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
"You're transferring over all your assets? Once it's signed, everything under your name becomes mine!" Natalie said. She unwaveringly gazed at Henry, intending to give him another chance to carefully reconsider."Besides these material possessions, you also get to have me too." Henry smiled warmly.Natalie couldn't help but smirk. But she didn't pick up the pen to immediately sign the document. Instead, she glanced at the document again and joked, "Aren't you afraid I'll run off with the money?"Henry's lips curled into a small smile as he leaned in closer to Natalie. Then, he spoke in a low voice, "I'm not afraid, because I believe you wouldn't bear to leave me."What a narcissistic man!But Henry wasn't entirely wrong. After all, there was indeed no way Natalie would leave this home, nor would she leave him and Mercy."Alright, hurry up and sign. You risked your life to give birth to our child, so it's only right that I give you everything I have," Henry said. But the
Shane awkwardly smiled. Then, he lowered his voice and said, "Once a daughter marries, she's considered as having joined another family. "In our elite circles, every family must have a son to inherit the estate. That's how we keep our wealth within the family…"Frustration flashed across Celine's eyes as she listened to Shane once again sharing his thoughts with others.Was he trying to make everyone agree with his views?Henry didn't agree with Shane, but he maintained an awkward, yet polite smile out of basic courtesy.Just then, a servant's voice called out, "Mr. Yoder! Mrs. Yoder! Something's wrong! Mr. Jonah fell into the pool!""What's going on? What do you mean fell into the pool?" Celine's heart skipped a beat when she heard this."The fountain pool! The security guard has already jumped in to save him!" The servant pointed in the direction behind them."What a stupid child! How can someone fall into the fountain pool?" Shane's disdain and frustration were evident.
"Aunt Celine, I really didn't." Cesar sincerely looked at Celine.Celine couldn't help but give him an icy smile, unconvinced of Cesar's lack of schemes and cunningness.If he wasn't cunning, how else could he have won over the hearts of everyone in the Yoder family? He'd even earn the praise of the cunning old foxes at the Yoder Group so quickly after returning.And given Shane's personality, who knew how many other illegitimate children he had outside?But why did he have to choose to bring Cesar back specifically?She didn't believe Cesar hadn't put in any effort for Shane to bring him back. And she was certain that Cesar wasn't as friendly and calm as he appeared to be on the surface."Enough of these useless words! Go and pack up! I'll have someone send him away this afternoon," Shane said without looking back.Now, he didn't even bother to call Jonah by his name. Instead, he simply referred to him as "him"."Are you satisfied now?" Celine's words were directed at Cesar.
"I didn't get the chance to tell Shirley yet. Should I call her now?" Henry asked.Henry didn't dare to take matters into his own hands, so he let Harry make the decision himself."No need. Let's just go back for now. We'll figure everything out once we're home," Harry replied after hesitating for a few seconds.Then, he asked, "How's Felix now?""Felix was staying with me for a while, but during the days when Natalie was in the hospital after giving birth, I temporarily sent him over to your place. "He's been getting along well with Luke, so I let him stay there," Henry briefly explained.Harry paused, pleasantly surprised. "Natalie gave birth too?""Yeah, just a few days ago. It's a girl," Henry said proudly."A daughter's great. They say daughters are like little angels." Harry agreed with a smile."Yeah, she's great. But unfortunately… they didn't get to see her," Henry said. He tried to keep his tone casual, but he couldn't help but express a hint of regret.Of course,
Upon hearing that, Felix was clearly shocked.When he had come out, Harry had already left, so Felix didn't see Harry at all. Instead, all he saw was the rear of the car as it left."H-He's back?" Felix was evidently unprepared to face Harry."The police discovered the truth—it truly was an accident that your mother fell off the rooftop," Henry said with a solemn expression. "It wasn't your father's doing. He never committed such a wicked deed."Henry had to tell Felix about it first so that he would understand what actually happened.However, he also knew it would take more than that to mend the relationship between Felix and Harry.Some incidents would leave deep impressions in their wake, like a brand burned onto one's mind. And even as time passed, the marks left behind would never really disappear.As expected, Felix didn't respond to Henry's words.Henry then continued gently, "So, Felix, can you be a good boy and wait at home for your father and Ms. Shirley to return?"
As they headed home, Harry held Lucas in his arms all the way, his loving gaze never leaving his son.In that moment, Harry felt as though it wasn't a mere child he was holding—Lucas was his world.But undoubtedly, he also felt guilty for the way he'd acted in the past.How could acquiring the Clark family's inheritance be the only reason he wanted a child? In fact, it was their blessing that their son chose to come to them.That in itself was already precious enough.However, Harry hadn't known how to appreciate such things then, and instead, he'd used his son as a tool to obtain personal gains.He truly hadn't known chalk from cheese.But now that he had come to his senses, things were still salvageable."Who do you think Luke resembles?" Harry studied Lucas's features, but he still didn't have a clue.Yet, as he gazed at the cuddly bundle in his arms, he started growing fonder and fonder of Lucas."I think… he resembles Felix a bit. Perhaps they both take after you." Shirl