Ashton nodded, "I'll block him right now."
" Are you trying to keep our marriage under wraps?" Kenny asked solemnly.Ashton shook her head.She had no intention of hiding her marriage."Good," Kenny said, taking the phone from Ashton and answering the call.Chris's hoarse voice came through, "Ashton..."Before Chris could continue, Kenny responded with a cold tone, "Mr. Durham , it's very late to be calling my wife and disturbing our rest."There was a brief silence on the other end."Put Ashton on the phone!" Chris demanded, his voice low and seething with anger.Kenny chuckled coolly, " My wife wants nothing more to do with the Shaws. Don't bother calling again.""Bullshit!" Chris barked back with vehemence."And who's your wife? I'm warning you, keep your distance or else—"Kenny didn't wait for Chris to finish his threat. He hung up the call and then blocked the number.Ashton sat there, the glow that had lasted the whole eveniThe mention of Dagmar made Ashton’s head hang low."But what about you?" she asked despondently, "Besides Darwin, could you fall for someone else? Marry someone else? Are you going to be alone forever?"Ashton didn't think marriage in itself was essential.But to love someone and still end up alone,That love would turn into a poison, eating away at your heart,Tormenting you every moment.Fiona remained silent.Only when she was tricked into going to Darwin's apartment did she realize what he truly meant to her.Even as the years slipped by,Her body remained loyal to him.But what about her heart?After all these years, never dating another man,Was it because her heart was loyal to Darwin too?"I just want to live well in the present, and as for the future..." Fiona took a deep breath, "I'll just go with the flow, life's too long and always changing."Ashton listened, thinking about Kenny's words from earlier.Yes, life
Living together would mean...He could prepare breakfast for his wife too."No way!" Ashton promptly objected.Kenny felt a bit deflated, "Alright... Maybe I'm just too eager.""That's not it," Ashton quickly clarified, "If I move out now, my sister-in-law will be all alone at home..."Kenny blinked in silence.It was all for his sister-in-law..."Once she wraps up her current project, she'll go back. Then we can decide whether you come over or I move, okay?" Ashton's cheeks flushed as he spoke.Kenny couldn't help but smile.After breakfast, Kenny grabbed his travel mug from the car and took the leftover smoothie with him.Ashton was a mix of amused and proud.Seems she had some hidden talents in the kitchen after all!The sun shone brilliantly outside.Today promised to be a serene and beautiful day.Upon arriving at the office, Fiona dove into meetings.They continued until around ten when there was a brief respite.
"Lilian, have you seen the trending topics? Did Darwin get married?"These were the messages that flooded in.Lilian was initially dumbfounded.Who was with Mr. Solomon at yesterday's funeral?She opened the trending topics and panicked at the sight of those group photos.Reading the comments, there were many not discussing her.But the top comment was about her."So, the engagement mentioned before the first love, it's postponed to the next lifetime, huh?"Most of the replies sympathized with Lilian.But all Lilian could see were the scathing, mocking criticisms."Hey, Lilian is worlds away from the lady in this picture in terms of allure.""That dream of marrying into high society shattered!""Five years of hype, and she still hasn't snagged the title of Mrs. Solomon!""Mrs. Solomon’s eyes and gaze bear a striking 70 to 80 percent resemblance to Secretary Woods. So in the end, it's Secretary Woods who's Darwin's true love. Lilian
On the surveillance screen.Darwin bent down to pick up the shattered phone.He fiddled with it for a moment.It was clear, the phone was beyond repair.He called a kid over, exchanged a few words, and the child hurried off, returning shortly with a new phone in hand.Darwin took the phone, seemingly thanked the kid, and dialed a number. Moments later, a phone in Chicago rang with an unfamiliar number.Before Janna Rhoads could speak up, Chicago eagerly answered the call, "Uncle!""How did Chicago know it was uncle?" came Darwin's gentle voice, tinged with amusement, from the other end.Chicago realized she had slipped up but quickly covered, "Only uncle would call Chicago!""Right," Darwin chuckled softly, "Uncle had a bit of an accident and broke his phone. I didn't scare you, did I?""Nope," Chicago shook her head, not mentioning her earlier fears of a kidnapping.Charles withdrew to his computer, his eyelids drooping, and whispered to
Janna Rhoads furrowed her brow deeply.In the past, she would have immediately reassured Charles that such a thing hadn't happened.But now...Looking at these photos stacked one after another.The two of them might not haven been just compatible—they seemed like a match made in heaven, a perfect couple.She couldn't be sure of the answer any longer.But...She turned to Charles, this young child, suddenly finding on the internet that his mother married a stranger.He must be worried, perhaps even afraid?Janna racked her brain, then wrapped her arms around Charles, her voice gentle and filled with affection: "Charles, no matter who Mommy marries in the future, you and Chicago will always be the most important to her. So don't worry, okay? Grandma will always be here to support you and your sister!"Charles gazed at Janna Rhoads.A child so young can be a genius in intellect, but in matters of the heart, things aren't as clear.Why he
When Darwin finally had his fill, Fiona seized her chance and shoved him back. He stumbled, steadying himself and glancing at his bloodied thumb."You didn't bite it off; you still love me," Darwin declared, a wild look in his eyes.Fiona's gaze met his, a chill slithering up her spine."Darwin, I never wanted to make an enemy out of you," Fiona said, wiping her mouth with disgust. The taste of blood lingered, making her uneasy.Darwin's gaze was somber as he watched her. "You left me no choice," Fiona uttered, emphasizing each word. "From now on, it's you and me, Solomon and the Rhoads family, on opposing ends.""Fine by me!" Darwin replied instantly, without a hint of hesitation."We'll see how Janna Rhoads, coasting through the golden years of her life, copes with the chaos I'll bring!" Darwin locked eyes with Fiona. "I've told you, Fiona, nothing matters to me except for you. Anyone who stands in the way of me taking you back will have an eternal enemy in
"Amusing, isn't it?" Fiona eyed Darwin with a look that dripped exasperation."So, you think a few more kisses will change something?""If it won't change anything, why not enjoy a few more?" With that, Darwin brazenly wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her deeply.Fiona was speechless.Well, it was clear what had changed about Darwin. His thick skin—now seemingly impervious to any sense of shame.After showering her with kisses, Darwin clung to Fiona. "Baby, I really have changed... Give me another shot, just one more chance, please?"His plea was heartfelt.Fiona couldn't help but sigh. "Darwin, what were you planning to do if I hadn't shown up at the funeral yesterday?" she didn't answer his question, instead changing the subject."Who can say?" Darwin's lips grazed her earlobe as he spoke softly. "What matters is you were there, and that was the best outcome.""Stop it!" Fiona pushed at Darwin.But he clung tighter. "You haven't
The studio team was abuzz with energy as if they'd all been injected with adrenaline. Only Laura remained clear-headed amidst the excitement."Is Miss Robbins the current flame?" she wondered.Curiosity had gotten the better of her earlier that day, leading her to do a quick internet search. The rumors linking Miss Robbins and Darwin had been persistent, yet Darwin had never publicly acknowledged any romantic involvement with her. Moreover, on the day of Darwin's car accident, he had called out for Chelsea as his 'wife'—a subtle but telling detail.Laura mused over the delicacy of the situation as she scrolled through her phone's photo gallery. She found a picture of Secretary Woods, who had tragically passed away in a plane crash, and couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance to Chelsea. Chelsea had claimed that Darwin was once her fiancé. To the public's knowledge, the only fiancée Darwin had ever acknowledged—apart from the one he had personally denied, Hathaw