Cedrick held the ice bag in his palm for a little while to warm it up a little bit. Then, he picked up Catelyn's leg and placed it on his knee. Phillip and Lola were both left with their jaws unhinged.He gently rolled up Catelyn's pants, took off her shoes and socks, and placed the ice bag on her ankle.Catelyn gasped at the sudden cold on her ankle.Cedrick looked at her and said, "Hang in there."Catelyn nodded. Phillip and Lola looked equally shocked. Lola was not pleased and asked rhetorically, "Cedrick is so gentle. Not sure what his relationship with Miss Clark is?"Cedrick did not even look up but was focused on treating Catelyn. He did not answer her but asked, "What do you think our relationship is?"Lola almost choked on this question.Even Phillip could tell that the two of them did not have a simple relationship.He suddenly recalled that Cedrick's wedding was forced to call off before this, and it was all because of one woman. That woman's name happened to b
"That's all for now." Lola faked a smile, and her palm was sweaty. Cedrick took a sip of the red wine with an incomprehensible smile."Miss Atherton seems to know well about Italean cuisine. I saw that you picked two similar dishes. I prefer tuscana seafood a little more. What about you?"Lola nodded hastily in agreement. "I like tuscana seafood too. It is so fresh and tangy while chewy at the same time. Everyone should give it a try later."Cedrick's cold glare shot right through Lola."It's a type of soup. How would it be chewy?"Soup? Lola's face turned red immediately. "Right, it is soup. I'm sorry, I just thought about something else.""Cedrick, perhaps Miss Atherton was describing the seafood in the soup, weren't you, Miss Atherton?" Catelyn placed her wine glass down, and looked at Lola."Yes, that was what I meant. The soup is tangy, and the seafood is chewy."Phillip's face sank as he looked at Lola coldly. "Do you not know that I am allergic to seafood?"Lola smi
"What is it?""The long-time competitor of Deluxe International, Walters Company, knew Deluxe was planning to invest in an international holiday resort. They also invested in a piece of land, intending to compete with you. Coincidentally, right next to the location that Deluxe International Holiday Resort selected is a piece of land that VSA Group invested a few years ago."Phillip's eyeballs rolled. He was intrigued and a little agitated. Even though Deluxe International indeed invested in such a holiday resort, they had kept the information secretive. Where did Catelyn get the information?He then thought perhaps Cedrick had told her about it. He had to admit that he was interested in the piece of land that Catelyn mentioned as well. It was right next to the one belonging to Deluxe, only separated by a street. He had heard about it but had not expected the land to be in VSA Group's possession."You can decide to sell this land?""It depends on Mister Kingsley's decision on
Lola tried to convince herself that the man she was holding was Cedrick. She lifted her red lips and kissed Phillip.…Cedrick half carried Catelyn to the car when they got out of the golf course. His jaw was clenched and he did not look pleased. He placed Catelyn in the car unhappily.The air pressure around this man was low.Catelyn sat in the passenger seat, and before she could fasten her seatbelt, he lifted her chin.Then, without any warning, his big body hovered over her and kissed her lips."Hmmm…" Catelyn was shocked by his sudden action.Cedrick let go of her lips unwillingly when she was running out of breath. Catelyn felt that she was short on oxygen, and she could hear his sexy voice saying, "I regretted."Catelyn was dizzy, and did not understand him.The next second, he came right on again and hugged her tightly. He bit her lips and said in a soft voice, "I should just tell them that you are Missus Mason. Lola would not have had the guts to bully you."Cately
She typically would not watch this sort of thing, but ever since Edwin abandoned the legacy of the Atherton Family and went off to build his entertainment empire, she would spend some time every day on the television when she was bored.Kelly, meanwhile, stood beside her as she served the herbal soup."Master Edwin looks so much better in person than in television," remarked Kelly when the scene where Edwin appeared with a certain actress at a ceremony popped up on the screen.Granny Atherton took a few sips of her herbal soup in irritation. "He's changing girlfriends like he's changing clothes, yet he's still childless."Kelly knew that Granny Atherton had been worried about Edwin's relationships and thus consoled her, "Master Edwin is strong. He'll be giving you a great-grandson before you know it.""I'm not that picky. Even a great-granddaughter would do so." Granny Atherton began to lose her appetite and shoved the bowl of herbal soup aside. "Call Edwin later and tell him that if h
Lola was about to curse at Quinn, but she froze the instant she heard Quinn's question. "You know her?""Her father is Ezekiel Clark, right?" Quinn clenched her fists in frustration.Lola's eyebrows shot up. "What do you have to do with him?""So it's them! Her father stole my mother from me. I hate them both!" Quinn was around the same age as Catelyn, but her eyes were filled with resentment when she spoke of Ezekiel.Lola's interest was instantly piqued....Catelyn still had not received any reply from Deluxe, even after office hours that Friday.When Maribel caught on to it, her whole body quivered from laughing too hard, catching the attention of a few managers who practically idolized her. Upon asking why she was laughing borderline hysterically, Maribel dramatically described the way Catelyn eagerly waited for Deluxe's response.Immediately, the room broke into laughter.They had used every method possible to try and cooperate with Deluxe, while Catelyn only met up with
Catelyn nodded. "Of course! You look more and more handsome with each day.""When I grow up, I'm going to look way better than Big Demon while he'll be an old, toothless grandpa!" Miles danced around Catelyn cheerfully.Cedrick had grown accustomed to Miles' bad-mouthing him and simply gave him an icy glare. "Even when I'm old and gray, you're still going to call me Dad."Miles scratched his head in frustration and decided to ignore Cedrick as he went over to hold Catelyn's hand. "Mom, if Big Demon mistreats you, I'll find you a new husband.""It's hard to find someone better than Father," said Ollie, sighing as he glanced at Cedrick, wondering why he and Miles always had to fight."Uncle Edwin isn't bad!" Miles grinned from ear to ear.Cedrick narrowed his eyes coldly as he captured Miles' grin. "Do you want your butt kicked again?"Miles tilted his head to the side and hid before Catelyn before making a face at Cedrick.Catelyn shielded her son and turned to notice a lot of p
"Cat, is that you?" Stella, hearing the footsteps and voices outside the door, hurried out of the kitchen. She was wearing an apron, and the sweat on her face proved how long she had been working in the kitchen, which surprised Catelyn. After all, Stella was never a housewife that enjoyed doing chores.She glanced back and forth between Stella and the strange woman before her.The woman remained quiet while biting her lip.Stelle smiled sheepishly as she took Quinn's hand and explained, "This is Quinn, and she's my...niece. Her dad just passed away, and since she has no one else in Sapphire City, I want her to stay with me here. You don't mind, do you, Cat?"The apartment was under Catelyn's name and she was the one paying off the loan, so Stella would have to seek her permission.Catelyn did not mind this, though she was nonetheless confused. "Niece? Why haven't I heard of her before?""Auntie was on bad terms with my dad, so there's no point in mentioning me in front of others!
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