"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
Felix never thought that Harry, whom he had met so many times before, was actually his father.He had also never expected for Harry to disappoint him so much.Felix continued keeping his head low and remained silent.He would be lying if he said he wasn't disappointed in Harry at all. And not only that, he was also infuriated.Harry was his father, and he knew how much Felix had craved to reunite with him. Yet, Harry had turned a blind eye to this and played the role of an outsider."Felix, you can tell me whatever's on your mind. I'll take it with grace, regardless of whether it's pleasant or unpleasant." Harry earnestly looked at Felix.How Harry wished Felix could read his thoughts and know that he truly regretted his choices.He regretted not choosing to be a good father and all the other wrong decisions he had made. He'd even nearly let slip the chance to sit down and talk to Felix like this.Finally, Felix looked up at Harry. But his eyes were full of disappointment and
"Whose granddaughter? You must've misheard." Henry decided to play dumb. He'd planned to keep Natalie in the dark about this anyway.He was hoping that, through his own effort, she could one day see him standing on his own feet again.But in the process of this, he didn't want her to be by his side.Henry didn't want Natalie to witness how tough and arduous it'd all be. Not to mention, she would also have to see him in such a helpless state."Are you really going to keep something like this from me?" Natalie walked toward Henry and stopped before him. Then, she stared at him with an unwavering gaze.Judging from her attitude right now, Henry knew that Natalie wouldn't let this slide if he didn't give her proper explanation.Wholly obedient to his wife as Henry was, he instantly hesitated under Natalie's glare.Meanwhile, Amos watched the scene play out from the sidelines. He couldn't help but think that it was best for Henry to spill the beans if he had to.After giving
Meanwhile, Rachel was sitting on the table in an alluring and sexy pose. She wore a tight-fitting mini-dress. And under the light, her long, slender legs were exceedingly attractive. The men were so bewitched that they probably even wouldn't be able to remember the date if anyone asked.Smiling, Rachel agreed. "Sure, why not?"Women like her who were always up for a game were the type men found most attractive.Soon, the game started, and Rachel lost the first round.The men were beyond excited. "You lost, Ms. Anderson!" they exclaimed. In other words, they were urging her to take off her clothes.But Rachel was only wearing a mini-dress. How could she do that? If she took it off, she'd only have her underwear on.Leonard's hands balled into fists on either side of him. He couldn't just stand by the side and watch as Rachel disregarded her own dignity and pride.Even when she was still in the entertainment industry, she had never stooped so low! Why on earth was she do
Rachel had meant to protect Leonard, but how did it end up the other way round again?In fact, he'd protected her so well that the thugs couldn't even lay a finger on her.However, Rachel could clearly hear the grunts Leonard let slip. He was probably in a lot of pain, yet he still did his best to put up with it."Stop hitting him… Please, just stop…"Several moments later, Rachel's tears rolled down her cheeks—Leonard was hanging by a thread now.His head was leaning against her chest, and his breathing had become extremely weak.Rachel lost track of how long the agony lasted. The only thing she was aware of was a group of men barging into the bar sometime later."Mr. Richmond!"The group of men darted toward Leonard and Rachel and swiftly had the thugs under control. "Mr. Richmond?" they called out again."He's severely injured. You have to take him to the hospital now! Get him to the hospital!" Rachel cried out amid her sobs.What happened was totally contrary to her