Everyone thought that Ethan was an outstanding heir to the Arnold family.Other than the influential figures, many charming beauties came too. Many people from wealthy families greeted Ethan. Many heiresses wanted to have a drink with Ethan, too. However, Kevin had stopped all their attempts.When Ethan was involved in the car accident, he became paralyzed in both legs. This incident caused a big sensation in the news. Now, he was able to stand up. It seemed like his legs had been treated successfully.No one dared to force him if he did not want to drink.This banquet would end at nine o'clock at night.At eight o'clock, all the lights at the venue suddenly went out. It was extremely dark.Several blue beams of light shone on the stage in the next second. A woman in a limited blue gown sat in front of the piano. The music she played silenced the clamor.Everyone quietly looked at her. Her hair was long and beautiful. With the ethereal music, she looked like a mermaid.Someone
It was eight thirty at night. Madelyn was sitting in the back passenger seat, looking out the window frustratedly. She thought, 'I shouldn't have left so early. Or else, I wouldn't have met them.'Madelyn left early today because she wanted to go back early and rest.Unexpectedly, she bumped into Zach and Jadie as soon as she left the school. They were going for a late-night snack.Zach did not allow her a chance to reject them. He just brought her into his car.Zach and Jadie happily discussed what to eat and their plans for the weekend. Now that they were together, Madelyn felt like a third wheel. She felt very uncomfortable. She thought, 'I'm like an outsider being forced to be in their lives.'Jadie turned her head and asked Madelyn, "What'd you like to eat? Grilled food, or do you want to eat fish?"Madelyn, who was lost in her thoughts, quickly snapped back. She gently said, "Ah," before saying with a faint smile, "I'm fine with anything. Actually, I'm not that hungry."Ja
As soon as Zach loosened his grip slightly, Madelyn pushed him away and wanted to escape. Zach watched her desperately try to run away before grabbing her.Madelyn felt she was choking on her own collar; she was pulled back to him. He held her body firmly, saying, "It's been a while since I saw you. You've gotten fatter."Madelyn could not see his face clearly in this dark alley. But she could imagine his teasing expression.She said, "It's none of your business. You weren't the person who paid for my food."Zach pinched the flesh at her waist before kissing her neck. Madelyn was overwhelmed.Zach thought, 'Actually, Madelyn isn't fat. She merely gained some weight. In the past, Madelyn was so thin that she gave the impression that her waist could easily snap on the bed. Her techniques improve quite a bit too.'He said, "You're a smart mouth as always. Did you think I wouldn't touch you anymore just because you went to the Arnold residence? Huh?"Madelyn could feel Zach's hand o
Zach looked deeply into her eyes. His thoughts were difficult to discern. Even after spending so much time with him, Jadie still felt insecure about him.Although they were in a relationship now, Jadie felt she never truly understood him. Other than holding hands, they had never even kissed before.Jadie always wondered if she was too desperate. She thought, 'Zach always treats me as his sister. Seems like he still hasn't moved beyond our previous relationship.'Zach went to settle the bill at the front desk before they left the restaurant.They went to the Jent residence instead of going back to the Grand Court. Jadie sat in the car as she looked at the huge villa. She asked, "Zach, are we not going home?"Ever since Jadie returned from overseas, she had never liked the Jent residence in the Southern Haven Villas. She particularly disliked the way Hayson looked at her.Zach asked, "You don't like it here?""It's not that." Jadie shook her head.But Zach could tell from her exp
Jasmine tried to figure out what Zach was thinking from his expression, but his expression was unreadable. Jasmine could not discern anything, but her heart was filled with sorrow."Jealous?" Zach reached past her and set down the glass of water on the table before taking out a silk handkerchief from his suit pocket and wiping his hands as if he had touched something dirty. After he was done, he threw it onto the table.Jasmine smiled, "Of course! You're the man I've set my sights on, after all. I can't have you, so it's only natural for me to get jealous when you don't end up with me."Zach threw her a sideway glance icily, "Is this what you figured out after being by my side all these years?"He continued, "But it's a shame. I prefer my women pure."Jasmine felt heartbroken upon hearing Zach's words. It was as if her wound that had already scabbed over, was ripped open.'That's right. I'm no longer pure. I'm... unworthy of him,' she thought again."Don't look at me like that.
Zach and Jadie only returned to Grand Court after having dinner in the evening.Today was the most fun Jadie had ever had, so she had some red wine.By the time they got home, Zach had to help a drunk Jadie inside as he closed the door with his foot.Jadie turned around and wrapped her arms around Zach's neck, her voice slurred from intoxication. "Zach...promise me that we'll be together forever and ever!"CRASH!A sound came from inside the house, which was then accompanied by a shriek. The sound was faint, but Zach still heard it. He noticed the light shining from under the door.'There's someone in the house!' he thought.Someone was in the house, but it was not just anyone, it was Madelyn.Madelyn walked out of Jadie's room, clutching her forehead and dragging a suitcase. When she walked out and saw the brightly lit living room, she was startled.She inhaled sharply as she saw the two's intimate posture, which seemed like they were about to make love. She apologized profus
Jadie felt confused, scared, and anxious about losing the things she held dear. However, out of all these emotions, she felt jealousy most of all.Jadie was jealous that some people were born privileged; they did not need to do anything to get the things they wanted.She, on the other hand, could not get the things she wanted no matter how hard she tried and despite even having to endure the disgusting gazes of others.Madelyn did not dare to look back when she left, terrified that if she did, she would not be able to escape that hell hole.She quickly got in the car while the driver placed her things into the trunk."Have you gotten all of your things, Ms. Jent?""Yep! Let's go."'This Etlinish cassette is the most important thing. No wonder I couldn't find it for the past few days,' she thought.When Madelyn returned to the Arnold residence, she saw the old woman again.The old woman looked over when she heard the commotion. She wore bronze-colored eyeglasses with chains dan
Madelyn answered the phone, and they talked about trivial matters like what she ate and what she did. It was like he would set a time to call her every day. Most of the time, Ethan was the one who called since Madelyn rarely used her phone and would only send him a text when she remembered.About seven or eight minutes later, the pasta was cooked, and Madelyn strained it."Sorry the banquet ended this late, Mr. Arnold. Would you do me the honor of having a drink with me?" Suddenly, a gentle and soothing voice of a woman came from the other end.Madelyn got distracted and scalded her hand while straining the pasta.Megan had just left the banquet venue and approached Ethan when she saw him on the balcony. She immediately fell silent when she saw him turn around with a phone in hand.Ethan looked icily at Megan, and she was startled by his gaze.Just as he was about to explain himself, he heard the person on the phone say, "I'll be hanging up if you're busy. Get back to the hotel a
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