Gilbert came out wrapped in a towel with a puff of warm air around his body. He took a towel and wiped his hair casually a few times, then put the towel on the chair by the window.The man had walked over when Kisa stared at him closely and thought about how to tell him. He tore off the towel directly, then got into the bed naked.Kisa blushed and moved to the side immediately.The man pulled her back. "What are you hiding for? You've seen it before."Kisa's face turned redder when the man said it so bluntly. She pressed the quilt and separated both of them with it.Gilbert glanced at her movements and could not help but smile. He did not force her to stay close to him.'It's okay that she's not clinging to me. If she was, I might not be able to control myself.'He put his arms behind his head and said in a hoarse voice, " If you weren't pregnant I'd take you right now on this bed."Kisa bit her lip and could not speak out her explanation again. She squeezed her palms and looke
Kisa opened her eyes dreamily.She could vaguely see the man's deep and affectionate gaze, which looked sincere, especially after a whole night of not sleeping and doing the deed.Kisa fell asleep again after opening her eyes for a moment.Gilbert wanted to talk to her as he thought that she was awake, but she went back to sleep again.He smiled helplessly. 'I wonder how tired she is.'He brushed her hair on her cheeks gently before giving her a peck on her pinkish cheek.Then, he said softly, "Just sleep. I really want us to have another baby. This time, we'll raise him together without missing any part of his childhood."Kisa heard what he said through her half-asleep daze.She was confused.'Why did he say another baby? Have I ever got pregnant with his baby?'I guess he probably said a baby, not another baby.'Or I just heard him wrongly.'Kisa stopped thinking about it and fell asleep completely because she was just too tired.Kisa slept well that night and did not ev
"What are you afraid of? You'll eventually get pregnant anyway." Gilbert gave her a piece of tuna sandwich and said unconcernedly.Kisa frowned. "You can't say that. You're just lying."Besides, she had no plans to have a baby with him.It was one thing to feel moved, but their complicated affairs were another. Kisa did not dare to be pregnant with his baby again at all."Gilbert, just be honest with your grandma. I don't think what you're doing is right." Kisa said to him in a serious manner before Madalyn came back.Gilbert grabbed her hands tightly and said with a smile, "Don't worry. Grandma finally treated you a little better after so long. This is an opportunity for us, and we've got to make good use of it.""But she's going out find out about it when nothing happens to my belly after some time. She's only going to hate me more for it, isn't she?"She had no idea what was going on in Gilbert's head.Lying to Madalyn would only worsen their relationship with each other."
Gilbert saw Kisa going into her car and he strode in her direction. He shut the car door that was just opened by Kisa.Kisa frowned and looked at him. "What are you doing? I need to go to the set now.""I'll drive you there.""It's fine. I can get there myself." Kisa pushed him away as she spoke.Gilbert stood in front of her car door shamelessly."Come on. Let me take you there."Gilbert smiled as he grabbed her arm and took her to another car.Kisa turned her head and looked at him. She realized that he did not look like he cared about what she did about the contract, and he was even trying to please her.Kisa could not help but feel guilty after seeing him like that.She pursed her lips and asked, "Did you settle everything during your business trip?""Kohen agreed to help me. I believe everything will be fine with his help. However..." Gilbert looked at her when he said that."I don't think anyone can help me again if you screw me over another time.""Another time?" An
"Mrs. Kooper, I heard that Mr. Kooper made his way back here last night. Did he do that because of the baby in you?""Mrs. Kooper, when are you going to announce this good news now that Mr. Kooper has returned?"The reporters scrambled among each other to throw her all kinds of questions.Kisa took two steps back. Then, she looked at Gilbert's car behind her and said to the reporters with a smile. "Mr. Kooper is still in the car, you guys should ask him directly if you have any questions. I need to get to work. Please let me through."The reporters rushed to Gilbert's car and surrounded it after hearing what Kisa said.Kisa lifted the corner of her mouth.'Gilbert is going to be fully responsible for the outcome regardless of what he says to the reporters.'Gilbert only got out of the car slowly after watching Kisa go into the set."Mr. Kooper, is Mrs. Kooper pregnant with your baby? When is the baby due?"Gilbert placed his finger in front of his lips and said mysteriously. "
"You heard what he said too, right? He was only joking about making Kisa lose her baby. You'd better not try anything!"Shaun chuckled scornfully. "Ms. Mia, when have you become so merciful? You're worrying for your enemy!""I'm not worried about him. I just don't want him to do something he'll regret in the future."Jensen was the person Mia cared about the most. She was afraid that the man would be blinded by his emotions and did something irreparable just to suffer the consequences himself."Hmph!" Shaun scoffed. "Mr. Kooper has never once regretted anything in so many years. You'd better not spoil his plan even though you don't want to help him ""I'll tell you what. You'd better not try to do anything to Kisa's baby too. Otherwise, your boss is going to be the one suffering the most!"Shaun smiled noncommittally. Then, he turned around and walked out of the room.Mia slumped in a chair wearily.She had no idea how things became like this.Kisa was the woman he loved the m
Such an act of revenge would have been even more exciting if he had dealt with them both himself. But now, because of the appearance of this child, Kisa would not be able to go all out against Gilbert. So, he stared at Kisa's belly with an icy look in his eyes."Uncle Adrien." Peter suddenly called out to him.Adrien's face changed, and the icy look in his eyes vanished with an avuncular smile in its place. "What is it?" Adrien looked at him.Peter said, somewhat annoyed with a cigarette in his mouth, "I might have to go back to Oceanville after some time. Would you like to join me and meet my father? It seems like you guys haven't seen each other for quite a while.""Back to Oceanville?" Adrien thought for a moment and asked, "When?"Peter glanced at Jolina and said, "After you wrap up this drama.""Not anytime soon. That is going to take twenty days or so.""So, do you want to come along?""I will have to see, then.""Alright." With that, Peter stubbed out his cigarette and
Adrien cleared his throat and called out to Sharon.Sharon was about to leave when she heard his call. So, she smiled at him ingratiatingly. "What's up, Uncle Adrien?""Nothing. I just wanted to ask you, is it really impossible for you and Gilbert to be together again?"She felt indignant and humiliated at the mention of this, and her resentment toward Kisa also rose instantly. Not wanting to lose face in front of Adrien, she resentfully said, "It's all because of Kisa. At first, Gilbert and I were a match made in heaven. Even the media looked forward to it. But, ever since that woman appeared, everything changed. I hate to think of this. It's that woman who stole Gilbert from me.""That is really a bit of a shame."Sharon felt even more sorry for herself when she heard what Adrien had said. "Really, Gilbert treated me the best at that time. No matter what I did wrong, he never punished me. I was all he cared about. If Kisa hadn't shown up, I would have been the wife of GK's CEO."
In a small town in the South, a gentle breeze caressed the cheeks of passersby, creating a pleasant and serene atmosphere. This town, known for its tourism, was adorned with flowers even in its narrow alleys. The surrounding houses were all quaint inns, exuding a poetic and picturesque charm.Beneath an arching bridge, Kisa set up an easel to display and sell her paintings. She had always loved painting since childhood. Although she had not achieved great success in this field, her vivid and evocative paintings were very popular with tourists. She would sell most of her paintings every day.On weekends, Blake would join her at the stall, but today was Wednesday, and she was alone. After arranging her paintings, she had barely sat down when people began to gather around. Some admired her art, while others immediately offered to buy. Her paintings were reasonably priced, which attracted many customers."Miss, I'd like that painting of the snow-covered rose garden at night.""Alright,
In the backyard, Kohen looked at his older brother's calm expression, a hint of worry in his voice. "Bro, are you alright?""I'm fine," Hayes said, adjusting the blanket on his lap. "Tomorrow, take me to meet those medical geniuses you found.""Oh, sure..." Kohen nodded in agreement, but after a moment, he could not help but ask, "Bro, what did that woman say to you that made you change your mind so suddenly?"Hayes gazed at the stars in the sky, his voice cool and distant. "She told me she's doing well, very happy. Then she pointed out how pitiful and miserable I am right now. She asked me if I don't feel envious, knowing how well she is doing compared to me."Kohen grimaced, realizing that the woman had provoked his brother into action.Hayes lowered his eyes, a faint smile on his face. "That's right. How could I not be envious? So, I want to heal my legs, live a good life, and show her that I can do better than her."Kohen felt a pang of sympathy for his brother. From Hayes's
Mentioning Hayes, Eylul's expression became complex. "Hayes is reclusive and doesn't like to see people. Only a single old servant has been taking care of him all these years. I only met him once, back when I married Kohen."Mia's heart ached, recalling the enigmatic yet deeply emotional man. She could not help but feel a lump in her throat. "How's his health?" Mia asked.Eylul replied, "His health is fine, but his legs have remained the same. Kohen has found top orthopedic experts for him and even sought out Kelvin Hoover from Calthon, but he refuses treatment. For so many years, he hasn't even stepped outside the backyard.""You mean he's been living in the backyard all this time?" Jensen asked gravely.Eylul nodded. "Yes, Kohen wanted him to live in the main house, but he refused. He only likes staying in the backyard. Moreover, the room he stays in used to be..." Eylul glanced at Mia. She had heard that Mia used to live in that room.With a complicated expression, Mia pursed h
"Let's forget everything that just happened,' Mia said.Jensen looked up at her. In the moonlight, his eyes were deep and complex, profound and unfathomable.Mia tried to muster a smile. "You don't have to feel burdened. In a way, I forced you. And you must have always disliked me. Actually, I didn't come to you for money; I just wanted to see you. Now that I have, I should go. Jensen, from now on... take care."With that, she walked away, fearing that if she lingered any longer, she would not be able to leave. But after only a few steps, she was embraced from behind.Jensen's voice was low and hoarse. "Stay with me."Mia trembled at his words. Jensen continued. "But I still have so many things to do and someone in my heart I can't let go of. I don't know... when I will be able to give you a satisfactory answer. If you don't want to stay with me without any promises or guarantees, you can—""I'm willing," Mia blurted out, "as long as I can be with you, I don't care about anything
Mia's face changed instantly. " You... you know I like Jensen, why would you...""Heh, if you like Jensen, shouldn't you be willing to do anything for him? If you can't even do this, how can you claim to love him?""I won't do it! Doing this would be betraying Jensen. I would risk my life for him, but I can't do this."Adrien stared at her flushed face and gently chuckled, his words loaded with meaning. "Aren't you feeling all hot and bothered yet?"Mia frowned. Her body was indeed getting hotter and more agitated. 'Why would Adrien ask this? Could it be the drink...?'As the thought crossed her mind, her heart sank. Seeing Adrien's cold expression and the man's playful smile, Mia turned and ran. But before she could take more than a few steps, she was dragged back. Weakened by the drink, her desperate struggles were futile. As the man pressed her down, playing with her like a toy, she closed her eyes in despair. She thought she could never face Jensen again. With a bitter laugh,
Adrien Tanner, Jensen's father, stood before Mia with a warm smile. "My son is truly awkward when it comes to matters of the heart. He's even willing to refuse such a beautiful young woman like you."Mia stared at him, her tears suddenly streaming down her face. "I only wanted to see him, even if it was to face rejection. Wouldn't it better to say it clearly to my face?""Yes, it would." Adrien agreed. "But standing here stubbornly won't help, because he left on a business trip a couple of days ago."Mia's heart ached even more, realizing that Jensen had avoided using the front door just to evade her.Adrien continued. "I have a way to make him come to you willingly, but it depends on whether you're willing to cooperate."Mia nodded. "What do I have to do?"Adrien motioned to his bodyguard, who handed him a glass of wine. "Drink this," he said.Mia furrowed her brow, hesitant.Adrien gently patted her shoulder, like a father would."Don't be afraid. I won't harm you. From the
Filled with guilt, Mia stepped forward, but Kohen suddenly pulled out a handgun and aimed it at her."Get out!"Jensen pulled Mia back. He looked at the cold man before him. It was this man who had taken him in years ago. At that time, Kohen was young, a carefree and privileged young man. Now, he seemed to have grown up all at once, his eyes colder and more distant.Jensen said with a troubled expression, "If you ever need me in the future, don't hesitate to find me."Kohen sneered coldly; pain etched in his brow. He mocked himself. "I never should have taken you in back then. In the end, it was I who harmed my own brother."Jensen pursed his lips, not knowing what to say, only feeling an unbearable pain in his heart. It was the first time he felt he owed someone. That sense of indebtedness suffocated him."Get out, and don't let me see you two ever again."On that night, Jensen and Mia left the McCray family. As a result of Hayes's ordeal, the McCray family underwent tremendous
"What on earth happened?"Jensen did not speak. Mia choked out. "The collaboration between the Burton family and the McCray family was a trap. We were ambushed by the Burton family, and Hayes... he was hit by a car trying to save us.""Damn it!" Kohen cursed under his breath, abruptly pulling a knife from a nearby bodyguard and pointing it at them. "What are your lives worth? Why would my brother save you? Why?"Mia bit her lip, tears streaming down her face. 'It's my fault. I wanted to save Jensen, but I should have gone alone. I shouldn't have dragged Hayes into this. He seemed cold-blooded and heartless, and I never thought that he would risk his life for me. Why was he so good to me?'"Kohen..."Suddenly, a weak cry rang out. Hayes had awakened.Kohen hurriedly moved closer, gripping Hayes's hand. "Bro!"Hayes's face was deathly pale. He did not look at Kohen, but instead turned his gaze to Mia. His eyes were calm. He saw Mia's red-rimmed eyes and the tears lingering there,
Hayes was sent flying by the car, his body crashing into a wall before bouncing back.Mia's entire body felt ice-cold as she trembled, yelling, "Hayes!""Kill them all!" A hoarse, aged voice suddenly rang out from the entrance. It was Curtis. He looked at Kendall's lifeless body on the ground, his eyes filled with rage, shouting, "Run them over! I want them to join my grandson in death!""Ah!" Jensen roared, disregarding the guards' swinging knives, and like a madman, charged at Curtis. Curtis's face changed, desperately pulling a nearby guard in front of him as a shield. But it was useless. Jensen, like a crazed beast, attacked anyone in his path. Soon, his knife was held against Curtis's throat.Curtis trembled all over. "Wh-What do you want?"Jensen, covered in blood with splatters on his face, looked like a demon that had emerged from a battleground. He grabbed Curtis and held him hostage in front of him. "Let us go!""Don't even think about it!" Curtis retorted angrily. "You