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However, if she had been in a coma for half a month, it wasn't hard to understand James' idea of having constant companionship.Although Summer hadn't been conscious, James had been awake. He had spent half a month watching over her from the opposite hospital bed, so it wasn't strange that some feelings had developed.Thinking about it now, Summer couldn't help but complain that she was lucky to have survived being drugged for half a month. Wasn't that miraculous?Anesthesia suppressed the central nervous system, which, if used for a long time, could lead to paralysis. Furthermore, muscles could atrophy due to lack of movement. So, Summer felt lucky to have survived that ordeal."Your family is quite cruel, paralyzing me for half a month… James, let me tell you, now that I'm the Quigley family's daughter-in-law, you better treat me well.""Alright," James replied absent-mindedly. He had been talking about how he fell in love with Summer, but she had suddenly changed the subject,
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Summer had just said that she couldn't forgive Caroline to save face. Now, she needed a way out, and it depended on whether James' solution was reasonable or not.This time, James couldn't figure out Summer's thoughts. He thought that she was genuinely angry and continued persuading her."Although Mom can be quite harsh, she is sincerely good to me. Besides, she didn't actually harm you during that incident. In fact, she felt quite uneasy about it too."James seemed to be very nervous, and Summer found it funny to see him like this. But she didn't let her laughter show. Otherwise, she would give herself away.Acting cold, Summer asked, "Your mom felt uneasy? Really? I don't believe she could feel uneasy.""No, Mom really did feel uneasy. After the incident, your dad received some money, right? That money was from Mom. I know money can't make up for what you went through, but it was her way of showing remorse."Looking at it this way, Caroline must have indeed regretted it. Summer
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Summer was looking forward to seeing how Caroline would apologize to her.After washing up, she went down the stairs and saw Caroline in the living room. The latter was holding a cup of tea and seemed to be enjoying her own leisure time, but her entire face darkened when she saw Summer.Perhaps it was because she knew that seeing Summer meant that she had to apologize. Hence, her expression turned so unpleasant."Mom." Summer greeted Caroline with a smile. "Do you have something to say to me?""Yes." Caroline's voice was stiff as she spat out the word. James had already filled her in that morning. Naturally, Caroline knew that Summer was already aware of what had happened back then. If she lied again now, it would be a futile attempt to conceal the truth.So, following James' instructions, she chose to apologize sincerely.Caroline said coldly, "I guess you already know what happened. Back then, I had no choice but to bring you there to save James. So, what happened back then
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When Caroline had heard that James was finally getting married, she had been filled with joy and hadn't had time to thoroughly investigate Summer's background. She had hastily arranged for the wedding.Now, Caroline was filled of regret and remorse. If she had known back then, she never would have agreed to the marriage.Looking at Summer now, Caroline's heart flashed with a glint of coldness. However, she didn't reveal it immediately. Besides, there was still plenty of time ahead, and she would find a way to deal with Summer eventually."Summer, you go ahead and eat. I'm not hungry." With that, she turned around and went back to her room with Luca's help.The living room appeared empty after Caroline left. Apart from the housekeepers and bodyguards standing in the corner, there was no one else around.Summer took a step toward the kitchen, but for some reason, a chill ran down her spine. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to happen.Meanwhile, in Caroline'
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"Luca, we need to be cautious of Summer. It's best if we can drive her out." Finally, Caroline uttered these words. In fact, she had been considering this for a while, but this incident was the tipping point.Luca also had his concerns. "Madam, if you do that, I'm afraid Mr. Quigley won't agree.""If he doesn't agree, I still have my ways. I am in charge of this family, after all. As long as I torment Summer, I don't believe that she'd be able to stay here."Caroline had already thought about how she would deal with Summer next. Since James wouldn't divorce Summer on his own, Caroline would torment Summer until she agreed to divorce James.The naïve Summer hadn't anticipated the situation developing to this point. She thought that forgiving Caroline would lead to a peaceful and friendly life, but she didn't realize that this was just the calm before the storm.…In the luxurious living room of Ritter residence, Keith was leisurely reading the newspaper and sipping coffee.Th
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Not here? Monica's eyes grew deep and heavy. It seemed that Keith had calculated everything. He purposely chose a time when her parents weren't around to talk to her. Monica knew that if she didn't talk to him now, she wouldn't be able to return to her room. So, she went downstairs to face him."What is it that you want to talk to me about? If you have something to say, spit it out while I still have patience.""It's about James and Summer. You were the one who revealed it, right?" Keith had been waiting for her so that he could ask about the matter.Monica wasn't afraid to admit it. Since James and Summer already knew she had leaked the news, it didn't matter for her to admit the truth to Keith."Yes, I revealed it. So what? Hasn't it made things more interesting?"Interesting? Keith now had the urge to throttle Monica. If it weren't for the fact that she was his sister by name, he might have already punished her himself. He suppressed his anger and maintained a calm expressi
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It was Monica's first time seeing Keith display such intense anger. Although she knew he was not one to be provoked easily, he had never taken such an extreme action, even when he was angry. It seemed he was genuinely frustrated this time.Monica was also not one to be trifled with either. She countered, "Why can't I assert myself? Don't you forget that you've fallen out of favor. What do you think will happen to you if our parents find out how you've treated me today?""Fallen out of favor?" Keith scoffed, tilting his head. Had he really fallen out of favor? Was he no longer loved by their parents? Was he looked down upon by the Ritter family? Perhaps it was because of this perception that Monica felt emboldened, thinking she was better. So, she thought she could belittle Keith, the heir apparent."Monica, it seems you fail to grasp the situation. This family is in my hands. When the older generation passes, I will assume leadership. I am the heir!" His voice resounded with c
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Monica's piercing words struck Keith, revealing that her actions went beyond merely sabotaging his acquisition of Quigley Group's shares; they also exposed his wounds.Keith thought that if he didn't teach this arrogant, privileged girl a lesson today, Monica wouldn't learn. So, he raised his hand, preparing to give her a good slap.However, before his palm reached her face, a deep voice rang out, "Stop."The voice came from the main doorway. It was very familiar. Upon hearing the voice, Keith immediately suppressed his anger. Even if he had been like a raging volcano earlier and thought of burning everything to the ground, his anger completely disappeared after he heard the voice.Because the person commanding him to stop was none other than his father, York.York, with his sturdy frame, exuded a sense of grounded authority. While he usually welcomed guests warmly, witnessing Keith about to slap Monica stripped away his usual amiability.He strode over and questioned Keith ste
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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
