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"It's safer to have John's help, so don't worry about that. And don't worry! I called simply because Sol told me she visited you at work. She said you're almost done with my suit, so I thought I'd call and check in."I smiled and replied in a voice note, "I've finalized the plan for the suit, so I'll show you once you're back. "He responded, "Great!"I had a feeling he was still busy, so I decided against chatting further and ended the conversation with a "See you!"Half an hour later, the Bentley arrived. I got in and made it home safely.To ease his mind, I texted Soren to let him know I was home. He didn't reply immediately, so I couldn't tell if he was busy or had already gone to sleep.It wasn't until the next morning that I saw his reply at 3:05 am.Soren: [Got it.]He had worked that late into the night?!I frowned. I remembered what Soleil had told me about his brother's workaholic tendencies.I had no authority to chastise him, but at that moment? Man, I really want
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Soren's voice was smooth and low. "Had lunch yet?"Why? Was he going to invite me to lunch?Although I found his question amusing, I answered earnestly, "Not yet. Still busy with work.""When will you be free?"Huh? What was that supposed to mean? Could it be… he had returned to Metropolis?"I'm almost done. Everything else is pretty trivial in comparison—I can finish them in the afternoon anyway," I replied."Sounds good! Let's have lunch together at the cafe across from your building," he said calmly, though I could hear the joy in his voice.Lunch! Together! Yes!I leaped to my feet in excitement. "You're back?"How insane was that? He had worked until 3:00 a.m., only to be back here by noon already?"Mm-hmm. Just in time for lunch with you."I was quivering."I'm going to get ready now," I said."No rush."I ended the call and quickly scanned my outfit.I'd chosen a casual look today since I had to take the public commute. But I had two pairs of red heels stashed in
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I gulped, stepped forward slightly, and rolled up my right sleeve.The wound stood out—red and raw against my fair skin.As the fabric brushed over it, a tingling sensation spread across the fraying edges, and I winced at the understated pain. It felt like ants were gnawing at me.Soren's expression darkened. "That's a long gash. Did you treat it?""It's not bleeding anymore, right? So it's fine!"He didn't look convinced. Taking my hand, he pulled me closer to inspect the wound. "Did you use antiseptic?""Immediately after it happened!" I replied."Did you get a tetanus shot?""What?!" My hand trembled at the question, and I yanked it away.There was no way I would let him drag me to the hospital for that. "No, it's fine! The cut was shallow, and my scissors weren't rusted! The chances of tetanus infection are low!"He suddenly looked up, his gaze locking onto mine. "You're afraid of needles, aren't you?"I hesitated, then gave a small, reluctant nod. "Y-Yes…"His voice so
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I was so moved, I could have cried right then and there. His attention to detail was on another level!I let out an exaggerated laugh. "Gee, Mr. Kenway, you sure know everything!"I fawned dramatically."I grew up in the army," Soren said with a smile."Oh, right."Anyone in the army would have learned some basic first aid, given the hazards they faced so frequently.He handed me the menu. "Alright, let's grab something to eat, okay? This café has a few set lunches, so let's go with those this time. Then, once I'm done with my work in the next two days, I'll take you somewhere better."Just like that, the topic was over.I was stunned. It had only just occurred to me that even after his business trip, he was still a busy man—and yet, he made time to check on me.My eyes drifted over the menu without really seeing it, my mind already racing with even more thoughts. If he kept being this nice and caring to me…How was I supposed to remind myself that we were only going to be fr
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I felt warm and fuzzy. "I will!"I couldn't help but listen to Soren, letting go of my usual attempts to act like a tough girlboss.I watched as the Audi drove away, the bag still hanging from my fingers. His smile, his words… they circled in my mind."Soren Kenway, just what do you think you are doing? Are you really trying to repay me, or is that just a cover for something more—something beyond friendship?"I couldn't tell, not at all. And I couldn't ask him directly.First, we were from two different worlds, our statuses too far apart. Second, I wasn't divorced from Edward yet, so starting a new relationship was out of the question. Not even close.-It was Maddison's funeral. I had ordered ten expensive wreaths and had them delivered to the venue before I even arrived.The event was set to begin at 8:30 a.m., and the wreaths had already arrived before I did. I entered the main hall and saw Maddison's photo, somber music playing in the background.I actually felt a little
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"By your logic, I should kick Maddie's corpse for stealing my partner right before our wedding, too!" I said, drawing gasps from the crowd. "I agree with you on one thing—this guy's a jackass. But your daughter should have picked up my trash after I threw it away instead of trying to snatch it from my hand!""Taylor!" Edward exhaled, his face twisting in humiliation.I pouted, then let out a sigh as I scanned my surroundings. "Ah, well. I paid my last respects. It's not my job to make you people accept it. Goodbye.""Not so fast, Taylor," Edward suddenly called out.Then I heard him address Harry and Cameron. "Dad, Mrs. Jones, I..."I frowned. Dad? On what grounds?"I'm the one who invited her here," he revealed. "For good reasons too. First, she's Maddie's sister—family. She has every right to say goodbye. Secondly... I have an announcement to make."A terrible feeling clawed its way through my veins.Cameron leered at him, her red-rimmed eyes burning with anger. "What kind of
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The hall fell silent except for the somber funeral music. Everything felt unsettling.I studied him quietly, even smiling a little. So there it was—a wonderful show.The diamond ring dazzled under the memorial hall's lights. I narrowed my eyes."I didn't know you were such a natural performer," I finally remarked."No, it's not a performance. I mean this from the bottom of my heart." He looked up to meet my eyes. "Please forgive me… and be my wife."The crowd remained silent until, suddenly, someone called out from a corner, "Say yes! He's not a bad guy! You know that, right?"Another voice quickly followed. "To err is human, to forgive, divine! Give him another chance!""It's hard to find a good husband when you're pushing 30, Taylor! Even harder to find a good man from a good family!""You might regret saying no this time!"I laughed at the absurdity of their remarks. "Aww, if you like him so much, please, marry this poor man yourselves!"The comments died down instantly.
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The situation had flipped completely. Those who had once spoken in his favor had now turned against him out of sheer greed.Edward turned pale. I bet he hadn't expected me to turn the tables on him—and humiliate him in the process. His hands, still raised with the ring, were visibly shaking.He finally spoke with difficulty. "Taylor—""Do you get it now, Edward? We are never getting back together," I said firmly."This can't be true. Y-You're just mad at me… You're doing this to g-get back at me… We've been together for s-six years… There's no way you could just let it go… like that…"His voice cracked, barely above a whisper. His eyes were red.In the past, seeing him like this would have made my heart ache.But now? I felt nothing.While the crowd was still excitedly discussing their newfound prospects, Cameron suddenly shrieked, "How fucking dare you?! You people are at my daughter's funeral!"The crowd jolted as if snapping out of a trance.They quickly adjusted their dem
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"Your brother's taken him to meet your grandfather," I replied."I see. Why aren't you with them?" Soleil asked."I'm worried I might anger your grandfather by being there," I admitted with an embarrassed chuckle. "After all, I kept Hale's birth a secret from you all."I grabbed Soleil's hand and asked, "Do you know what your parents think about this? Honestly, I'm really worried, but your mother seemed so friendly with me, so...""Please! What else could they think?" Soleil patted my hand and led me to a bench. "Ren worked himself to the bone while you were gone. I'm serious! Days and nights of relentless focus."She leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone. "Candy chased after him like a madwoman, even confessing to him in public several times. But Ren ignored her completely."He got so fed up he told her grandfather he had no feelings for her whatsoever and never would, so she should find someone else."Candy was so furious she cried her eyes out. That was the l
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I finally managed to ease all the tension that had built up.Soren walked over and asked gently, "I'm going to take Hale to meet Grandpa, so… Do you want to come along?"I looked at him, already knowing it probably wasn't a good idea.William had made it clear he didn't approve of Soren and me being together. He had someone else in mind—someone he considered more suitable to be Soren's wife. That was why I had agreed to step aside.Yet here I was, not only bringing a child into their home out of the blue but also about to present him to his great-grandfather.What would William think? He'd probably see me as manipulative, a woman who had schemed her way into their family."I don't think that's a good idea. I wouldn't want to upset your grandfather by accident," I replied softly, my thoughts clear."Alright then. I'll leave you to it.""Okay."After informing his parents, Soren carried Silas off to meet William, leaving me behind.An awkward silence settled over the room.Lis
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They teared up from the excitement of meeting their grandson, unable to stop playing with him."Look, dear! He looks exactly like Soren when he was little! Oh my God, they look so much alike!" Lisbeth's voice trembled with excitement, a stark contrast to her usual calm demeanor.Even Marlon, typically stern and commanding, had the same reaction. He stared at Silas, who was nestled in Soren's arms, for a while before nodding and saying, "You're right, but Soren seems smarter."Soren sounded displeased. "Come on, don't be so harsh on him."Lisbeth laughed, dismissing her husband's remark as she gently coaxed, "Hello, my little precious. I'm your grandmother. Would you let me hold you, please?"Silas had been meeting too many strangers since we returned to the country, so he seemed a little caught off guard.He looked at me and said, "Mama…"Lisbeth followed his gaze, her eyes landing on me. Her initial joy subtly faded.Soren seized the moment. "Mom, why don't you play with Hale
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My aunt frowned. "What does this mean? Do you think they'll accept you into their family?"I shook my head, instinctively feeling that wasn't going to happen. "That's impossible."What was the point of breaking up with Soren if all I had to do to be with him was bear them a son?I didn't understand the Kenways' intentions, but Soren wasn't giving me any room to escape.He arrived half an hour later, finding Silas and me.Since they'd played together just the day before, our son still remembered the man before him. Soren reached out, and Silas naturally threw his arms around his father.Honestly, I felt a twinge of jealousy. Blood was thicker than water, after all.Although they'd never lived together before, Silas had quickly adapted to Soren, welcoming him into his life with such a friendly demeanor.With our son in one arm, Soren opened the car door. "Get in."I resisted. "Do I really have to go? Can't you just take Hale with you instead?"Soren's direct stare was unwaverin
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I held Silas' hand as I coaxed him, doing my best to calm him down.Fortunately, he was a cheerful little bunny with the courage of a lion. He stopped resisting the moment my aunt promised to buy him plenty of toys and food.My grandmother was awake when we entered the ward. Despite her frailty, her face lit up with a smile when she saw her great-grandson.My aunt led Silas to her bedside, and my grandmother reached out to clasp his tiny hand with her scrawny one.The scene struck me deeply, as if my grandmother was passing down her legacy.My nose stung with emotion at the sight.We stayed with her for a while, but her stamina waned after less than an hour.Seeing how she struggled to stay awake, I coaxed her gently, like soothing a child, "Why don't you get some rest, Grandma? We'll play again when you wake up. We've got nothing but time."My grandmother nodded reluctantly before drifting off to sleep.True to her word, my aunt bought Silas a generous haul of toys and snacks
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Soren hesitated to leave. He spoke softly to Silas for a while, kissed him, and only let go when Amanda and Jean returned."What happened? How did your talk go?" Jean asked curiously, setting down my dinner.I smiled and answered calmly, "It went alright. I don't think he's planning to take my son away from me. He did ask if he could bring Hale home to meet his grandfather after we visit Grandma."Amanda nodded. "It's a reasonable request. Both your grandparents would be happy to see that you two have a family together."Jean raised an eyebrow. "What about you? Didn't he say anything to you?""What about?""What do you think?! You've already had his son. Shouldn't he be doing something about it? When are you two going to get back together, or get married? You should give Hale the perfect family, don't you think?"Jean looked at me, waiting for an answer.I simply shook my head. "I've never thought about that."The truth was, I still loved Soren, but I didn't want him for mysel
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I had finished with the milk powder and was starting to shake the milk bottle when I glanced at him and said, "That's all I can offer to answer your questions."If you're trying to blame me for not telling you earlier, I'm sorry, but I don't have an explanation. I didn't know how to bring it up in that situation."Besides… I knew I wasn't in perfect health when I got pregnant. I had been on medication, and the doctor said there was no guarantee Hale would be healthy."At the time, I decided to do my best to take care of myself and wait for a second test. If it turned out I couldn't continue the pregnancy and had to either abort or even induce labor…"Anyway, there were too many factors to consider, so I didn't tell you."I handed the milk bottle to Silas and added, "You should sit down. He won't be able to drink his milk if you keep moving around."Soren took Silas back to the living room and sat down, while I unpacked my luggage to avoid facing his glares any longer.Once Silas
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Silas kept crying, clinging to my neck like a koala.Soren looked both helpless and nervous. "Why is he crying? Is he unwell?"Seeing his anxious expression, my anger melted away. I even pitied him a little… He was nothing more than a father meeting his son for the first time.My tone softened as I explained, "He just woke up. He'll be fine in a minute."Soren nodded, his eyes fixed on Silas.As expected, the little fellow calmed down before long and started looking around… only to realize he was in an unfamiliar place surrounded by strangers.His gaze eventually settled on Soren.Silas was still teary-eyed, his mouth slightly pouted. When he spotted Soren, he grew calm, his eyes locked on the man before him.Father and son stared at each other for a while…I had no idea what Silas was thinking, but the way he looked at Soren was telling. It was as if he instinctively recognized the man as family.Silas probably didn't understand bloodlines or genetics, but he seemed certain
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"What else do you think? Or do you think there's no need to explain because it has nothing to do with me at all?" Soren's voice was gentle, still soft out of consideration for our sleeping child.But I could tell he was angry, and that made me nervous.I avoided his gaze and replied softly, "It was an accident, and we were already separated for some time when I found out.""That's your reason for not telling me all this?" Soren clearly didn't believe a word I said.I pursed my lips and frowned.The truth was, there was nothing for me to explain. My pregnancy was an accident, and I decided to keep the child because I couldn't bring myself to end a life.Besides, I didn't have much time to think it over at the time.Cornered, I raised my voice, fighting back. "What do you want me to say? The fact is, he's here now. You're free to be part of his life if you want. Otherwise, you can forget he even exists.""Taylor!" My words only made Soren angrier. "How could you say something so
