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Larissa was still in the middle of planning how to break Wendy and Edmund up when a sudden call from Wendy interrupted her.Wendy asked, "Are you free now? Can you accompany me to the hospital?"Larissa had been having extra lessons in Lewis' office when she got that call. The moment she did, she put down her work and applied for a half-day leave from Lewis.Wendy did not seem to go to work that day. Larissa went home to pick her up. Wendy left the house without makeup, and she looked a little weak. There were heavy dark circles under her eyes.Larissa asked anxiously, "What's wrong?"Wendy bit her lip and stayed silent for a while. Then, she sighed and said quietly, "I … might be pregnant.""What?!" Larissa was so shocked that her hands jerked on the steering wheel, turning it around, causing the car to nearly bang into the roadside. Thankfully, Larissa was able to turn the car back the right way, but it did not stop the drivers behind her from honking at her angrily and loudl
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"If he is a responsible, good man, he would not have made you get pregnant when he is not ready to marry you yet."Larissa could not reveal Edmund's true identity. She could only let Wendy know that Edmund was no good person through this sort of roundabout way."He never mentioned anything about marrying me …" Wendy mumbled. "But he always said that he was serious about me.""Then call him right now and tell him you're pregnant. Ask him what you should do now." Although Larissa was anxious, this was Wendy's life. She could not make any final decisions for her best friend."I …" Wendy hesitated. "Can I have two days to process it all?" She pleaded with Larissa. "I really can't think straight now. Maybe I'll have calmed down within two days and I'll have figured it out."Larissa could not bear to force her. "Okay."It was almost time to pick Aster up from school. Larissa asked Wendy, "Want to go pick Aster up with me?"Wendy nodded lifelessly. "Sure."…There were always kids ru
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Larissa did not completely believe what the nurse said.Forget what the other case was, but there were witnesses who saw the kid in Aster's class fall down from the slide—Aster being one of them. This could not be fake.So, Larissa only smiled and thanked the nurse for her reminder. She then left the hospital with Aster.On the way to the parking lot, Aster anxiously cleared things up. "Mommy, don't listen to the bad things the nurse said! Our teachers are all very good! They did not abuse us! Tommy really fell down the slide! I was right behind him!""I know." Larissa patted Aster's head. "Don't worry, I won't change schools for you."Aster relaxed.The hospital was not really a good place for a healthy person to stay in for too long, so Larissa did not let Wendy go in with her. Wendy waited in the car.Aster saw Wendy in the car, and he ran over while letting go of his mother's hand. Aster opened the car door and was about to jump onto Wendy when Larissa snapped. "Alastair Sim
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Larissa did not want Wendy to keep this child. Still, it was important to keep Wendy's body healthy regardless of what decision Wendy would make.Wendy looked at Larissa with mixed feelings. She forced down the tears that were coming and thanked Larissa seriously.Aster reacted the complete opposite. He looked down disappointedly and secretly texted Kevan. "Mommy's going to cook at home again." He added a crying emoji.Kevan sent back a series of hug emojis and comforted him. "When I get back I will cook the most delicious things ever for you. Just bear with it for a while."Aster sent more crying emojis. "I thought we could go out and eat since Godma's here today!"Kevan was interested immediately. "Your godma's with you two today? Her boyfriend's gone?" Kevan checked his work phone. He did not receive any news that Edmund had left Aldovia."Her boyfriend's not gone. He must be working I guess. Godma came to pick me up with Mommy," Aster said.Kevan could not help but be
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Larissa did not need to think to know who Wendy was talking about."Are you an ostrich?" Larissa dug out Wendy's phone from between the couch cushions and gave it to Wendy. "The more you don't answer, the more he'll think crazy things."Wendy pouted as she got up reluctantly. She answered the video call under Larissa's forceful gaze. To prevent Larissa from seeing Edmund's face, Wendy turned around and forced a normal smile to appear on her face.Wendy was like Larissa, having worked in the customer service industry for many years. She was good at faking her emotions. Edmund did not notice anything as he asked Wendy, "Have you eaten?""Nope." Wendy brushed her hair over from behind her ear to cover her face, which was free of makeup. "I'm waiting for my chicken soup to be ready.""You still have chicken soup? How nice!" Edmund's voice was filled with admiration.Wendy asked him, "What about you? Have you eaten?""I can't eat without you." Edmund's voice was the type that lov
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Dylan's voice sounded in the background. "Larissa's friend is pregnant with Edmund's kid?"Kevan gave Dylan a cold glare to shut him up. "Does Wendy want the kid?" Kevan asked."I think she does." Although Wendy said that she did not know, Larissa could tell what Wendy was really thinking of based on her actions. "She wants to go discuss it with Edmund tomorrow."Kevan was silent for a while."What's wrong?" Seeing his reaction, Larissa was more anxious."Edmund probably wouldn't want her to abort the kid." Kevan calmly analyzed things for Larissa. "The kid is his key to controlling Wendy. It will make Wendy stick with him even more. By then, when he wants to do bad things to you, Wendy might even support him because of the kid.""No way!" Larissa retorted automatically. She believed that her friendship with Wendy could not be destroyed by anyone or anything."To Wendy, maybe you're more important than Edmund, but you may not necessarily be as important as her own kid. That's ex
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Because of the topic that Kevan raised, Larissa had nightmares for the whole night.In the nightmare, she was back to the days when she was pregnant and helpless. She went through the experience of struggling with whether or not she wanted the child again. But this time, Wendy was not with her.When Larissa woke up in the morning, her pillow had a big wet stain on it. It was super obvious on the light blue pillowcase. Afraid that people might see, Larissa purposely changed out the sheets and pillowcases, washed them, and hung them out on the balcony to dry.It was to the point that Aster saw it after waking up, and he exclaimed, "Mommy! Did you wet your bed?"Larissa did not want to talk to her stupid son. After she prepared breakfast, she grabbed her keys to leave the house."I'm going to pick up your uncle."Because Larissa had a kid at home, Lewis arranged for the extra lessons to be held at Larissa's place in order to make things convenient for her.Lewis' car was park
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Lewis had been looking around for a bit, but he never saw any sign of Kevan having lived here before.Larissa did not plan on telling Lewis about her relationship with Kevan now, so she made up an excuse. "Aster and I are temporarily living here. Wendy just got a new boyfriend who used to try to date me before, but she doesn't know it. I feel like it was a bit awkward, and I'm worried that she might figure it out."Kevan just happened to have a place here, so he let us move over."Lewis nodded and stopped asking anything else.…The "extra lessons" lasted for the whole morning.Larissa ordered takeout instead of cooking in the afternoon to save more time for her learning.When she was eating, she spoke to Lewis. "If you're free in the afternoon, could you help me watch Aster for a bit? I have a window shopping and dinner date with Marilyn."Lewis agreed, but he did not forget to remind her. "Come home early."Larissa gave Lewis the "okay" sign.…Larissa met up with Marilyn
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Wendy said, "You have to walk faster than this, Larissa! It's almost time! Your husband can't wait!""Alright!" Larissa quickly gathered up her skirts and followed her.The sun was out.Its golden rays shone softly on the red carpet through the rose petals.Larissa suppressed her desire to stay here for a little while longer and quickly walked toward the end.It was the door to the glass hall.Gary held Aster's hand and his cane in the other, waiting for her at the entrance.When he saw her, Aster immediately let go of Gary's hand and rushed toward her. "You're so pretty today, Mommy!"Larissa patted his head and smiled gently. "Thank you."Aster was her flower boy. Like Gary, he was wearing a tuxedo with a little bowtie.He was holding a basket that was proportionate to his body. In it were rose petals of various colors and shapes.The music suddenly began playing.Gary walked up to her and extended his arm toward her. "Let's go."He looked at her with a smile, his eyes g
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Gary and Lewis left Bartham after two days.Blue Star did not give them time off. They couldn't stay for long.Larissa's holidays were coming to an end as well. Half of the time, she was in the Rogers' villa.Because of the pandemic, most of the shops weren't open yet. She slept and ate at home most of the time and accompanied her family. It was quite nice.After the holidays, Kevan and Larissa went back to work.Aster was sent to the kindergarten that he'd been to before. Violet was the one who drove him to and fro.In fact, in order to better take care of him, the parents moved out of Rogers' villa and bought a house in Kevan and Larissa's neighborhood.The days passed in the blink of an eye.Blue Star's company in Bartham was quickly built. Lewis sent over a few loyal and trained employees to hold the fort with Larissa and hired people according to the company's needs. The company was soon on the right track, and the headquarters' work was moved over.Larissa grew busier an
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Violet had set aside Larissa's breakfast for her.Larissa ate with reddened cheeks. Kevan and Aster, who had been waiting for her, got up at the same time. Violet brought out a boxful of pie from the kitchen."Don't forget this." She put the box in Kevan's hands."Alright. Thanks, Mom." Kevan looked at Larissa and asked, "Can we go now?"Larissa wanted to ignore him, but in front of Violet, she couldn't express her emotions right now."Yes," she replied, pulling Aster toward her. She said goodbye to Violet and strode out the door.Kevan smiled in slight annoyance and followed suit.…Kevan had told Aster beforehand that they were going to see Great-Grandpa. Thus, all of Aster's questions on the way there revolved around him."Why is great-grandpa called 'Great-Grandpa'?""Is he Grandpa's dad?""Is Great-Grandpa fierce?""If he's dead, how is he going to eat the pie?"…Kevan patiently answered all of his questions.Meanwhile, Larissa looked out the window silently.Keva
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Since Larissa had gone downstairs alone, it was natural to expect a few questions."Where's Kevan? Why isn't he coming down with you?""Where's Daddy? He said he would launch fireworks with me."Larissa walked over calmly and made up an excuse. "He's tired, so he showered and slept."The older people did not doubt her. Only Lewis stared at her thoughtfully."Oh … Why did Daddy sleep so early?" Aster pouted in disappointment."You can get him to launch fireworks with you tomorrow. It'll be the same." Larissa patted his head, keeping a calm expression on her face.Anthony and Violet gave the gifts they'd prepared to Larissa and Aster.Violet looked at them, tears falling down her cheeks."I have no regrets now," she said."Thank you, Mom." Larissa gave her a big hug.Violet was stunned, and she cried harder."Good girl." She hugged Larissa back, smiling widely.After Anthony and Violet, Gary and Lewis gave them their gifts. However, they were calm. Aster was so happy that he
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"Happy Reunion Day!"For some reason, Larissa's eyes became a little moist. Her voice even sounded a bit choked up."What's wrong?" Kevan nervously held her face, urging her to meet his gaze. "Didn't you like the fireworks just now?"She shook her head. "No, I really liked them!""Then, why are you crying?" Kevan couldn't stand seeing her cry; it tugged at his heart."I'm just very moved."She buried her face in his chest, speaking emotionally, "Welcoming the big family reunion dinner with the person you love is wonderful."The corners of Kevan's mouth gradually curved up as he heard what she said.The hand around her waist tightened inch by inch."I love you too, Lari."He lowered his head and planted a kiss on the top of her head.She hurriedly pushed him away as she sensed his body's response. But she couldn't move him much."They're still waiting for us downstairs!" she reminded him.Lewis knew she was awake, and the fireworks were already over. If they stayed he
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Larissa recalled that there was indeed such an incident.However, Kevan's excuse to her was that he needed to go to Westonia to handle matters concerning Edmund."Kevan knows how the customs work better than you! You're not even married. Yet, you're already taking his side!"Gary scoffed.His displeasure was quite obvious.Larissa chuckled awkwardly, then decided to come clean and reveal the whole truth. "Well, the truth is, Kevan and I never actually got divorced. I married him over six years ago."Gary hadn't heard this from Kevan.So, his emotions seemed conflicted upon first hearing that. He clutched his chest. It was as if he were experiencing some discomfort.Larissa and Lewis quickly approached him, asking with concern, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"In a sudden change of demeanor, Gary used his other hand to playfully tap Larissa's forehead.His expression instantly returned to normal. However, the tap was quite forceful, causing Larissa to wince in pain."If yo
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Larissa had to pick up Gary and Lewis early tomorrow morning. So, after having dinner, she returned to her room to freshen up and get ready for bed. As she lay down on the bed, she found herself tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep no matter what she did.Kevan had just managed to put Aster to sleep before coming into the room. He noticed that the lights were still on.He furrowed his brow and asked, "Why haven't you fallen asleep yet?"Larissa lifted the blanket and sat up abruptly. "I'm feeling very anxious right now," she admitted.Her hair was in disarray.There was a troubled expression on her face."Anxious about what?" Kevan inquired."Well, my dad is coming over tomorrow. What if he doesn't get along with your parents?" The mere thought of that possibility gave her a headache."Uncle Gary is a reasonable person. He won't easily give anyone a hard time," Kevan defended Gary.His words brought a smile to Larissa's face. "Are you saying he hasn't been gi
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"Alright, then. We shall head out." Larissa gathered her belongings and pulled Kevan toward the exit."I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning. It's almost the big family reunion dinner day. "So, it's hard to find a cab on the road. You might even find yourself waiting for half a day without coming across an empty cab."Gary didn't refuse. Instead, he requested, "Then, you come alone tomorrow."Her steps hesitated a moment, and she sighed inwardly. Gary really hadn't changed."Alright," she agreed.…As soon as they closed the door, Larissa began complaining to Kevan, "I thought my dad had really come around! Turns out, he still has reservations about you!"Kevan tightened his grip on her hand and smiled."Take it slow; there has to be a gradual process."He didn't expect Gary to change his attitude overnight. But as long as things were moving in a positive direction, he was content.She shrugged upon hearing that."Well, it's not me who's being wronged here; it's y
