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There was no way I was putting those things together. What would that make me? A gold-digger?Soren nodded solemnly. "Of course, of course. That's very you, Taylor. Sorry for questioning it.""Well, you could give me a discount on the interest," I said mischievously."Definitely! And there's no deadline for when you have to pay it off!""Thank you, Lord Soren."I thought he might be displeased that I rejected his offer to clear the debt, but I should have known better.Generous, understanding, and always accommodating—this was exactly who he was.-Edith's case went to trial today.I almost didn't recognize her. She had grown haggard and thin since being held in the detention center.No wonder Sally had begged me in public to help—and her brother had wanted me to settle out of court no matter the terms.They must have regretted so many of their life choices now.Soren insisted on coming with me and wouldn't take no for an answer. I told him not to make a public appearance,
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"Shut up, Mom! Shut the hell up!" Edith screamed at Sally. "This is exactly what she wants! She wants you to beg her, like a sicko!"Then she turned to me, bellowing, "You fucking sick bitch! Try and kill me, I dare you! Because if I don't, and when I'm out, you're fucking dead. I'll make you pay!"I hated myself for trying to be kind. This was what I got for all that effort?!"Fine! Fancy yourself a warrior? Then enjoy your stay in prison!" I shot back before turning away.-I met up with Soren, who sighed. "Changed your mind at the last minute, didn't you?"I pressed my lips together, exasperated. "I just… I thought it was time to let this go, you know? My life is full of joy and blessings. I thought I could be a good person one last time for her. But she didn't want it after all."I looked at him. "You must think I was pretty stupid, huh?""No." He shook his head. "To err is human. To forgive, divine. They were the ones who were wrong for rejecting kindness when it was given
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Soren glanced at me and opened his door, then circled around to open mine."Want to enjoy some sun?" he asked hesitantly.The weather was pleasant—warm sunlight, a mild breeze. I nodded and let him take my hand.We sat on the car's hood, gazing at the river.After a while, he finally asked, "Are you feeling better?""Yeah.""Your dad's sick in prison.""Yeah. I only found out yesterday."So that was why Cameron hadn't put on a show—she'd planned this instead.Soren hesitated before asking, "What do you plan to do?""Don't care," I said instantly."She won't let you off that easily," he pointed out.I said nothing. I knew what he was getting at, but the thought of it repulsed me.I turned to Soren. Sunlight hit our eyes, making us both squint slightly.After a pause, I said mechanically, "This is my family's problem. Can you let me handle it on my own?"Something faded from his handsome features.A pang shot through my chest. I looked away, focusing on the river.The fa
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I leaned into Soren's chest and felt it undulate as he spoke. Guilt filled me. He was so kind to me, even as I kept trying to keep my distance.I hated myself for it, yet I couldn't open my heart to him either."Damn it, Soren!" My voice was muffled against his chest."Yes?" he asked, glancing down, his breath warm against my ear.I pushed him away and took a few deep breaths."Are you really not mad at me?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.He wiped the tears from my eyes."You're tormented enough as it is. Why should I be mad at you? That would only add to your suffering," he replied, his tone calm.I couldn't even put into words how deeply his words moved me.When searching for a partner, one should seek kindness, not just someone who was kind to you. Those who were only kind to you were merely acting, pretending to be what they thought you wanted. But those who were genuinely kind had no hidden, unsavory sides to reveal.How fortunate I was to have known Soren sin
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"I heard he's from a prestigious family. Don't they mind your status as a divorcée?" Lola asked.I laughed scornfully. "So what if I've been divorced? It's not like I killed someone.""I'm just looking out for you! Quit being so sarcastic and ungrateful!""Oh, thanks, then! I'm busy, so goodbye." I moved to end the call."Wait! Let me finish!" she cried.I sighed and put the phone back to my ear. "What?""Do you know your dad's fallen ill? It's serious."I knew it. The real reason she called was Harry."What illness? Think he'll die before Spring?" I chirped glibly."How dare you?! Taylor, he's your father! He raised you. How about showing a little heart?" Lola chided."I did ask what illness he has. And whether it's fatal. That counts as concern, doesn't it?"Silence stretched between us before she finally said, "He's always had high blood pressure and diabetes. He managed his health before prison, but, well… it's not exactly a place for recovery. His condition deteriorated
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I knew Lola was into this New Age stuff, so I decided to scare her with something like that. I didn't believe in it, so I didn't have to worry about her using it against me.Lola was furious. "You… You're exactly what Cameron calls it! Vile and heartless!""That's right. Meanwhile, you people are saints! Take good care of him, saints!" I shot back.She had no response, even after I hung up.The lawyer looked at me with sympathy. "Your troubles never seem to end."I smiled, a hollow expression. "Don't I know it?"The court case with Edith was barely behind me, and now I had to deal with Harry's compassionate release issue? When would my life stop being so frustratingly "interesting?"-After work, Soren called to ask if I wanted dinner.My mood was so bad I just wanted to stay home and lie down."I'm not hungry. No appetite," I replied."I have to meet a client later. I might finish around nine. I can grab something for you then," he offered kindly."No. Your grandfather's n
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"I can only do a quick, emergency fix, but you'll still need to take it to a repair shop to replace the broken wires. Otherwise, the car might not start again."I was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. I noticed how dirty his hands had gotten and brought him a bottle of water to help him wash.As Jamie wiped his hands, he said, "It's pretty cold today, huh? Reminds me of the hotpot we had last time."That was hardly a hint—more like a thinly veiled request. "Shall I treat you again? As thanks for fixing my car?"If it weren't for him, I would have had to wait in an empty, cold garage for one or two hours for the repairmen to arrive!He laughed. "Okay! I hope you don't mind my boldness."How could I possibly refuse to eat with him now?-We drove to the same hotpot shop as before.It reminded me of when Soren had been jealous of us sharing that meal—and how he made sure to dine there too.The more I thought about it, the queasier I felt.What if my luck continued to spiral
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It was an eyeroll of happiness. "Fine. I can't stop you, can I?"I returned to my seat. Jamie was already cooking, and he placed some freshly cooked seafood on my plate. "Here. These are just made. Very fresh!""Ah, I can do it myself. Thanks!" I said, declining.He smiled and continued placing food on my plate as though he hadn't heard me.I remembered what Cherry had said: Jamie seemed to harbor feelings for me.It made me appreciate Soren's planned arrival. It could serve as a reminder to Jamie that I was already taken.-We finished our dinner by 9:00 p.m.I was starting to worry that we'd finished earlier than Soren had expected when his call came. It turned out he was already at the entrance."Looks like my guy is here. Please excuse me, and good night!" I said, ready to leave."What about your car?" Jamie asked, curious."Let it stay there for now. We'll have a repairman drive it to the shop tomorrow."I bade him farewell again and quickly headed to the entrance.To
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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
