Celia answered, "I've prepared the design draft, and I've revised it a few times, so there are basically no mistakes."But I came over to see if there were any good materials or other designs in the studio that could help me improve my draft. "The clothing, on the other hand, can be made within the next few days, but I'll need your help."Celia smiled brightly, and her tone was casual. She could only relax and be herself when she was with her friends and Yardley."Oh, come on, there's no need for you to be so polite with us. This is your and Nicole's studio, after all. In fact, you're the boss.""Exactly, Leo, when did you become so distant? We would love for you to come over every day. It would be even better if you didn't go back to Eldoria and continued to work with us."Everyone chimed in and reassured Celia. Celia laughed heartily as she looked at this harmonious scene. Only friends who truly cared about you would always stick up for you."By the way, Camila." Celia set th
"Person in charge?" Susanna repeated softly, her lips curling up into a smile. Satisfaction flashed through her eyes. "I'll wait for your good news since you're so confident, Ms. Wright. I hope you won't let me down.""I definitely won't." Regina smiled confidently. The women exchanged a glance before tacitly ending the topic and picking up their coffee mugs for a sip. Some things had to be kept in the dark.…Nicole's life was much calmer after the fiasco on the day Norman had been discharged from the hospital. Some of Norman's fans followed her social media accounts. However, the comment sections were always filled with polarizing comments. Nicole had been troubled at first, but she gradually learned to ignore those things to avoid upsetting herself.She focused on taking care of herself and getting to know Norman better. Nicole had thought it through. It was impossible for their relationship to stay the same since she had agreed to marry him. If it did, problems would
Norman wasn't planning on letting Nicole go since she had agreed to marry him. He decided to strike while the iron was hot and pestered his manager to publicly announce their engagement on Twitter the next day. He also tagged Nicole's social media account.Nicole had agreed to all of this. However, the news shot to the top of the trending topics list and went viral within three hours of the announcement. The couple's Twitter accounts were inundated with fans' comments in no time. While there were still a significant number of people who objected to or disliked Nicole, the majority of the comments were positive. After all, Norman's love for Nicole was no secret.The couple's wedding was extensively covered by the media. After all, Norman was a well-known celebrity, so this news was bound to be on the front page of the entertainment section. Meanwhile, Henry had returned to Marinaville and continued his role as a volunteer teacher. The conditions in the newly constructed classr
"Mom, I'm still feeling a little worried …" Nicole looked concerned as she placed her right hand on her abdomen. She had been feeling uneasy since the morning, not because she was afraid of the prenatal check-up but because she felt like something was going to go wrong.Nicole was well taken care of at Lorimer Residence, and she had gained a little weight. Although Clarissa had reservations about Nicole, the wedding plans were in place, and Norman was head over heels in love with Nicole. So Clarissa had no choice but to try to accept Nicole as her future daughter-in-law.Fantine thought Nicole was nervous because it was her first time going for a check-up. She hastily reassured Nicole, saying, "It's okay. What could possibly happen? It's just a check-up, and we'll be home in no time."Nicole nodded slowly and forced herself to suppress the uneasy feeling inside her.In the distance, a young woman lowered her baseball cap and approached them, but neither of them seemed to notice
The doctor sighed in relief and replied, "It was fortunate that she was brought to the operating theater in time. Or else the baby might not have been saved, and she would have been permanently affected. "But she's alright now. She'll need bedrest after the operation. She should also avoid overly emotional outbursts. It's best if she maintains a good mood.""O-Okay. Thank you, doctor. Thank you …"Fantine was finally able to relax after she heard that Nicole was fine. She repeatedly thanked the doctor.Fantine was in her 50s, and Nicole was her only daughter. If anything happened to Nicole, she didn't know how she would be able to live with herself. She finally understood how Norman's parents felt. Norman was overjoyed to hear the news as well. After a while, Nicole was wheeled out of the operating theater. She was lying on the bed, and her face was still pale. Perhaps the anesthesia hadn't worn off yet because she was still unconscious. Norman felt his heart ache when he lo
The ambulance arrived at the hospital. After the doctor examined Morgan's injuries, he asked, "How could you be so careless? You have a moderate bone fracture. "It will take at least three to five months for you to move again. But you will still need to rest and avoid lifting heavy objects in the future. "Young people these days … I'll have the nurse put a cast on you. You should be hospitalized for a few days for observation."Morgan visibly froze. She was afraid that Parker would feel guilty when he heard that. She forced out a smile and said, "I was careless. I injured my arm while filming. I'll remember what you said. But how long will I have to stay in the hospital? I still have a few scenes—""In your current state, don't even think about filming. The length of your stay in the hospital depends on your recovery. Who is going to take responsibility if it gets worse after you've been discharged?"The female doctor sighed and shook her head, helpless.Why did young people
There, Willow met Angelica again. The latter appeared much more haggard than the last time they had met, but she perked up when she saw Willow."You're here! When are you going to let me out?" Angelica looked at Willow expectantly. She could only rely on Willow as her lifeline now. She was willing to do anything to get out of this hellhole."What's the rush?" Willow smiled faintly as she remained calm and collected. Then, she retrieved a key from her bag and placed it quietly in Angelica's palm."The guards will change shifts between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. I've already taken care of the guards here, but there's also a team of guards outside. "Take this set of keys and avoid the surveillance cameras. Once you're out of the prison gates, head west and climb over the wall. I'll be waiting for you there.""Alright, alright." Angelica nodded hastily and was eager to pull her hand back. Angelica felt as if her life had hope again as she held the keys in her hand.Willow clutched her w
"What's wrong?" Yardley frowned slightly. Yannis was his right-hand man; he wouldn't have contacted Yardley if it wasn't something important.Yannis' anxious voice came through the phone. "I've got bad news, Mr. Hughes. I sent someone to check on Angelica's situation in prison today, but she wasn't there. That woman must have escaped!""What?" Yardley immediately frowned. His voice was quivering in anger. He instinctively made eye contact with Celia and composed himself before asking, "How long has she been gone?"Yannis hadn't expected this to happen, either. However, he answered truthfully, "The person I sent asked the prison guards. They said that Angelica had been missing for three days now. Nobody knows where she is right now."Yardley's gaze darkened in an instant, and he said coldly, "Start a search for her right away. Use whatever means necessary. Find her!"Celia sensed something was amiss as she listened. Hence, she asked with a frown after Yardley hung up the phone, "
In fact, Yardley didn't tell anyone. … Meanwhile, Morgan stumbled upon a surprising find. She discovered two healthy, month-old babies at the orphanage. "Director, is it true that no one wants such young babies?" Morgan felt a bit emotional. How could people be so heartless as to abandon their own babies? The director of the orphanage let out a deep sigh. "You don't know the whole story. Our janitor found these babies at the orphanage's entrance. Someone left them there and disappeared. "We've been taking care of them for about half a month now, and their condition has improved significantly." Looking at the adorable babies, Morgan couldn't shake the feeling that they belonged to Celia. "I'm here on behalf of Yardley Hughes else to adopt these children, but..." Morgan expressed her concerns. Morgan anticipated the orphanage director's refusal. To her surprise, he actually agreed. "The opportunity for these two babies to have some good days is preferable to nothing.
"Let's go, Celia. We shouldn't disturb the twins' rest," said Yardley as he supported Celia and got ready to leave. Celia waved her hand and stood in front of the incubator. Even with the glass barrier, she could still discern the condition of her children. She reached out to touch them, as if her touch could make them feel her presence. She resolved to take her children home safely. Celia lingered for a while before finally leaving the hospital. Once they were home, Celia locked herself in her room, disregarding any attempts anyone made to talk to her. Yardley headed to the company to attend to some matters, while the housekeepers remained at home. Meanwhile, Morgan couldn't shake her concern for Celia, so she came to visit her. Upon entering, she heard the housekeepers upstairs calling out, "Mrs. Hughes, are you feeling better? Come out and have some soup!" However, there was no response from inside. "What's going on?" Morgan asked. The housekeepers promptly briefed
Sophie had failed to get Celia's forgiveness. So, she had no choice but to pin all her hopes on Morgan.She took all the supplements to Morgan's apartment. Richard was staying there with her.Ever since the incident with Celia, Sophie's relationship with Richard had become very strained. They barely talked to one another.Sophie knocked on the door for a long time, but no one came out.She could only wait outside. After two hours, she finally saw Morgan and Richard. They came into view, laughing and holding each other's hands.This scene pained Sophie deeply."What are you doing here?" Morgan's cheerful expression faltered the moment she saw Sophie.Sophie could only put on a smile and say, "I brought all these for you. I was wrong to come between your relationship with my son."Richard glanced at the items on the ground. He could tell from a glance that they were meant for postpartum care and immediately understood why Sophie was there."Mom, you should be honest. You got the
Otto didn't back down and insisted on his right to see his grandchildren. However, Yardley paid him no mind. He shook his head and said, "Celia needs rest. Please come back another day."The next second, he instructed the housekeepers to close the door and left Otto standing outside. Otto stomped his walking cane on the ground in frustration but had no choice but to leave.As Yardley made his way back inside the villa, he thought of another troubling matter.Although they had brought their children home, the twins had been weak because they had been born prematurely. They had appointed a family doctor to treat the twins but hadn't seen much improvement in their health. Yardley sanitized himself before he went into the nursery. He felt pained when he heard the twins' weak breaths."Mr. Hughes." The family doctor spoke up with a frown, indicating that the situation was far from ideal."The baby girl has been slowly recovering, but the boy remains very weak. I don't think the n
"Don't worry. She's fine. She's just a bit weak at the moment."Remembering Yardley's words outside the ward, the doctor felt a wave of nervousness. He could tell that Yardley and Celia weren't ordinary people judging by their attire. They were certainly not ones to be trifled with."Did you say that we had twins?" Yardley turned to ask the nurse after learning that Celia was alright."Yes, sir." The nurse chuckled inwardly. She found that, despite Yardley's intimidating appearance, he was a very devoted husband.Soon, Celia was moved out of the operating room and into a VIP ward.Yardley gently wiped the sweat from Celia's face again. He took in her pale complexion; it was a sign of how much she had suffered."How's Celia?"Sounds of hurried footsteps came from outside. Ashley and the others had come over. Yardley turned and signaled them to leave.Celia had just given birth, so she needed a quiet environment to rest. Having too many visitors might affect her recovery.Ever
"How could you hit me because of her? I'm the mother of your child!" Sophie shrieked.She had never suffered such humiliation. She had been showered with love from a young age and wasn't accustomed to such harsh treatment. So, she became agitated and emotional."Isn't it all because of you that things turned out this way? Would such a thing have happened to our company? Would Richard suddenly want to break all ties with us? It's all because of your reckless behavior!" Chester vented years of suppressed grievances and dissatisfaction as if it would make him feel better.Celia watched as Chester and Sophie argued fiercely. She stepped forward to stop them, especially since there were many people outside watching the spectacle."Stop fighting. This isn't the time or the place for arguments!"Sophie went at Chester and started hitting him. Celia tried to break up their fight, but Sophie pushed her. Celia took a few steps back at that. She didn't attempt to intervene anymore."It's
"Mrs. Black, we'd intended to negotiate amicably with you and achieve a satisfactory outcome for both parties. "The decision to move out was mine, and I asked Celia to come over and help me out. If you're unwilling to be decent and compromise, then let's end things between our families here."Morgan felt relieved after expressing her thoughts. It was like a significant weight had been lifted off her shoulders. "What do you mean?" Richard panicked. Just when their relationship had slightly improved, the situation took a turn for the worse again."We're breaking up for good!"Morgan left after saying that. Jessica and Darby left with her, leaving the Blacks behind."This is all your doing! Look what you've done! How many times have I told you not to be so assertive and bossy? Why don't you ever consider my feelings?" Richard punched the couch angrily, his heart filled with bitterness.Sophie hadn't wanted things to turn out this way either, but she had been too angry and spoke
"It's fine. You two can go if you have something else to attend to," Jessica said.Soon, Celia arrived at the Blacks' residence with Jessica and Darby.Sophie opened the door and was surprised to see Celia standing at the doorstep with Jessica and Darby. She couldn't understand what Celia was up to.Once they were inside, Celia didn't beat around the bush and stated her purpose directly. "I think you might be having some misunderstandings about Morgan."Sophie smiled without saying anything."Don't you think you're interfering too much in Morgan's personal life?" Celia questioned.Upon hearing this, Sophie realized why they were there. Having discussed the issue with Chester, Sophie had finally agreed not to interfere in Richard's and Morgan's lives.So, she didn't object to Celia's words. She even agreed with Celia, much to the latter's surprise.Under normal circumstances, Sophie would have argued with her. Why was she being so agreeable this time?"How about you sign a writ
After saying that, Celia hung up.On the other end, Quinn felt very displeased. After all, it was her party, and she had personally called Celia to invite her. Quinn felt that Celia had snubbed her by refusing to attend.Quinn thought about it for a moment. If Celia didn't come, Yardley probably wouldn't either. If both of them didn't show up, it would be embarrassing for Quinn.So, she decided to go and find Celia.…Morgan was taking refuge at Celia's place, so she answered the door when Quinn came over."I'm here to see Celia."Celia had instructed Morgan to turn away anyone she didn't recognize, no matter who it was. Hence, Morgan said, "Celia isn't seeing anyone today. Please come back another time."To Morgan's surprise, her words ignited the anger that Quinn had been suppressing in her heart. The two quickly started arguing.Celia listened to their argument from her room. She regretted asking Morgan to handle Quinn. She had expected that Quinn would come looking for her