"Rachel, how would you know I wouldn't have that kind of determination and preservation if you don't even give me a chance?" Leonard cocked a brow.He assured her, "It's okay if you're not ready to agree now. I can stay by your side as a friend."Rachel pursed her lips uncomfortably.If it weren't for her family history with the disease, she would definitely give Leonard a chance. But the medical history was like an insurmountable gap standing between them."And, if you don't come back to the country with me, I might end up broke," Leonard added.Rachel hadn't recovered from the shock of what had just happened, and Leonard's words made her pause again. "What?""To be honest, I made a bet with someone." Leonard shrugged.But his words were like knives stabbing into Rachel's heart."What is it?" Rachel didn't quite understand, but her gut feeling was telling her that it wasn't a simple matter."I made a bet with someone that I would make you a star within a year. If I fail, not
Jonah pursed his lips and held Lavender's gaze for a few seconds before releasing the hand covering his chest.With Jonah's cooperation, the examination went by in a breeze.After finishing, Lavender didn't immediately leave but took a seat at the edge of Jonah's bed. Her expression was serious, signaling she had something important to discuss with him.Jonah felt a bit intimidated by her seriousness and looked at her with confusion."Jonah, I have something to tell you," Lavender started.Jonah continued staring at her blankly."Let's get married." Lavender stared at him.Jonah's expression remained unchanged as if he wasn't part of the conversation.Lavender leaned in. "Do you understand what marriage means?"Jonah pondered her question for a moment before shaking his head."It means from now on, we'll be living, eating, sleeping, and doing a lot of things together," Lavender explained in simpler terms.Jonah furrowed his brows and asked softly, "So, I get to see you every
"Celine Graham, what you've done this time has truly pushed me to the edge!" Shane's eyes burned with resentment. "I can't find any reason to forgive you! You hear me?""What about you? Do you think you're completely innocent?" Celine yelled.Before this matter came to light, she had always been fearful and had considered what she would do if it were exposed. But now, it didn't seem as daunting as she had imagined.Instead, she could finally speak her mind after all these years. In a way, it made her feel like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders."What did I ever do?" Shane laughed at her words. "You bitch, you brought home a bastard and lied about it being my child! How dare you push the blame on me?""Isn't it true? If it weren't for your deep obsession with having a son, would I have to do what I did?"Celine's emotions grew more intense as she spoke."It was you who showed kindness and gave me false hope! But you revealed your obsession with having a son!"What was I
"Yes, sir!" The maids wasted no time and rushed over to escort Celine out.Celine didn't resist, nor did she seek Shane's forgiveness. At that moment, she fully grasped that her decision had been flawed from the start.Since it was a mistake, it was time to mitigate the damage.Meanwhile, Cesar felt a fleeting sense of satisfaction and a taste of vengeance when he saw Celine being dragged away. He had been waiting for this day for a long time.The Yoder family should never have let in this woman. It was even more absurd to make her the family's head.From now on, he would set everything back on track.Quickly masking his emotions, Cesar walked over to Shane and comforted him, "Calm down, Dad. It's not worth hurting yourself over this.""Go and find out about the child!" Shane seethed. Due to his frustration, Shane's chest was still heaving violently.Cesar paused and probed, "What do you want to find out?""Find out where the child Celine gave birth to is!" Shane demanded.Kn
At the moment, Celine desperately needed a ride, but she hesitated to be alone with Natalie.Celine would be lying if she said she didn't feel a twinge of guilt whenever she saw her daughter. It was precisely due to her guilt toward Natalie that she avoided her.Unable to meet Natalie's gaze, Celine awkwardly muttered, "I'm just taking a stroll…""Need a lift?" Natalie's doubt was evident. Her gut told her that Celine must be going through something."It's fine, I… I'll just take a walk around here. Thanks." Celine shook her head.Natalie smiled and didn't push further. "Take your time, Mrs. Yoder. I'll be leaving now.""Sure, you too." Celine nodded, yet she couldn't muster the courage to look at Natalie throughout.After Natalie rolled up the car window, she instructed the driver to head back home. However, as the car started, she glanced back.Celine was still trudging along with her suitcase, appearing burdened with worry. As the car drove off, Celine's figure blurred into
"What do you mean by that?" Leslie shot Ivan a resentful glare. She wanted to hear what other ridiculous excuses he could come up with."Don't you always love Hugh? But does Hugh love you? Would he still want to be with you if he knew you couldn't have children?"If I'm not mistaken, it seems like Hugh's mother's dying wish was for him to become a father as soon as possible, right?"Hugh grew up with his mother, so he wouldn't have the heart to go against her dying wish, would he?"So, do you think he values you or his mother's dying wish more?" Ivan chuckled.Ivan seemed to believe that Hugh wouldn't defy his mother's dying wish to stay with Leslie."You're worse than scum, Ivan Zachman! Are you willing to go to such lengths just to prove your point?" Leslie asked furiously. She was losing the opportunity to become a mother."I won't let anyone else get what I can't have." Ivan smiled darkly. If he couldn't be with Leslie, then Hugh shouldn't either!Leslie couldn't help but l
"By the time you read this letter, I'm sure you have received the divorce papers. I know you probably wouldn't care about what I left for you, going as far as to feel repelled by it."But this is all I can give you. And besides you, I don't know who else to give all this to."As I write this letter, I realize how lonely I am. I'm stuck in prison, but no one is waiting or hoping for my release."I've spent over 20 years on this earth and still haven't understood what it means to be loved, or how to love someone."In another life, I wish I could be an ordinary person—someone with simpler thoughts, someone who knows how to love. I think I would be much happier that way."I'm sorry you met this version of me. I can't bring myself to say this to you in person, so I'll leave them on paper."Lastly, I want to say goodbye."Even after reading the letter, Leslie's anger didn't dissipate. At this point, what was the use of these hypocritical words?The sudden ringtone snapped Leslie back
"Sure thing, Dad. I'll get it sorted right away," Cesar lied.In reality, he wished this issue would escalate as much as possible. That way, everyone would see who the Yoder family's true heir was.It would also fuel Shane's disgust and repulsion toward Celine and Jonah."Also, find out who leaked this!" Shane was still troubled by this.This was his family's issue, not something to be leaked to the public!"Got it, Dad. I'll handle it now." Cesar nodded.Shane was still annoyed by this and didn't have time for Cesar.Cesar didn't say much more and turned to leave Shane's office. As he turned around, a cold smirk played on Cesar's lips.Everything in the Yoder family should have belonged to him and his mother from the start. His mother had put in so much effort with Shane.Initially, Shane had also made various promises to his mother, making her believe in Shane's affection. But later, when it was discovered that his mother was pregnant with a daughter, Shane's attitude change