Take Tina, for instance. Ever since giving birth to Mia, she had been under constant pressure from the folks at Liam’s side of the family to produce a son. Now that she was finally pregnant again, everyone hoped for a boy. However, if she happened to have another girl...Girls get married and move into their husbands' homes, facing the challenge of dealing with difficult mothers-in-law. Those were just stories of other women's experiences that he observed but did not feel much for. However, if those scenarios played out in his own daughter's life, he could not stand it.Paige stayed silent, contemplating the hardships girls endure compared to boys. "But what if I have a daughter?" She wondered aloud. After all, the gender of the child was not something she could control.Chris looked at Paige, his eyes determined. "Even though girls might face tougher challenges, my daughter, Chris’s daughter, won't suffer. I'll make sure she becomes the happiest princess in the world."Paige c
Was he doing it on purpose? What a scumbag!He just had to push her buttons until she spilled the beans. It was so infuriating!Paige was a mix of mad and embarrassed, wishing she could give Chris a piece of her mind."So I think, with your current attitude, having kids might not be our thing," Paige said.Now, Chris was genuinely confused."Are you feeling okay… in terms of your health?" Chris asked.If not, why else would having kids be a problem?Getting heated, Paige snapped back, "No, your body is the one with issues."Chris replied coolly, "Nope, I'm all good. I get a thorough check-up every year."Paige was even more infuriated. "Fine, if you're not into the whole parenting gig, fine," Paige spat out, frustrated.Chris replied, "I'm into it."He had always had a plan to have children with Paige but just a little later because he wanted to start the family after Paige graduated. Now that Paige was all about having children, he figured, why not now?"Since you want
With Paige around, she finally had someone to do nails and gossip with after all this time. Those days were truly fulfilling and joyful. Alas, Paige was about to leave.Paige looked at Gloria and said with a smile, "I'm going to miss you."She really liked Gloria's personality. Gloria said earnestly, "Madam, don't worry. I’ll keep an eye on Mr. Jewell for you.""Huh?" Paige was puzzled. "You'll keep an eye on him?""Yes." Gloria nodded, saying, "I'll keep an eye on those conniving women in the company for you."Paige fell silent for a moment before saying, "Thank you."Gloria smiled and said, "No need to thank me. Madam, study well. Don't worry. Trust me with Mr. Jewell.""Alright." Paige nodded.After packing her things, Paige was ready to leave. While Gloria accompanied her downstairs, she said, "I really hope the next summer break comes quickly."Although speechless, Paige replied with a smile, "Even though I won't be at the company, we're still friends. We can call o
Even if Paige could not accept Linda, she would definitely accept Gene. After all, Gene was her little brother, sharing half of their blood, and blood was thicker than water."Paige, you shouldn't argue with Dad like that," Sierra advised. Paige furrowed her brow, asking, "Sierra, are you going to accept them?" By them, she meant Linda and Gene.Sierra paused, sighed, and said softly, "Whether I accept them or not, what difference does it make? Would Dad abandon them just because I can't accept them?" Her tone was filled with melancholy.Paige found Sierra’s words true. Bob would not abandon Linda and Gene just because Sierra did not accept them. Gene was the son Bob and her grandparents had been hoping for many years; he was the one to inherit Quirk Enterprise."I envy you so much," Sierra said. "You're married and don't have to live with the Quirks. After Dad and Mom divorce, he'll definitely let them move into the house. By then, I'll be in this house..." Sierra's words
Paige took a deep breath, mustering her courage to blurt it out, "Sierra wants to tie the knot with James, but it seems like James isn't keen on the whole marriage thing. So, Sierra has sent me to gauge his stance and feel out the situation with James."She spoke quickly, without a pause in between. Paige feared that if she stopped, she might lose the nerve to spill the beans.Chris stared at Paige, a prolonged silence hanging in the air. Paige, nervously biting her lip, met Chris's gaze with wide, shimmering eyes."Have you asked him?" Chris finally inquired.Paige shook her head cautiously and whispered, "Not yet.""Oh," was all Chris said, leaving Paige feeling increasingly uneasy.She waited with bated breath, half-expecting a scolding that never came. There was just silence. Confused, Paige wondered, that was it? Did he have nothing more to say?"Should I… ask him?" Paige asked tentatively. She felt like she was walking on thin ice, pushing Chris's limits.Chris respon
Sierra also had her pride."However, forcing won't do any good," Chris said.Paige looked at him, puzzled. "Why?"Chris explained, "People who want to get married will marry you no matter what. For those who don't want to marry you, no amount of pressure will work. Even if you force someone to marry you through extreme means, the marriage won't be happy."Paige suspected Chris was cursing Sierra, cursing that she would be unhappy after marriage."But… why?" Paige asked. "Why doesn't James want to marry my sister? They seem so in love."Sierra betrayed her fiancé for James, who knew she had a fiancé but still chose to be with her.Was that not because of love? If they loved each other, why not get married?If two people love each other, they should get married.Ordinary people might have issues like cars, houses, and dowries that could cause conflicts, but both the Burts and the Quirks were wealthy. They did not have to worry about money, so why not get married?"Heh..." Chris
Chris expressed confidently, “They won’t break up.”Paige questioned, “Why do you think so? Are you that confident in Sierra and James’s love?”“They're both scoundrels. One would say they're a perfect match in that regard. No one else would be right for them,” Chris explained.Paige was rendered speechless.Shortly after, she received a reply from James.James: [I want to spend a few more years in our own world with Sierra. I love her, and I want to love her wholeheartedly.]Paige: [Can't you be in your own world after getting married? Marriage allows you to do that openly.]James did not reply. Paige continued, [Do you know the pressure she's under now? She chose you over Chris and betrayed him. Yet, you drag your feet on marrying her. Do you know how many people are laughing at her behind her back?]James: [I know I’ve wronged her.]Paige: [Great that you acknowledge you've wronged her. For you, she gave up Chris—a man who surpasses you in ability, appearance, and character
Chris casually shook his head, commenting, "Typical small-mindedness of a woman."Paige gritted her teeth, glaring at Chris with anger. "You should learn from me. Just look at how great my temper is," Chris continued."Hmph," Paige scoffed, offering a mocking gaze in response. Chris raised an eyebrow. "You don't think I have a great temper?"Paige shook her head, "Not at all."Chris gave Paige a meaningful look, "Truly pitiful. So young, yet so blind."Paige fumed in silence.Chris continued, "You couldn't even see how great someone's temperament is when they're right next to you."Paige glared at Chris in anger. How dare he say she's blind? Her vision was perfectly fine.Chris raised an indifferent eyebrow, "Isn't it so? Sierra and James both betrayed me, and yet I endured it without retaliation. Don't you think I have an extremely great temper?"Paige stayed silent, contemplating Chris's question. Chris asked indifferently, "How many people do you think could handle thin
The receptionist did not reply. Gloria: [You're in trouble. I can't save you now.]The receptionist: [No, I haven't eaten it yet.]Gloria: [Good thing you haven't. I'm coming down.]As soon as the receptionist received Gloria's message, Gloria stepped out of the elevator.Upon reaching the front desk and noticing the bag of strawberry laces opened on the desk, Gloria glared at the receptionist. "You said you hadn't eaten it!"The receptionist looked a little guilty. "I just opened it and haven't had a chance to take one yet."Gloria sneered. "Haven't had a chance? You sound like you regret it."“I don't.""You can't afford this cup of bubble tea. If you did take one, watch out… You might lose your job."The receptionist paused in surprise. "Is it expensive?"Gloria nodded. "It is."“Good thing I didn't take one," the receptionist mumbled. Gloria rolled her eyes. If they were not on the same team, she would not even bother saving her."Why is this bag of strawberry laces
Chris chuckled. "Really?"Paige's face turned slightly red. She felt embarrassed saying that, and it felt like Chris did not believe her. However, she bit the bullet and nodded. "Yeah, really."Chris smiled and said, "Well then, when you miss me next time, don't just think about it because thinking won't do you any good. When you miss me or care about me, just send me a message or call to check in. After all, I can’t read minds. Also, if you want to hug me, just hug me. Don't hold Hunter in your arms and say you want to hug me. That's just hypocritical."Paige faltered. Hug him when she wanted to hug him? Thanks, but she did not want to hug him. She could easily pick up Hunter, but could she lift Chris so easily? She was not that strong, to begin with."Remember. From now on, when you think of me, send me a message. Ask me if I've eaten, what I've eaten, if I'm tired from work, what I'm doing, or tell me what you're thinking about. Don't keep it all to yourself," Chris said wit
What did he take her for?Besides, what could a woman do with photos? She was not one of those perverted men who did some creepy stuff with women’s photos."Nothing worth admiring?" Chris raised an eyebrow.Paige nodded. "Yeah, they’re nothing worth admiring."Indeed, there was nothing worth admiring about the photos."Ha!” Chris snickered.Paige remained silent and thought, ‘Here comes the snickering again.’"You don’t mean what you say," Chris remarked.Paige frowned. "What did I say that implies otherwise? You're a strange one. You're right here in front of me. Why would I need to admire the photos?"Chris grinned. "So you don't want to admire the photos, but you want to admire me, a living person."Paige blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed. She did not mean that, but what she just said seemed to imply exactly that."How would you want to admire me?" Chris teased.Admire was such an intriguing word.Paige blushed harder. "How else can I admire you? Just by looking,
Before Hunter was born, Chris was the absolute darling of the family. His grandfather favored him, and his parents loved him dearly.However, Hunter's arrival had changed everything. The elders in the family revolved around Hunter all day long. Zander’s first question upon waking up each morning was about Hunter, followed by Ann cuddling Hunter, calling him her darling, and so on.It seemed like everyone had forgotten about Chris.How could Chris, who had always been so cherished, accept that?Chris's expression stiffened as if his thoughts had been unexpectedly revealed, his eyes flickering momentarily.Paige chuckled and said, "Are you seriously competing with a child for attention? Besides, you've been pampered by the family for so many years. Hunter has only been pampered for a few days."Chris retorted coldly, "I'm not competing with him."Paige did not buy it for a second. She smiled and said, "Sure, you're not competing with him. You're just afraid we'll spoil Hunter."A
Before, Paige could not understand people showing off their babies and wondered why they would go crazy posting their kids on social media. Now, she got it. She found her kid to be the cutest in the world and could not help but snap his photos and post them on her social media platforms to share him with others, hoping for compliments and praise for her little one.However, she also understood that posting too much could annoy people. Hence, she restrained herself to only posting once a day and made sure to fit in a couple of photos!That was her absolute limit!She felt uneasy if she did not post her baby for a day. Then, when she saw her friends' comments praising her little one, she felt happy and proud, like they were getting closer as friends.Indeed, becoming a mom had changed her mindset.Chris, who was watching Paige show off their baby on social media, was even more dissatisfied! They had been married for a long time and had a child together, yet his appearances o
After what felt like ages, Ava lay on the hotel's large bed, staring blankly at the ceiling as the sound of rushing water filled her ears. Niel was in the shower. After releasing his pent-up emotions, he headed straight for the shower. Meanwhile, she lay there, her body aching. She did not want to move a muscle because every movement brought pain.Niel was thrilled with the new experience, but Ava was suffering. She was starting to regret getting involved with Niel. He was going overboard with satisfying his physical needs, and she feared that if things continued like that, Niel might end up causing her harm or maybe even unintentionally ending her life. She had heard of such things happening before, so now, she was caught between a rock and a hard place.On one hand, she did not want to let go of Niel and give up on all the sacrifices and efforts she had put in when she was on the brink of marrying into a wealthy family and becoming a billionaire's wife. On the other han
Pierre fell silent, pondering Shelly's words carefully. Upon reflection, he found Shelly's proposal to be pretty reasonable and entirely feasible. If he were to wait until Shelly entered prison to serve her sentence, he could break up with her afterward. Once his relationship with Shelly ended, his parents would not be as angry. Even if there were some constraints preventing them from openly helping him, they could still assist him discreetly. After all, he was their son, who shared the same blood with them. His parents could not possibly abandon him entirely and let him fend for himself. By lowering himself in front of his parents, he believed they would not neglect him. By then, acquiring the five million dollars would not be too difficult.Shelly watched Pierre, not pressing him to respond. She believed Pierre knew what choice to make. Five million might seem like an astronomical figure, but for the second son of the Alfonsos, it was not much.After much deliberation
She looked at the evil smile on Chris' face, and it all came back to her.Did Chris Intentionally take Hunter to the guest room to hand him over to the nanny so that it would make it easier for him to do what he wanted? What a scumbag! However, since it was something she had personally agreed to, she would not back out.Paige did not resist Chris, and a long time later, she collapsed on the bed. She felt like she should have taken care of Hunter and not fallen for Chris' tricks.Taking care of a child was not as exhausting!She was too tired to even move her fingers.The next day, Paige slept until late morning and then got up to go down for breakfast.When Ann saw Paige, she asked with concern, "Paige, didn't you sleep well last night?"Paige looked really worn out."Didn't Hunter sleep with the nanny last night?" Ann asked curiously.Paige blushed with embarrassment and said, "Last night… I wasn't used to sleeping without Hunter, so I didn't get a good sleep."Ann smile
Even if she offered her sincerity, Chris would not appreciate it, so what else could she offer? "Is money the only thing you have? Do you have nothing else besides money?" Chris said.He thought she was truly clueless. Even after being married for so long and having a child together, did she not know what he wanted?However, Paige was indeed puzzled. Besides money, what else did she have? What else could she have?Chris looked her up and down, speechless. Paige might not have understood what he meant before, but she did now. He meant that although she did not have money, she still had a young body.It seemed all Chris lusted was her body."I’m still recovering," Paige said with a slight blush on her face. She knew Chris had been patient for a long time. They barely had any intimacy during the last trimester of her pregnancy, but there was nothing she could do. She did not want to refuse him, but her body would not allow it.Chris glanced at Paige and said, "We can try other