Gracie shot him a fiery glare and grabbed Kisa's hand, exclaiming, "Don't mind him. He's absolutely obsessed with parading our daughter around in front of his buddies. It's beyond infuriating!""Hey, what's the big deal with showing off my precious daughter to those single losers?" he snapped back, only to receive another dramatic eye roll from Gracie. His face fell, a picture of pure hurt. "She's my daughter too, remember?""Oh, really? And what exactly did you contribute? You just provided that tiny little something, while I endured nine months of pregnancy and all the pain that came with it!""I..." Kelvin was left utterly speechless, seething with anger.Kisa, caught in the crossfire of their heated exchange, let out an awkward, nervous laugh. Gracie pulled her away to play with the children, completely disregarding Kelvin's existence. Furious, he clenched his teeth and glared at Kisa with a jealous intensity.'How can this outsider stand against me, the rightful husband and f
Sara did not seem angry upon hearing what they said. Instead, she responded with a loaded smile."I was merely sharing my genuine thoughts. Your reactions, however, seem like you're trying to hide something."Gracie was laced with fury, and she raised her fist, ready to take a swing at Sara. Kisa held her back, lightly chuckling at Sara."We're offering sincere advice, too—visit an eye doctor. With your level of blindness and constant blabber, you're bound to get in trouble."Off to the side, Kelvin tensely observed the women's verbal sparring, worried it might escalate into a physical fight. Gilbert shook his head, pulling Kelvin into a corner."You've only got yourself to blame." Gilbert bluntly told Kelvin.Annoyed and feeling wronged, Kelvin shot back. "You're the one who got mixed up with her. You wanted her gone for your wife's sake, so I had to clean up after you. Are we even buddies anymore?"Gilbert eyed him skeptically. "She wanted to see your baby; how does that invol
Just as Sara clenched her fists, her face twisted with hatred as she glared at Kisa, Ada unexpectedly asked her a question with a seemingly innocent smile. Although her smile was endearing, there was an icy chill in her eyes. It was astounding how intimidating the gaze of a six-year-old could be.Sara felt a sudden, inexplicable unease and forced a smile. "Oh no, I was just admiring the unique protection charm your mommy got for Natasha.""But, Madam, the way you looked at my mommy was super mean, like you wanted to hurt her or something."No sooner had Ada spoken, Gilbert shot a warning glance at Sara, his eyes narrowing with an unmistakable coldness. Sara secretly gritted her teeth, struggling to contain the jealousy and resentment raging within her.She feigned a smile and said, "You must have misunderstood. Your mommy and I are great friends."Ada pouted, unconvinced. She dashed over to Kelvin, shaking his arm. "Uncle Kelvin, that lady is super loud and annoying. She could sca
"One day, I swear, I'll make you all pay!"Gracie's eyes bulged in disbelief. "What... what did you just say? You want to make us all pay? You are pretty gutsy, huh? If you think you can, then come on, bring it on!" Gracie roared, rolling up her sleeves and charging at Sara again.Sara's face filled with fear as she backed away, looking innocent and pitiful. "Gracie, what has gotten into you? I didn't say a thing! I—ah!"Before she could finish, Gracie shoved her to the ground and cursed, calling her a worthless woman. Just as Gracie straddled her, ready to strike again, Kelvin shoved her away."Enough already! What is up with you lately? You are flying off the handle like some kind of banshee!""A banshee? You are calling me a banshee?" Gracie trembled with anger. "I bet you're in cahoots with this tramp, so now you can't stand the sight of me, Kelvin! I must have been blind to marry you. I want a divorce!""Have you lost your mind?" Kelvin shouted back, furious. "When did you s
No matter who it was—Kelvin or Gilbert—Sara's ultimate goal was to stir up trouble for them. When she could not find a weak spot in Kisa's relationship with Gilbert, she targeted Kelvin and Gracie. Gracie, with her pure heart and strong sense of justice, was an easy target for Sara.Gracie stared at the baby in the stroller, tears streaming down her face as her heart ached more and more. Ada and Andrew tried desperately to comfort her, but their words did little to help. Kisa embraced her, reassuringly saying, "Don't cry. We've all seen how deeply Kelvin cares for you. It's impossible for him to have a secret affair with Sara.""But who knows?" Gracie sobbed. "Maybe he's been hiding it all along. He used to say he was treating Sara's wounds and would often visit her. God only knows what happened between them. And just now, the way he treated me and Sara—you saw it too. He has changed, Kisa. I'm telling you; people change over time."Kisa shook her head, certain that Kelvin would nev
A figure stood at the archway, a cigarette nonchalantly hanging from his lips. His mouth was twisted into a cunning, enigmatic smirk, belying his seemingly refined appearance. Framed by a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes harbored a wicked glint, revealing his true, sinister nature. This man was none other than Shaun.It seemed as though he had come with a purpose, seeking out Kisa. Spotting her from afar, he waved at her, beckoning her to approach.Kisa patted Gracie's back, urging her to find her calm, before walking toward Shaun. They were at the Hoover residence, a place where Shaun likely would not dare to engage in any underhanded schemes. As she approached, Shaun turned and walked inside, as if enticing her to follow him somewhere. Beyond the archway lay a stairway, which Shaun ascended. Most of the guests were in the foyer and front yard, their laughter and lively music creating a vibrant atmosphere. Kisa glanced upstairs, where Shaun had already vanished from sight. Furr
"Ugh, people say I'm a twisted soul, but you take the cake. You just can't stand seeing others happy, can you?""You know what? If I can't be happy, why should anyone else be? I mean, just today, I stirred the pot and turned Kelvin and Gracie's envy-worthy marriage into a battleground, almost leading to a divorce. Seeing them argue was pure bliss. If you need intel on GK, give me a shout. After all, I didn't stoop to working as a regular employee at GK just for a daily dose of Gilbert.""Don't worry, I'll make sure it's worth your while. After all, you did take care of me quite well." Shaun smirked, a mocking glint in his eyes behind his gold-framed glasses. As the figure outside the room left, he finally adjusted his belt and strolled out. Sara, disheveled, slumped to the floor, listening to the chaos outside with a bitter smile. 'Soon, I will be the queen bee of the Kooper family, basking in endless glory!' she said in her mind.Kisa had just come downstairs when she bumped into G
"Where the hell did that good-for-nothing disappear to?" grumbled a voice, frustration palpable. "He didn't greet the guests during the day, and now he is not even here to see them off. Can't even bother with his own daughter's one-month celebration! What can he possibly achieve in life?"Jacob chimed in, slamming his cane on the ground, seething. "That boy must be up to no good again, influenced by some troublemaker. Just wait until he gets back; I'll break his damn legs!"Gracie kept her eyes down, saying nothing. Chelsea approached and gently took Gracie's hand, her voice filled with concern. "Gracie, Kelvin's always been a wild one, but you're the only one who can rein him in. Please keep a closer eye on him – he's a grown man who still can't seem to act responsibly."Gracie pulled her hand away, muttering with resentment, "He has got his own hands and feet; no one can control him."Chelsea, taken aback, studied her closely, her worry intensifying. "Is there something going on