Even though he had been stuck in a coma, Lana had stayed by his side throughout those years. Even if he never woke up, she would have stayed by his side forever. As a result, Lana became a sinner in the eyes of the Stewards, but she stayed firmly by his side. Although they tried several ways to drive her away, Lan never left him behind.'So what if he's disfigured and half paralyzed? I fell in love with Andrew for who he is. I don't care what he looks like now,' Lana thought."Do whatever you want," Andrew replied, shutting his eyes and ignoring her.Lana was willing to do anything as long as he did not divorce her. She wiped the tears on her face and said, "Let me give you a shower, okay? Then we'll get some sleep and I'll explain this to my mother tomorrow."To take better care of him, Lana had put her career on hold to learn how to take care of him by herself. She had stayed by his side all this time and cared for every aspect of his life.After filling up the bathtub, Lana scr
Leyton told George everything he knew. Both of them probably guessed that the only person who could make him do this was Madelyn.Actually, when Ethan and Madelyn had been together back then, they noticed that Ethan would only smile in front of Madelyn. She was the one who pulled Ethan out of a tough spot back then and was the only person who could save him this time. The one who made the mess should clean it up. Ethan had been willing to let go of the past and resort to doing all this because of Madelyn. Perhaps she would understand that simple fact one day.George spoke earnestly, "Ms. Jent may not change her mind so easily this time. If Mrs. Arnold Sr. is willing to help, maybe Mr. Arnold still has a glimmer of hope. Don't worry, Mr. Spear. Mr. Arnold will be fine."In any case, they could not have anything happen to the only heir of the Arnold family. Leyton nodded, "I'll leave Mr. Arnold to you. I still have some company matters I need to take care of.""Okay."With Ethan unc
George rushed to the Southern Haven Villas, but unfortunately, there was no response. It seemed like nobody was there. To make matters worse, he could not even reach Madelyn on her phone. Little did he know that someone was in the room upstairs, just that Madelyn was not responding. Her current condition made it impossible for her to leave the house.Zach was also in the room, monitoring her every move. Madelyn could not utter a word, perhaps due to avoidance. It was hard to make the matters between them clear.Zach approached, draped a shawl over her, and embraced her from behind. Visible kiss marks were extending downward from Madelyn's neck, leaving no doubt who had left them.Madelyn wore a light-colored sweater, and the loose collar revealed her delicate shoulders. Zach's somewhat rough fingers grazed her shoulder. "I've said it before, he isn't suitable for you." He then lowered his head and kissed her.Madelyn remained expressionless. "He isn't suitable? So, are you suitable
Just as Madelyn was about to scold Zach, Zach's phone on the table suddenly rang. Madelyn's gaze subconsciously shifted towards it and noticed it was a call from Jadie.Madelyn thought Zach would get up to take the call because she knew he had a habit of wanting privacy during calls. Even as his wife in her previous life, Madelyn had to leave every time Zach received a call. Madelyn hoped for the same now, as she preferred not to be in the same space with him. However, Zach only glanced at the phone with no intention of answering it.Madelyn feigned ignorance and asked, "Aren't you going to answer it?" Then, she turned a page in the book.The phone disconnected after about ten seconds. Zach only picked up his phone when it rang for the second time. Madelyn felt a slight loosening of the hand around her waist. Zach moved his chair back and scooped her up when she was about to get up. This time, he held her tightly in his arms. "If you run around again, I'll chain you up next time, an
Zach could have done anything he liked to retaliate against Madelyn. He could make her suffer and die with the snap of his fingers, but he did not.He had dragged Madelyn to the bathroom to induce vomiting when she had overdosed on sleeping pills. After several days without eating, he cooked for her and ensured she ate. He even intervened when she tried to hurt herself to try and relieve the pain she was feeling inside. These actions had all been unnecessary on his part.If Zach suddenly showed affection towards Madelyn at a time when she no longer cared for him, it raised questions about what everything she did in her previous life meant. 'I had loved him so deeply in my previous life, even to the point of desperation, yearning for just one glance from him. But what did I get in the end?'After Madelyn left, she heard a loud commotion from the stud. However, she did not care about it.'What right does he have to be angry?'In the living room, Madelyn reconnected the phone line an
Madelyn had someone replace the door with a new, more secure one. Zach did not leave for several consecutive days, as if he had decided to live in Southern Haven Villas. He showed no intention of returning to the company and seemed determined to confront her here. Madelyn rarely went downstairs. Even if she did, she would turn and leave upon seeing him.Margaret returned and prepared lunch. It was the weekend, so Jadie returned to Southern Haven Villas as well. She sat at the dining table, and Margaret had set out additional tableware.Jadie asked, "Zach, why haven't you told me you've been staying here these past few days? Can I stay here with you?"Zach noticed there were only two sets of tableware. He turned to Margaret and spoke in a deep voice, "Ask her to come down for lunch."Margaret appeared hesitant as she spoke, "Ms. Jent said she doesn't want to dine with outsiders."A sharp glint flashed in Zach's eyes. Margaret was frightened by his gaze, shrinking back. "I'm just re
"Ms. Jent, just call me if you need anything," said Margaret.She thought, 'Oh! I won't be living here alone from now on. That'd be spooky."Zach lowered his head to eat the food in front of him. When Madelyn passed by, he put down his fork and said, "I'll wait for you to come back tonight."Madelyn slowly stopped. "It's okay. If you like living here so much, I'll let you have it."Then, she thought, 'Even if you bring anyone back here in the future, it's none of my business.'Zach knew where Madelyn was going, but he could not stop her because he did not have the power to compete with the Arnold family now.George's status in the Arnold family was such that even outsiders had to show him some respect, so Madelyn never expected that George would personally escort her back.Madelyn had spent nearly a month at home but had not been idle. She had won an award in the painting competition, which was a promising start. Madelyn charged her long-dead phone, turned it on, and found numer
There was freshly cooked cinnamon oatmeal on the coffee table, and Evelyn had a half-eaten bowl of it in front of her."Do you know why I asked you to come back?" Evelyn got straight to the point.Madelyn pursed her thin lips into a straight line and nodded. "I know."Evelyn asked, "So, what are your feelings towards Ethan now? Do you want to continue this relationship? I won't blame you if you're disappointed in Ethan, and we won't force you to stay. You're willing to give Ethan some time, which shows that you're thoughtful and have a clear perspective. Based on this, I can tell you're different from other women."You're more rational than most women, but Ethan also feels hurt because of your rationality. Sometimes, a bit of irrationality isn't a bad thing. In other words, Ethan also wants to see you get angry. From his perspective, it shows that at least you care about him."Evelyn reached out and held Madelyn's hand back. "Tell me, do you have feelings for Ethan?"Madelyn nodd
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