Chapter 1620The parental test not only measured parents' finances, but also examined their relationship with their kids.A kid could only be admitted if she was recommended and if her parents passed the test.The requirements were all but as rigorous as those in selecting and training stars..."Look! We need to attach a short video to show that we and our kid get along well when submitting the registration form." Joanne became puzzled.Edwin gave a light cough. "The kindergarten has a reason to require it. Think about this. If a kid lives in an unharmonious family and behaves abnormally, won't such a kid affect other kids after entering school?"Joanne took a glance at the deadline for the registration form, which was only two days away.'But now Tail and Edwin are not close...'How can we have a video in which Tail and Edwin get along well?' Joanne was brooding.Having read her mind, Edwin raised his eyebrows and squeezed her cute nose. "I'll arrange for a professional photo
Chapter 1621The sky was clear, and Tail cheerfully hopped into the car like a little bird. Her ponytails inadvertently brushed against Edwin's face, which tickled him. "Do you know what we're going to do today?""Yeah. We're going to take beautiful videos," Tail replied, making a scissors gesture with her hand. She looked around for the camera, not the least bit shy.His daughter was so adorable."Then you know you should cooperate with the cameraman, and don't cry, okay?"Tail folded her arms on her chest and held her head high like Miles did. She snorted, "I was not born yesterday. I won't cry!"Edwin couldn't help but smile at her bravado, considering how much she had cried that morning. Still, he nodded and played along. "You weren't. You're a big girl who can sleep and get dressed on your own."Tail curled her tender lips. "That's for sure.""Okay, let's get going," Joanne said, pleased with how well the father and daughter were getting along. Although Tail still didn't l
Chapter 1622Tail wiggled her bottom and said reluctantly, "Okay...""This is a taxidermy cheetah," Edwin explained off-the-cuff, not even needing to glance at the label. "It's the undisputed sprint king of the animal kingdom. An adult cheetah can reach speeds of 100 kilometers per hour in just a few seconds, with acceleration comparable to that of an ordinary sports car."Tail had no concept of what 100 kilometers per hour meant. Her eyes opened wide and were filled with confusion."For example," Edwin continued, "from home to the museum, an adult cheetah could make two round trips in just an hour."Two round trips...That was a long distance! Tail's eyes lit up at once."It runs so fast."Edwin went on to explain, "But it also has a fatal weakness: its stamina is limited. Although it can sprint very fast, its speed will naturally slow down over time. That's why every time a cheetah goes hunting, it tries to get to its prey as close as possible."Tail nodded in understanding.
Chapter 1623"She won't fall for your trick. Come on, sweetheart. Let's walk around over there."Tail thought for a moment and remembered that the photographer seemed to be still following them. So, she grabbed Edwin's rough hand and blinked her watery eyes. "You have to keep your promise, Daddy."Joanne was stunned.When Edwin brought so many delicacies to the ward, Tail hadn't given in.But today, she called Edwin Daddy just for a lollipop.Edwin's heart skipped a beat. He couldn't believe his ears.Tail called him Daddy? Did she really do that?"What did you just call me? Come again!" he said, his voice trembling with excitement.Tail repeated seriously despite her reluctance, "Daddy.""You're so sweet!" Edwin exclaimed, picking up the girl and lifting her high. He put his face close to hers. "I've been waiting for you to say that for a long time. Come on, give Daddy a kiss."Tail hesitated. "No. Your beard is prickly.""Then can I kiss you?" Edwin couldn't contain his e
Chapter 1624Edwin received the admission interview materials for St. Pierre Kindergarten.The entrance examination for the children was relatively simple, consisting of basic questions with no fixed answers. Extra points were even awarded for special skills. But for the parents, it was a different story. Joanne held a thick stack of question collections, thicker than any script she had ever seen. Raising a child nowadays was no easy feat.When mothers were pregnant, parents had to worry about the cost of formula. After the children were born, they had to worry about choosing the right school.After the children were enrolled, the parents had to worry about their performance and school bullying. When the children grew up, the parents had to worry about their prospects and relationships. "These are entrance examination questions for parents from previous years. I got them from Ced. The school will probably select a few at random to ask us, so as long as we mesmerize the an
Chapter 1625"Can't you take this more seriously? This is Tail's entrance exam! If she passes the interview but doesn't get into St. Pierre because we're holding her back, won't you feel guilty then?"Edwin's hands fiddled with her pajamas, and he leaned over to her once again."The more nervous you are, the worse it gets. Look at you, your face is flushed, and you can't even speak properly. I'm helping you balance work and rest. According to expert research, proper exercise promotes an active cerebellum and improves memory."Joanne blurted out, "Which expert said that?""Me," Edwin replied straightforwardly."Go away." Joanne realized she'd been tricked by him. She grabbed the paper, shoved it into his hand, and said seriously, "You should get down to business. If you can't answer the interviewer's questions on the day, I'll announce that your plan to please Tail has failed.""I've already memorized everything." Edwin propped himself up and spoke with a hint of narcissism."Ho
Chapter 1626Joanne didn't have time to think about the door lock. She ran over to pick up Tail.Sure enough, Tail had a nightmare. Her forehead was covered with sweat...Joanne hurriedly wiped Tail's face clean and changed her into thicker pajamas."Don't be afraid. I'm here. Any demons and devils go away.""Boohoo..." Tail blinked her big watery eyes and then glared at Edwin. "Why did you just lie above my mama? You are so heavy. Did you hurt my mama?""There was an annoying fly on my face just now, and your daddy was helping me get rid of it," Joanne hastily explained to her daughter.Joanne felt so embarrassed.She couldn't believe her daughter had seen such an image...But on second thought, fortunately, Joanne had not taken off her clothes or done anything else with Edwin. Otherwise, the innocent Tail would be shocked.Edwin was the most depressed one, but facing his daughter's naive expression, he echoed, "Yes. I was helping Joanne get rid of the damn fly. Tail, let me
Chapter 1627He quickly opened his eyes, his long eyelashes trembling slightly. As he looked up, he saw his cute daughter with a hint of eagerness on her chubby face. Her round eyes were gazing at him."I want to pee," Tail said with an embarrassed pout.His baby girl needed to pee! This was a top priority! Edwin immediately sprang into action, gently lifting the quilt. He remembered how the little girl had been angry when he had kissed her in excitement before, so this time he didn't try to pick her up.Instead, he brought her shoes to her feet and gestured for her to put them on.The girl had been woken up by a nightmare and nature's call one night, and now she didn't feel like moving. She stretched out her arms toward him, saying, "Pick me up..."Edwin couldn't believe his ears. What did she say?Mistaking his inaction for his reluctance, she got anxious. "Ah... I can't hold it anymore. I'm going to pee on the bed."Now Edwin was sure that his daughter really wanted him to p
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