However, Garrett seemed to not care about Leonard's attitude and would still fool around as usual. It was as though the pain of losing his wife and baby didn't get to him at all.According to Garrett, the fact that he never remarried after Leonard's mother died was the greatest compromise he could make.Leonard thought he sounded absurd because this meant that Garrett never reflected on his actions and thought that, as his son, Leonard was the one being insensible.Over the years, one of the reasons Leonard had been flirting around with various women and getting involved in scandals was to take revenge on his father.Whenever someone teased him for being fickle and smooth-tongued, he would casually retort, "Well, I can't lose to my father, can I?""Leonard, don't go against my wishes. I'll give you more time to settle things with this model, or else… It wouldn't look pretty if I were to take things into my own hands," Garrett said."Are you threatening me?" Leonard smirked."Y
Logan's accusations weren't baseless. Harry had, in fact, given Evelyn hope and crushed it himself. Henry calmly looked at Logan. Then, after a while, he asked, "Is there anything else you'd like to say?""I just don't think there's a need for you to come to me. After all that Harry's done, prison is where he belongs!"The video held clear evidence! I didn't do him wrong! So, why are you here?" Logan shot Henry a scornful sidelong glance. Clearly, he was displeased with Henry's arrival."I just want to know why you've gone to such lengths to land my brother in the situation he's in right now. You might not believe it, but he didn't push Evelyn off the building," Henry said, keeping his cool.After all that had happened, Henry's trust in Harry had wavered. However, he chose to believe Harry in this. He trusted that Harry would've admitted it if he'd done it.Logan scoffed as though Henry was telling him a joke.From his perspective, if Harry was cruel enough to abandon his o
Nobody answered the door even after a long while.Sheldon asked calmly, "Is the tenant in?""According to the owner, the tenant almost never leaves the house," Ryan answered solemnly.Sheldon didn't question further. Instead, he simply reached out to press the doorbell again.Just then, the door opened, though only slightly. However, Sheldon could still see that it was utterly dark inside.The tenant's face was obscured as he hid himself in the darkness. Even his voice was low enough to the extent that it was hair-raising when he asked, "Who's there?"Sheldon asked, "Are you the tenant of Unit 2508?"Instead of answering him, the tenant asked, "Anything?" He held tightly onto the door, leaving only a narrow opening.Ryan was a bit curious and couldn't refrain from stealing a glimpse into the house. However, he received a glare from the tenant.It was then Ryan realized there was a deep scar on the tenant's face.Ryan's heart shuddered at the tenant's glare, but he wasn't su
In a few days, death would appear as Lyla's inevitable outcome if she couldn't find a way to escape.She didn't want that! Dying was not an option she was willing to entertain!After surviving the past months through sheer willpower, surrendering now was inconceivable.She had so much hope for the future and yearned for the day she would reunite with Sheldon."I will tolerate today's incident only once! If it happens again, be prepared for consequences that will far exceed today's suffering." Dylan threatened Lyla with an ominous expression.Getting drenched in saltwater was excruciatingly painful, and the pain Lyla experienced lingered.However, Dylan spared her no further attention and swiftly turned to leave.Lyla was now left alone. Then, she gathered all her strength to lift her wrist to reveal a bracelet—it was a gift from Sheldon.He had casually placed a box in front of her that day, and curiosity lit up Lyla's face as she inquired, "What's this? It's not an engagemen
"Maybe it's a simple happiness for others, but for me, it's a luxury I've never had."Lyla's words were delivered with a deliberate lightness, yet Sheldon could sense the profound loneliness hidden deep within her.It was often that those shrouded in loneliness would put on their brightest smiles, and Lyla was one such individual.And in return, Sheldon held a profound desire too—he wished to bring Lyla true happiness if it was within his power.Their relationship transcended mere healing. It was also about mutual healing and sharing warmth amid the chill of their isolated existence.They recognized the loneliness in each other, and this gift represented his initial step."Do you have any information on where this person might have moved to?" Sheldon inquired urgently, his temples throbbing ever since he saw the photograph of the bracelet.The thought that Lyla might be alive and that she might have been the one crying for help made Sheldon's heart tighten in pain.If that was
Leslie remained silent.Although Ivan hadn't specifically said it, she could guess that the condition behind his offer was far from simple.Ivan was not the type to propose a deal that didn't favor him.Ivan's gaze locked on Leslie's face as he approached her, saying, "Would you consider having a child with me?"This longing likely stemmed from the emptiness in Ivan's familial life, having been abandoned by his parents at an early age as they went on to start new families for themselves.He had always wondered what a happy and complete family might look like and decided to seek that fulfillment on his own.Leslie couldn't help but laugh dismissively upon hearing Ivan's request. "Ivan, there's no way I would allow my child to carry the blood of someone like you!""And whose blood would you prefer? Hugh's?" Ivan retorted with a mocking smile. However, a closer inspection would reveal the iciness in his eyes. It made him appear like a devilish figure under the streetlight's glow.
Hugh silently took his leave as the sky started to brighten.He had instructed the hotel's front desk to keep his involvement confidential.After all, he couldn't offer Leslie anything substantial, so the least he could do was refrain from nurturing false hopes in her heart.Upon waking up, Leslie found herself alone in an unfamiliar room. Her mind was clouded in confusion, and she had no memory of how she'd arrived there, nor did she have any recollection of checking into the room herself.Her gaze then fell upon the bandage wrapped around her foot.Was she injured? When had that occurred?Leslie couldn't recall. But she didn't linger on these thoughts either. She simply attributed the gap in her memory to a blackout from excessive drinking.After getting herself ready, she left the hotel and headed to her office.Just as she was approaching the entrance of the building, a figure hurried toward her.Leslie might have completely forgotten about Fiona if not for her sudden
"Les, how is this be a threat? I'm simply laying out the situation for you. If Hugh were to face disgrace or bear certain consequences because of you, wouldn't that weigh heavily on you?"Ivan's expression was one of feigned innocence. It was as though he was genuinely the considerate person he portrayed himself to be.Leslie couldn't help but laugh after hearing him. "Well, if that's your truth, then so be it."Was there even a point in continuing this argument with Ivan?It was only now that Leslie truly grasped the nature of the man before her.Ivan watched Leslie with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Come have breakfast."He then tapped the seat beside him lightly.It might have seemed like a kind invitation, but Leslie could see the implicit warning in his gaze.Leslie's hands, which had been resting at her sides, tightened into fists. She felt tears welling up in her eyes, but she fought the urge and held them back.Crying in front of Ivan would be futile. After al