Angeline hurriedly went out to stop the argument when she heard the quarreling outside the door.“It’s normal for the children to fight but it’s the two of you who are quarreling instead. Don’t you think it’s childish? Head inside and make arrangements for your trip to Sacred Land.”Jay’s expression naturally became gloomy after getting scolded by his wife. He resentfully glared at Cole and said, “Go in.”After entering, Angeline made a pot of chrysanthemum tea and poured a glass for Jay and Cole.When the two men saw the calming tea, they understood that Angeline intended to get rid of their hostile air so that they could chat peacefully.“Cousin Cole, you and Jaybie are leaving Imperial Capital soon, so why did you bring Dawn to Tourmaline Estate?” Angeline asked suspiciously.A trace of pain flashed across Cole’s eyes. It took him quite some time before he could say, “Your big sister is getting married, and I don’t want Dawn to grow up in a new family. So I’m trying to fight f
Angeline said somewhat disappointedly, “Truthfully, I always hoped that you and Sis Shirley would end up together. Not just because you have a child together, but because she truly likes you. You’ll always have a special place in her heart, and now that the two of you are parting ways, I just feel that it’s a great pity.”Jay embraced Angeline and said, “Don’t be sad, Angeline. So many people in this world part ways almost every day, but you can rest assured that Jaybie and you will never be separated.”Afterward, he looked at Cole very smugly and said with some hidden meaning, “I’ll always protect you and will never allow anyone to come between us.”Cole stared at him speechlessly and said, “I simply can’t stand you. Stop trying to throw hints at me so frequently.”Jay said, “I wasn’t doing that at all. Stop assuming things on your own.” Cole was so angry that he stopped replying to Jay.However, Jay added fuel to the fire and said, “Sis Shirley and Francis are getting married
Sis Shirley was determined when she said, “He’s my child that I brought up, and I was the person who gave birth to him. I’ll not give up on him no matter what happens.”“What if Cole insists on Dawn’s custody? Are you truly going to court with him?”“Yes.”Angeline did not expect that the beautiful marriage she had been looking forward to would end up like this.Then, Angeline brought up Cole’s trip to Sacred Land and said, “Sis Shirley, something major has happened in Imperial Capital. Grayson and Andy have caught a disease, so Cole and Jaybie are leaving Imperial Capital to find the antidote. It’ll be an unpredictable trip, so you have to think about the future between you and Cole carefully.”Shirley seemed to have fallen into deep thought for quite some time.After a while, Shirley’s voice sounded choked up when she said, “If he wants to go, then let him.”Angeline heard the sobbing tone in Sis Shirley’s voice and knew that she was definitely reluctant to part with Cole. Mor
Shirley’s decision seemed to have been compelled by her current circumstances, so this made her brother and sister feel very sorry for her.Zayne angrily looked for Cole and asked, “Yorks, I’m asking you something here. Are you truly not planning on marrying our Shirley?”Cole leisurely looked back at Zayne. He always had a casual temper. Even when his parents quarreled and decided to split, he had remained perfunctory about it. It was as if he was always wearing invincible and heavy armor.“Is there still a need to ask me about this?” Cole said calmly.Zayne angrily swiped a fist toward him but Cole managed to catch it. “If you can’t do it, don’t even start with me.” As soon as Cole said this, he immediately flung off Zayne’s hand.Zayne knew he could not beat Cole, so he screamed out frantically, “Bastard! My big sister gave birth to a son for you and bitterly waited for you for so many years. Is your heart made of steel? Why aren’t you in the least moved by everything she’s don
Angeline looked at Sis Shirley. After not seeing her for quite some time, she realized that Shirley’s temperament had gotten classier and more grand. It was as if she had been refined into perfection, and even her delicate appearance looked more resolute now.“Now that you’re getting more tenacious, Sis Shirley, it makes me feel so happy for you.”Shirley forced out a bitter laugh and said, “Being a mother is making me stronger, that’s all.”The sisters had finally reunited after a long time, so naturally, they had to sit together and catch up over cups of coffee.Since Sis Shirley did not see her brother-in-law or Josie and Zayne, it made her ask curiously, “Where are the others?”Angeline said, “Tomorrow, Jaybie, Zayne, and Cole are all leaving Imperial Capital. They went to bid farewell to Grandpa.”Shirley’s eyes reddened slightly as she asked, “Then when will they come back?”Angeline replied to her quietly, “No one knows where Sacred Land is, so no one knows when exactly t
Zayne became particularly insensitive and teased, “Welcome to the deadbeat men club.”Cole glared at Zayne fiercely, so Zayne decided to consider his dignity and coaxed him instead. “Okay, okay. Stop putting on such a sour face, will ya? You’re obviously at an advantage here, so why are you acting like everyone here owes you something? What? Is it that hard to be a deadbeat? Then you should ask if my sister agrees…”Before Zayne could finish his sentence, Shirley glared at Zayne angrily. “You’d better start shutting your mouth.”Zayne patted his mouth, saying, “Our family already has a man who overly spoils his wife, and now, I’m afraid we’ll soon have a woman who’ll overly spoil her husband.”Josie pulled on Zayne’s ear with a smile. “Then what about our family?”Zayne bared his teeth and said, “It hurts, it hurts, it hurts… Our family has a violent woman.”Josie said, “Now you’re asking for it!”Jay looked at the depressed Cole at the moment. Perhaps it was because they shared
Jay walked in and hugged her waist from behind. He whispered, "Angeline, even if my cousin is somewhat against this, at the very least, he’s taking a step forward in his relationship with Sis Shirley. This is a good thing, right?""Yeah.""Cole won’t let a gentle and kind woman like Sis Shirley down. Perhaps their love won’t be zealous and passionate like ours, but it might be able to last for a long time as well. This is also another kind of love."Angeline felt a little more relieved and became chirpier. "You're right, darling."Jay suddenly picked Angeline up and walked outside."What are you doing?""The kitchen fumes are bad for you. I'll cook the food, so you get out."Angeline smiled and said, "I already said that I'd do it. Moreover, you're leaving tomorrow. I want to make you a meal so that you’ll always remember the taste of home."Jay sniffed her body and mischievously said, "The only thing I need to remember is the smell of perfume on your body."Angeline hugged hi
Zayne chuckled and said, “Don’t be angry, guys. I was just thinking that since I’m leaving Imperial Capital tomorrow, I have to figure something out first. I’ve always wondered who’s the strongest among these three children.”“Will the answer to this question bring any benefits to you?” Angeline was utterly annoyed.Zayne placed his chin on his hands and looked at Joseph who was fighting and retreating at the same time as well as the increasingly ferocious Angel. He also observed the seemingly dejected expression on Dawn’s face.“Of course, it’ll benefit me greatly. I’ll have to start getting on your brat’s good terms so that she’ll protect my son in the future, preventing my dear Joseph from getting bullied out there.”Angeline, “…”Jay said, “Are you mentally ill? Joseph is a boy. He’s supposed to grow up into an indomitable man, so why should he be the one hiding behind a girl?”Josie nodded and said, “That’s right. How can you do this as a dad? Our son is so young, but you’re