She could not have her precious one not growing up as well as others, right?Tina noticed Paige staring at her and playfully lifted the corners of her mouth, asking, "Paige, what's on your mind?"There was a smugness in her expression. She believed Paige was envious of her pregnancy."It’s nothing." Paige shook her head. Tina chuckled. "Are you craving something?"Paige stayed silent.Tina sighed, saying, "Ugh... I'm growing tired of eating. The smells make me want to puke. If it weren't for the nutritionist insisting it's good for the baby, I'd really stop eating."Paige remained silent, observing Tina.She was not foolish. Tina was clearly showing off.Showing off what exactly?Her pregnancy, of course.In the past, Paige thought Tina was low-key and had little presence among the Jewells. However, since getting pregnant, Tina had become the most noticeable person in the entire Jewells.The previous Tina was reserved and quiet. Now, she seemed to talk all the time, and ev
Although she did not like Paige, she could not bring herself to harm her own grandson.Ann felt a bit frustrated. Why did Paige suddenly get pregnant? It put her in a difficult position. If Paige was not pregnant, she could have tried everything to prevent it. However, now that Paige was pregnant, there was a faint sense of happiness amid her surprise and frustration.With Tina currently carrying a boy, Niel had two children, while Chris had none. Now that Paige is pregnant, Ann could breathe a sigh of relief. At least they would lag too far behind Niel.The old master was already seventy-five. Who knew how many good years he had left? A child represented so much. Ann discreetly glanced at Paige's belly, hoping she would give birth to a boy.Master Jewell returned from his exercise outside. Upon hearing about Paige's pregnancy, he looked at Paige with a smile and said, "Good... Haha, good. You're a good child." Paige blushed. How did being pregnant make her a good child?T
Chris looked at Paige seriously and said, "Our kid has to win right from the starting line."Paige stared at Chris in shock. Seriously? The kid had not even been confirmed in the womb, and he was already talking about winning from the starting line.Before this, Paige had seen parents online enrolling their children in various courses before they could speak. She found it exaggerated, thinking those parents might be a bit crazy. Now, she was starting to think that Chris might become one of those over-the-top parents."Our child is destined to crush Niel's kids from childhood to adulthood," Chris declared.Speechless, she looked at Chris. How did she not notice Chris's competitive streak before? Had Niel's comment about Chris being unable to have children really bothered him at the office?At first, she thought Chris simply did not want to engage with Niel, but he seemed to be comparing himself with Niel at every turn.It seemed that Niel had touched a nerve with Chris.Paige
Dan held Sierra close. He genuinely liked Sierra. She was young, beautiful, and gentle—a type he favored. Moreover, Sierra was the Quirks' young lady. If he married her, he would inherit a considerable fortune. Plus, Dan had no worries about Bob objecting to him being with Sierra. Once he married Sierra, he would have wealth, looks, and Wendy—the mother-daughter combo. It was a dream for many men.Just then, Dan's phone rang. With one arm around Sierra, he reached for the phone. Glancing at the screen, his expression shifted slightly. It was Wendy calling.Sierra looked up and asked, "Who is it? Aren't you going to answer?"Dan smiled. "It's from the gym."Sierra nodded. He hung up and told Sierra, "I have to go to work.""Go on, then," Sierra smiled at him and said.Dan lingered with Sierra for a while before finally getting out of bed to get dressed and leave the hotel.Once outside, Dan called Wendy back. "Sweetheart, why didn't you answer my call? Were you with a
Now, the home she once knew was completely shattered.Wendy and Bob were getting a divorce. Bob was moving on with another woman, and they had a child together.Chris observed the low-spirited Paige and could sense her thoughts. He felt that the young girl's emotions were just too abundant.Overflowing emotions were wasted on the Quirks, a family who did not deserve her love and care.Bob, Wendy, Sierra… None of them were worth her genuine emotions!Her abundance of affection was better invested elsewhere, especially in him.If she invested those emotions in him, it would not be wasted. He would reciprocate it equally with sincere feelings.The young girl just did not understand this simple truth.She was truly naive!…Paige and Chris returned to the Quirks.Even before entering the house, they could hear laughter and cheerful voices as they walked through the small garden.It was a young woman's voice.Judging by it, she sounded really pleasant.It must be Linda.Altho
From now on, they will not collaborate with him.With no one wanting to work with Bob, what's the point of the Quirks doing any business?They might as well declare bankruptcy!"What... What do you mean?" Mildred asked, her face drained of color. It seemed like she finally grasped the seriousness of the situation.Bob looked at Mildred's terrified face and strangely felt a tinge of satisfaction. Sneering, he said, "What do I mean? It’s exactly as I said. Chris won't let me invest in the Flower Bay Project anymore. If Chris refuses my investment, I won’t just fail to make money. Everyone outside will think The Quirks and Chris have a conflict. Who would want to collaborate with the Quirks now? Who dares offend Chris?"Mildred, with a pale face, said, "No... It's impossible. The Quirks are Paige's maternal family. If the Quirks go down, how can Paige establish herself in the Jewells? Paige won't just stand and watch, would she?"Bob chuckled and said, "Mom, do you think Paige cares
Sierra: [Paige, did you forget? Today is Grandma's birthday.]Paige: [I know.]Sierra: [Then why haven't I seen you? Did something happen?]Paige: [Nothing.]Sierra: [What aren’t you telling me?]Paige: [It’s really nothing. When I got back to the Quirks, Grandma saw me and seemed upset, so I left.]Sierra: [...]Sierra could probably guess what happened.Now Linda and Gene lived with the Quirks.Paige might have seen Linda and Gene, upset. Perhaps there was a conflict between Paige, Linda, and Gene when she came back, so Paige left in anger. Originally, she wanted to talk to Paige about something today.It looked like she would have to find another opportunity.Sierra discreetly glanced at Linda and Gene.Linda and Dad sat together, and Gene sat in between her grandparents, being treated like a precious grandson. They were a harmonious family.At that moment, she felt like an outsider.They made her uncomfortable, and she could not wait to leave this house.However, s
“Um?" Paige paused, looking at Mia with confusion. "What do you mean, Mia?""Sister!" Mia looked at Paige, smiling. "There's a little sister in Aunt Paige’s belly."Paige froze and looked at Mia in shock. They said that children could see things adults could not. When kids looked at a pregnant woman's belly, they could tell what it was."Really?" Paige asked with a smile.“Mhmm.” Mia looked at Paige's belly and said, "A little sister."Tina smiled at Paige and said, "It might really be a sister. The elderly say that children's eyes can see things adults can't."Paige nodded. "Yeah, I heard that, too."It seems there was a strong chance of a girl in her belly.Chris firmly believed it was a daughter, while Mia insisted it was a sister.Tina smiled meaningfully, saying, "Paige, don't be sad. Whether you have a girl now and a boy later, it's the same.""Huh?" Paige paused, looking at Tina in surprise. Sad? Sad about what? Did Tina think she was sad because she was expect
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