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I already knew that Grandpa Shaw’s memory decline was due to a severe shock, not Alzheimer's disease.Although his condition was irreversible, it was manageable. Luke had already arranged for Dr. Thompson to give Grandpa Shaw a comprehensive examination. After compiling all the test results, Dr. Thompson was now developing a treatment plan for Grandpa Shaw.My gaze was determined. "Grandpa will get better."At that moment, Annette brought over freshly made desserts and placed them in front of Penelope and Jon. "Eat while they're hot. See if you like them."“Your cooking always suits my taste. You've spoiled my palate," Penny said.Annette’s culinary skills were excellent. The rice pudding was sprinkled with raisins, looking especially tempting.She noticed me, and I greeted her."Next time you come here, Ms. Middleton, I'll make some for you too.""Thank you, Annette."Like Marianne, Annette was warm and loving towards the younger generation but knew her boundaries. Afraid of
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I couldn’t say no to Wendy. "Alright, I'll go to the comic convention with you!""I'll pick you up at 5 PM today. Be a good girl and wait for me at home, okay?""Got it!"I smiled helplessly and hung up the phone.Wendy loves anime and has collected many anime figurines. She's a regular at comic conventions both domestically and abroad. I've been to two with her but couldn't adapt to the atmosphere.Wendy noticed my discomfort and hadn't invited me for a long time.This time she invited me, it was probably because she was thinking about finding a suitable match for me again.If finding the right person was that easy, Wendy wouldn't still be looking for the ideal man to marry.There was still some time before 5 PM, so I continued to flip through the book Luke had returned last time, jotting down things I didn't understand in my notebook, planning to ask him for explanations when I get to work....At 5 PM, Wendy arrived at my home on time. She tossed me two shopping bags, "Swe
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As Wendy applied the blush, she pressed it firmly against my cheeks, her irritation evident in her voice. Her emotional reaction made me doubt the existence of this secret admirer. Could there really be someone crushing on me?Still skeptical, I probed further, having no interest in romance at the moment. "Wendy, will he be at the cosplay event?""You want to meet him? I can call him right now," Wendy exclaimed, reaching for her bag."Stop teasing, Wendy!" I pleaded, grabbing her hand to prevent her from grabbing her phone."He would be heartbroken if he knew how you're reacting," Wendy dramatically clutched her chest."We're not a good match," I protested."How can you know that without even meeting him?" Wendy tilted my chin up, examining my makeup. "Give him a chance. Give yourself a chance.""It's not easy to move on from heartbreak. Maybe someday I'll be ready for a new relationship, but not right now."Luke's face suddenly flashed in my mind, causing me to falter. Afraid
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No-Face's voice had a deep and raspy quality, sending a shiver down my spine and leaving a tingling sensation in its wake.I thanked him, expressing my gratitude."Sweetie, why are you being so formal? Cosplay enthusiasts are usually easygoing. You don't need to keep thanking and apologizing," Wendy said, linking her arm with mine. She turned to No-Face with an invitation, "Are you here alone? You're welcome to join us.""Sure," No-Face agreed.Wendy's friendly approach proved to be a good decision. No-Face's tall, broad figure acted as a protective wall, shielding us from the bustling crowd and helping us navigate through the sea of people.Wendy looked pleased with herself.I gently nudged her waist, and she giggled, poking me back.Being ticklish, I squirmed and accidentally bumped into No-Face.He looked down at me, and I was about to apologize again when he said, "We're friends now. You don't need to be so formal with me."I smiled at him, unaware of the fleeting look of
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"Bro, which one are we supposed to kidnap?" asked the man holding me as he shoved me into the car.Wendy, a fitness enthusiast, was in much better shape than me. She managed to brace her foot against the car and use the leverage to slam her captor into a nearby vehicle."Feisty bitch!" the man growled through gritted teeth, clearly in pain from the impact. He retaliated by gripping Wendy's throat.Watching Wendy's face contort in pain through the car window, I felt like an ant on a hot pan. Desperate to help, I headbutted the man next to me, trying to break free."Settle down, you!" he snarled, yanking my hair and shoving me back into the seat. The pain in my scalp made me break out in a cold sweat. Before I could recover, Wendy was roughly pushed into the car beside me."Bro, if we take both, it's double the pay. We've hit the jackpot!" exclaimed the heavyset man restraining me, his voice brimming with excitement."Idiot! They only asked for one. What if the client finds out and
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"Hurry up and gag her!"The skinny man hesitated, unsure if my words would sway him. Eventually, he let go of Wendy to assist his partner with the tape.Seizing the opportunity, Wendy pushed the man away and reached for the car door, desperately attempting to escape.Reacting swiftly, the skinny man grabbed Wendy's shoulder just as her hand touched the handle and slapped her across the face with force."You bastard!" Wendy snarled.As the heiress of Johnsonville's wealthiest family, Wendy was accustomed to respect and deference. She had never been treated so roughly before.Enraged, she raised her hand to retaliate.However, the man, much stronger than her, seized her collar and prepared to strike again."Stop it!" I shouted.The sound of the slap resonated within me, filling me with a combination of heartache and anger. As the skinny man moved to hit Wendy again, I instinctively slapped him twice in rapid succession."How dare you hit my brother!" the heavyset man yelled, dr
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With our hands and feet bound, maintaining balance was challenging. We squirmed on the ground like caterpillars, relying on each other as we struggled to sit up.This simple action drained our energy. We rested for a while, backs pressed together, attempting to untie each other's wrists.Our arms were tied behind our backs, making it impossible to see the knots. We had to rely solely on touch.Closing our eyes heightened our sense of touch.Every slight movement sent a shooting pain through our wrists, but I gritted my teeth and endured it.After several failed attempts, our fingertips finally touched. I could feel Wendy's fingers trembling slightly.Knowing her wrists were as injured as mine, I reassuringly grasped her hand.Encouraged, she continued her efforts.The pain caused beads of cold sweat to form on our foreheads, trickling down our cheeks and dripping onto my body.The sweat stung my eyes. I tried to raise my shoulder to wipe my face, but even this simple action wa
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Just as we were about to continue walking in despair, hoping for better luck, a car pulled up next to us.Luke emerged from the back seat. His impeccable suit contrasted sharply with our disheveled appearance.In one swift motion, Luke stood in front of me, examining me from head to toe. "Are you hurt?" His voice sounded urgent, lacking its usual calm. His grip on my shoulders was so tight that I instinctively flinched.Wendy whistled. "Well, well, Luke. You're biased, but I'm still here, mind you!"Wendy's words seemed to awaken Luke from his thoughts. He quickly masked his anxiety, although his eyes remained fixed on me as if afraid I would disappear if he blinked.His intense gaze made me uneasy, and I couldn't meet his eyes. "Mr. Walker... what are you doing here?""I've been looking for you." Luke's Adam's apple moved as he nervously put his slightly trembling hands into his pockets.Then, he noticed the rope marks on my wrists, and his pupils constricted. He grabbed my arm
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We both knew how we felt about each other, but neither of us made the first move to confess.“I gave birth to him in circumstances I couldn’t control,” Molly said, her hands tightly clutching her cup, fingers unconsciously tracing its edge. “I used to think about fighting back against the people who hurt me, but reality forced me to wake up. I couldn’t afford to lose everything.”She hesitated, her gaze dropping. “There are things from back then that I just can’t bring myself to tell him.”When I arranged for Luke and Molly to spend some time alone, the two of them mostly sat in silence.“Mrs. Walker couldn’t have children for years after her marriage. Luke was just a tool to help her secure her place in the family,” Molly explained.Mr. Walker was handsome, wealthy, and from a good family. After getting married, women constantly threw themselves at him. According to the information Wendy had dug up, Landon didn’t exactly push them away.In such a situation, Mrs. Walker, Ashleigh
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Molly poured four glasses of juice and sat across from Luke.She looked like she wanted to say something but didn’t know where to start.I gave Ian a quick look.Ian took a sip of his juice and said, “Miss, the juice is sweet and sour—it’s so good!”“Drink it up, and I’ll pour you some more,” Molly offered.Luke interjected, “It’s almost time to rest. Don’t drink too much juice.”“I’m sorry, I don’t have experience taking care of kids,” Molly said, lowering her head. After a pause, she quietly repeated, “I’m sorry.”She was probably thinking of Luke as a baby.I clutched my stomach, pretending to wince. “Excuse me, Molly. My stomach hurts; I need to head back to my room.”As I stood, I grabbed Ian’s wrist.Ian caught on quickly. “Jen is a girl. She’ll get scared going back alone—I have to go with her.”Not giving Luke a chance to respond, I opened the door and said, “Mr. Walker, you stay and chat with Molly. Ian and I will be back in a bit.”In the hallway, Ian looked thoug
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Molly wasn’t the type to make things difficult for others. She didn’t give the hotel manager a hard time.After the staff left, Molly turned to thank Luke and me. “Thank you for staying with me and helping me handle this.”Luke glanced at her but didn’t say anything.The silence grew awkward, so I quickly broke it. “You don’t have to thank us. We didn’t really do much.”“Would you like to come in and sit for a while?” Molly invited us into her room.Before either of us could respond, Ian, who’d been holding back his excitement, eagerly chimed in, “Yes, yes! Let’s go!”I sighed internally.Molly finally noticed the little one in Luke’s arms. “And who’s this?”“I’m Ian Lloyd,” he introduced himself cheerfully.But the moment he got a good look at Molly’s face, he let out a small “Huh?” and then turned to look at Luke.Luke frowned slightly, and their eyes met—a silent understanding passing between them. Ian immediately shut his mouth and swallowed whatever he’d been about to sa
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Five hours later, we arrived in Sharonville.Before the trip, Luke had everything arranged. After landing, we took a car to the hotel he’d booked in advance.In the hotel lobby, we ran into Molly. She was walking with two middle-aged men in sharp suits, smiling as she chatted with them.When her eyes met Luke’s, her smile froze for a moment, then slowly softened as she stared at him without blinking.Luke didn’t acknowledge her. He walked right past, brushing by her shoulder as though she wasn’t there. From the corner of my eye, I saw her eyes redden.The two men exchanged glances but didn’t say anything. That night, however, they sent two young, handsome men to Molly’s room.Our room was on the same floor as Molly’s. After dinner out, we returned to the hotel and saw her standing at her door with the two young men.Their faces were powdered with heavy makeup, and they looked eager to please, practically glued to her.My thoughts immediately took a less innocent turn.Luke co
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Amy messaging me at this hour was probably another complaint about other agencies trying to poach her, or how stressed she was about it all.The underlying message? She wanted me to contact Mr. Lloyd to secure better resources for her—a thinly veiled threat, essentially.Since several popular artists left One Entertainment, the company’s resources had started to dwindle.Mr. Lloyd’s return wasn’t just because of his love for acting. He also wanted to support the company’s artists, giving them more opportunities to shine.Amy had already begun to stand out. If she simply focused on honing her craft and stayed patient, she’d get her share of the spotlight.When Mr. Lloyd founded the company, his goal was to grow it into a powerhouse that protected its artists. Now, he had adopted a more laid-back approach: if an artist wanted to leave, they just needed to pay the penalty fee.Amy’s tactics wouldn’t change anything.I went back to reading my book.My phone buzzed again, and I ass
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Mr. Lloyd's words carried a hint of reassurance for me.“Jen, Uncle asked me to create a travel itinerary!”Luke had been telling Ian lots of stories about Sharonville, and Ian had also looked up a ton of information online. He now knew every street in the city and how many shops were on each one.Carefully folding his sweaters, Ian placed them neatly into his suitcase, which was decorated with a cheerful Doraemon sticker.“I’m really looking forward to your travel guide, Ian!”“I’ve already finished most of it!” Ian was a serious little worker who never did things half-heartedly. If he said it was nearly done, he was probably putting on the finishing touches.I praised him warmly.“Jen, since the three of us are traveling together, we need to consider everyone’s preferences and suggestions.”“So, you want to get my input to finalize it?”“Exactly.”“Well, wherever you want to go is where I want to go. This trip, I’ll leave the planning to you.”Luke had work to handle in Shar
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For the past few days, Luke has been picking me up and dropping me off at work.Reporters often linger outside One Entertainment, and it took a lot of effort for rumors about me and Luke to die down. I didn’t want them to resurface.Luke understood my concerns, so he always parked his car a block away from the company. Once he sent me a message, I’d grab Ian and head over.That evening, Luke prepared another full table of dishes for dinner.Ever since things thawed between us, I hadn’t said much during meals, but the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.“She’s already in Sharonville,” Luke said.“Hasn’t she been out of the country for years? Will she be safe there alone?”He was talking about Molly.The Walker family has been a prominent family in Sharonville for generations, with deep-rooted connections and influence. Mrs. Walker is a respected figure, and many people in Sharonville owe her favors. It wouldn’t be surprising if someone decided to teach Molly a lesson on
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I watched the behind-the-scenes footage, and Mr. Lloyd looked great. After stepping out of the spotlight for a few years, his demeanor has become even more composed and sophisticated, perfectly matching the calm and collected surgeon he portrays in the show.“He’s as brilliant as ever,” Beatrice said, her eyes filled with admiration. “As long as the co-stars hold their ground, this show is bound to be a hit.”“He has an exceptional eye for picking scripts,” she added, her gaze glued to the screen.I didn’t interrupt her. Instead, I got up and went to the kitchen to check on Ian’s progress.For someone so young, Ian took everything seriously. Standing on a small stool to make up for his height, he carefully worked on brewing coffee, his movements precise and methodical.“Waiter Number One, Ian Lloyd, at your service. Your oat latte will be ready soon,” he announced cheekily.I laughed at his playful tone and played along. “Waiter Number Two will now deliver orange juice to Mr. Ian
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While Beatrice chatted with Ian, I brought the gifts to the living room."You're too kind, Ms. Middleton.""Ian bought these with his pocket money."I winked at Ian.He caught on quickly, nodding.Beatrice warmly invited me to sit.Fresh fruit and two plates of nuts were on the coffee table.She placed a fruit bowl before me. "Yesterday's blueberries are fresh—crisp and sweet."The large blueberries were covered in bloom. I took one and made space for Beatrice."What would you like? Coffee or juice?""Fresh orange juice for me, and Jen likes oat milk latte," Ian said, playing with a doll, squishing its face into different shapes.Suddenly remembering our earlier conversation, he dropped the doll and ran to the kitchen. "I've learned lots from Jen. I can make juice and coffee!"Beatrice praised him: "How impressive!"She started toward the kitchen, concerned.I held her arm. "Ian's a quick learner. He does everything properly. We can trust him.""He gets along so well wit
