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
Christoper and Carolyn walked up and down in front of the entrance.Christopher rubbed his hands and anxiously said, "It's already been an hour. Why is she still inside?"Then, Carolyn said to him scornfully, "How am I supposed to know? You're really good for nothing! I'm glad that Mr. Tanner stepped in to help us this time. Otherwise, I can't imagine what kind of things Sharon has to go through in there."Christopher arched his brows. "Mrs. Kooper Sr. was the one who dropped the charges. What does Adrien Tanner have to do with this? It's not right for you to give him all the credit. You wouldn't know if Mrs. Kooper Sr. only dropped the charges because I went to beg her last night.""Hmph. Stop flattering yourself. Sharon would've been released if you're ever capable of doing anything. Why else would we be here waiting?""What..."The gate of the detention center was finally opened while they were still arguing."Mom!"They heard somebody crying aggrievedly, and Sharon ran towa
Sharon grabbed Adrien's arm directly as she cast up her tear-fraught eyes.Christopher was about to explode with rage. "Sharon, what are you talking about? I'm the one who loves you and cares about you the most.""So what if you love or care about me? You couldn't get me out of there either way."Sharon looked at him without attempting to hide how much she looked down on him."Please don't tell anybody that you're my dad from now on. I don't want to have such a useless and incompetent man to be my father. Also, I strongly support mom divorcing you. Mr. Tanner is so much better than you, and I'm sure that mom will be a lot happier after she gets together with him."Christopher was about to explode with rage after he heard what his daughter said.Then, Carolyn scoffed at him before she spoke to Adrien with a lovely smile on her face. "Mr. Tanner, what brought you here?""I came to pick up you and Sharon. I've booked us a table at a restaurant. Sharon just got released, and I figur
She randomly grabbed a shirt to have a look.It was a pink, long-sleeved fairy dress. The material of the dress was thick, and the style was quite nice too.Kisa immediately tried on the dress. She looked good in it.Although it was a loose-fitting dress, she did not look chubby in it. She looked gentle and relaxed in the dress.Kisa then took one of the pairs of shoes that Gilbert had bought in the morning.She looked quite pretty in that dress with the flat shoes on.Kisa then looked through the other clothes.The design and color of the clothes were all very beautiful. They were a lot nicer than the clothes she saw in the morning.'I'm not sure why he suddenly bought me these clothes. But, since he bought them for me, I'll just put them on. Just so that he doesn't pick on me.'She then went downstairs.Madalyn was watching a Broadway show.Kisa stayed silent as she quietly walked toward the outside.She decided to eat out to avoid arguing with Madalyn.Just after she to
"I asked you to research GK's internal core data. What's this? I want the actual data. This kind of data can easily be found online. I can do this too. Why do I still need you all, then? Huh?"When Kisa arrived at the company, she saw Shaun fiercely scolding his assistant.He threw the stack of data sheets at the assistant's head as he furiously scolded, "You trash! Bunch of trash!"Kisa coldly smiled. She laughed as she said, "Shaun, you're so capable. You'll naturally make people like us look worthless.""Hey, Mrs. Kooper. What made you come here? Shouldn't you be resting at home?"Shaun glanced at Kisa's belly with his cold eyes as he said that.He seemed like he wanted to see through Kisa's belly with his ruthless and gloomy eyes to see if Kisa was ever pregnant.There was still a bruise on his face. Gilbert hit him out of anger the other day.Kisa actually wondered why Gilbert did not fire Shaun for what he did to her.She signaled Shaun's assistant to go out as she walke
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