There was no way around it, though.After all, she could not resist Chris. What if Chris really tore the clothes apart?Paige slowly let go of her hand.Chris pulled open the collar and stared.Paige’s face grew even redder, her heart pounding rapidly."That's enough." Paige blushed, covering her collar.This time, Chris did not pull anymore. He said, “Well, there’s definitely a difference now."Paige blushed even more, slightly biting her lip, feeling a secret joy inside.Chris looked at Paige and said lightly, "However, don't be too happy too soon."Paige, with a red face, defended herself, "I... I'm not."Chris said, "When women have children, there will be a certain degree of growth because of breastfeeding. But when that’s over, it will return to its original state. There’s also a certain chance it will not be as good as before."Paige thought Chris was right."However,” Chris said lightly, “You don't need to worry too much. You need to have something to change. Since
Chris nodded and returned to the hospital room.Looking at Paige sleeping with her eyes closed, Chris understood.Paige must be in pain from the episiotomy. She was just too shy to speak up about it.Chris could not fathom why she was being shy about it. They were husband and wife and had been intimate countless times.While Paige slept, Chris attended to his work.The situation with Luna escalated quickly online. However, Luna remained silent, and after Jewell Group issued its initial statement and legal letter, there were no further actions.Chris' people went to the hotel to retrieve the surveillance footage. As expected, the footage had already been taken, presumably by the security who had been paid off. They took the money, handed over the footage, and the other party destroyed it.So, proving Luna's innocence with the surveillance footage was impossible.However, that was not surprising.Chris' people also traced the person who bribed the security. They wore black sport
In Hevensford, Paige only had herself as family. Being sisters in Hevensford meant taking care of each other and lending support when needed.Paige hesitated, feeling both embarrassed and shy to discuss this with her sister."Do you think I'm being too direct or crude, Paige? But the truth is all those men fancy young, pretty, and well-shaped women. Many women end up being abandoned after getting pregnant and having children. I know Chris treats you well, and you have confidence in him, firmly believing he's not that kind of person. However, those women who were abandoned and rejected once believed firmly that their boyfriends or husbands would love them forever, too. But what happened in the end? People aren't constant, and neither are their feelings. They change with time, circumstances, and people," Sierra said.People do change over time.Was she not a prime example?In the past, she did everything in her power to break up Chris and Paige. Now she hoped Paige and Chris would
‘Mother and son were safe?’Nina wondered if Niel was just plain stupid and his brain filled with crap. How could he let Paige safely give birth to their son? Did he not know what it meant for Paige to safely give birth to her son? "Congratulations to Paige," Nina said dryly. She wanted to congratulate her with a smile but could not force it out even if she tried. Sierra smiled and said, "Now that Paige has given birth to a child, her position in the Jewells is secure. I can relax now." Having a child does indeed serve as a talisman for Paige. As long as she does not do anything too outrageous, the Jewells will tolerate her. It seemed divorcing Chris and Paige would be even more difficult for Nina."Oh, right, Nina... I heard you're looking for someone?" Sierra asked with concern. Nina asked, "Who told you?" Sierra smiled and said, "In this family, there are no secrets." Nina looked at Sierra and nodded. "Well, I'm looking for someone. Sierra, do you think if y
He knew it was the last and only time because Luna would not pull him back again.He would forever remain on Luna's blacklist.If Luna called him in anger and scolded him, he would not feel as terrible because it would mean Luna had not entirely given up on him. However, after what he did to Luna, Luna did not raise a fuss and just silently blocked him.This meant Luna did not even want to talk to him anymore.Only after completely giving up on someone would they act like this.Pierre now understood, more profoundly than at the hotel — he truly lost Luna.They would not even be friends in the future. Their relationship would be worse than strangers.Pierre realized that Luna was important in his life, even if he did not like her. As a friend and someone who admired him, she had a place in his heart.Unfortunately, he realized this too late.…Tina looked at Niel and asked, "Honey, are you just going to let Paige safely deliver the Jewells' grandson?"Niel frowned, saying, "I
Armed with evidence, the folks from the second household would not let Niel off the hook. They would make Niel pay for Chris and his child’ lives with his. If that happened, with Niel, Chris, and Chris’ son gone, only Mandy and Luna, the two daughters of the Jewells, would remain along with Tina’s daughter. Then, her daughter would become the sole descendant of the Jewells!Tina planned meticulously, envisioning a future where her daughter, Mia, would become the female CEO of the Jewell Group. It would bring her endless wealth, power, and glory! Love and emotions could go to hell. She was determined to help her daughter become queen. Tina felt her blood boiling with excitement! Indeed, women should be serious about building their careers. She would ensure her daughter became the sole heir of the Jewells. When the time came, by controlling her daughter, she would be the Queen Mother, the sole ruler of the Jewell Group!Tina leaned against Niel's chest, her body trembling sligh
In reality, Andrew had not reached out to Luna since yesterday.For Luna, the nature of their relationship was crystal clear. Andrew harbored no genuine emotions for her; their union was strictly business, driven by profit rather than affection.As long as she could bring Andrew sufficient benefits, he could not care less about loving her.On the surface, Andrew often posed as someone pursuing her, but their interactions were anything but ordinary.It was not as if Andrew had to have Luna. Even in the realm of business alliances, she was not his only option. As the heir apparent of the Carter Corporation, Andrew had numerous choices, and so did she.Their current lukewarm connection stemmed from the fact that they found each other somewhat suitable.Andrew believed that marrying her could yield him substantial benefits. Luna thought that, despite his imperfections, Andrew was decent overall. Marrying Andrew could also bring enough benefits to her brother and Jewell Group.That
She looked at Luna. Suddenly, she understood something.Was Luna already suspicious in her heart, and all this talk was just a way to test her?Mandy's heart sank. Had her initial attempt to feign concern for Luna been an opportunity for Luna to test her?"I think you might be overthinking it," Mandy said with a forced smile.Luna smiled back, asking, "Overthinking? I think I'm actually underthinking it, don’t you?"Mandy was now starting to feel uneasy. The more uneasy she felt, the more she tried to appear calm on the surface.However, forced calmness was different from genuine calmness. Luna had been paying attention to Mandy the whole time and naturally noticed Mandy's forced composure."Why do you think Pierre would do this to me? What does Pierre gain from this? Do you think someone behind the scenes approached Pierre and offered him something, so Pierre orchestrated all this?" Luna asked Mandy with a smile.Mandy looked at Luna. The guilt was eating her alive. Had Luna a
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