However, she regretted it almost immediately afterward.Jay’s face was so important, yet she hit it without a second thought. She succeeded in getting her revenge on Chloe, but she ended up hurting Jay in the process as well.She had wounded the man she loved the most, and this man was the person who had continuously spoiled her lovingly.By slapping him in the face, she had also felt a stab in her heart.Mrs. Yorks looked at Angeline’s overly thin arms and thought that Angeline was preventing Jay from seeing her current unsightly appearance. She tried to gently comfort her, saying, “I’ve asked Cole to send me some money, Angeline. We can hire a nanny now so that you can take a good rest. Once your body recovers, Jay wouldn’t feel so heartbroken anymore when he sees how healthy and round you look when you return to Imperial Capital.”Angeline glanced at her skinny self and nodded in a lonesome manner. “I really should eat more.”While Shirley was still in her postpartum period, M
Angeline buried her face into her pillow and drenched herself in tears. She was somewhat ashamed because when Chloe humiliated her, she had easily given up on all ideas of love.However, Jay had always stood firm, and he was resolute on never giving up on her in his life.That night, Angeline grew so tired from crying that she actually had a good night’s sleep.Early the following day, Mrs. Yorks received a text message from Cole. As soon as she saw the contents, Mrs. Yorks exploded in a fit of fury and immediately called him.The once oh-so gentle woman yelled out, “What on earth are you people doing in Imperial Capital?”On the other line, Cole hesitated and said, “Ah, the decision was made by Grandpa after careful consideration. Grandpa said that he’d personally spend the rest of his remaining years chasing after his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to reunite us.”Mrs. Yorks sneered, “He’s a confused old man. Why would Jay ever return to Yorks Stronghold, the place tha
Angeline realized that something was wrong and said to Sis Shirley somewhat nervously, “Sis Shirley, both you and Cole are quite fair-toned. Why does the child look so yellow? Perhaps it’s jaundice?”Mrs. Yorks came in after talking on the phone. When she heard Angeline’s words, Mrs. Yorks had a bad feeling in her stomach. “Could it be hepatitis?”Sis Shirley said, “No wonder he has been crying so much these days.”Angeline and Mrs. Yorks carried the baby to the town hospital. However, the conditions of the mountainside hospital here were somewhat unfavorable, and even the doctor advised them to take a trip to a better hospital.The baby was still too young, so Angeline and the others dared not take such a risk. On that same day, they packed their bags and hired a private cab to immediately rush back to Imperial Capital.On their way there, Angeline was finding a hard time calming down. Her eyes were filled with intense hesitation and helplessness.Sis Shirley slept inside the ca
Grand Old Master Yorks glared at Chloe, who was still willful and presumptuous, coldly. He hissed. “Stubborn mule.”Judy’s tears rolled down her cheeks, making her look extremely pitiful. The grand old master felt sorry for her, so he was hesitating in making up his mind.Spencer’s beautiful mistress, Sandra, tried persuading Spencer tactfully. “Master, Zechariah and his wife both sacrificed their lives to protect Yorks Stronghold. They left an orphan behind, and I’m afraid that if we abandon Judy on Mount Pearl, it will bitterly disappoint the villagers.”Spencer thought that Sandra’s words made a lot of sense, so he looked at the grand old master and said, “Dad, let’s take Judy out so she can see the outside world. Perhaps after Judy comes into contact with all kinds of men, she’ll let go of her obsession with Jay?”Grand Old Master Yorks nodded in agreement.Cole sat on the window sill in a cross-legged manner. He was chewing on a grass stalk in his mouth, looking somewhat slop
Upon exiting Imperial Capital Airport, Cole languidly asked, “Where do we live now?”Grand Old Master Yorks gave it a thought and said, “We’ll purchase a villa near the Ares family’s house…”Before he was done speaking, Cole started laughing. “What are you laughing about, you brat? You should be listening to your grandpa when he’s speaking,” Spencer scolded his son.Cole smiled and said, “I’m just laughing at you country bumpkins. You’re simple fools who are overwhelmed by new experiences and luxurious surroundings. You aren’t afraid of people making fun of you at all. The Areses are the richest family in Imperial Capital. Tourmaline Estate is comparable to a royal palace, and they have requisitioned even the surrounding lands. If you’re planning to build a villa next to Tourmaline Estate, then you’d have to build it in the wilderness.”Grand Old Master Yorks’ expression turned dark.“Stinking little brat, you just have to be a know-it-all.”Cole became strangely stern and said
Ultimately, Grand Old Master Yorks took them to the hotel.It was Judy’s first visit to Imperial Capital, and she was shocked over the hustle and bustle of the city. She said to Aunt Sandra in astonishment, “I like this place, Aunt Sandra. It’s magnificently beautiful.”Aunt Sandra teased, “Jay is here, so of course you like it.”Grand Old Master Yorks reprimanded Sandra very sternly, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Imperial Capital is not the same as Yorks Stronghold. The polygamy system has long been abolished here. Plus, Jay and Angeline are inseparable. You’ve seen it yourself. We shall no longer mention Jay and Judy’s matter in the future.”Judy burst into tears and tightly bit her lip. The bitter taste of loss was starting to overwhelm her heart.Chloe glanced at Judy, who was rather upset, and comforted her. “Don’t feel too discouraged. Although Imperial Capital implements a monogamous system, divorce and remarriage are not uncommon. Angeline has gone as far as writing
Jacob, from the second branch of the Ares family, had a complete family. He was now loyal to his wife, had a filial son, and was a great father to his kids. However, behind this seemingly lively scene, there were countless hidden misfortunes.Jacob’s family from his extra-marital side was becoming more and more restless. They were using Jacob’s reputation to act ostentatiously and swindle people. It was as if countless malignant tumors were springing up rapidly. Although James from the third branch was now disabled, fortunately, he and his wife were reunited after going through a big hurdle. Furthermore, they had Jean to help them reconcile, so their days were lived peacefully.Meanwhile, John from the fourth branch had died relatively young.Several of them gathered in front of Grand Old Master Ares, listening to what he was about to say.“Dad’s chief from way back then, Grand Old Master Yorks, and his family have arrived in Imperial Capital. Dad is preparing to welcome them int
Grayson’s proposal would not only fulfill Jay’s filialness, but it would also avoid upsetting Angeline even further.However, when Jay gave it further thought, he felt somewhat unsettled. Jay replied to him in anguish, “My mother might’ve made a lot of mistakes, but she’s still my mother. She doesn’t treat Angeline kindly, but she has been good to me. If I avoid her this way, she’ll only be disappointed. But if I go and see her, it’ll be unfair to Angeline.”Grayson said, “Mr. Ares, Madam isn’t in Imperial Capital at the moment. If you go over to Imperial Capital Hotel to welcome your parents, Madam would not find out about it. As for those media outlets, I’ll deal with them for you.”Jay hesitated… Ultimately, he stood up from his chair and ordered Grayson, “Deal with them. We must never let Angeline know about the things that are happening around here.”Grayson replied, “Yes.”Grand Asia was only one street away from Imperial Capital Hotel. To hide from the public eye, Jay asked
“Madam Angeline, do you have any last words?” The man showed Angeline mercy and gave her the chance to breathe in some air. Angeline pondered upon it for a while and said, “In the past, I only wished for my family’s peace and my children’s health. Right now, I hope that my children will be able to achieve all of their dreams. I hope that Jens will be able to revitalize our family’s business. I hope that Baby Zetty’s wish for there to be no more pain and suffering in the world comes true. I hope that Baby Robbie’s wish for there to be no more separations in families comes true as well.” The man was stunned. The gun in his hands tilted slightly. “Madam Angeline, wealthy people like you live luxurious lives that are free of worries. How would you ever understand the suffering of ordinary people like us? You didn’t mean anything you said to me just now, right?” Angeline said, “I’m about to die. Why would I lie to you? Although I’m from a wealthy family, I’m also a mother. I love
Angeline said, “Although Jens is young, Whitty isn’t at a ripe age anymore. Whitty has waited for Jens for so many years. She should get something in return.” Sir Ares remained silent. However, there was still an unpleasant expression on his face.Upon catching sight of the expression on Sir Ares’ face, Whitty immediately said, “Daddy, Mommy, Jens and I aren’t in a rush to get married. Jens has decided to get married after having a stable career.”Sir Ares seemed to calm down. Jenson stood up and told Sir Ares, “Daddy, I’d like to marry Whitty.” Sir Ares cast a sideway glance at him and asked, “What’s the reason behind your decision to do so?” Jenson said, “I love her.” Sir Ares’ lips upturned slightly. Not only did Jens’ personality resemble that of his, but his outlook on love was similar to his as well.Upon recalling how persistent he was while pursuing Angeline when he was young, Sir Ares knew that he could not stop Jenson.The relationship between father and son w
Sir Ares stared at Angeline speechlessly. At this moment, their memorable love flashed across his mind. He had once loved someone so deeply. He could go against his parents for her as well. Sir Ares sighed and said, “You really can’t keep your children by your side once they’re all grown up.” Angeline stared at the dispirited man before her. Her heart hurt for him. She reached out to hold his hand. Sir Ares smiled at her as she warmed up his hands. He said in an understanding tone, “Angeline, you’re still the best.” Angeline smiled and said, “Of course, I’m the best. That’s because I’m the only person who will stay by your side till the very end. Gale is such an existence for Angel, and Finn is such an existence for Baby Zetty as well.” Sir Ares said, “Alright, stop teasing me. I got it.” Yes, love was above anything else in the world. That was the tradition of the Ares family. Sir Ares was madly in love with Angeline. However, when it came to others, he felt that
However, when Angeline found out about Grayson and Andy’s marriage, she insisted on holding a grand wedding for them.Angeline and Sir Ares called Andy before them. Angeline spoke up in a touched voice, “Andy, I’ve always treated you like my biological daughter. Now that you’re getting married, I’ll marry you off just like you’re my daughter.” Angeline handed a set of jewelry, a bank card, and a key to Andy. She said, “Andy, although Baby Zetty is married, we didn’t hold a grand wedding for her. I don’t know how other families marry off their daughters. Since you’re a girl, you’ll feel secure after having your own property. You’ll have your own freedom after having your own car. You’ll take the effort to dress up after having your own jewelry.” Andy cried tearfully, “Thank you, Mommy.”Angeline hugged Andy and patted her back as she said, “Don’t cry. You must come back often to visit in the future.” “Alright.” After Angeline finished speaking, Sir Ares stared and Grayson an
Whitney handed the envelope over to Andy and said, “Miss Laurel asked me to hand this to you.” Andy slowly opened the envelope under the sisters’ curious gazes. A red spider lily specimen fell out of the envelope.Tears filled Andy’s eyes when she saw it.The sisters all burst into tears. Whitney said, “I don’t know what meaning it holds for you, but I guess Laurel wants to convey something to all of you since she wanted me to hand it to you. Have you understood what she wants to tell you?”Andy cried out loud, “This is the blood oath that we made at the military intelligence division. When we swore to be sisters, Sis Daisy mentioned that although our fates were predetermined in this lifetime and we don’t get to decide how long we’ll be able to live, we can wait for the sisters in the afterlife after death. We must wait for everyone to gather before reincarnation. We can then be reincarnated as sisters in our next life.” Whitney was touched by this beautiful oath. She teared
Jenson then ordered the servants to search every nook and cranny of Tourmaline Estate and Imperial Capital. Baby Robbie seemed to have vanished into thin air. There was no sign of him anywhere.Sir Ares sighed after hearing the news. Angeline gave up after the long search. She told Jenson, “Don’t look for him. He’s all grown up now. We can’t restrain him anymore. Don’t waste more human and physical resources searching for him. Manage Tourmaline Estate well. You and Whitty will have to take responsibility for this household in the future.” Jenson stared into his mommy’s calm eyes. Although he was curious as to why his mommy, who loved her son more than her own life, could react so calmly to his disappearance, he kept that question in his heart. “Yes, mommy.” After leaving Chateau de Selene, Jenson returned to his room in an upset mood. Whitty walked into his room with a cup of hot tea and placed it in his hands gently. “Jens, you’ve been busy every day lately. You must look af
Baby Robbie nodded sternly. After Angeline’s health recovered a little, Baby Robbie paid her a visit at once. His face no longer gave out a childish air. His handsome face exuded a sharpness that resembled that of his father’s.Angeline knew that Baby Robbie would be filled with guilt for the rest of his life after this incident. She also knew that he would change his habit of fooling around and not thinking before acting. “Mommy, it’s all my fault. If I didn’t blindly believe in her, she wouldn’t have the opportunity to damage Tourmaline Estate,” Baby Robbie said. He was filled with self-guilt. Angeline said, “Baby Robbie, I know what you’re thinking. I’m having the same thoughts right now.” ”Baby Robbie was stunned. He glanced evaluatively at the weak and exhausted expression on his mommy’s face. Somehow, Baby Robbie felt upset on behalf of his mommy. It turned out that he was not the only one who did not have a good eye for people. His mommy was in the same boat as we
Jenson decided to rebuild Tourmaline Estate with the underlying theme of ‘remembrance’. Baby Robbie fell silent after looking through the design plans.“Jens, do you think that I’ve committed a huge sin?” He suddenly voiced out his thoughts. Jenson shook his head and said, “Baby Robbie, you didn’t want any of this to happen. However, you should’ve learned your lesson by now. You can’t be kind to everyone at all times.” Baby Robbie nodded and said, “I didn’t understand the meaning behind these words in the past. I get it now.” Jenson was stunned. After Baby Robbie left Jenson’s place, he paid a visit to Angel’s courtyard. Angel was now around seven years old. She was extremely tall and mentally mature. Therefore, she did not seem like a child at all. “Brother, I heard that you haven’t been in a good mood lately. I wanted to look for you since some time ago. However, look at the state that I’m in. How can I go out?” She waved her sleeves slightly. The furniture within the
Sir Ares stared at Sis Thirteen coldly. His gaze was devoid of the fatherly love that he had always shown her.“I knew that you had a hidden motive when you moved into the Ares family back then. However, I didn’t expect you to be so evil and have such a cruel heart at such a young age. Angeline’s love and adoration toward you didn’t warm your heart at all. To me, you’re not just a traitor. You don’t have a heart at all.” Sis Thirteen stared at Sir Ares in shock. Sir Ares’ scoldings seemed to help her better perceive herself. “You hurt my father. You hurt my daddy. That’s why I steeled my heart and decided to take revenge on the Ares family,” she cried out loud. Sir Ares said in a harsh tone, “Karma exists in the world. Why would I hurt him if he didn’t abduct my children? You don’t have the ability to discern right and wrong. You’re just making excuses for yourself. Do you think you’re being reasonable right now?” Sis Thirteen shook her head in devastation. “I only know that