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As Summer hummed her song, she pictured a lush grassland. She imagined running in the green forest, with birds flying high and chirping in the sky, and a small deer galloping among the trees. Everything seemed natural and beautiful.But even singing could get tiring. Summer had been out shopping for the whole day, and now she was facing this torture at night. Her last bit of energy was depleted, and she finally collapsed. Her eyes, which had been hard to close, finally shut, and she fell asleep. The world became truly quiet.Time ticked by. The hour hand on the ancient clock completed one round. When Summer regained consciousness, she found herself in bed.It was a familiar bed. When she opened her eyes, everything was no longer unfamiliar.The furniture, the painting on the wall, and even the man—they were all familiar. Summer looked at James, who was sitting on the office chair in front of the bed, working. He was so focused that he didn't notice that she had woken up.Gla
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Moreover, the more time they spent together, the more Summer gradually found herself depending on James.Although she sometimes appeared to be strong, deep down, she was still a fragile woman. In the process of getting to know James, she had slowly found the sense of security she had been longing for. It felt like every time she faced danger, as long as she called out James' name, he would be there."James, don't blame yourself. You've actually done very well. At least, I don't regret marrying you," Summer said sincerely. Hearing this made James calm down a lot. He gently rested his head against Summer's forehead, and their shadows leaned against each other under the light.In truth, Summer hadn't fully accepted James, but she was grateful for his presence. Just like she'd said, she didn't regret marrying him. He gave her everything she needed and pampered her like a princess. Since she'd met a man like him, she had nothing to complain about.Time stood still as the two hugge
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Summer asked, "What's it about? Is it related to me?""Of course, it is definitely related to you," Lexi replied. Then, she started telling Summer everything.It turned out that James had had to work late until 3:00 am the night before. Upon his return, he'd heard about Summer being locked up in the dark room. He had immediately taken his bodyguards to break down the door to rescue her. The key was with Caroline, so James had to forcefully kick the door open. Lexi had been present at the time and witnessed the entire scene.As Lexi described the incident, she exclaimed, "At that moment, Mr. Quigley was so cool. After kicking the door open, he completely ignored Luca's attempts to stop him and went straight to carry you out. "You were sleeping soundly at that time, so you might not have noticed, but Mr. Quigley was really cool!"Lexi had become James' fan and praised his coolness countless times. Summer also thought that she would have also praised his bravery if she'd seen it
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Summer was extremely worried. She couldn't fathom how to face Caroline after being locked up in the dark room.To Summer's surprise, when she finally arrived at the dining room, she noticed that Caroline wasn't alone. There was another beautiful woman with her. It was Eleanor!Eleanor waved and greeted her. Summer felt both happy and surprised to see Eleanor. She felt glad to have someone else present. It meant that she didn't have to face Caroline alone, which lessened her fear. However, she was surprised as to why Eleanor was there.Without much hesitation, she went over and said, "Eleanor, good afternoon.""Summer, good afternoon. Sorry for suddenly visiting you and joining you for lunch today," Eleanor replied."Oh, you're welcome," Summer said while taking a glance at Caroline, who was sitting in the main seat.Caroline looked the same as usual. She was dressed in an exquisite long dress. Her face looked pale and stiff. It seemed that she wasn't in a good mood. She g
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After the initial greetings, Summer began to eat her meal obediently. Caroline and Eleanor started chatting. They talked about topics that sounded very "high-class", such as contemporary literary masters, artistic calligraphy, and classical musicals. Anyway, they were all things that Summer found boring.As they finished their meal and prepared for their lessons, Caroline solemnly advised Summer to learn from Eleanor diligently. She warned that if it weren't for James' sake, she would have punished Summer by locking her up in the dark room again. Essentially, what Caroline meant was that if Summer caused any trouble again, she would end up in the dark room once more. Summer thought that Caroline just enjoyed threatening and tormenting people. She felt helpless about it but had no choice but to nod in compliance. She hoped that nothing would happen.In the afternoon, in a quaint hall of the Quigley residence, there was a redwood table and two embroidered wooden chairs. After
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"Really? I think so too." Summer chuckled. She had thought embroidery was difficult, but she hadn't expected to do it easily. As she held the newly embroidered little red flower, she looked at it satisfactorily, wondering whether she should show it to James when he came back.But then, Eleanor spoke up again. "Summer, don't you want Aunt Caroline to be more satisfied? She will be looking at your work. Although this red flower you embroidered is beautiful, Aunt Caroline will definitely not be satisfied."Summer knew how picky Caroline was. She was the type of person who had very high demands and wanted everything to be perfect. She knew that she wouldn't be able to satisfy Caroline, no matter what she did. Even if she really embroidered the pattern she requested, Caroline could still find flaws."Eleanor, thank you for your kindness, but let's call it a day. Having this red flower work should be enough to pass." Summer wasn't a greedy person. As long as she could shut Carolin
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However, apart from good-looking men, what primarily attracted Summer was the plot of the TV dramas. Every evening, after finishing her classes and dinner, she would return to her room to watch something. The bedroom on the third floor had become Summer's small world, away from distractions and worldly troubles.As time passed, Summer, who was engrossed in watching the TV drama, gradually grew tired. Her eyelids drooped slightly as she prepared to go to sleep. However, what slightly puzzled her was why James hadn't returned home yet.Normally, he would return by 11:00 pm. It was midnight, and he still hadn't returned.It wasn't unusual for others to return an hour or two late, but for James to be late was strange. After all, as busy as he was, every minute of his time was accounted for. Therefore, he had a strict sense of time. He knew exactly what he should be doing at any given moment.Summer shouted through the door, "Lexi, do you know where James is? Why hasn't he returned
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This time, it was really uncertain whether James would be as lucky as last time.Summer looked anxious. She felt really lost. She thought of the possibility of losing James. Lexi led the way. With Caroline's permission, the group left the Quigley residence smoothly. They sat in Connor's sports car and headed to the hospital.Connor was Charlie's brother and one of James' bodyguards. He explained, "The accident this time is quite serious. "The word is that when Mr. Quigley was carried out of the accident scene, his whole body was covered in blood. He wasn't even breathing. There is a high possibility of life-threatening danger."Upon hearing that, Summer covered her mouth in horror. She hadn't expected the car accident this time to be that serious. If James really lost his life because of it, she would be devastated.Lexi knew Summer was worried. She held her hand and comforted the latter. "Mrs. Quigley, don't scare yourself. Mr. Quigley has good fortune. Surely, nothing will ha
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"Of course. I'm the chairman of Charter Corporation, after all. Why can't I continue working? I took care of Charter Corporation back when you got married, didn't I?" Fred patted his chest firmly, looking quite confident.Summer also believed that her father would be able to manage the company well if she left it in his care.Fred was the founder of Charter Corporation, after all. He had worked on it for decades, and he was the person who knew it the best. If he was the one taking over, Summer definitely had no reason to worry.However, Fred had already retired, so he should be relaxing at home at his age. Summer felt a little bad if he was suddenly asked to manage the company again.James comforted Summer, saying, "Summie, why don't you let him help you? Of all the people in Charter Corporation, he must be the person who's the most invested in the company other than you.""That's right." Fred smiled confidently. "How can I not care about my own company? Don't worry, Summer. Just
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They were having a meal right now, so where was Fred going? Summer asked in confusion, "Dad, where are you going?"When Summer asked the question, Fred had already left the living room. He seemed to be on his way back to his room.Amelia explained, "He's preparing a gift for you.""Preparing a gift? What gift?"Soon, the gift Amelia mentioned was brought over to them.Fred was carrying a large cardboard box, which he processed to place on the table. He retrieved children's toys, baby clothes, and a jigsaw puzzle from the box.Summer was speechless when she saw that. So this was the sort of gift Amelia was talking about. But why would Fred give her these things out of the blue?Holding the clothes, Fred explained gleefully, "Several months ago, Amelia and I were shopping when we came across some baby products. We were wondering when you'd have children, and we feared that you wouldn't be able to buy all the baby products you would need, so we bought some ahead of time."Summer s
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Nearby, James faked a cough as if there was another matter at hand. Noticing something off with his expression, Summer thought that he choked on something, so she asked, "Would you like some water?""No, thanks… Summie, did you forget why we came here in the first place?"Thanks to James' reminder, Summer finally remembered that she wasn't here for a simple visit. She had to tell her parents the good news of her pregnancy.At that moment, Amelia and Fred were leisurely enjoying the food. Summer knew that if they heard the news, they might get overwhelmed with emotion, so she decided to give them a heads-up. "Dad, Mom, we actually came here to tell you an important piece of news. Maybe you can stop eating for now.""What's the matter?" Fred asked curiously."Well… This is a very serious matter. Before I break the news, I'd like you to be as calm as possible. Please don't get too worked up."When Amelia and Fred heard that, they exchanged glances. They had no idea what exactly Summ
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For example, Summer and James were taking a walk in the park. They might look like they were alone, but in reality, more than a dozen bodyguards were hiding in bushes and various corners of the park. To protect the child, the Quigleys pulled out all the stops to ensure Summer's safety."Alright, I get it." Summer chose to compromise. She was living a wonderful life at the Quigley residence, after all, so she felt like she shouldn't ask for too much.Also, as Caroline had said, Summer would regain freedom once she gave birth to the child. Summer would be able to live her happy life with James then, and Caroline wouldn't be around to nag her about the child.The next morning, the Quigleys arranged for a luxurious limousine to send Summer and James to the Charter Estate. Amelia and Fred already knew that their daughter would be coming over, so they were waiting at the entrance. When they saw their dear daughter, elated expressions appeared on their faces."Summer, you're back! We've p
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Hence, Summer could do whatever she pleased. If Caroline dared to restrict her freedom, Summer would be upset, and Caroline wouldn't want that.As Summer walked along the even path of the park, she did some stretches to loosen up. "It's a nice life. Before this, I was worried that something bad might happen if I returned to the Quigley residence, but now, it looks like I was overthinking it. Caroline is very good to me, and the others respect me too.""I'm glad to hear that. I was also worried that you wouldn't be able to get used to staying in the Quigley residence. You're pregnant, after all." James glanced at Summer's belly, his eyes filled with fatherly love and tenderness. By the looks of it, he had intended to be a father a long time ago."Hold your horses. I've only been pregnant for three weeks. They say that the baby will be born after ten months of pregnancy, and it's not even been a month yet, let alone ten." With that, Summer suddenly held James' hand and guided it tow
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What would it mean to Howe if he gave up on the position of the head of the family? It meant that he would have to depend on someone else to survive, and he would be giving up on glory and riches along with a life filled with extravagance.Thanks to his wealthy background, Howe was already used to life like this. If James became the head of the family in the future, he might exercise his authority as the head of the family to limit Howe's movements. Howe would be stripped of freedom.Maeve felt that Howe was right as well. Her current life of luxury was built upon mountains of cash. If Howe didn't get to be the head of the family, he would definitely face restrictions."Howe, I want you to be the head of the family as well, but do you really have confidence in your capabilities? Your brother is so outstanding, and he's the official heir, too."Maeve hit the nail on the head. This was exactly what Howe was worried about as well. There was a world of difference between him and James,
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So, when Caroline asked her to stay in the Quigley residence, Summer somewhat reluctantly agreed.At noon the next day, dark clouds filled the sky, making it look bleak. However, in the bustling Rosseera City, things were as lively as usual.In a luxury hotel situated in the city center, Howe was sitting on a chair, holding a glass of wine in one hand while his other arm was wrapped around the waist of a beautiful woman. At that moment, his expression was as gloomy as the weather.The young woman was good at reading the room. Extending her fingers, she traced circles on Howe's pink shirt. She asked, "What's the matter, Howe? You seem to be in a bad mood today. Could there be anyone in Rosseera City who's bold enough to offend you?""Hmph…" Howe didn't say a word. Instead, he downed the whole glass of wine.Noticing that he wasn't saying anything, the young woman pursed her lips and planted a kiss on his cheek. Smiling, she asked, "What's going on? Are you going to say that women w
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James didn't want to agree to this arrangement. Even though it wasn't explicitly mentioned, he was fully aware that Summer didn't want to stay at the Quigley residence. Hence, he said, "I'll take care of Summer, Mom. I even hired Tina to look after her needs. You know how dependable Tina is. With her around, everything will be fine.""Nonsense. Even if Tina was there, there's only so much she can do on her own. This Quigley grandchild is extremely important. I can't just let her handle everything by herself.""That won't be an issue, Mom. Besides, Summer won't feel comfortable staying here either." Summer's feelings were James' top priority. Caroline could see this as well. In the end, the decision was Summer's to make. So, instead of addressing James, she turned to Summer and asked, "Would you like to stay at the Quigley residence, Summie?"If it were up to Summer, she'd say no. There was no way she would want to stay here out of her own free will. Just the mere sight of Caroli
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Howe was the quietest person at the table. He was dressed in a shirt with floral patterns, and his hair was slightly curly. He was as still as a rock. He had a look of terror on his face for a while now—he didn't know that Summer was pregnant.Now that his parents were talking about it, he immediately asked, "Pregnant? Is Summer pregnant?""Yes, she is—haven't you heard?" Caroline replied. "No… How is she suddenly pregnant? I didn't hear anything about it until now." "I only found out recently as well." Caroline's hand moved over her mouth before she continued, "Isn't it great? You're going to be an uncle soon.""Yeah. I can't wait." Howe put on a forced smile.Everyone in the family was overjoyed by the news—except Howe Quigley. The Quigleys had a family rule. If the heir had a child, his position as the head of the family would be set in stone.So, if James welcomed a baby, Howe would lose the opportunity to take his place as the family heir. By that logic, he would never be
