Lori's face was also full of disgust. "To put it bluntly, she did it for the money!""Don't say that. Catelyn... doesn't look like someone who would betray anyone for money," said Louella. She secretly felt a little joyous as she listened to the two trash-talking Catelyn.The more the Mason family looked down on Catelyn, the less likely Jamie would get back together with Catelyn.However, Jamie just kept his face sullen and said nothing.If he had not regretted his marriage back then, he would be the one standing beside Catelyn today.Seeing Jamie's expression, Louella's expression sank again.The only thing she saw in him was regret.Meanwhile, on the dance floor.Edwin had said something which made Catelyn smile shyly. She was even blushing.Cedrick's gaze fell uncontrollably on the two of them, and his expression was also gloomy.What are they talking about? What is so funny?Edwin had been known to be a chick magnet. Has Catelyn also fallen into his trap?Maia also look
"Are you really not interested in being an artist under me? You’ll definitely succeed with your piano skills…" said Edwin. He really wanted to win Catelyn over.Catelyn chuckled lightly. "Oh, Edwin, stop it."Playing the piano was just a personal hobby, and she never thought of entering the entertainment industry."I'm serious," Edwin emphasized.Catelyn laughed and replied jokingly, "So am I."Edwin sighed disappointedly. "Okay, since you’ve insisted, then I won't force you..."Then, the two exchanged phone numbers.Edwin took Catelyn's hand and spun her around gracefully as the music reached its climax. Suddenly, Edwin caught a glimpse of Cedrick and Maia beside him.He saw Cedrick’s gloomy expression. Was he jealous?Edwin was feeling amused as he thought about it.He narrowed his eyes slightly. Without saying a word, he landed his palm on Catelyn’s back and pushed her out without warning."Ced, let’s swap partners!" said Edwin.Catelyn widened her eyes in horror. Was Ed
The photographer was so amazed at their final dance pose that he took pictures of them.Cedrick caught a glimpse of the photographer's movements out of the corner of his eyes, and his cold face softened a little. He leaned closer to Catelyn, and she could smell his unique masculine breath.It was a faint scent, mixed with a hint of alcohol.Catelyn blushed.She took a deep breath, stood up quickly, and then pushed him away politely. She was smiling and praising him in a very ladylike manner. She was in the eyes of the public, after all."Cedrick, you danced really well," she said.Cedrick suddenly felt a little empty without Catelyn in his arms. He just stared at her lightly as she complimented him."You're good too," he said.As the two praised each other politely, the photographer continued taking pictures of them.Later, as the dance music faded, the photographer started to look at the photos he had taken, feeling very proud of the pictures he had taken of Cedrick and Catel
Maia realized that she got carried away by her own jealousy.She gritted her teeth. How could she be so impatient!However, Maia could not keep herself calm at the thought of Catelyn probably being the woman who replaced her four years ago. She just wished that Catelyn would stay away from Cedrick!Maia picked her skirt up, wanting to follow up with Cedrick.She only took a few steps forward when suddenly…"Ms. Clark?" said a young man as he came over to Maia.He smiled friendly at her, wanting to start a conversation.Maia regained her sense of reason, but there was still a hint of irritability in her tone. "Sorry, I'm busy."The man was burly, about 1.85 meters tall, wearing a delicate and expensive-looking watch, looking really classy.Under normal circumstances, Maia would be in the mood to socialize. However, she could care less about him at that moment."Wait a minute." The man went after her, still smiling. "Mai, don't you remember me?"The man spoke softly, looking a
Realizing that Catelyn had heard them bad-mouthing her the whole while, Louella pulled the hem of Queenie's dress as they hurriedly left the washroom.However, Lori remained.In the silent washroom, she looked at Catelyn arrogantly, her face full of disgust. "So you've heard what we've said. It's true. We were talking bad about you. What are you going to do about it?"Catelyn felt angry at first, but she had the urge to laugh as she heard Lori's words.She was suddenly feeling so glad that she did not marry Jamie and that Miles would not have to live a life with such a terrible grandma.In this case, indifference and ignorance were the most effective methods against these absurd rumors.Catelyn went to the sink to wash her hands, minding her own business as if Lori was not even there.Lori yelled even more angrily when she saw Catelyn ignoring her. "Edwin would never set his eyes on you! He has so many women around, and I bet he will forget about you very soon."Catelyn washed
"T—Thank you."Cedrick eyed Catelyn's dress coldly. His expression darkened when he was once again reminded that she came with Edwin, so he tightened his grip around her wrist and said, "Since when have you spellbound Edwin?"Catelyn scowled in pain due to Cedrick's grip. Try as she did, she failed to break free from their tug of war and, instead, ended up even closer to one another."Mister Atherton needed a plus-one, and I happened to have an invitation to this event. We're not what you think we are.""What I 'think', huh?" Cedrick gritted out. "And what is it that I'm thinking?"Catelyn was slightly frustrated at not being able to escape his grip, but the more she panicked, the more she tried to act composed. She extended her hand and brushed her finger past Cedrick's jawline carelessly, saying, "Master Cedrick, if you continue to be so restless with seeing me by Mister Atherton's side, I might get the wrong idea.""What idea is that?"Catelyn chuckled silently as she purpose
Both Cedrick and Catelyn darkened at Maia's words.Hooker? Paid?Not only was this an insult to Catelyn, but it was also an insult directed at Cedrick. He had never imagined that he would hear such a word coming out of Maia's mouth.Catelyn gritted her teeth as she desperately tried to remain calm. "Yes, I do remember the rules of the Clark family. I won't—""Rules? How dare you even mention that word?!" The anger burnt away the last ounce of composure within Maia, and she screamed in frustration, "Your mother ran away with some guy after giving birth to you, so where did you learn the rules again? I heard that you bore a son out of wedlock, so I'm afraid that you're just like your mom, and any guy would do it for you! How lustful!"Catelyn finally ran out of guilt and patience. She slowly clenched her fists and stared coldly at Maia. "You have no right to make any comment on my mother. If you suspect that something is going on between me and Cedrick, ask him yourself. Why bother
"I'm positive!"Catelyn froze. She had been offended by Maia and words just came flying out right after. If the order she was given were to cause conflicts between two families, she would rather quit.She could always find another job anyway, and she would not starve so long as she had all her limbs.Just as she was about to interfere, Cedrick said, "As you wish. Let's call off the engagement."Silence instantly loomed over them.Maia's smug smile froze at this, her eyes widening in disbelief as she gaped at Cedrick, wondering if she had heard him wrong.'Did he just say...he'd call off the engagement?!'Catelyn, too, glanced at Cedrick and thought to herself, 'H—He's calling off the engagement?'She then gingerly tried to smoothen out the situation but stopped when Cedrick shot her a stern stare.His piercing stare was locked onto Maia as he continued, "You can announce this, and I'll take the blame. You can come up with whatever reason to explain this away, and I'll talk to
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's