Angeline felt incapable of loving someone again. Her heart harbored only deep-seated hatred. "Hatred, huh?"A voice echoed from the doorway.Angeline turned her head. She saw an elderly gentleman standing at the door. He was about Robert's age. His eyes sparkled with kindness. He held a tray with a pot of chamomile tea.She recognized him. He seemed to be the Lawson family's retired butler. She recalled Sean's assistant, Taylor, had mentioned that Paul Danvers, the retired butler, had been managing a farm for Robert on the outskirts of Krontos for many years."What?" Angeline looked at Paul in puzzlement.Paul approached Angeline with a smile. He placed the small table by her bed and set the teapot before her."I mean, Ms. Emmerson, you must hold onto that hatred in your heart. It will give you the strength to face challenges head-on! Constantly yielding and running away from trouble isn't the Lawson way. "We believe in repaying our debts, whether in kindness or vengeance.
Sean's gaze was narrow and deep. He showed no emotion. "Are you threatening me?""Not at all. Regardless of your willingness to cooperate with me, I won't reveal this matter to anyone. You can trust me on this," Monica assured.…Meanwhile, Ned was clad in a sterile suit. He held Ingrid's hand tightly. His red eyes were filled with emotion, conveying his pain as he whispered, "The children are gone! Ingrid, please wake up. I made just one mistake. Don't torture me like this! Once you wake up, we'll get married right away. I've remembered some things, but... it's always been you I love the most! Please..."Ingrid's fingers twitched slightly. Ned abruptly stood up and called, "Ingrid! Ingrid!"Her eyelashes fluttered. Ingrid slowly opened her eyes after a long while. She murmured something, but the oxygen mask muffled her words.Ned let go of Ingrid's hand. He turned and shouted, "Doctor! Doctor! She's awake!"Ingrid struggled to grasp Ned's hand from the hospital bed. T
"Her figure clearly shows years of fitness!" fans of Ingrid, who came to pick her up, remarked. They couldn't resist pulling out their phones to snap photos of Angeline and her daughter.Ned's feet seemed glued to the spot. He watched until the black figure almost vanished from sight. Then he snapped back to reality. He pushed through the crowd before him and hurried after her.Once out of the elevator, Angeline's phone wouldn't stop ringing.Angeline and Yasmine Emmerson entered a coffee shop. They ordered hot milk and cake. Then she removed her mask."Yasmine, sit here for a bit. Mommy needs to take a call," she said."Okay!" Yasmine grasped the milk cup with both hands. She took a few sips, leaving a milk mustache on her lips.Angeline pulled out a tissue. She wiped Yasmine's mouth while listening to the anxious ramblings on the phone."Vitality Biotech Group's founder must attend the hearing in Marvonia. Otherwise, they'll take action against all our projects. They said
"Whose child is this?" Taylor and the other executives from Lawson Global looked around. They didn't see any parent in pursuit.Sean spoke on the phone, "If I can't make it back for this afternoon's press conference, have Vice President Mr. Wagler step in. The press release should go out without a single change." After speaking, Sean ended the call and picked up the little girl hanging from his leg. Despite her small size, she felt surprisingly heavy in his arms."Are you lost, kid? Where are your parents?" Sean asked."My mommy went to the restroom! I spotted Daddy at first glance! Daddy... am I smart? Mommy didn't want me to come back with her... I only tagged along and threw a tantrum to return to find Daddy!" Yasmine hugged Sean's neck tightly, continuing, "Mommy said I don't have a daddy, but she's lying. I'm not an orphan..."Yasmine's speech was scattered at three or four years old. She jumped from one topic to another without much focus. Although she didn't convey muc
"Let the driver go, too. Wait for my call," Sean instructed Taylor.He naturally took the suitcase from Angeline. He held the child in one arm and the luggage in the other. He said to Angeline, "Lead the way!"Yasmine looked at Angeline's face cautiously. Her little hand clutched Sean's coat tightly from behind.Angeline had no choice but to follow Sean to the parking lot.Both Angeline and Sean were striking in appearance. Carrying the adorable child only added to their charm. In his suit, Sean exuded an authoritative presence while still showing a down-to-earth side by handling the luggage and child. Together, the three attracted many glances from passers-by.As Sean and Angeline walked away with the child, the Lawson Global executives bombarded Taylor with questions."What's going on? Doesn't Mr. Lawson have an engagement with the Scott family? Why is the child already this grown?""Yeah, I never heard about Mr. Lawson getting married! Who is that stunning woman?""What a
Ned was afraid. He was afraid of recalling the past Angeline that was often mentioned in front of him. He was hesitant to learn he had once loved Angeline so profoundly that he would have given up his life for her. He wondered what all his actions after Angeline woke up would have amounted to.In the airport parking lot, Angeline took the car keys from the driver. By then, Sean had already placed Yasmine in the safety seat and fastened her seatbelt.Yasmine blinked her big eyes with long eyelashes at Sean. She asked quietly, "Daddy, why does Mommy want me to call you Mr. Lawson? Did you make Mommy angry? Mommy is easy to appease. My brother taught me when I make Mommy angry, I should do this..."Yasmine took Sean's index and little finger. She placed her chubby, fair little face against them."Just rub like this, and Mommy won't be angry anymore," Yasmine instructed Sean softly.Sean's eyes turned red as he looked at the gentle and soft Yasmine before him. He controlled his emot
Unlike Xavier, who was more composed, Yasmine had a way with words and was adept at charming those around her. Robert would often bring Jessica to visit the children abroad. Whenever the children were around, Jessica's smile would become more common.Consequently, Robert regularly arranged for Paul to take Yasmine and Xavier to live in a climate-friendly city for a short period. They would spend time with him and Jessica.Although Yasmine was unaware of the relationship between Angeline, Robert, and Jessica, the perceptive Xavier had already figured they were relatives.Both children felt the unabashed affection from Robert and Jessica. They naturally grew fond of them.However, Angeline dared not show herself before Jessica. She felt content just watching her play with Yasmine from a distance.Sean came to a realization.He realized Jessica's mental state had fluctuated over the years. Following a psychologist's advice, Robert had Jessica start keeping small animals as companion
"Angeline, my desire for you is beyond what you can imagine, even more than Ned ever had," he confessed while caressing the back of Angeline's neck. He kissed her swollen lips again."Since that night, it's like something inside me just snapped. I can't keep it in anymore... It's only getting stronger. I just can't let you go."Angeline's heart raced. She felt paralyzed as she gazed at the man before her. His high nose and sharp features usually displayed a rational and self-controlled expression. But now, they openly expressed an uncontrollable desire. Sean's admission left her unsettled."I came back for Anne and Henrietta." Angeline's voice trembled slightly."I know," he replied. "I've supported everything you've done. I've stayed out of it for four years. But... Don't push me away now! Don't just disappear from my sight."Angeline grabbed Sean's strong wrist. "Let's go back. Yasmine is asleep. It's not safe to stop here."Sean looked back at Yasmine, unconscious in her