Shane’s expression darkened as he glanced at the caller ID. With a cold snort, he promptly rejected the call.Seeing him ignore the call, Haley asked curiously, "Who was it?"Shane casually tossed his phone aside and cupped Haley’s face, leaning in to kiss her again. "It was Henry. Don’t worry about it, nothing important."Before Haley could respond, the phone rang again.Shane’s expression turned grim as frustration crept over his features. His mood had been thoroughly interrupted, and now his face was a clear display of annoyance. He answered the call with a cold tone, "You’d better have a good reason for calling."On the other end, hearing Shane’s less-than-pleased voice, Henry immediately understood what he had interrupted. "Oh, uh… sorry, man. I didn’t realize you were… busy.""Get to the point. Why are you calling me?" Shane cut him off impatiently.Henry hesitated, then quickly asked, "I heard William… committed suicide?"Shane’s emotions settled slightly as he respond
Henry couldn’t help but feel a little unsettled. He slowly pulled Jenny into his arms, silently comforting her. He silently cursed, "Damn William, even in death, you’re still haunting us!" This was his wife he had worked so hard to win over. He wasn’t about to let a few words undo everything they had built.Jenny, feeling the warmth radiating from him, gradually regained her composure. She wiped the tears from her cheeks and spoke into the phone, "I understand. Thank you, Haley. I’ve already let it go."She hadn’t expected to ever receive an apology from William in this lifetime."Everything from the past is over now. I have a new life with Henry and our baby. I’m happy, and I’ll continue to be happy."As she looked at Henry, her tear-filled eyes softened into a smile. Henry’s presence had made her realize that love couldn’t be forced. True love meant never letting the person you care about suffer or feel pain.This was what Jenny had always wanted. Someone who would give her
Shane buried his face in Haley’s neck, nuzzling her gently. "Babe, please?"Haley blinked innocently, but her words were merciless. "Don’t you have a meeting this morning? You’d better hurry, or you’ll be late."In other words, no. Absolutely not!Haley thought to herself, "You couldn’t let men get away with things like this." Last night, they had agreed on just one time, and though Shane had stuck to that, here he was, unable to resist again first thing in the morning.Haley huffed inwardly. No way was she going to let him off easy. If she kept giving in, he would only push his luck further.Shane sighed, defeated. He pressed his lips to her soft, delicate skin and then bit down lightly."Ow!" Haley gasped, playfully scolding him. "Shane, are you a dog?"Shane didn’t answer, but his deep, magnetic voice carried a hint of frustration. "Haley, you’re so heartless."Haley stared at him in exasperation. "Why is he acting so childish now? Where did he learn this persistent, playf
Back in the capital, Charles had brought the renowned doctor, Dr. Lawson, to the Fisher estate for a consultation with Yvonne. Dr. Lawson, well into his eighties, was a man whose face bore the marks of time, yet he still appeared healthy and had a gentle, kind demeanor.Charles remained by Yvonne’s side, watching the doctor closely as he did his examination, barely breathing from the tension. He seemed even more anxious than Yvonne herself.Noticing his intense gaze, Dr. Lawson huffed in mild annoyance. "What’s this? You don’t trust my skills? If you don’t believe in me, then why call me here?"Feeling a bit guilty, Charles sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck and muttered, "It’s not that. I’m just worried about my wife’s health."In truth, there was no one in the world who understood Yvonne’s condition better than Charles. This was precisely why he was so aware of how difficult her illness was to treat.Yvonne’s symptoms weren’t particularly unusual, but her pulse felt strang
Charles frowned slightly. "That can't be right. I've never used Dragonstem Herb in her supplements. Are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?"Dr. Lawson stepped back, clearly annoyed. "If you're so confident, then go ahead and check for yourself. If your skills aren't up to par, just keep quiet."Charles quickly grabbed Yvonne's wrist and checked her pulse carefully. Her pulse was weak and unsteady, as if her body was a withered tree, barely holding on to life. After a long while, he finally noticed something.His expression grew darker, and his voice became colder. "How is this possible?"He had been checking Yvonne's pulse every day, believing he knew her condition better than anyone. But somehow, he had missed this for years."Yvonne, I'm sorry. This is my fault. I failed you.""Don't blame yourself. This isn't your fault," Yvonne gently squeezed his hand, trying to comfort him. Seeing his guilt made her feel even worse.She then turned to Dr. Lawson and said, "Please, don’t s
"Dad." Haley called out softly. Charles quickly stubbed out his cigarette and opened the window to air out the room."Why did you come in? Stay back a bit, I’ve been smoking. I don’t want it to affect you or the baby."Haley paused but felt a warmth in her heart. "Dad, if you know it's bad for you, why are you still smoking?"Charles cleared his throat. "Just feeling stressed. I suddenly felt the urge."Haley knew what was on his mind and reassured him, "Don’t beat yourself up over it. This isn’t your fault. Who could’ve expected someone to tamper with the medicine?"Charles shook his head, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "I was careless. I supervised the whole process myself, personally selected the herbs, yet something still slipped through."Haley sighed, "That herb had no color or smell, it would’ve been impossible to detect. Don’t overthink it. The most important thing is that Mom is safe now, right?"Charles’s expression softened as he took a deep breath. "You’re rig
As time passed, Haley's belly grew bigger. Shane often liked to rest his face against it, feeling the baby’s movements. Each tiny kick was a reminder that a new life was growing inside.He looked up at Haley, his voice full of anticipation. "Honey, what do you think our babies will be like?"He could hardly imagine what life would be like with two little ones around. The thought of it filled him with wonder.Haley gently stroked his hair, pondering for a moment. "I don’t know either, but with our genes, I’m sure these two won’t turn out too badly."Shane laughed, nodding in agreement. These were his kids, after all. How could they be anything but amazing?Just then, a pleasant ringtone broke the moment. Haley glanced at the caller ID. It was Charles."Hey, Dad."Charles chuckled on the other end. "You two are still in bed at this hour? We’re downstairs, come on down."Haley paused, then it clicked. "You brought Mom here?"Charles confirmed with a simple "Yes," urging them to h
Hearing that, Shane could not sit still any longer. He jumped up from the couch and rushed outside in a panic. In the garden, Haley stood with a pale face, clutching her belly. In just a short moment, beads of cold sweat had formed on her forehead.Yvonne was at her side, supporting her, but her voice remained calm and soothing. "Haley, don’t worry. Just breathe deeply. Everything will be okay, trust me." She held Haley's hand firmly, trying to provide reassurance.Yvonne’s voice echoed in Haley’s ears, easing her tense nerves. Gradually, Haley began to calm down.Before long, Shane and Charles arrived. Shane, seeing Haley, was at a loss, panicking as he asked, "Is it happening? Are you in pain?"Haley managed a smile and shook her head. "It hurt a little earlier, but now it’s better. I’m just a bit scared."Hearing this, Shane wanted nothing more than to scoop her into his arms, but he was afraid of hurting her if he wasn’t careful enough.Yvonne, noticing how nervous the youn