After retrieving her bag, Tina didn’t dare to linger in that area anymore. She went to the sidewalk in a hurry and tried to flag a taxi home.However, a Stretch Lincoln Limousine suddenly pulled up in front of her. A few men in black got out of the car swiftly.Surprised by the sudden turn of events, Tina immediately backed away from the men, her hand itching to pull out the blade that she carried with her at all times.Unexpectedly, these men weren’t there to cause trouble for her. Instead, they said respectfully, “Mrs. Langford, please come with us.”Tina still looked vigilant. “What Mrs. Langford? I don’t know you guys!”“Mrs. Langford, please don’t misunderstand us. Mr. Langford has prepared a surprise for you,” the men explained hastily.A deep frown appeared on Tina’s face. She would never believe in such nonsense. As if Samuel would prepare a surprise for her!He hated her so much, after all. If it was a surprise, then it would be a nasty one. There was a chance he migh
Soon, a waiter led Tina to a fitting room. She changed into a gown that was tailored according to her measurements.She sat across Samuel at the table. The sight of the latter’s handsome face made her space out for a brief while. It was as if she was having a candlelit dinner with the man she loved at that moment.Unfortunately, all of this was just a big, fat lie.Tina started cutting her steak quietly. After noticing the camera’s flash being triggered, signaling that the picture-taking process was over, she put down her cutlery immediately.“Can I leave now?” she asked bluntly.“Leave?” Samuel frowned.“Aren’t you putting on a show for Grandma? Now that the picture’s taken, I should be able to clock off now, right?” Tina asked. Samuel’s expression crumbled immediately.“Do you seriously think this is just an act for Grandma?” he asked darkly.Tina couldn’t help but shrink away. “Isn’t that the case?”Samuel let out a cold chuckle all of a sudden. It was true that this even
As Tina stared dumbly at the birthday cake on the serving table, her mind fizzled. She wasn’t sure how to react.‘I don’t think today is Samuel’s birthday,’ she thought to herself, puzzled.The waiter explained, “Miss Lynd, today’s your birthday! Mr. Langford brought you here so he could celebrate the occasion with you!”From the moment the Lynd family adopted Tina, she had never celebrated her birthday. She was used to singing birthday songs and giving birthday wishes to Pearl alongside her family, every year.It was beyond Tina’s expectation that Samuel would even remember her birthday, let alone celebrate it.‘Is this the surprise he’s talking about?’ she thought curiously.‘Oh! That’s why he was so angry! I’ve misunderstood his intentions!’Without hesitating for a second, she lifted the hem of her skirt and rushed outside.Right at this moment, the door of the lift opened and Samuel exited.She said immediately, “Mr. Langford, I apologize. I forgot that today’s my birthda
Tina returned to her room with a haggard appearance and changed her attire.There were several deep scratches on her leg. While she was cleaning her wound, it was so painful that her complexion was pale as a ghost. Due to the severity of her wounds, she would have to limp for a while.Exhausted, all she wanted to do right now was rest.However, she still had to apologize to Samuel for ruining the birthday surprise.She walked out of her room and asked tentatively, “Is Mr. Langford back home?”“He came back two hours ago. Right now, he’s spending time with Madam Langford in the garden.”The maid said, and sized Tina up rudely.“Madam Langford said you were supposed to celebrate your birthday with Mr. Langford today. Where did you go? Why are you back so late at night?”Tina didn’t reply to her question. Instead, she limped towards the garden slowly.Behind her, the maids chuckled.“I think Mr. Langford stood her up!”“You’re right! When she came back home just now, she didn’t
A family?When Tina heard that, her eyes went red immediately.How good would that be if they were actually a family!Tina held both their hands, closed her eyes, and made her birthday wish.This was the first birthday she had ever spent with good wishes alongside her family.Her wish was simple. As long as Madam Langford could live a long and healthy life and her baby could be born healthy, Tina had nothing else to wish for.“Have you made your wish?”“Yes.”A warm smile appeared on Tina’s face.Samuel was drawn to her smile, and his expression softened when he looked at her.Snap!Before anyone realized it, the butler had taken a picture of that heartwarming scene just now.“That was a pretty moment there. I couldn’t help but take a picture.”“Let me see it!” Madam Langford said.“Tina’s smile looks so warm and bright. At the same time, Mr. Langford’s gaze at Tina seemed so genuine and happy. Just one look and I can feel the emotions inside this picture.”The butler wa
Cindy spat sarcastically, “Your family? An orphan like you needs to stop fantasizing about having a family! You should know your place! Right now, you’re only a tool!”Cindy’s words were like a bucket of cold water splashed at Tina, pulling Tina back to reality.Then, Cindy tore the picture into pieces and threw them on the floor.“Come to a nightclub called The Jewel tonight. That’s where a shameless sl*t like you belongs!”A nightclub?Tina frowned and asked cautiously, “Why?”“I’ve also planned a surprise for you!” A crooked smile appeared on Cindy’s face as she continued, “You’d better be punctual, or else…”Cindy’s threatening gaze fell on Tina’s stomach.Tina’s face went as pale as paper.Only after seeing Tina’s reaction did Cindy leave with triumph.Tina was akin to a deflated balloon, all hope and strength in her disappearing as she stared at the torn pieces on the ground in dismay.The only thing she could hold on to right now was her baby. The baby was her only fa
Tina clenched her fists in anger.She knew she had gotten on the bad side of the rich people of high society in Freesia.If she refused them today, she knew they would still come up with another way to torture her.What was more, it was true she was broke.Her reputation was in ruins to begin with. It didn’t matter if it got even worse now. She had nothing to lose, anyway.Tina didn’t show them the slightest of emotion as she picked up the ragged shirt.She looked into the women’s eyes, which were filled with excitement, and said, “Are you sure I can earn money like this? You’re not lying to me, right?”“Of course, we’re not. Everyone who frequents this nightclub is all rich. They won’t leave without tipping generously.”“That’s good,” Tina hugged the clothes and turned to leave.When she showed herself in the crowd, everyone shot her a condescending look. They sized her up and commented rudely among themselves.“Is she the one? She looks so plain! I don’t think she’s any dif
Fiona was furious. Her goal was to torture Tina and ensure Tina made a fool of herself.However, the tides had turned drastically! Her own fiance turned against her and protected that sl*t instead! Now, she had humiliated herself in front of everyone.“Frederick, you b*stard! How dare you protect her instead of me! At first, I didn’t want to make things too difficult for her, but now, I’ll kill her right here!”Having said that, Fiona rushed toward Tina like a maniac. She couldn’t wait to tear Tina’s pretty face into pieces.Only when Frederick dragged Fiona out of the lounge did the situation finally die down.The crowd lost their interest after the ensuing drama.“How did things turn out like this? How disappointing!”“I know, right? This is just disappointing.”The nightclub, which was booming with business at the beginning, lost its customers one by one, leaving nothing but a mess in the lounge.Tina closed her eyes.She prayed they would stop finding faults with her afte
Chapter 826The man's breath was scalding her skin, and his deep, husky voice assailed her eardrums.Like a scared rabbit, Tina abruptly turned around and asked, "What are you doing..."She turned around, only to end up in his arms. The man happened to bend down, but she kissed him by accident. It was not her intention.Tina widened her eyes in astonishment.Samuel hadn't expected her to suddenly turn around. It was such a pleasant surprise.He didn't give the woman a chance to escape. He lifted the blanket to cover Kara and keep her out of the improper scene.In the next instant...He wrapped his arms around Tina's slender waist."Heh, did you do that on purpose, eh?" His voice was thick with playfulness."I didn't." Tina avoided making eye contact with the man.'Come on, it was just an instinctive reaction.'Unexpectedly, things went this way. She found it hard to explain.As expected, Samuel was not convinced. "Stop quibbling."This woman was full of lies.He found
Chapter 825Tina originally felt a little embarrassed. As she listened to Kara's words, Tina's fair face and ears turned red uncontrollably."What are you talking about? Why don't you hurry over here and take a nap?"Tina couldn't help but glare at her daughter.She couldn't understand why her daughter said that. Keith must have taught Kara such things.Tina thought, 'I should talk with Keith.'Although he was a genius hacker, and he knew a lot of things at a young age, he couldn't mislead his sister.Just as Tina was muttering inwardly, Keith, who was talking to Arthur, suddenly sneezed."Wow, boss, I didn't expect you to sneeze like an ordinary person."Arthur said with a voice changer, "Tut, tut. Is someone cursing you?Keith couldn't help but frown."Who dares to curse me?" He narrowed his eyes. Although his face was young, his tone was like that of Samuel. "Is it you?"At these words, Arthur immediately broke a sweat as if a big crime was pinned on him."Boss, I was w
Chapter 824Samuel was walking so fast that Tina had to jog to keep up. She was afraid of being left behind.Finally, Samuel stopped at the door to Kara's room.After he carried Kara inside, Tina came up.The sight of the woman appearing and panting made him frown."What happened to you?""I," Tina stammered, "you walked too fast. I couldn't keep up."She didn't know why she was so weak now.It was not a long way from the courtyard to the room. The trotting had brought profuse sweat to her forehead. Her face was a bit pale, and she was teetering.Samuel saw it, tensed up, and grabbed her despite his anger at her.Like iron, his robust arm wrapped around the waist of the tottering woman.His brows locked in a frown, he said coldly, "Did you cast the doctor's caution to the wind? You're aware of your condition and know that you need to recuperate, yet you ran so fast. You'd get yourself killed."In a deep voice, he reproached Tina for not caring about herself.To Tina's ears
Chapter 823"What?" Immediately, the maid got the attention of the other maids around. The maid glanced at Tina who was chasing after Samuel and gleefully told the others what had happened earlier. "Mr. Langford warned that woman that she was only a maid. "He also told the little princess that the woman was not her mummy. Only his wife could be the little princess's mommy!" The other maids were stunned. "Really, Mr. Langford really said that?" "If Mr. Langford treats her as a maid, how can she come to the party this afternoon and wear such a fancy dress..." "It must be due to the little princess!" "Mr. Langford gave her some decency for the sake of the kids, but that woman went too far. I heard she claimed at the party that she was Mr. Langford's woman. She went out of the boundary." "Mr. Langford must have been angry with this woman. He went to take the little princess away himself and warned..." The maids gossiped and chattered. They used to be careful
Chapter 822Samuel's tone was icy.Kara pursed her lips and said aggrievedly, "But Mommy is not a maid. Even if Mommy were a maid, she would always be Kara's mommy."Kara's words gave Samuel a headache.Samuel thought, 'Ah! Like mother, like daughter!'Tina always makes me nervous, and so does Kara. Kara is on her mother's side and doesn't take me seriously.'They may be secretly calling me a bastard.'Samuel stopped in his tracks and asked coldly, "You are very unwilling to let your mommy leave, right?""Yes!" Kara nodded her head repeatedly."Then tell me. Do you want me, or do you want your mommy?"At Samuel's words, everyone around was stunned.Tina was a little confused and wondered if she had misheard. How could Samuel possibly say this?Why...Tina was amused, feeling Samuel's annoyance. The originally cold and ruthless man looked a little childish.The drivers also lowered their heads, trying to pretend they had not heard anything.Samuel, however, did not bother
Chapter 821Once the words were out of Samuel's mouth, Tina's heart was in her throat again.She looked at his dark eyes that were gleaming with playful light and immediately had a bad feeling. Despite that, she asked, "What... is it?""Moving into my room!" Samuel replied.His authoritative tone brooked no argument.In fact, this couldn't be called a request.If he wanted, this woman should have appeared in his room last night. He wouldn't have let her go to the room next to the children's.Samuel was just upset that this woman had failed to appreciate his kindness. Through this, he hoped that she would cooperate.However...Tina subconsciously blurted out, "No!"…The air in the car was frozen in an instant."Say it again?" Samuel forced the words out of his gritted teeth.His scowl frightened Tina so much that a cold sweat broke out on her back.She was too careless to blurt out her thoughts.She had to explain, "It's... not like that. I mean, the children need care
Chapter 820"Haha, Daddy is really nice. Daddy was worried about me and Mommy?!" Kara immediately said. Samuel, who didn't want to admit he was terribly worried, snorted. "Yes, I really was. I was worried that your mommy would kidnap you!"When she heard Samuel had specially come over to pick up their daughter, Tina had had some inexplicable feelings. But after hearing her explanation, she felt like he had poured a basin of cold water down her head, making all her feelings disappear. Yeah, of course, Samuel was worried! He didn't trust her at all, but treated their daughter so nicely as if she was a little princess. Of course, he was afraid that she would kidnap his precious daughter!Feeling so uncomfortable, she could not help but say, "I wasn't thinking about kidnapping the child…""Really?" Samuel asked with a very suspicious eye, "Do you think I'll believe what you say?!"Honestly, this little woman just turned around and ran away without any hesitation. But she d
Chapter 819When the car came into Tina's sight without any presage, her face turned pale.She was afraid that someone would get out of the car to harm her, so having no hesitation, she turned and ran with Kara in her arms.Immediately afterwards, a man's shout came from behind..."Tina! Where are you going?"His voice was pleasant to the ear, though it was tinged with annoyance.Tina's heart skipped a beat suddenly, and a sense of security came over her.‘It's Samuel!’She stopped running. Before she could turn around, Samuel had caught her wrist.It seemed that he was worried that Tina would run away with their daughter.Samuel exerted so much strength that Tina gave a gasp in pain."It hurts!" She subconsciously cried out and struggled. "Release me..."However, upon hearing her words, Samuel got angry.He was going to be infuriated by Tina!He went to the hospital in the morning. During the examination and treatment, he missed Tina and their children a lot.However, w
Chapter 818Mireya was pissed off. She grabbed Madam Langford's arm and angrily complained, "Godmother, look! How dare she publicly say that? She is so ambitious! "We must not let her marry Samuel!" Madam Langford patted Mireya's hand and said, "Don't worry! Samuel will only marry you! Such a slut cannot marry into our family!" "What about our previous plans..." Mireya asked. After thinking for a while, Madam Langford replied, "We'll leave this woman alone for a few days... Then we will..."People saw Mireya and Madam Langford whispering to each other, and they thought that Madam Langford was very fond of Mireya. "Mireya will definitely marry Mr. Langford. Look how close she is to Madam Langford!" "Yes! As for that woman..." Speaking of which, they turned their eyes to Tina. Even though Tina was never conspicuous, and neither did she care about others’ opinion, those people were always picking faults with Tina and slandered her. "Although Mr. Langford loves