"Yes?" Natalie gazed at Henry and waited for him to talk."Before this, I thought of having a dozen kids with you. But today, when I saw how you risked your life to give birth to this child, I changed my mind," Henry said.He was upset upon realizing how inconsiderate and naive he was to wish for that many children."Really? So you're satisfied with only one child?" Natalie asked.She was touched to hear what Henry had said, and his consideration had eased all the pain she had suffered by far."One is more than enough." Henry gently kissed the back of Natalie's hand.Natalie smiled softly."Oh, by the way, are you close with Mrs. Yoder?" Henry asked, puzzled.Something was off about Celine, as if she seemed to be hiding a big secret.Perhaps Henry was overreacting a little, but that was his first impression of her."Mrs. Yoder? I barely know her. We've only met a few times. Although today was a little unusual, I actually ran into her a couple of times." Natalie shrugged her s
Henry didn't have the faintest clue as to what he should do when a baby cries!All he knew was that Natalie was too weak to get down from the bed to hold Mercy herself. She had to stay in bed now.But still, Natalie tried to get down from bed. "It's alright, Henry. I'll get her…" "No, I'll get her," Henry confidently said as he pushed Natalie back to bed.Then, he cluelessly approached the cradle.Mercy was crying so hard that her cheeks had turned red. Yet, Henry didn't even know how to pick her up. He had never seen such a small baby before, let alone hold one."It's okay. I've got this," Natalie said gently, not wanting to discourage Henry."No, I've got this!" Henry insisted. Then, he stiffly picked Mercy up, as if he were holding a plate of food.Natalie was dumbfounded. She had never thought of holding a child like that.Meanwhile, Mercy expressed her disapproval with an earth-shattering cry.Natalie could tell how desperate and helpless Henry was when he saw Mercy
Ever since their last unpleasant spat, Leonard had refrained from calling Rachel again.But despite his reluctance to initiate contact, he'd repeatedly tapped open Rachel's profile picture throughout the day.His fingers would then instinctively start typing out messages, only to delete them in a moment of pride-fueled hesitation.While Leonard hadn't contacted Rachel directly, he did instruct Joshua to monitor Rachel's updates.She had been compliant with the company's assigned tasks just two days ago. So, why was her number suddenly unreachable today?Leonard's chest tightened in concern.Could Rachel really be planning to leave the country?Just then, Joshua called and informed him that Rachel was currently at the airport, and her flight was scheduled to depart in just over an hour.With barely enough time to spare, Leonard rushed to the airport, determined to bring Rachel back himself.However, perhaps his recently serviced car might have been tampered with, because it bro
However, Garrett remained unapologetic in the face of Leonard's interrogation. In fact, he still maintained his assertive demeanor."Is a woman like her worth fighting with me over? I simply offered her a favor and ensured her mother would receive better treatment abroad. "She willingly accepted the deal I proposed," he said.Garrett smirked as he continued coldly, "To put it bluntly, while you were dreaming of growing old with her, she just… turned around and sold you out. In her eyes, a little favor was enough for her to end her relationship with you."Garrett's words struck down heavily on Leonard, and this was the first time he truly realized that love could be so painful."Shut up!" Leonard snapped, unwilling to hear anything more from Garrett. Then, he pressed on and asked, "What country's doctor did you arrange for her mother?" Although Leonard knew the flight that Rachel was on, the destination was just a layover, and he was still uncertain of her next move.Garrett mo
Henry's eyes were half lidded, and a bitter smile tugged at his lips.Only the wearer knew where the shoe pinches.Henry understood this truth well. Yet, it was still challenging to achieve an open mind about things when it concerned himself."Mr. Chase…" Amos cautiously called out after a brief pause."Yeah?" Henry responded. He was still seated in the wheelchair with his eyes closed and looked as though he were resting.It wasn't physical fatigue that burdened him, but rather, a weariness of spirit."Mr. Chase, as you know, I come from a rural village, and there's a renowned healer there," Amos began cautiously. "He specializes in studying various herbs and has helped many people overcome difficult illnesses. I don't know if it's hearsay, but others have told me that this healer has cured people with leg problems before."A faint ripple of interest crossed Henry's previously calm expression.He opened his eyes and fixed them on Amos. "A healer?"Amos nodded gently. "Yes, h
Leslie turned to meet Ivan's gaze and recognized the implicit threat in his eyes.Though he didn't voice it outright, the message was clear—any action on her part that could embarrass Ivan in front of Hugh would have consequences.Leslie was aware of the compromising photos Ivan held over Hugh, so she reluctantly refocused her attention on the steak before her.Hugh felt a sinking feeling in his gut as he observed Leslie's compliance.Her surrender worried him.Instinctively, Hugh seized Leslie's wrist as she was reaching for the fork and knife.He said, "What are you doing? Have you forgotten that you're allergic to steak? Or have you forgotten how your allergy almost killed you last time?"Ivan's gaze sharpened as he directed a menacing look toward Hugh. "Mr. Gordon, is it appropriate to treat someone else's wife in such a manner, especially in her husband's presence?"Hugh retorted furiously, "Ivan Zachman, can you stop this madness? This is no joke! Leslie will have an alle
Hugh approached Leslie and grabbed her wrist. Then, he wordlessly led her away.Just a few steps away, Leslie spotted a police car and the officers escorting Ivan into it.The sight of this caught Leslie off guard. "What's happening? Ivan, he…" she started."Let's head to the hospital first. I'll explain everything on the way," Hugh urged, still consumed by concern for Leslie's health after she'd eaten the steak."I'm fine…" Leslie muttered."Please, just listen to me this once. We need to go to the hospital." Hugh anxiously insisted.Then, he gently pushed Leslie into the car without further negotiation.Leslie didn't resist and allowed herself to follow Hugh's lead.The car then headed toward a hospital nearby."Is it appropriate for you to leave like this with so many people at the anniversary celebration?" Leslie couldn't help but glance at Hugh's back with mixed emotions.Seeing him act with such concern brought back memories of the past of him always prioritizing her we
Leslie had a hint of bitterness in her smile after saying this.It wasn't easy to give birth to a child, so how could Fiona abandon her after giving birth to her?Even amid numerous hardships, Leslie's willingness to follow Fiona had remained unshaken.But Fiona had made a one-sided decision and unilaterally abandoned her. This abandonment lasted for over 20 years. But what was even more outrageous was that Fiona felt no sense of obligation toward Leslie upon her return. And instead, she'd even boldly demanded favors from her.Hugh followed Leslie's gaze and glanced at the emotions flickering within her eyes.He immediately understood everything."Don't waste your emotions on unworthy people," Hugh said softly."If I ever have children in the future, I'll give them the best of everything in the world," Leslie said firmly, her eyes filled with determination.A person's experience would usually have a significant impact on their future decisions.For example, Leslie was someon