On the way back, Liam suddenly asked, "How are things going with him?"Blake, gripping the steering wheel, was momentarily stunned before replying, "We're okay. He went to the hospital last night, and we happened to run into each other. He told me that Cecilia wanted to find someone to take the CEO's assistant position. But..." Blake did not continue because Zach's fate was still up in the air. Blake overheard nurses chatting when she was in the hospital, saying that Zach was still unconscious. This matter had to be kept confidential. Even though she did not want to tell, Liam guessed what was going on.He opened his eyes to look at Blake. "Do you want to go back and compete for that position?"Blake did not dare to meet his eyes, afraid that seeing them would make her change her mind. She thought, 'I've just transferred to StartReading Literary not long ago. This company was founded by Mr. Jardin for Madelyn. Currently, most of the scripts and novels for show adaptations being disc
Blake smiled as she said, "I've been busy with work lately, but I promise I'll make sure to come back in the future and have dinner with you two."Grace smiled as she put some vegetables into Blake's bowl. "That's good to hear. No matter how busy you are with work, you must take good care of yourself. Come back to live here. Both your room and Mya's room have been unoccupied for a long time, but I have the maid clean them every day."Blake responded, "Thank you. You treat me so well."It was only when Blake was with them that she could finally experience the long-lost feeling of home again.After dinner, Blake took a shower in the bathroom. She sent a text to Kevin to tell him about her work and what she had done today, including what she had for lunch and afternoon tea.However, she received no response from him at all.Being able to quarrel with Kevin felt like a luxury to Blake now.She sat on the swing on the balcony, hugging her knees and staring into the pitch-dark night s
Blake said honestly, "No, the person I just talked to on the phone is my superior. I've been transferred to StartReading as the editor-in-chief's assistant. My salary remains the same as before. My boyfriend used to be the CEO's assistant, but something happened, and he's not working at the company anymore."Grace replied, "The CEO's assistant? That should come with a decent salary!"Blake responded, "I never asked, but he's an orphan and doesn't have many people around him. I try to spend time with him occasionally, but he's pretty busy."Grace pondered before nodding. She held Blake's hand and patted it. "When you two have some free time, bring him home. Let me see if he's someone worth spending your life with." Grace suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, what about the guy your mother introduced to you last time? Are you not satisfied with him?"Upon hearing this, Blake did not know where to start, so she told Grace roughly everything that had happened recently.
Perhaps due to being too exhausted, Blake slept soundly until the next morning. Upon waking up to the alarm, she heard it beep just once before her phone automatically shut down.She was not in a hurry. The Harper residence was not far away from her office. She got up to freshen up and left her phone charging on the bedside table.By the time her phone automatically switched on, Blake had already finished freshening up. She then went down for breakfast in her pajamas. She planned to only change her clothes after breakfast.When the maid carried some medicine and went upstairs, Blake asked, "What is this?"The maid answered, "This is the herbal medicine for Mr. Harper. He needs to rest in bed, so he isn't accompanying you for breakfast."Blake nodded, "Is he feeling better now?""Yes, he can eat now.""That's good."Grace walked out of the kitchen holding a plate of cinnamon rolls. "Blake, you're awake. Come down and have breakfast."Blake had not expected such a hearty breakfa
Blake said, "Today? Wasn't it this weekend? I haven't prepared at all yet. Won't it be inappropriate if I go meet your family dressed like this?"Liam slowed down the car and stopped at the traffic light. He then held Blake's tightly clenched hands as he gently comforted her, "Don't worry. It doesn't matter what you wear. What matters is you'll be there. Just treat it like a casual family dinner, no pressure."Blake looked at her hands being held and calmly pulled them away. She looked out of the car window with a smile on her face. "Okay, as long as you don't mind me embarrassing myself.""Okay."When they arrived at the company, they entered the office together.It seemed like a common sight for those in the company to see them always together.However, there was much gossip about Blake, especially considering her previous admission of being with Kevin. Now that she had transferred to StartReading Literary, she was always seen being together with Liam. In a secret group chat, B
Blake did not respond. 'The CEO's assistant? Me and Susan?'Blake had been with the company for less than a year, she believed if she were to compete for that position with Susan, logically, she would lose.There were many qualified and experienced secretaries in the secretarial department. Blake did not understand why Cecilia insisted on asking her to go over.Blake continued thinking, 'Susan has been with the company for a long time. With her connections over the years in this company, the people in the secretarial department will definitely support her.'This matter surely isn't that simple. Cecilia has some hidden agenda. Susan has probably already been working for Cecilia for a long time. Her behavior at the company was so suspicious back then; she clearly had some malicious intentions.'When Blake entered Cecilia's office, Susan had already been waiting inside. Blake was the last one to arrive.Blake asked, "Ms. Samford, are you looking for me?"Cecilia, sitting on the sof
Blake went to the restroom. After she walked out and waited for the elevator, Susan stood beside her with her arms crossed as she said, "Blake, you really don't know what's good for you. Are you really content just being an assistant in a small company instead of taking up the position of the CEO's assistant? This doesn't seem like you. I heard you've dumped Mr. Harrison and have now thrown yourself at Liam Xander! Blake, why didn't I realize you were so popular before?"We've been colleagues for so long, why don't you tell me, who's better in bed, Mr. Harrison or Liam?"Blake did not tolerate her attitude at all and slapped Susan. Susan furiously glared at Blake. "Bitch! How dare you hit me!"Blake responded, "Who's the bitch? I slapped you, so what? From now on, watch your mouth. You're just an assistant. Who are you to make irresponsible remarks about me? With your character, do you really think you can handle being the CEO's assistant? When Mr. Jardin returns, not only will you
Blake thought, 'Liam is the editor-in-chief. Those who didn't know might think I'm not here to work but to enjoy my time in the company.'Liam tapped Blake's forehead with his fingers. "This is approved by me and is part of your job. No matter what you do, whether you're busy with work or leisurely at the office, it doesn't matter to me. I just want to be able to see you every second of every day!"Anxious, Blake pinched the edge of the bowl filled with cherries. "I really don't understand why you seem to have been unreasonably nice to me since our blind date. I don't think we've met before that."Have we met before our blind date?"Liam's gaze was intense as he looked at Blake. 'She really doesn't remember it.'He grabbed a few tissues from his desk, wiped his hands, and said, "Do I really need a reason to like someone? You have a boyfriend now, so I won't force you to answer this question of mine. I have time, I can wait for you."The word "wait" implied an uncertain and distan
Liam was standing in the rain, and though it hadn't been long, he was thoroughly drenched.Blake quickly pulled him close, her voice laced with concern. "Are you crazy? It's pouring rain! What if you catch a cold?"Liam's look was subdued, his face showing signs of fatigue. "I'm okay. This is for you; I didn't want you to have to come out in this weather."As Blake took in his forlorn appearance, her heart softened suddenly. 'Am I losing my mind?' she thought."Now you'll have to pay more attention to me, Blake... I was just so scared of losing you. I've put everything I have into getting you to agree to marry me; the idea of you walking away is unbearable."Overwhelmed with emotion, Blake locked eyes with him. "Did she teach you to say that too?" she asked, her hand moving on its own to brush away the raindrops from his hair.A maid nearby, observing the scene, rushed over with a blanket and an umbrella. However, Grace, fully grasping the gravity of the moment, halted her. Ackno
Cecilia said, "It's fine. Let's give them a week. Rearrange the flight and all the plans for the trip. This is Blake's first time getting married and going abroad for honeymoon. I want to make sure she has a good time."Susan nodded. "Okay, Ms. Samford."Not long after Cecilia left, three editors who used to work for Olivia's company entered her office. All of them spoke in panic, "Ms. Blue, what should we do? Ms. Samford already knows everything. If the legal department finds out about it, will we go to jail?"Olivia remained calm as she said, "Don't panic. Just focus on your work.""But we got into this company through you. What if they say we got into this company through the back door and then fired us?"Olivia sat at her desk, supporting her forehead with her hands. She was obviously panicking. "Don't worry, I'll handle this."You guys can leave now."Olivia did not expect this matter to be exposed so soon. She wondered how Cecilia found out about it. 'Could it be that she'
StartReading Literary was the last place Cecilia wanted to be. But she made an exception this time.Olivia had just finalized a cooperative copyright deal with another website company. Several editors from her own company were there at StartReading Literary. As she entered the office, she saw all the editors from StartReading Literary sitting upright, not daring to make a sound.She also saw her office door was wide open. She frowned as she walked into her office and was surprised to see an unexpected gust.Olivia put down the documents in her hand. "Ms. Samford, what brings you here?"With her legs crossed and Susan standing behind her, Cecilia stared at Olivia, who was in front of her.Cecilia sneered and stood up. She ran her fingers along the desk. "StartReading is actually the last place I want to be. I came here because I found out that you enjoy meddling in other people's affairs. Otherwise, you wouldn't even qualify to see me."Olivia instantly looked wary. She remained s
Liam stood up. He watched as Blake, who looked weary, walked away. "Blake, what do you want me to do so you'll like me?"Blake did not stop walking. Instead, she took even bigger steps and left.She went to the Harper residence, which surprised everyone.Grace asked, "Blake? Why did you come back here? Where's Liam? Why didn't he come back with you?"Blake stuttered, unable to find the words. She just made up an excuse, saying, "It's nothing. I just wanted to come back."After Hannah and Yael left the wedding last night, they went back to the research institute.As for Simon, he went to the farm to manage the business.After Blake went to her room, Grace became worried. She followed her and saw her sitting with a blank expression in the room, not knowing what to do.When Blake saw Grace, she quickly adjusted her mood. "Grace, why are you here?""I came to check on you. Blake, what's wrong? Did you have a fight with Liam? You just had your wedding yesterday, and you're already
The pregnancy test report came out fifteen minutes after Blake did the test. She was indeed pregnant. She was even seven weeks pregnant.Blake had indeed been involved with Kevin while in Northern Myanmar over a month ago.She held the medical report while standing bewildered in the cold hospital corridor. Lights shone through the floor-to-ceiling window onto her body, but all Blake felt was the cold, which made her hands and feet numb.She was lost in her thoughts. 'I'm really pregnant. What should I do with this baby? I want it to be born more than anyone else. But now, everything has changed. This child shouldn't come into this world.'She wandered in the corridor. Suddenly, she saw someone coming out of another gynecological room.She thought, 'Some things are just destined by fate. When I long to see him, even catching a glimpse of him in a dream feels like a luxury, an unattainable wish. But now, when I don't want to see him, it seems he appears everywhere I go.'Kevin supp
Blake wondered, 'I'm now pregnant with Kevin's child. What should I do?'She woke up groggily when she felt someone carry her. She opened her heavy eyelids and asked, "What time is it now?"Liam responded, "It's four-thirty in the morning. It's still early; go back to sleep for a while more."Blake said in a hoarse voice, "I've made an appointment for an abortion at eight o'clock. Regardless of whether I'm really pregnant or not, I don't want to keep this child."She had thought about it all night and believed this was the best decision.Kevin was going to get engaged. Blake believed he would get married and Audrey would give birth to his children. There was simply no need for her to complicate things further.She thought, 'If I choose to be selfish and decide to keep this baby, and if people find out about it, my child will be treated as an illegitimate child. I don't even dare to imagine how badly the child will be treated.'If giving birth to the baby will bring it a lifetime
Blake continued, "What about you, Liam? Do you mind?"If you do, you can choose to divorce me. After all, I've wronged you. No one wants to marry a woman who's carrying someone else's child."Liam stepped forward on the shattered cup and hugged her tightly. "I don't mind. Blake, I love you, including everything about you. I don't mind your past. I just want to start over with you. I didn't tell you about the pregnancy because I was selfish; I wanted to keep you by my side."Blake, your child is my child. I want to raise the baby with you."Don't leave me, okay?"Blake did not know why, but she was not surprised by her pregnancy. However, she felt that there were still some things that she could not let go of, though she was unsure what those were.She was not as calm as she had imagined.She thought about her past events. Then, she indifferently said, "Liam, I don't want this child. Since I'm prepared to be with you, I won't keep this child. It wouldn't be fair to you."Liam di
On this romantic night, the moon was obscured by the clouds.Breathing heavily, Blake felt some pain in her abdomen. She asked to stop. "Liam, my stomach hurts. I think I'm going to have my period soon."Liam sobered up instantly. "I'll go get you some medicine."She peeked out from under the blanket as the bedside lamp turned on. She could clearly see Liam's naked upper body. Her face flushed as she averted her gaze. "It's fine. Just help me call the front desk and ask them to bring up a pack of sanitary pads. I'll go to the bathroom to deal with it."Liam replied, "Let's go to the hospital tomorrow for a check-up."Blake picked up her clothes from the floor and went to the bathroom. "It's okay. It's probably just my period."However, judging by the blood flowing out, it did not seem like menstrual blood to Blake. It looked like something else.Blake's voice came from the bathroom again. "I think we should go to the hospital."She sat on the toilet and watched the tall, slende
Blake had no bridesmaids, so she returned to the hotel room alone. As she stepped out of the elevator and was ready to use the room key card in her hand to swipe and enter the room, she suddenly saw a figure appear from the corner of her eye.She stopped her action and looked at the person who had left the wedding earlier.At that moment, Blake felt her breath catch, but it was only fleeting. She then quickly regained her composure and averted her gaze. She asked, "Didn't you leave? Why are you still here?"Kevin replied, "Congratulations."Upon hearing his congratulations, Blake felt a mix of amusement and discomfort. "There's nothing to congratulate. If anything, I should congratulate you. You're soon to be the mayor's son-in-law. In the future, we won't belong in the same social class anymore."I'm tired and came back to rest. You should leave now before Liam comes up and sees you here."Don't look for me again. I don't want him to misunderstand."Kevin responded, "Audrey and