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
"By the way, why haven't you gone to the company?" Natalie glanced at the clock on the wall. It was already past noon.Usually, Henry would have been at the company by now."Dr. Quince is coming later to help me with my leg treatment." Henry checked his watch.He and Lavender agreed on 1:00 pm, so she would probably be here soon.Natalie was about to respond when the sound of a car stopping outside caught her attention."Is that Dr. Quince?" Natalie went to the window to check.Looking out, she saw Lavender just getting out of the car. She had heard about Lavender from Henry a couple of times.Natalie hadn't expected her to be so young. Not only that, but she was also very beautiful.Her aloofness was unforgettable. She felt like a winter fairy, proud and cold."I think it's Dr. Quince. Let's go downstairs to greet her." Natalie went to Henry's wheelchair and pushed it toward the door.When they reached the first floor, Amos had just welcomed Lavender inside."Hello, Mr. Cha
As Henry and Natalie chatted, Lavender happened to overhear their conversation as she walked inside.She stopped in her steps, suddenly stirred by waves of emotion.Although she harbored some resentment toward the Chase family, the love between Henry and Natalie touched her.Lavender deeply loved Jonah. She understood the desire to overcome everything and become better and stronger for the sake of a loved one.Despite being weak when alone, she felt like she could do anything for the person she cared for.And that was how Lavender viewed Jonah.She knew Jonah's true identity. But that wouldn't change or hinder anything, especially her decision to marry Jonah.After half an hour, when the acupuncture treatment for Henry was over, Lavender drove back. She had to rush to another hospital for a consultation.However, she had only driven a short distance from Henry's place when she was forcefully stopped by another car.She was driving in the right direction, but there was a car co
Natalie glanced up as Henry wheeled himself in."Is she asleep?" Henry whispered, careful not to disturb Mercy. His gaze toward Mercy was overflowing with affection.Thinking about Shane's strong preference for sons over daughters, Natalie couldn't help but ask, "Henry, can I ask you something?"Henry looked at her with a hint of confusion. "What do you want to ask?""Do you ever wish we had a son?" Natalie asked calmly, her eyes assessing Henry discreetly. She believed a person's initial reaction held the truth.Henry chuckled at the question. It seemed like he could read her thoughts, and he asked jokingly, "Are you worried I'll leave you if we don't have a son, and find another woman to give me one?"Natalie couldn't help but smile at his response. She knew he wouldn't do that."Hurry up and give me an answer. Do you want a son?" Natalie brushed aside his teasing and pressed on.She was still curious about his thoughts on this. She had heard that many successful men were obs
It was just a passing thought in Henry's mind, but he lacked the courage to voice those sentiments.Nevertheless, he swore that he would treat Natalie well for the rest of their lives.…After wrapping up a day of consultations, Lavender returned to the hospital where Jonah was.To her surprise, Celine and Jonah weren't in the hospital room but seated on the stone steps outside. Their expressions didn't suggest they were taking a break.Lavender was concerned and approached them. She asked, "Ms. Celine, why are you and Jonah out here?"Jonah, seemingly unaware of the situation, sat quietly with his head bowed. Celine's gaze held a hint of distress as she met Lavender's eyes, indicating something wasn't right."What happened, Ms. Celine?" Lavender pressed when Celine stayed silent."We got kicked out of the hospital." Celine sighed.Shane had footed the bill for Jonah's previous hospital stay. Despite his ruthlessness toward them, he still cared about his image.Now, knowing J