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
"What does Grandma have to do with Gracie and Kelvin's drama? Aren't we discussing their issues right now?" Kisa said.Sara was at a loss for words, her eyes wide and pleading as she looked at the Hoover family. They did not care much for Kisa, but they were not exactly fond of Sara either. Already annoyed by Sara's presumptuous behavior in drawing the surrounding guests into the conversation, the Hoover family offered her no support.Just then, Kelvin finally emerged from his hiding place inside the house.As soon as Kelvin appeared, Sara dashed over to him, her voice trembling with feigned innocence. "Kisa accused me of trying to drive a wedge between you and Gracie. You need to explain to everyone that it is Gracie who wants a divorce over some petty issue. This has nothing to do with me."Kelvin did not even glance her way; his anguished eyes were locked on Gracie. Gracie's expression was icy, her gaze downcast and silent. Seeing the tension between the couple, Mrs. Hoover real
Gracie could not care less about his reaction. She had already salvaged the Hoover family's reputation, so all she had to do was wait and see how he responded.Scott and Chelsea were on edge, urgently prodding Kelvin. "Come on, tell us! Did Gracie actually bring up divorcing you or not?""Absolutely, I heard it with my own ears." Sara chimed in, her voice laced with anxiety as she shook Kelvin's arm.Annoyed, Kelvin pushed her away and declared. "No, Gracie and I vowed never to utter the word 'divorce.' There is no way she could have brought it up."Gracie's heart skipped a beat as she stole a glance at Kelvin, quickly averting her gaze.Fuming, Sara glared at Kelvin before turning to Gilbert. "You were in the backyard earlier too. You must have heard Gracie say she wanted to divorce Kelvin, right?"Gilbert's icy expression remained unchanged. "I didn't hear Gracie say anything like that.""Ah, so it is this woman stirring up trouble with baseless rumors? What a relief." Chelsea