"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
Angeline's breathing quickened at Robert's suggestion. She softly responded, "Okay." After hanging up, joy crept into her eyes. Still, she carried the nervousness from her conversation with Robert. "Mr. Lawson Senior said I could have dinner with Jessica tomorrow."As soon as Angeline finished speaking, Sean's phone rang. It was a call from the Lawson family home. Robert's housekeeper, Sandy, informed him that Robert wished for him to attend dinner the next day. "Alright, I understand. I'll be back on time tomorrow," Sean said before hanging up. He gestured for Angeline to sit."I also need to return home for dinner tomorrow."Angeline paused. Then, she slowly approached him. "I'll remind Yasmine not to address anyone randomly.""What do you intend for my daughter to address me as?" Sean countered."Mr. Lawson, if that's okay?" Angeline proposed. Then, she regretted her words and bit her cheek.Years had passed, but Sean felt that Angeline was still the same as he r
The living room light was dazzling. Yasmine squinted and reached out to Angeline, asking to be held. Angeline snapped back to reality as she broke free from Sean's grasp. She quickly went to Yasmine, crouched down, and took her into her arms. "You're awake. Are you hungry?"Sean followed, caressing Yasmine's head and placing his hand on Angeline's shoulder. "What would Yasmine like to eat?""Daddy!" Yasmine squirmed. She reached out to Sean with bright and hopeful eyes. "Hold me!"Sean took Yasmine from Angeline. Yasmine wrapped her arms around his neck, showing no signs of letting go. He gently patted her back and carried her to the kitchen. "How about some milk first?""Yes!" Yasmine crisply replied.Sean was still in his formal attire when he held the delicate Yasmine with one arm and expertly warmed the milk. The contrast was striking, yet the scene was heartwarming.Angeline stood at the edge of the kitchen. Her eyes welled up. She wondered how Yasmine knew Sean
In the photo, a Labrador retriever lay before Yasmine, Xavier, and Angeline. It stuck out its tongue at the camera carefreely. Beside the image of Angeline, a child had added a black blob with watercolor pens. Before Sean could ask, Yasmine pointed to the blob and said, "Daddy!"Sean turned to see Yasmine's bright eyes awaiting praise. He was at a loss for words but smiled, "Yes, very well done!""Right? Right? My brother Xavier also said I did well. But he told me not to draw anymore!" Yasmine's smile widened. She shuffled closer to Sean and looked up. "Xavier also said I shouldn't ask you. He mentioned it might upset Mommy. Did you upset Mommy, Daddy?"Sean didn't know how to explain things to Yasmine. He simply pinched Yasmine's little hand and replied, "Perhaps a little.""Mommy is very soft-hearted. If Daddy sweet talks Mommy, she will hug and kiss you!" Yasmine looked earnestly at Sean, her words clear and precise."Will you live with me and Xavier in the futur
Vitality Biotech Group was not based in Marvonia. So, naturally, they faced sanctions from Marvonia.Two years ago, Marvonia's top officials presented Vitality Biotech Group with two options. Vitality Biotech Group could either sell to Marvonia or face sanctions. Despite the challenges, Vitality Biotech Group remained steadfast. The company's recent research on living robots caught Marvonia's attention. Marvonia highlighted the ethical risks and technical control issues. They demanded that Vitality Biotech Group hand over its living robot technology.Vitality Biotech Group was set to attend a hearing in Marvonia on the 29th of this month. The announcement stirred the international community just a few days ago. Although Vitality Biotech Group was registered in Ravoria, its founders and main stakeholders were Lonlanese. This fact was well-known, but the identity of the founder was not. Unexpectedly, the founder turned out to be Angeline.Sean adjusted his glasses and chuckled. He
Yasmine had grown very fond of Sean from the moment she met him. She insisted that Sean be the one to tuck her in at night. Angeline sat on the couch and browsed the news online. The breakthrough in chip and lithography machine technology was the talk of not just the mainstream media, both domestic and international, but also various social media platforms. Angeline couldn't help but smile as she read. It reinforced her belief that technological advancements must be in one's own hands.It was past ten when Angeline peeked into the bedroom and saw Sean and Yasmine fast asleep. She carefully covered them with a blanket and quietly left the master bedroom.The following day, Angeline woke up to find Sean had already left for work. He had left a note for Yasmine, mentioning they would meet at the Lawson family estate in the afternoon. After completing her morning exercise and catching up on international news, Angeline locked her phone screen and entered the master bedroom. She g
Angeline knew Jessica liked gardening because Robert had mentioned it. "That's a great idea! Let's quickly get ready and head out after breakfast," Angeline suggested as she gently ruffled Yasmine's hair."Okay!" Yasmine sprang out of bed. She efficiently grabbed the small stool Sean had set up the previous night and briskly went through her morning routine. She then obediently sat at the dining table for breakfast.While Angeline was on the phone on the balcony, Yasmine used her smartwatch to video call Xavier. The call connected quickly, revealing a face identical to Yasmine's on the tiny screen. However, Xavier, on the other end, was stern. He tapped his finger on a laptop keyboard. He coolly uttered just one word, "Speak."Yasmine glanced surreptitiously at Angeline outside and whispered, "Xavier, I met Daddy. He tucked me in last night."Yasmine shared the previous day's events with Xavier during Angeline's brief phone call interruption."Xavier, Daddy's embrace feels d
Angeline walked over and gently rubbed Yasmine's round head. Yasmine held Angeline's index finger and pointed at the peony on the table. She laughed and said, "Mommy, beautiful Mrs. Lawson would be so happy to see such pretty flowers."Angeline asked the elderly man with a light laugh, "Sir, is this flower for sale?"The elderly man glanced at Angeline and smiled warmly. He asked, "Do you recognize this flower, or are you buying it for your daughter to play with? This flower is not easy to care for."Angeline responded honestly, "I only know it's a peony. It's not for the child to play with. It's for a family member. The elders at home love flowers, so I'm picking one as a gift."The elderly man confirmed, "This is a peony called 'Silver Petals', the most beautiful in the country. It wasn't easy for me to raise it."Angeline inquired politely, "Could you consider parting with it?"Yasmine reassured the old man with her chest puffed out, "Mister, this flower must be your treas