Ethan glanced at his phone before declining the call without hesitation. He then blocked the number. He coldly said, "Just ignore any matter regarding her from now on."Leyton nodded, "Got it." He thought, 'That's right. Ms. Jent is so much better than Donna.'Donna made countless phone calls. She was sure that Ethan had blocked her number. However, she still believed that he would come to her if something happened to her.Donna thought about something and called a nurse over. She handed her a phone number and said, "Do as I say."The nurse stared at Donna. After she dialed the number, the call was disconnected within half a minute. She said, "The phone number doesn't exist.""Impossible!" Donna stomped her foot. She then pressed the number on her phone and checked it before dialing it again. She could hear, "The number you've dialed doesn't exist. Please verify the number and try again."Donna cursed, "Damn it!" She then quickly dialed another number in her phone contact. It was
Before this, the people from the same school did not really care about Madelyn being with Ethan. But the situation last night gained a lot of attention. More and more people were paying attention to her. In the past, no one in the school would care about Madelyn.Madelyn understood Ethan was concerned about her and wanted her to go home early. However, she did not want this special treatment. She did not want any rules to change because of her. She merely wanted to finish her remaining academic term in peace.At the school gate, she noticed flashes of camera lights directed toward her. She was being photographed. Several reporters rushed to her and pointed their microphones at her, "Ms. Jent, can you tell us when you started dating the CEO of the Arnold Corporation?""The CEO of the Arnold Corporation never appears in public. When did you two meet?""Last night, the CEO of the Arnold Corporation caused such a big commotion just to find you. Where did you go?"Madelyn remained sile
The reporters kept on taking pictures of the car.Jadie handed a bottle of water to Madelyn as she worriedly said, "You don't look well. Are you okay?"Madelyn took the water, but she did not drink it. She responded, "I'm fine." She looked out the window and asked, "Where are we going?"Jadie did not know either. She asked the person beside her, "Zach, where are we going?""Madelyn, where'd you like to go?" Zach threw the question back to Madelyn. It seemed like he was hinting at something. Madelyn put the water bottle at her side. The direction they were heading was likely toward the Jent residence.Madelyn noticed that. Zach looked at her through the rearview mirror again. She looked away and faintly said, "Drop me off by the roadside. He'll come and pick me up later."Zach disagreed, "I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone out there. It's not even nine o'clock yet. Let's go back to Southern Haven Villas, and we can discuss anything else later." He did not allow Madelyn to
"Pastina is ready."Rosario carried two bowls of pastina out of the kitchen and put them in front of Madelyn, "I know you don't like to eat cilantro, so I used chicken as the main ingredient."Madelyn looked at the vegetable in the bowl and said, "Rosario, I don't eat spinach."Rosario was stunned for a moment. She smiled as she patted her forehead, "I'm so forgetful. It's been so long since you last came back. I forgot about that. I'll make you another bowl."Madelyn was a little disappointed. In the past, Rosario would never forget about Madelyn's preferences."It's fine, I can just pick them out." Madelyn spread a tissue on the table before picking out the spinach.It became quiet suddenly.Madelyn put away her books. When she turned her head, she saw Zach picking out the spinach for her. He said, "You're still so picky."Rosario chimed in, "Actually, Madelyn is just like Madam. Madam doesn't like to eat spinach, too."Madelyn did not respond to that. She just lowered her h
Zach's eyes were gloomy as he stared at Madelyn, "You're not staying? The guest room is available."Madelyn did not know why he suddenly looked at her this way. She responded, "No, thanks. It's inconvenient." She hurriedly left after she said that.Zach watched her as she left. His gaze became more intense when he saw her desperately wanting to leave.Jadie suddenly said, "Zach, I'm not sure if it's just my imagination, but I feel like Madelyn never wants to stay at her own home anymore. I feel like she's terrified of this place. But isn't this her home?"Ethan was standing in front of the front passenger seat side. He stretched his arms as Madelyn walked toward him. She hugged his waist and felt that he was all wet.She also noticed that he wore a black coat over his usual gray suit today. There were also some droplets on his shoulders. She asked, "Why are you wet?"Ethan bent his index finger to caress her soft face gently. He looked at her affectionately, saying, "It rained a
Ethan patiently accompanied Madelyn as she ate the chicken potato soup. They did not mention the matter they talked about in the car. They decided to leave it as that.Ethan asked, "Is it good?"Madelyn answered, "It's okay. I'm going to my room to do my homework now. You should sleep early. Goodnight."Ethan nodded, "Goodnight."He watched her as she went upstairs. He was holding a lighter in his hand with a contemplative look.George noticed something was going on between them. He asked tentatively, "Did you and Ms. Jent have an argument?"Ethan crossed his left leg over his right and leaned back, "She wanted me to help deal with those reporters. I didn't agree with it. Am I not treating her well enough? Our relationship isn't something to hide."George pondered before responding, "Ms. Jent probably isn't used to receiving so much attention. From what I know, she's used to being on her own. She rarely interacts with other people. Now that those reporters have bothered her, it'
Madelyn was sitting in the last row. Lem, who sat in front of her, would occasionally turn around to chat with her.Just then, Madelyn's phone vibrated. She received a photo from an unknown number. A chill was sent down her spine when she clicked on the photo. Her hands trembled uncontrollably.The person in the photo was lying on a white hotel bed. He was not wearing a shirt with his hand resting on his forehead. The time and date displayed in the photo were not too long ago. The photo was taken during her long school break last year.Ethan's words at that time flooded her mind, 'Don't you want to ask why am I going there?'I'll be back very soon. I'll go there for around three days.'"Madelyn, what are you looking at? You seem so engrossed." Lem's voice interrupted her thoughts.Madelyn dropped her phone on the ground. She panicked and felt suffocated. She was afraid that someone might see what was on her phone. Luckily, her phone battery was knocked out, and the screen blacken
Just then, a phone call interrupted her thoughts.It was an unknown number. Madelyn did not know who the number belonged to, but she had a faint idea.For some reason, the unfamiliar string of numbers on the screen had turned into the words "Cecilia Samford."Madelyn gripped the hem of her dress. It was like she had forgotten how to breathe.She took the call and held the phone by her ear. Five seconds passed, and neither of them spoke. Madelyn could feel her heart pounding, "Hello? This is Madelyn Jent speaking. Who's this?"Madelyn heard the person on the other end of the line snickered. Then, they hung up the phone.The person's blatant mockery was like a slap in Madelyn's face.'Was that Donna Jolie? Didn't she return a long time ago? That day, when Ethan found me after I disappeared, what was that fearful and strange look in his eyes?' she wondered.Madelyn squatted down, and her long hair fell over her face. She felt a sense of powerlessness washed over her.Deep down, M
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