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Author: Chweety
Liliana's words were nearly devoid of warmth as her gaze locked onto Sean, devoid of even a trace of the emotions that had once been there.

That absence could not be faked. Years ago, Sean had been all too familiar with the way Liliana used to look at him—with eyes brimming with love, unwavering and full of longing.

It was precisely because of that intensity that Sean had rejected her repeatedly, choosing to wound her with sharp, cutting words in hopes she would leave him.

That deep, passionate gaze was something Sean had seen in Liliana countless times. He could never forget it. But now, looking into her eyes, there was not the faintest glimmer of that love.

If it had been before, Sean might have convinced himself that Liliana was merely pretending to be indifferent. Now, however, the coldness in her eyes filled him with a fear he had never felt before.

"Liliana…" he murmured while reaching out to grab her arm.

Liliana did not resist, but her calm, detached gaze bore into him. "
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    Liliana looked down, quickly hiding the sparkle in her eyes. "You're worrying too much, Mr. Smith. I'm really thankful for you letting me stay today. If there's nothing else, I'm going to go wash up now!" She pulled her hand from Sean's and shut the door without another glance.Sean stood outside, watching the door close. He stayed there, looking sad.Savannah was at the top of the stairs. She saw her son looking down and frowned. "Sean, come here. I need to talk to you."Sean tried to look normal. "What do you want to talk about this late, Mom?""Come here!"Savannah sounded serious, so Sean had no choice but to go with her."Close the door!"She led Sean to the study next door. As soon as he closed the door, Savannah looked serious. "Sean, you're not a little kid anymore. I've always let you play around and have your fun, but I don't agree with you being with her!"Sean narrowed his eyes. "Mom, you don't like Liliana?""I've never liked her. I warned you, didn't I? I said sh

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1602

    Savannah was shocked. She did not expect her son to say that. "Her family background...""I want to be with her, and I don’t care about her family. If I love her, it doesn't matter who she is. I'll still stay with her. Mom, I need your support!" Sean had never talked to Savannah like this before.Savannah struggled to accept it. "Sean...""Mom, it's late. You should get some sleep."Their talk ended quietly. Sean did need Savannah's approval. Once he decided on something, not even his own mother could change his mind.Meanwhile, Liliana had been trying to figure out the bathroom light switch. No matter how hard she tried, it would not turn on.She thought about looking for Sean in the study but ended up overhearing his conversation with Savannah.Liliana pulled her hand back and quickly returned to Sean's room after their talk ended.She shut the door behind her. As Sean and Savannah’s conversation replayed in her mind, Liliana could not help but smile quietly to herself—a smil

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    However, when he caught sight of Liliana's soft eyes, Sean quickly looked away. He walked over to her and asked, "Did you sleep well last night?"Liliana nodded. "Yep!"Sean smiled, looking at Liliana again to admire her. "You look really pretty!"Liliana felt her heart jump. Looking into Sean's charming eyes, her heart raced a little out of control.Liliana's eyebrows drew together, her hands clenched at her sides. She looked up at Sean with a calm, steady gaze. "Ms. Savannah sure has an eye for quality!"Sean's lips tightened, obviously not pleased with Liliana's comment. However, Liliana did not want to argue with Sean. "Mr. Smith, it's getting late. I need to get to work.""Liliana!" Sean reached out and caught her hand. "Please eat some breakfast first!"Liliana's frown deepened. "I can't. I'll be late for work!"Breakfast?Liliana had not forgotten how the Smith family once treated her. She knew Savannah did not like her.Staying with the Smiths was already testing her

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1604

    Yisroel had turned in early the night before, so he was clueless about Liliana's arrival. Hayes had been filled in by his wife after he got home.Harrison had just gotten home himself and was not up to speed on the situation. However, judging by the old man's tone, he was not a fan of the girl."Why the silence?""Sean brought her home last night!" Yitty finally said. "Dad, let's just eat."Yisroel let out a dismissive snort. "I don't approve, and I won't have this woman marrying into our Smith family. Make sure you all understand that." With Yisroel's icy demeanor, the Smith family's breakfast was anything but enjoyable.Liliana knew all too well that the Smiths were not fond of her, but it did not bother her at all. She was used to it by now, and since she did not want to be with Sean anyway, their opinion hardly mattered.She was quiet the whole ride, which made Sean think she was upset. Before they got to Liliana's office, he pulled the car over.Lost in her thoughts, Lilian

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    "What's going on here?"Liliana had barely finished her sentence when Sean yanked her close, and his hot lips met hers. Liliana's eyes popped wide open. She tried to wriggle free from Sean's arms, but he held the back of her head so tightly that she could not escape.Sean knew he was acting crazy because of Liliana. He thought he could handle anything she said, but he could not stand hearing her say there was no chance for them!Sean hugged Liliana tightly, as if he could not control himself. His kisses were wild and burning hot, and Liliana felt a strong urge to push him away.She really did not like feeling like she could not control her own feelings. Liliana shook all over. Sean's smell, his kisses, and everything about him was just so mesmerizing, like it had been from the start.They were not a couple, but it was not the first time they had shared a moment like this. In fact, it had happened a few times, even if Sean did not realize it.Liliana was annoyed with herself for r

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1606

    "I know you love me!""Well, Mr. Smith, you can keep thinking that if you like! I've got work to do, so I won't waste time arguing with you about it here!"Liliana unbuckled her seatbelt and stepped out of the car. Then she paused, her hand on the door handle.Sean's eyes lit up, thinking she might be changing her mind. However, Liliana just gave him a distant look and said, "I'm visiting the Hoffmans tonight, so I won't trouble you any further, Mr. Smith.""Liliana," Sean called after her. "I'll come get you tonight!"Liliana did not glance back at Sean. She turned and was soon lost in the bustling crowd, leaving Sean to gaze after her until he was interrupted by a knock on the window. Sean rolled down the window to find a traffic officer standing there, who said in a formal tone, "Sir, you can't park here. Please move your vehicle immediately!""Okay!" Sean said, pulling his attention away and driving off.Meanwhile, Peter had taken Tania and the others home for the evening. L

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1607

    Despite being sixteen, Linda was still very much a kid at heart. She only showcased her more mature side when she was with patients. Otherwise, Linda was still very childlike, sometimes even more so than three- or four-year-old Bran.Bran's mouth was stuffed with chunks of pumpkin pie, but he was no match for Linda's quick hands. Even with his cheeks bulging and his hands full, Linda's taller stature and bigger hands—and mouth—gave her the edge.Linda crammed in several pieces, smacking her lips and puffing out her cheeks. She taunted Bran with a cheeky glance and even waved her pastry triumphantly. "Try and grab it if you can, squirt!""Grandma, look at her! She's such a big bully, trying to steal my snack," Bran complained with a pout, turning to Zara with a look of injustice.Zara stood by with a helpless smile. "Bran, you shouldn't eat so much at night. Your tummy might hurt, okay?" She handed Bran a cute cartoon-patterned cup filled with warm milk. "This young lady is Mr. Pete

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    Bran stared at Linda, not really understanding. "Nope. Everyone at home likes me!" He counted on his fingers. "My dad, my mom, my grandpa and grandma, my other grandpa and grandma, and Zara..." Bran ran out of fingers, showing just how much everyone adored him. He looked confused at Linda. "Doesn't everyone like you in your home?"Linda's face fell a little. "Of course they do! How could they not like me? I'm good and cute, and I'm super cuddly. My whole family adores me a whole lot!"Linda rambled on and on, but Bran just made a doubtful sound and gave her a look that said he did not believe a word. "Big dummy, it's okay if some people don't like you. Don't be sad, and don't lie. I might be little, but I'm not dumb!""You're really annoying, you know that?" Linda gritted her teeth. "I really feel like giving you a piece of my mind!""Mom always says that only people who are really embarrassed and mad resort to violence. I'm younger than you, yet you're still picking on me!" Bran w

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    "Sean, stop messing around. Let go of me first," Liliana tugged at Sean's arm, realizing how tightly he was holding her. "You're choking me."Only then did Sean loosen his grip slightly, though he still did not let her go. His forehead rested against hers, and he panted softly. "Liliana, do you remember what you said to me in the fire?"Liliana's face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away. "N-No, I don't remember. What did I say? I don't think I—mmph..."Before she could finish, Sean kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words with that one stubborn kiss.Liliana raised her hands and smacked Sean on the shoulder, trying to push him away. "Sea—mmph, what are you doing? Let me go..."She shoved him hard, and Sean stumbled back, clutching his chest. Liliana's face went pale, and she rushed over. "Sean, what's wrong? Are you okay? Did I hurt you somewhere?"Nonetheless, Sean took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her again. That feeling of holding her tightly

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    Noelle raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."Then, she added, "That knot in Liliana's heart can only be undone by Sean."What happened back then had always been a shadow between the two of them. Noelle had noticed it these past few days. Though Liliana stubbornly claimed she no longer cared, she clutched her phone every single day, obviously waiting for a call.Liliana's social circle was small. Noelle and the others knew everyone she knew. Who else could she be waiting for but Sean?Charles furrowed his brows. "If Liliana can't have the best, then she's better off with nothing."Noelle could not help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I know you're still holding a grudge against Hayes and Savannah."Honestly, Noelle shared the sentiment. "Savannah really crossed a line with how she handled everything."Charles reached out and gently pinched Noelle's knuckles. "That's not what I meant."Noelle chuckled, exasperated. "I know."Outside, the sound of a car engine drew their attentio

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2127

    Sean shoved Hayes away. "Dad, if you're just like Mom and trying to stop me from being with Liliana, then don't even bother. If I can't marry Liliana in this lifetime, I won't marry anyone else."With that, Sean lay down decisively. Hayes frowned. "Sean, this isn't about what we want anymore. It's about Liliana and Charles now."Truthfully, Hayes did not have many opinions about Sean and Liliana's relationship. He was always too busy with the company to pay attention to such things. Even the events from four years ago were only now becoming clearer to him."If you insist on marrying her, I won't stop you. But from what I can see, the problem lies with Liliana and Charles."Sean's gaze sharpened as he clenched his fists. "That's impossible. Liliana already forgave me back when the fire happened. She promised that if we both made it out, she'd marry me."Hayes sighed. "Your mother… She misunderstood Liliana and said some harsh things. Just rest for now. Once you're better, we'll go

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2126

    Sean spat out a mouthful of blood. One hand gripped the bedsheet tightly, his gaze turning darker than ever."What do you mean by that? What do you mean she doesn't want to marry me? She promised me. She said that as long as I was willing to walk out of that fire with her, she'd be with me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me you're lying to me."Sean's bloodshot eyes locked on Savannah's. "Tell me."Savannah was momentarily stunned by the sheer force of Sean's gaze. This was the first time she ever felt fear in front of her own son. "Sean, I…""Where's Liliana?" Sean demanded."Sean," Hayes called out as he pushed open the door and stepped in. "That's no way to speak to your mother.""Then how should I speak to her?" Sean's voice turned icy."Did you know it was Joanna who drugged me nine years ago? And while I was under the influence, I forced myself on Liliana? I misunderstood her, and as a result, she had to hide in the countryside for years."Four years ago, it was me

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2125

    The operating room door swung open, and Liliana spun around. She saw Saxon step out. Not caring about anyone else’s opinions, she grabbed his hand. "Mr. Holt, how's Sean?"Saxon looked down at their hands, noting how soft and warm hers was. He met her eyes and nodded. "The patient is out of danger now. He should wake up by tomorrow."Hearing that, Liliana let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly fainted."Liliana!"Charles rushed over and wrapped Liliana in a tight hug, but his eyes quickly darted to Hayes and Savannah. "Now that Sean is safe, Sean's fate is no longer Liliana's concern, nor ours," he declared, speaking for the Hoffman family.With those words, Charles carried Liliana away. Saxon was tugged along by Linda. "Saxon, you should check on her. The young lady seemed off to me. She's been hiding her pain. Besides the wound on her shoulder, I think she breathed in a lot of smoke."Saxon's eyes shimmered for a moment. "Yeah, I'm aware."Liliana had been pushing through

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2124

    "Charles, you…""Stop it!" Hayes was taken aback by Savannah suddenly slapping Liliana. He did not particularly like or dislike Liliana, but she was part of the Hoffman family, and their family commanded much respect. Besides, Noelle was still Charles's wife, and they had to be careful about their actions.Hayes turned to Charles. "I'm sorry, my wife acted without thinking. But what in the world happened today?"Hayes had been told that his son was hurt, but he did not know the details. When he arrived and saw Liliana was there and injured too, Hayes and Savannah could not help but think that Liliana must be connected to Sean's injury.Charles gave a sharp look. "It was Joanna's doing.""Joanna? No, that can't be!" Savannah was shocked to hear the name Joanna, and she quickly objected, "Joanna is such a sweet girl, she couldn't possibly...""Oh, sweet indeed!"Liliana, who had been silent until then, finally spoke. She narrowed her eyes and stood up, ignoring the pain from her w

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2123

    "Liliana!""Get up quickly!" Liliana used all her strength to pull Sean up from the ground. "Can you walk?""Uh-huh!" Sean had been hit by a falling piece of wood on his leg when he tried to push Liliana out earlier. That was why he could not get out in time and could only hear Liliana's loud calls from outside.He had wished so badly for Liliana to leave quickly, but she had come back for him.Sean bit down hard and pushed himself up.Even if it was hard to walk, he had to try because Liliana wanted him to stand.Liliana slung Sean's arm over her shoulder, noticing his injury. Her eyes were red with tears. "Sean, hang in there. If we both make it out today, I'll forgive you. You can ask me to do anything.""Really?" Sean's eyes sparkled, and he smiled. "Liliana, I don't want you to do anything." In his heart, he added, ‘I just want you to marry me.’"The fire is licking at our heels, and you two are still dawdling," came Charles's icy voice from up ahead. In a flash, he was be

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2122

    "Sean, where are you? Didn't you just say you love me?" she cried out. "How can you leave me like this, saying you love me and then j-j-just giving up? What am I supposed to do now?"Sean, you took our child from me. How could you think I'd just forgive you? If you don't make this right, I swear I'll never forgive you," Liliana yelled outside, her voice filled with madness. Inside, the plant was engulfed in flames. Shaking from head to toe, Liliana's screams slowly turned into a whisper. She clenched her hands tight, staring blankly at the fire. "If you're gone, what's left for me here?""Liliana!"Charles rushed over and saw Liliana moving toward the flames. He grabbed her and pulled her back. "What are you doing?"Liliana looked up, dazed, and saw Charles. She quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Charles, please. I'm begging you. Help me save Sean, please!"Charles's brow creased as he looked at the fiery red inferno, his fingers tensing. "Liliana, the fire's too big. Sean mi

  • The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2121

    Liliana shoved Sean aside and covered him with her body, taking a knife stab from Joanna. "Ugh..."Pain whitened Liliana's face, and blood dripped onto Sean's face. Reacting quickly, Sean rolled over, picked Liliana up in his arms, and seized Joanna's neck, twisting it hard until it cracked. Joanna's eyes bulged in disbelief as she stared at Sean."You..."She had not thought Sean would actually snap her neck. Her eyes were wide open, one hand clutching a knife, and the other holding a lighter.With her last breath, she tossed the lighter.A loud bang followed, and flames started to spread from that spot.Sean's eyes darkened as he carried Liliana and dashed for the exit. However, how could he outrun the swift spread of the fire while burdened with Liliana's weight?Liliana's eyes widened as she saw the flames creeping up behind them. She pushed Sean, urging him, "Go now, or it'll be too late!"However, Sean's eyes turned a deep red with emotion. "Liliana, I won't let go of you

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