This was the first time he had truly opened his heart. It was also the first time he fought for what he wanted regardless of the circumstances. 'If she still chooses Jensen after all this, I'll have to bury this feeling I have for her deep inside my heart, and I'll never reveal it to anyone ever again.'Kisa leaned stiffly in his arms. She could not believe a word he was saying. The scene in which he ruthlessly sent her to prison was still vivid in her mind. The pain and despair from the fire felt like it had just happened the day before. With such deep hurt and grief in her heart, she could not believe him.Seeing the woman hesitate, Gilbert spoke again in a firm voice, "Kisa, I can really let go of everything. I can even let go of GK Pictures if you want me to. All I ask is for you to come back to my side." His tone was full of sincerity and affection. Even though Kisa did not dare fall for those words, it was undeniable that she was touched to hear him say them.She subconsciousl
Even though she and Jensen were in love, Gilbert would not let them have their way. He was not happy with her machinating against him previously, so he would not let them have their way even if he died.Kisa shrugged it off. "Whatever." With that, she turned around and went into the room.Gilbert stared at the closed door with cold eyes. He suddenly punched the wall next to him with force. The impact was so great that his fist bled. Blood was trickling down his hand, but he did not feel the pain. He smiled morosely, telling himself that he should not have hope for Kisa, that they could only be enemies and hate each other in this life....Mia did not expect Jensen to come. She did not even put on her shoes when she went out to greet him. "What brought you here?" Mia always seemed to have a light in her eyes when she saw Jensen."I came to see Blake," Jensen said, looking away. "Is he asleep?"Mia did not mind who he was visiting; she was happy that he had come. She pulled him ins
"Don't eat that. It is not good at all," Mia said, frowning with disgust. "It is too sweet. Don't eat it."Jensen shot her a look. "You are the one who doesn't like sweet things, right?" Mia bristled and feigned a move to throw the cookie, which she had just taken a bite, into the trash. Jensen quickly snatched the cookie from her. "Don't waste it if you don't eat it. Kisa put a lot of effort into making it." With that, he gingerly put the cookie in his mouth and ate it, not minding that Mia had taken a bite. He did not waste even a bit.Mia looked at him and felt bitter inside.Blake picked up a piece of the cookie, took a bite, and knitted his brows together.Knowing that he did not like sweets too much, Mia said, "If you don't like that, don't eat. If you are hungry, I will make you something delicious."But Blake quickly shook his head and took the entire box of cookies in his arms. "I think they are delicious. I like it."Mia looked at him suspiciously. "Delicious?"Blake n
Sharon's eyes reddened with anger as she stared at the TV. She suddenly grabbed a cup and smashed it against the TV screen.It startled everyone. Carolyn looked at her in horror, thinking Sharon was suffering from a mental breakdown."He is defending me?" Sharon laughed maniacally. "You will never know; I'm just a tool—just a tool in his eyes," Sharon said and stormed out, leaving everyone wide-eyed....Anthony was insatiable as he lay on top of the woman. Before he could catch his breath, the phone at the bedside rang. He frowned in disgust and ignored it. The phone kept ringing like mad.So Lea cautiously said to him, "Anthony, w-why don't you answer the phone?""You shut up."When Anthony bellowed, Lea pursed her lips, not daring to make a sound. The phone still did not stop ringing. He cursed and only then did he lazily get up from Lea. He picked up the mobile phone. When he saw it was Sharon who called, a look of disgust flashed across his face."What a useless piece of s
With that, Anthony raised his hand and flipped Lea to the floor. The blanket that covered her fell, and her naked body was in full view of Anthony. He was instantly turned on and climbed on her again....Sharon had been staying low profile since her scheme was exposed. The last time at the press conference, Gilbert asked the reporters and netizens to give Sharon a chance. So there were still a lot of netizens who, for Gilbert's sake, supported Sharon.But despite this, Kisa could not be careless. After this incident, she gained a lot of fans. She found that many of the haters who had cursed her because of this incident turned into her fans because of guilt after the truth came out. Now the news about her was all unanimously positive. Nowadays, whenever she was on her way to the set, she would encounter fans who sent her flowers, instead of haters who pelted her with eggs. For many days in a row, Sharon had not created trouble for her. She could finally concentrate on filming withou
Mia shook her head. "He suddenly told me today that he didn't want to go home but wanted to spend more time with Andrew and Ada and asked me not to pick him up from school."A ring of smoke puffed out from his mouth, and Jensen said faintly, "I have a feeling that his real purpose is to get close to Kisa, to get Kisa to take him home."Mia was stunned. "Do you think he could already know that Kisa is his mother?""Who knows? The boy has always been keeping things to himself," Jensen said.Kisa opened the door and let the three children in. They were well-behaved, and upon entering, they all spontaneously sat at the table and did their homework. Kisa left her handbag in the foyer, changed into slippers, and came over. She got a big headache as she looked at the three of them. It was tiring enough taking care of one child, but now she was taking care of three. Thinking about Mia, she took out her phone to call Jensen again, but she received a text message from him instead.[I have j
Kisa frowned. 'It is just the three children in the house and me with Ada still sleeping soundly in my arms, and the other two probably still sleeping, too. So who could be in the kitchen? Could Gilbert have come over again without telling me?' With that in mind, she carefully removed Ada's arm from across her stomach and quietly got out of bed.The bright morning sun shone into the house. When she stepped out of the room, the sound from the kitchen became more and more audible. She walked over in puzzlement and found that it was Blake. He was busy in the kitchen.Blake saw her and greeted her. "Good morning, Ma'am."Kisa was startled to see the fire on the stove and hurriedly turned it off. "What are you doing? Are you hungry? Come on out. Whatever you like to eat, I will make it for you."Blake shook his head and then deftly turned the fire on again. Kisa saw him stepping on the chair and stirring the pasta in the pot with a spatula, and her eyes widened in shock."Blake, y-you
Kisa's heart skipped a beat when she saw those brooding eyes of his, which looked like that of Gilbert. "What is wrong? Did I say something wrong?" Kisa asked.Blake shook his head and smiled. "I like you, so I'm happy to cook for you."Kisa was touched by what the five-year-old said. She liked Blake so much that she could not help stroking his cheeks. Jensen once told her that Blake was adopted. But she wondered what parents would want to abandon such a well-behaved and understanding child. She thought she would have smiled in her dreams had he been her child. She hugged him and said, "I also like you very much. You can stay here with me for the next few days. When your godfather and godmother come back, I will take you back to them, okay?""Okay." Blake nodded obediently. But then he asked, "Can I come to your house next time?""Of course you can. You are always welcome here and can play here as long as you want."Blake smiled happily when he heard that. This was the first time
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