The school would occasionally call the villa's landline. However, Madelyn wanted peace. So, she unplugged all the telephone lines. She did not even know where her handphone was. She had completely isolated herself from the outside world.She spent her days following a routine. She would eat, sleep, draw, and occasionally water the flowers in the garden when she was in a good mood.At the Azure Corporation, Zach had his hand in his pocket as he walked out of the conference room. Kevin was following beside him.Zach asked, "How's the situation at the Southern Haven Villas?"Kevin reported, "After Ms. Jent returned from the hospital, she's been locking herself inside the villa. She hasn't left the house for a long time."Zach's eyes were gloomy and mysterious as he said, "Okay."When he went back to his office, he sat at the desk. He accidentally moved the mouse. The computer screen displayed a girl wearing a knee-length white floral-print leisure pajama. She was sitting cross-legge
As Margaret said that, she grabbed her phone and pressed the phone number for Madelyn to see.Madelyn immediately recognized the phone number. She thought, 'If he already has an answer, there's no need for us to contact each other unnecessarily again.'He's indeed a very good man. But maybe we aren't destined to be together.'Madelyn made wholehearted efforts in every kind of relationship she was in. She had no regrets.Three days later, at six in the evening, Madelyn wore a plain black hooded coat and light-colored sports pants. The weather was still cold, so she wore a few pieces of clothes. She was not really dolled up. However, she applied some light-colored lipstick to make herself look better.This was her first time leaving Southern Haven Villas after being discharged from the hospital. It was still sunny. The sunlight shone on her body, making her feel warm.The scheduled driver arrived at the door. When Madelyn fastened her seatbelt, she was thinking about getting a driv
The large screen behind Madelyn displayed the painting created by her. It was spectacular. It was not just about the colors but also the painting skills. It would usually require at least three to four decades of experience to achieve this skill level.Madelyn took a moment to catch her breath. It was hard for her to ignore the gazes of the two people sitting in the main seats. This was her first time seeing Donna. She thought Donna appeared very compatible with Ethan. She found them to be a perfect match.After going through so much, Madelyn would no longer panic. When she saw Ethan, she was more composed than she imagined.After she glanced at him, she removed the hood of her coat and said, "I'm sorry for being late. There was traffic on the way here."Most of the people there were astonished when they saw Madelyn.Initially, they were astonished because, despite her young age, her painting skills reached the level of a prestigious art college. Every year, millions of students a
Halfway through the meal, Madelyn pretended to go to the restroom and left the private room. As a result, the people who wanted to inquire about some gossip from her had no chance to do so.There was a balcony outside the restaurant on the fifth floor. Madelyn requested a cup of hot water from a waiter and sat on the balcony. After a while, someone sat opposite her and asked, "When are you planning to return to school? Your number two position in the whole grade is at risk."Other than discussing questions on school subjects, Kennedy rarely spoke this much.Madelyn did not respond to his question. Instead, she asked, "Are the Math Olympiad results out yet? How did you do?"Kennedy responded, "First place. Most people got scholarships. Jadie got it too."Madelyn nodded, "As expected." She thought, 'Why did he specifically mention Jadie?'Kennedy continued, "Even so, I won't give up the first-place position to you."Madelyn rarely appeared relaxed in front of him. She replied, "I
Madelyn smiled politely. A hint of detachment flashed upon her eyes as she said, "It's fine. The elevator is full, so we'll take the next one."When she rejected Ethan in front of so many people, they looked at her and Ethan with complex gazes.Madelyn turned to Kennedy and said, "I left something in the room. I need to go back and take it."Kennedy nodded, "I'll wait for you."Madelyn responded, "Okay."When she turned around and left, the elevator slowly closed. Ethan knew she was lying. Indeed, Madelyn did not leave anything behind. She simply wanted to avoid him.Madelyn spent a few minutes in the private room. She only left when the waiter came in to clean the table.Madelyn and Kennedy took the elevator down to the first basement floor. She sat in the front passenger seat and fastened the seatbelt, "All right. Let's go."Kennedy stopped her, "Wait."Madelyn looked confused, "Huh?"Kennedy suddenly leaned forward to Madelyn. She leaned back slightly, thinking he might do
So, no matter how well Ethan did or how outstanding he was, his father would never see it. He had never received any recognition or appreciation from him either.Ethan grew up in an incomplete family.He then became completely rebellious. He would drink, smoke, get tattoos, and stay out all night. He eventually became a rogue and a school bully that no one dared to mess with.At some point, someone took revenge and almost beat him to death on the street. He was covered in blood and almost died. It was at that time that he met Donna. She stayed with him one year after another.At that time, Ethan only had her by his side. He was the one who proposed that they get into a relationship. Perhaps it was driven by his youthful recklessness and a moment of indulgence.He did not know what it meant to like someone at that time. He thought not wanting to lose someone meant the same as liking them...When he found out that Donna was going to leave him back then, he almost sacrificed his lif
Ethan said, "Leyton, take her back to Prilo."Prilo was a small town about a hundred miles away from Ventropolis. It was Donna's hometown. It would take about two to three hours by car to get there.Leyton hesitated, "But, Mr. Arnold, you...""I know what I'm doing," Ethan said before getting out of the car. When Donna also tried to get out, Leyton locked the door. Donna cried so much that she ruined her makeup. She clenched her fingernails tightly against the car window and said, "Ethan, you bastard! Back then, you asked me to stay by your side forever. But now you don't want me. You're a liar."Ethan remained silent.Donna continued, "Ethan, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left you. That car crash was just an accident. I didn't expect it'd make you become like this. I'll spend my whole life making it up to you from now on, okay? Let's not separate again. I beg you... Don't send me back!"I'll go crazy without you!" Donna repeatedly hit the car window and said, "Leyton, open the doo
Margaret looked at Madelyn's back as she muttered, "Where else can I find such a good household?"She loved eating. This was her first time eating dill and abalone in the Jent residence. She had not tried those foods before. But she thought her husband would enjoy eating them if she brought them home. However, Margaret would always get permission before bringing any food back home. She would never steal.Margaret switched off the lights in the living room. Before she went upstairs, she grabbed a plate of washed strawberries. Those that she took for herself to eat were slightly rotten. She had already fetched those good ones to Madelyn's room. She thought, 'That poor kid is suffering. She's all alone in such a big house. This must feel so lifeless for her. Yes, this house is comfortable for her, but it doesn't feel like a home.After Margaret went back to her room, she thought about something. She hurriedly called Rosario. It took her three tries to get through, "Hi Rosario, Ms. Jent
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