Lana said, "I-I love you. My love for you isn't tainted at all."A hint of pain flashed past Andrew's eyes. He turned his head to look at the ceiling. His voice was cold, "You're tainted anyway!"If you have an ounce of self-respect left, you should sign the divorce agreement as soon as possible. Lana Paine, you make me sick."Lana cried, "Andrew... I'm not dirty at all... I won't do it again. Can you please give me one more chance? Andrew..."Andrew took something that was sealed in a plastic bag from the side and threw it in front of her. He said, "What else do you have to say now? I've never had sex with you. Whose child are you bearing?"The scars on his face from the burn had been smoothed out through medical treatment. His appearance had returned to his elegant, gentle look from the past.He was very good-looking. When they were still in school, Andrew was the heartthrob of the finance major.He was still handsome even now.Lana covered her chest as she felt a pain in her
Andrew said, "Now, you can continue to be with him. No one will stop you anymore."Right at that moment, Andrew, who was sitting on the bed, saw a message on his phone, "Since he's here now, you can leave with him tonight. This villa will be yours tomorrow."Andrew paused and said, "Why aren't you leaving? Are you waiting for me to force you out?"Lana completely collapsed on the ground. The tears on her face had dried. Her eyes appeared empty, with redness around them.In the end, she was dragged out by the bodyguards.Not far from the entrance, there was a car with its high beams still on. When the doors were opened and Lana was thrown out, Kai quickly got out of the car and caught her from behind.Lana finally returned to her senses when she saw the doors close tightly. She rushed forward to pound on the door, "Let me in, Andrew! I was wrong. I really was... Don't make me leave Andrew!"Kai's gaze was intense as he stared at Lana, who was crying hysterically. He wanted to lif
The caregiver walked out of the cloakroom and brought the ring box to Andrew, "Mr. Stewart, should we take this with us?"Andrew was looking downstairs at Lana, who was curled up. He emotionlessly averted his gaze and looked at the ring held by the caregiver.He was lost in his thoughts, 'This ring was chosen by the both of us when we got married. I still remember when I threw this ring away when we argued; Lana cried while searching for it all night downstairs when, in actuality, it was still with me. I didn't throw it away...'Now, my existence is a burden to everyone. She still has other opportunities. She can still find a man who'll treat her well. She doesn't need to waste her time on me.'Andrew covered his mouth with a blue handkerchief and coughed a few times. When he removed it, the handkerchief was stained with red blood.The caregiver anxiously said, "This is the third time you've coughed up blood... If..."Andrew waved his hand to stop her from continuing, "I don't ha
Lana stumbled and felt a shooting pain in her belly. Then, a warm rush of blood flowed beneath her. Kai rushed to help her up, concern filling his voice, "Lana, are you okay?"Brushing Kai off with a palpable sense of disdain, Lana looked disturbed. She said, "I need to find Andrew. I have to go to him."Kai watched Lana rush away like a madwoman, heedless of the bloodstains trailing her, tumbling as she chased after someone who had long vanished, "I won't divorce you, Andrew. Don't leave me! I can't live without you. What will I do if you leave me?"Kai stared at Lana's retreating figure, questioning the morality of his own actions for the first time. He stepped forward, knocked her unconscious with a swift palm strike, then carried her to his car and sped off to the hospital.Lana's pungent scent made it easy to be found in the dark night. Kai speculated that her clothes were soaked with an amount of blood that clearly was not menstrual. His grip on the steering wheel tightened a
Dalton had tears in his eyes, his tiny hand pointing toward the bed as if seeking comfort. With an urgency, Margaret pulled Dalton away and said, "Mr. Jardin, please excuse me. I'll take Dalton to rest in the room next door."Sighing internally, Margaret whisked Dalton away to the room next door. She thought, 'Poor thing. Why did it have to be cancer? She's so young and a nice girl, not even married with children yet.'Zach held Madelyn's hand against his face, relishing the warmth. He murmured, "Madelyn, don't sleep too long. Please wake up soon."Zach's wishes now were nothing more than dreams. Following what Madelyn did for Ethan before, Zach went to the monastery each day to pray for her well-being. Using the names of Azure Corporation and Jardin Corporation, Zach established a foundation for children, built schools in impoverished areas, and donated millions in resources.Zach also contributed a substantial amount of money to orphanages nationwide. When the news broke, reporte
Zach savored the last bite of the pastinas that Margaret had brought him, 'Madelyn had always loved the pastinas made by Rosario. Her taste is still the same.'Outside, the snow that had stopped for a while began to fall heavily again. Big, feather-like flakes landed in profusion, covering the ground with a thick layer that sparkled with a silvery white glow.With hope filling his voice, Zach said, "I've invested in a cancer research institute. Kai is involved, too. You'll be fine in no time. In just a few more weeks, Dalton will start talking, and he will call you Mama... Don't you want to watch our child grow up? Madelyn, don't keep me waiting for too long."Madelyn's post-surgery scars on her head had healed, but she was still in a coma. Zach lay beside her, his body cold despite being fully clothed. He shut his eyes, taking in the scent of her skin. He thought perhaps this was the only way he could find some semblance of peace.Zach had never felt such torment. He had managed t
"Do you have to leave tonight?" Lana asked, absentmindedly staring into her bowl."In a couple of days," Kai replied."Can't you stay? I don't want you to go," Lana said, hoping to keep Kai by her side.Kai remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, "It's different this time. The mission is critical, and they need me to complete it.""Alright, I support you. You're the best. When you come up with a groundbreaking cancer treatment, both the baby and I will be so proud of you," she said with a warm smile.Kai grinned and caressed her hair gently. He said, "Then wait here for me, okay? I worry about you being alone at home. The hospital is close to the research institute, and I'll visit whenever I can.""I understand. I'll wait here for you," Lana said.After dinner, Kai washed the dishes before retreating to his room for a bath. When he was done, he left a single bedside lamp on. Just as sleep began to claim him, he heard the door creak open. Lana, clad in maternity paj
"For the past three months, Lana has thought of me as Andrew. But I've never felt the joy of truly having her," confessed Kai.It was rare for Kai to open his heart to anyone, even to Zach. Initially, Kai considered Zach a mere pawn against the wealthy Jardin family. Now that Hayson was gone, only Zach remained. However, Zach's hatred for Hayson was not any less potent than Kai's own. Since Zach had killed his own father, he could be ruthless to anyone. However, the one soft spot he had was for Madelyn."So what's your plan?" Zach asked.Kai sighed, "I'll take it one step at a time. Better for her to live in the present than to wallow in memories that bring her pain."Kai remembered how Lana kneeled at the Stewart residence, hoping to catch a glimpse of Andrew. But he was long gone, and everyone knew it."Do you remember the wager we made four years ago?" Kai asked as he placed his hands in the pockets of his coat and looked toward Zach. His once carefree eyes had lost something i