After Chicago left with Darwin, Fiona was restless. After taking Charles home, she made an excuse and left the house.From a nearby car, Fiona watched Darwin hug Chicago, watched Chicago reluctantly embrace him, and watched him stand still, long after Chicago had left.Her feelings were indescribably complex.But who was to blame? Darwin could have had it all. She had given him a chance, but what had he done?"Drive." said Fiona coldly, turning away.The driver started the car, and as they passed by Darwin, Fiona didn't cast him another glance.When Fiona arrived back at the house, Chicago was just getting out of the car.Without the lightness of stepping out in the morning, she hung her head, staring at her shoes, walking ahead distractedly.She didn't even notice Fiona's arrival.Wendy wanted to speak up to advise her that her mother had arrived, but Fiona stopped her.Only after Chicago had entered the house did Fiona ask Wendy, "Didn't you say she had a great time? What happened?"
It took a while before Fiona spoke up, "Ashton, do you think I should have a romance, get married?" Ashton looked at her, "Just to find a father for the kids?"Fiona fell silent. Probably because that time with Darwin had hurt too much, it was as if she had lost the ability to fall in love.Plus, for these five years, she had been busy with studies, working, and raising children, hardly having a chance to dwell on personal issues."Idiot." Ashton clicked her tongue, "Even after becoming a mother, you are still you. Marriage is about your lifelong happiness, better to be alone than in bad company.""Is that why you never date?" Fiona asked with a smile."We're talking about you, why drag me into it?" Ashton rolled her eyes, "But, if the person were Dagmar, I would support that!"Dagmar...Fiona swirled her wine glass, her eyelids drooping.Years ago, she had entrusted Dagmar to look after Janna. Over the years, although Dagmar was no longer practicing medicine, he gradually took over
That evening, Fiona caught up with her best friend over drinks, someone she hadn't seen much due to their busy schedules. They talked about so many things.Late that night. Fiona quietly entered her son and daughter's room, carried the little ones to her own room, and contentedly fell asleep with her children.In the middle of the night, Charles woke and noticed Fiona's blanket had slipped off. With a sigh, he covered her, and tucked his sister's kicked-off feet back under the blankets.Only then did he fall asleep peacefully.Ashton suffered from headaches when she drank too much and couldn't sleep.She sat on the bay window, looking at the messages from Chris.Chris: Answer the phone, let's talk.Chris: I was just dealing with my dad.Chris: Are you going to keep giving me the cold shoulder, Ashton?Chris: Please don't be like this, I'm already exhausted.Chris usually speaks very little. Their chat history is sparse. Today, he's spoken quite a bit, though.Ashton let out a sigh and
Chicago had put her heart into it. She had even adorned the envelope with beautiful little flowers.Upon opening the envelope, Darwin noticed the card. "Chicago is just a child, don't mind the doodles on the letter." the manager delivering the paintings hurriedly said."It's fine, it's adorable." Darwin replied as he tucked away the card. It wasn't written specifically for him, the contents were quite formal, seemingly prepared before the auction.After delivering the paintings, the manager quickly left. Darwin found an empty room and instructed the servants to place the paintings inside. After a moment of thought, he ultimately had someone carefully hang them up.He stood in front of the painting depicting God. For some reason, looking at the benevolent face of God, he thought he could vaguely see a hint of Fiona.People say that time is a medicine that can heal everything. Yet, Darwin was in pain.Why couldn't time heal the agony of losing Fiona for him? Instead, with each passing d
"All good." Ashton paused, "Charles, take Chicago to wash her hands and face."Charles nodded. Tugging his sister, who was staring at their mom, he headed for the bathroom."What's wrong?" Fiona asked in a hushed voice after the kids left the room.Seeing her composed demeanor, Roy internally breathed a sigh of relief. He thought to himself, she truly comes from a great financial dynasty.Throughout the tour, Lilian was constantly talking to Roy, while Fiona spoke very little. However, each question she asked was sharp and insightful.Lilian initially felt she had the upper hand. But gradually, she realized something was off.Fiona may have spoken infrequently, but she had the rhythm of the entire tour under her control.By the latter part of the tour, Lilian wanted to chime in but couldn't find the right moment.Ashton sighed, "Chicago and Charles met Darwin's grandmother.""Huh?" Fiona was astonished.Ashton held her forehead, "Not only did they meet, but Chicago volunteered to tell
Charles pondered deeply but decided not to persuade his sister too forcefully. His sister wanted a phone, and he had enough money to buy it for her.But, if she got a phone, it was likely to contact that person, right?He decided in a second. Charles dismissed the idea of buying his sister a phone.If his suspicions were correct. Then he would never, in his life, want his sister meeting or contacting that person again.On the way to the banquet, Fiona was somewhat distracted.She hadn't expected Mrs. Solomon to still remember her so fondly after all these years.Fiona finally arrived at the private banquet. It was held at a vineyard wine estate. It was the golden wedding anniversary of Janna's friends.Stepping out of the car, Fiona immediately drew quite a bit of attention.The host couple approached her."You must be Chelsea." Mrs. White's face radiated such warmth and affection that she looked much younger than her years."Congratulations on your golden anniversary." Fiona present
Darwin was disinterested.He had met Antony while studying abroad, and his primary reason for being here was the acquisition of Solomons.After concluding a meeting with Antony's legal team that day, Antony enthusiastically invited him to his grandparents' golden wedding celebration. The joy of a lifelong bond, Darwin thought, and decided to attend.Ever since he saw a screenshot of Fiona's profile, he was increasingly convinced that Fiona was still alive. As long as she was alive, he was determined to find her."Did you just find out about the relationship between your grandparents and Janna?" Darwin withdrew his gaze from the window and asked coolly."Those were relationships from their youth. As long as I can remember, I've never seen much interaction between them." Antony sat down, his conversation quickly returning to Chelsea, "Janna's granddaughter is incredibly beautiful!"Over the years, Antony had dated many actresses and models, too many to count on his hands, not to mention
Fiona lowered her eyes. With Sophia's arrival, she wouldn't need to fabricate excuses to turn down Vivian."It's been a while." Vivian greeted with a smile.Sophia cast a disdainful glance at Fiona. With Fiona's beauty, Sophia couldn't help thinking that it all looked surgical! From their first encounter, Sophia felt Fiona seemed eerily familiar, possibly resembling someone from an online photo she had seen.With that thought, she looped her arm through Vivian's."Ms. Vivian, I have a small favor to ask of you.""Oh?" Vivian looked toward Fiona.Fiona smiled with poised grace, "It's no problem, please go ahead with your conversation.""Alright, I will come to find you later." Vivian left with Sophia.Out of Fiona's earshot, Sophia asked, "Ms. Vivian, are you thinking of setting her up with Harold?""What's wrong?" Vivian didn't answer but instead asked a question of her own."You can choose anyone, but not this person." Sophia was visibly anxious. "You've been with Harold in the count