from Asher’s own experiences to explain things, m
Asher beamed up at Emma, a sense of pride shining on his face.Emma finally gathered her emotions and turned to Asher. “Mommy makes mistakes too, Ash.”Asher’s smile faltered as confusion washed over him. “Huh?”Emma chuckled softly and ruffled his hair. “It’s not just Mommy who makes mistakes, Daddy does too.”“Really?” Asher exclaimed as he turned to look at Landon. His face was filled with disbelief.Landon smiled, though he was unsure where Emma was going with the conversation. Nevertheless, he cooperated without hesitation. “That’s right. Daddy makes mistakes too.”Asher’s mouth hung open in surprise, clearly shocked to learn that his impressive parents could also err.“Not just your parents,” Emma continued with a smile, “even people who are more capable than us make mistakes.”“Why?” Asher asked, furrowing his brows in confusion. “If everyone makes mistakes, then why do we even learn?”“Because we work hard to make fewer mistakes and try our best not to cause trouble
“What disruption? You’re just bullying your customers because your business is big!” The middle-aged woman exploded in anger. “Don’t think I’m easy to push around. I’m calling the police!”The restaurant manager nodded calmly. “Please do. Since your actions have caused damage to our establishment, we will also hold you accountable for those damages.”“Damages? What damages?” the woman shouted, stomping her feet in frustration.Unfazed, the manager responded evenly, “Because of your actions, we now need to remove and replace all the food at the serving stations. You’ll be responsible for covering those losses.“And if any customers request refunds because of this, we’ll refund them in full. If they ask for compensation, we’ll provide that too. All of these expenses will be your responsibility.”The woman nearly exploded at the manager’s words. “You’re deluded!“Come on, son, we’re leaving!” She yanked her son’s arm, pulling him toward the exit.But the restaurant staff was not ab
Since Asher had decided to eat one piece of cake himself, he chose fewer cakes, worried that he would not be able to finish them.‘Look at that! He’s already learning how to make his own choices,’ Emma thought proudly.Emma followed Asher’s lead, picking up the cakes he wanted. Just as they were about to leave, Asher suddenly grabbed her sleeve.Puzzled, Emma looked down and asked, “What is it, sweetie?”“They’re using tongs to feed each other,” Asher said, frowning in displeasure.Emma glanced over and saw a middle-aged woman holding a pair of tongs, about to feed a cake to her son. The boy, around eight or nine, reached out to take the cake with his hand, but the woman pulled the tongs back and scolded him, “Don’t use your hands! Just open your mouth.”Emma felt her face flush in disbelief. ‘What are they thinking?’ she protested quietly.The woman did not want her son to use his hands, claiming it was dirty, yet she was about to feed him with the tongs that everyone used to
Landon smiled. “I like eating too. Our whole family does. But what I enjoy most is eating with all of you.”Asher quickly agreed, “I’m always happy when I eat with Mommy and Daddy.”The family of three arrived at the buffet. Thankfully, Emma had already reserved a spot using her phone while they were still on the road.They headed straight to a small private room, ordered their food through the app, and waited for the server to bring it.“Mommy…” Asher called as he tugged at Emma’s shirt. “I want some cake.”Emma laughed and put on her sunglasses. “Let’s go get some cake.”Asher beamed with excitement. “Okay!” With one hand he held Emma’s hand tightly, while he swung the other one back and forth enthusiastically. He hurried along, and his wide, gleaming eyes searched eagerly for the cake display ahead.“Mommy, over there!” He spotted the table filled with cakes in an instant.Even though he was thrilled to see the cakes, Asher did not let go of Emma’s hand or rush ahead.