The familiar handwriting came into view, and Madalyn burst into tears. She looked at the contents of the letter eagerly and said in a trembling voice, "D-David... David is still... He's still alive..."Gilbert looked at Madalyn and walked over after a while. Then, he softly asked, "What did the letter say?"Madalyn held it in her hands and said while sobbing, "He asked me to withdraw the lawsuit and let Sharon go."Gilbert frowned fiercely. 'What kind of relationship does David have with the Case family? Why did he deliberately write a letter to Grandma, asking her to let Sharon go?' He felt that there was something strange going on. "Grandma, don't you think that the letter could be fake? Someone from the Case family could have forged it to save Sharon.""No!" Madalyn shook her head hastily and opened the letter to reread it. "Only your uncle owned this bookmark. The handwriting on this letter is also your uncle's handwriting. I should know; I taught him how to write..." When Mada
Jolina quickly ran to open the door. However, she was being cautious. She looked through the peephole before opening the door. "Huh? Why is he here?!" she exclaimed."Who is it?" Kisa was puzzled. Jolina did not open the door for a long while. She turned around, leaned against the door, and said to Kisa, "It's Peter."Kisa was taken aback, "Peter???" She thought that it would be a reporter or Gilbert, not Peter. Thinking of Gilbert, a hint of self-mockery appeared in her heart. Subconsciously, she was still hoping that Gilbert would come and see her."Kisa, what should I do? Why is he here?" The knock on the door continued, getting louder and angrier each time. Kisa walked over with a smile and said, "Don't be scared. I'll open the door, and you will stay behind me." Jolina nodded and walked behind her.Kisa was not afraid of Peter. 'Although he has a bad temper, he isn't bad at heart. On the contrary, he's rather warm and loving sometimes.' Kisa had noticed that when she went to H
Kisa frowned. 'Who is it this time?' Jolina and Peter looked at her with faces full of suspicion. "You guys go ahead. I'll go get the door," she chuckled. When she opened the door, her heart trembled. It was not just anyone at the door; it was Gilbert. She had not seen him for two days after their morning fight. However, it felt like she had not seen him for a long, long time.The man's face was pale, and there was no sign of any emotion. "What brings you here?" Kisa asked in a low voice. With that said, she turned around and walked into the house. Gilbert followed her silently."Yo, Mr. Kooper, you're here too?" Hearing Peter's voice, Gilbert narrowed his eyes instantly and frowned in displeasure. He did not expect her house to be so lively. Fortunately, Jolina was there. Otherwise, Gilbert's thoughts would be all over the place again, seeing Peter in her house, single and lonely.As if he was afraid that Gilbert would rob him of his food, Peter quickly bit into each piece of bacon
Gilbert frowned and was displeased. 'If she wants to go to Oceanville, then just go. Why does she need Peter to take her in? Why does it sound like she's flirting with him?'"Take you in?" Peter was stunned for a moment. "Sure, my family owns many hotels in Oceanville. You can stay wherever you like," he said boldly."Would it be okay if I stay at your place for a few days? I want to meet Mr. Webb Sr."Peter was dumbstruck once again. Before he could say anything, Gilbert suddenly voiced out coldly, "It wouldn't be right for you, a married woman, to stay at the Webb family residence. I'm going there for some business soon. You should just come with me. We can stay at a hotel.""No, a hotel isn't safe. I want to stay at the Webb residence and visit Mr. Webb Sr.," she said, looking at Peter. "I heard that the Webb residence is huge and surrounded by mountains and rivers. The scenery must be great. Your family wouldn't complain if I stayed at your place for a few days, would they?"K
Gilbert stayed quiet, and the only sound in the room was the sound of Kisa eating. Kisa felt that the atmosphere was getting even more awkward and depressing as she ate. She swallowed the food and asked, "Why did you show up here?" After their fight, their relationship became a little tense. She did not know what to say to him at that moment. Gilbert looked at his phone with his head down and said, "I'll tell you when you finish your food."Kisa pursed her lips and stopped talking. She lowered her head and continued eating breakfast. She finished her toast, bacon, and eggs and got up to clean the dishes, ignoring the man beside him. Gilbert watched her grab the plates and got up to follow her into the kitchen after a while. Leaning against the door, he saw her washing the dishes in silence. After Kisa was done, he suddenly said, "Come back to the Kooper residence with me later."Kisa froze when she was in the middle of putting the plates away. "No, I'm fine here," she said softly. Sh
"You lost your child, but I lost my great-grandchild. I didn't even blame you for not protecting them. It's better if you shut up before you question me," Madalyn said. Kisa stared at her heavily while secretly clenching her hands. To her, Madalyn used to be extremely open-minded and knew right from wrong. However, the more she hated Kisa, the more unreasonable she became."Before you blame others, you should ask yourself why you didn't protect your own child." Madalyn got up with the help of her cane, walked slowly in front of her, and said with a cold face, "I told you a long time ago not to go on set. I told you that you should stay home and take care of yourself for the baby, but you didn't listen. You knew that Sharon had always been at odds with you. You should have kept your guard up, but you still fell for her tricks. The child is gone mainly because of you. If you think Sharon shouldn't be forgiven, then you shouldn't be forgiven too."Kisa's heart was full of ridicule. Mada
Kisa noticed that Gilbert was staring at her waist, and the expression on his face was not looking good.Kisa was baffled.She then put her sweater down uncomfortably as she asked him, "What are you looking at?""Don't wear pants like these anymore!"The man finally spoke, and his tone sounded a little commanding. "And, don't ever wear heels again!""Why?""They don't look good!"Kisa immediately got frustrated. She thought she looked really good in them."I'm not wearing that for your eyes anyway. Just look away if you don't like it.""I'm not blind. Where else could I be looking if you keep walking in front of me?"Gilbert said flatly before he continued judging her outfit. "Anyway, just stop wearing pants like these from now on. It's so tight, and your legs look like they can barely fit in there. Also, why are you wearing heels when you're already so tall? Not only that the heels don't look good, but they're very noisy when you walk too."Kisa's expression darkened. 'Thos
"Are these the clothes I asked you to buy?"Davian was shocked. "Yes, Mr. Kooper. Is something wrong?"Gilbert asked him to buy some clothes and shoes for a pregnant woman.So, Davian went to a maternity store in a mall and asked the shopkeeper to pick the clothes for him. He figured that his taste might be bad, so he put his trust in the shopkeeper instead.'But, why does Mr. and Mrs. Kooper look very unhappy with the clothes?'Gilbert grabbed the bags of clothes and threw them at him."They're all either black or gray. Look at how old-fashioned the designs are and how big the dresses are! I gave you an order. Why can't you just put some effort into it, huh?"Davian lowered his head as Gilbert went off at him.Then, he softly said, "I tried. I just thought that I might have bad taste in fashion. So, I told the shopkeepers to pick them for me, and I paid for everything.""The shopkeepers probably gave you all the designs that nobody wants."Then, Davian said with his eyes wid
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