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The room was quiet, save for the gentle breeze blowing in through the window.It was not cold and was actually invigorating. Zachary sat by the bed to watch Lulu sleep.Without her lies or pretenses, Zachary found serenity—if only time could stop here.He glanced at Star in turn—was she sleeping soundly as well because she knew her mother was right beside her?It was certainly better for children to stay by their mother's side.As he pulled the blanket over them, Lulu stirred and opened her eyes, then stared at the figure before her quizzically. There should not be anyone here… was it Ken?Still, she soon sat up when she saw who it was."M-Mr. Slate?!" she exclaimed as her head cleared, straightening her clothes as she got out of bed. "Shouldn't you be away for a month? Why are you back so soon?"Worried about her modesty again, she buttoned her blouse. Zachary studied her and kept his voice deliberately cool. "I said I wanted to see Star every day. You didn't answer my v
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Zachary sidestepped her by reflex and asked coolly, "Where have you been? I told you to help with the housework, didn't I?""I was helping someone on an errand," Vivian said. "I'll clean the house right now."With that, she rushed into the house and quickly moved to clean the plates and kitchen utensils on the table. However, before she could take them to the kitchen, she dropped the plates in her hurry.Hearing the loud crash as everything shattered into tiny pieces, Lulu hurried out of her room with Star in her arms.As she saw Vivian quickly try to clean up the mess, she stood watching in the distance in silence.On the other hand, Zachary was frowning—how was Vivian supposed to help in any way? She was all thumbs.Still, he stood motionless, deciding to tell Vivian to leave right away if Lulu said she did not need her.Lulu clearly disliked Vivian and could not stand her, but she refused to say it, even if she hated staying under the same roof as Vivian.Instead, she asked,
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For Lulu, it was better to have Vivian sleep than have her loiter around the house.At this point and considering Zachary's attitude toward Vivian, she had the feeling Zachary had a few screws loose. He knew Vivian was incompetent and could not help with housework but insisted she stayed.Did he just want to mess with her? When did he become so laughably childish?Suddenly, Star woke up and started bawling, her cries so sharp it could tear a heart apart.Lulu hurried to her room and scooped her up in her arms.Star stopped crying right then as if flipping a switch, her cheeks still wet with tears as she leveled Lulu a look of grief.One would think she was being bullied with that look, and yet she was so adorable hearts would melt.Gently wiping her tears, Lulu asked, "Are you hungry?"Star could not respond or understand and stayed pouting.Once Lulu put Star back in her crib, Star started bawling as if there were thorns on the mattress.Lulu smiled exasperatedly, "Oh, Sta
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As Irene had Baby hand Erin a bouquet, Erin smiled at the child as she took the flowers. "Thanks, Baby."Baby smiled, baring a row of stark white teeth.Since Baby really looked like Irene, she said, "You'll definitely become a pretty boy when you grow up."Irene rolled her eyes. "Why does that sound like an insult instead—a pretty boy with a girly face and all?""That's twisting words," Erin replied with a giggle. "He would definitely be a macho man.""Aunt Erin," Baby blurted just then, able to speak basic words and phrases now. Erin patted his head. "Where's your brother?""School," Baby said adorably."You're so cute." Erin grinned before looking up at Irene. "How'd you know I was here?""James was calling Isaac in the morning, but I answered," Irene replied."Oh," Erin replied, chagrined. "Well, that was embarrassing.""So, what happened here? How did you tumble? You should really be careful in your final trimester," Irene said, her tone stern again.Erin fiddled her
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Erin had always held a heart of gratitude and therefore always took joy in what she had, never complaining.On the other hand, James took leave over the next couple of days to take care of her.He arrived at Erin's ward with food and smiled when he saw Irene. "Hello, Mrs. Jefferson."Irene nodded in turn. "Take good care of her and don't let her slip again. You need to be very careful during pregnancy."James nodded awkwardly. "Yes, it was my fault for not taking good care of her.""Mom, I'm hungry." Baby tugged on Irene's sleeve just then.Irene placed him on her lap and tousled his jet-black hair.His facial features were more pronounced these days, which accentuated his resemblance to Isaac. They were less obvious with his younger chubbiness.Blinking his round, black eyes, Baby said, "I want to eat."Carrying him up in her arms, Irene said, "I'm taking Baby for lunch.""Then hurry," Erin urged. "Don't starve him.""Actually, he can have some of the food I bought," James
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Baby was fine with using cutlery, but he tended to make a mess.Still, it was nothing since there were plenty of servants around the house, and Irene did not have to do anything.Once Baby had his fill, they left, picking up Tommy around five when school was out.Irene had both her boys share a room so that they would bond.Tommy took a bath first, while Baby was too young to do it himself. Irene helped him and wrapped him in a towel before she carried him back into his room.Finding Tommy reading a book, Irene helped Baby get dry while asking, "What are you reading? You look like you're suddenly older."Tommy blinked. "But I am the older brother."Irene pinched his cheek, "Yes, and you're all grown up."Once she was done helping Baby get dressed, Baby threw himself at Tommy, hugging him and kissing his cheeks, calling out cutely, "Tommy, Tommy…""You're heavy." Tommy shoved him.Irene smiled as she watched them bond and said, "Take care of Baby. I'll take a bath, and then I'
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"Yeah," Isaac replied softly. "Go back to sleep.""I can't sleep now. Let me down," Irene said as she leaned against his shoulder.He lowered his gaze in silence, while she shyly buried her face in his arms.-Back in Zidonia, it was daytime and Lulu was playing with Star outside.She would pick up a toy and move it around as Star's eyes followed it everywhere, and brighter ones were especially effective.As her eyes darted around, her lips would part from time to time, baring the little teeth that just grew out.She tended to drool perhaps because of that, and Lulu wiped her mouth while fastening a napkin around her neck. She would change it once it got wet too, or Star's skin might get red.Babies' skin could be delicate and must be kept dry or rashes would easily occur.Such was how meticulously Lulu was taking care of Star, and the baby was putting on weight too.Her little cheeks were white and fair, making her especially adorable.Meanwhile, Vivian woke up to find the
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While Lulu headed to the washroom, Vivian seized her opportunity.Star was no longer in her cradle when Lulu stepped out. She quickly searched for Vivian, but Vivian was gone too.She tried to check the cameras, only to find that the cameras were destroyed and the footage showed nothing.Though Lulu was flustered and angered, she did not lose her calm, calling the cops first before calling Zachary.Her fingers clenching on her phone, she quickly said as soon as Zachary answered, "Star is missing. Vivian might have taken her away—can you call her?"Zachary's mind went blank for a moment, and he almost spat an expletive right then.In the end, he bore with it since Lulu was Star's mother, and she would never let Star get in harm's way.No matter what happened between Lulu and Zachary, they both loved Star.Taking a deep breath, he asked. "So you're saying Vivian kidnapped her?""Yeah. She's been acting weird all day."Zachary nodded—Lulu must have read Vivian's mind and did not
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Soon after the wedding, Mr. Fowler proposed for Stan to work at his company to get used to the work over there.He was worried as he did not have much time left, and it would not do if he was gone before the proper arrangements were made.Still, Stan returned to Franconia with Isaac and his family, sorting out things at work and finishing every task he had on hand.While Isaac used to have a lot of free time with Stan around, he was just slightly busier after Stan left. After all, no company should operate in a way that losing a single person would stall all their operations.And after a week, Stan sorted out all the remaining tasks he had in Franconia and returned to Zidonia to start work at the Fowlers' family business.While Stan had property in Zidonia too, he moved into the Fowlers' mansion, but not as a live-in son-in-law. He was simply aware of Mr. Fowler's illness, and Rea wanted to spend more time with her parents.And as the son-in-law, he was obliged to do that much.
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Despite feeling wistful, Mr. Fowler eventually passed Rea's hand to Stan. "I hope you will both cherish each other from now on."Rea told him, "We will."Thereafter, it was the usual proceedings of a wedding, with exchange of rings and vows, the wedding speech, and the luncheon!Though everything went smoothly, Mrs. Fowler could not help shedding tears.She was pleased that her daughter was finally getting married, especially since she was looking forward to this.But now that Rea really did marry, she was worried that her life might get difficult and unhappy.Such was the worrisome nature of mothers.-Later, Stan led Rea to Isaac's table.They were all acquainted, but Stan introduced everyone once again to reacquaint them with Rea.After all, she was no longer Zachary's friend's cousin now, but Stan's wife.Erin was grinning from ear to ear. "Congratulations.""Thank you." Rea smiled in return."Congrats," Baby said, imitating the adults.Rea reached out to stroke his c
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Zachary said, "I heard you sealed the deal with Rea Fowler, and her family is preparing for your wedding."Stan smiled. "I'm the look of success—getting a girl couldn't be simpler. See? I'm getting married already.""Well, I guess we're all taken now," Erin said.Tommy poked his head up just then. "Congratulations, Uncle Stan.""Thank you." Stan chuckled, patting his head."Also, I heard that you're marrying into the Fowler family?" Zachary asked.Everyone turned to stare at Stan in shock, but it was understandable.Stan was not that modest that he would have to go that far—he had money and was successful enough to afford a wife.Still, Zachary—who knew the Fowlers—suggested, "To be fair, they do need someone to take care of the family business…"-Either way, it meant that Irene's family would be delaying their return trip to Franconia.After all, none of them had expected to attend Stan's wedding so soon after Zachary's.Stan himself did not expect that either, as he had
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"What's the problem? We've already slept together," Rea said as she put her clothes on.She frowned as Stan was still on the bed and not moving. "What, are you going to stay in my bed forever?""What am I supposed to wear?" Stan shrugged. "You haven't brought my clothes here.""I'll get it for you."Rea remembered his suitcase then and hurried downstairs to bring it up."Wear whatever you like. I'll be waiting downstairs," she said and hurried away.Stan got out of bed and put on a suit—it was only right to dress formally when it came to discussing marriage.After cleaning up and heading downstairs, he found Rea sandwiched by her parents.Stan had no idea if she had already mentioned it, but both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were both staring at him, leaving him further tense.Clearing his throat, Stan began, "Excuse me, but—""Yes, we agree to you marrying our daughter.""You mean marrying into our family," Rea corrected them.Everyone else was staring at her before asking all at o
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If Rea asked her parents now, they would only get sad, and life would become difficult for everyoneWhat should she do to make them happy?Right, she could get married! Her parents would definitely be pleased. As for the choice of bridegroom, did she not have one readily available here?If Stan could pretend to be her boyfriend, he could definitely be her husband too.They could fake their marriage if they had to!Putting the medical file back where she found it, she wobbled up to her feet and left the room.Stan had yet to step out of the bathroom when she returned, so she sat on the bed and waited.After a while, Stan stepped out with a towel around his waist and paused when he saw Rea sitting there. "Where are my clothes?" He asked, presuming that Rea had forgotten since there was nothing on the bed or the table. "My suitcase is still in your car trunk."Rea turned toward him. "Let's get married."Stan was left speechless for a moment and soon chuckled, "Did you forge
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Mrs. Fowler smacked her daughter, but while Rea thought she was angry, she said instead, "Just do your best."Rea's mind was blown—were her parents bewitched? They were completely different from before! A long time ago, her parents had used to tell her that she did not have to marry as long as she was happy.But later on, they had persistently sent her on blind dates… and now, they were telling her to seduce a man?Touching her mother's forehead, Rea asked, "Are you sick?"Mrs. Fowler slapped her hand off. "Your dad and I are leaving now.""Yeah." Mr. Fowler nodded. "The chauffeur is waiting."Rea walked them to the door and watched as their car left before returning inside.She did not go upstairs since Stan was asleep, and she would be bored—she was the type who just could not sit still.However, it was inappropriate if she left since that would leave nobody home.In her boredom, she thought of pranking Stan. She headed upstairs to find him asleep, and soundly at that.Ca
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Unable to argue against her parents, Rea said, "Fine, fine. Whatever you say."Mrs. Fowler smiled. "Then help Stan upstairs to get some rest.""Which room?" Rea asked.Mrs. Fowler realized with a start and quickly said, "Oh, there's no bedding in the guest room… So let him stay in your room."Rea was left staring at her in shock. "When did you get so open-minded? Letting a man stay in your daughter's room?"Mrs. Fowler shrugged. "What can he do when he's drunk?""Haven't you heard of drunken fumbles?" Rea asked.Both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler shook their heads at the same time. "Nope."Rea was left totally speechless—this was just outrageous!She would think that Stan was actually their son, if it was not for the fact that they were not acquainted before.They were not like this before either—even if they were urging her to get married, they were not throwing her at a man like this!Mr. Fowler then said, "If anything happens, we'll demand that he takes responsibility and marries y
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"I get it," Stan replied quietly. "I wouldn't have been upset even if you didn't explain yourself. But since you did, I forgive you."Rea's brow creased as she pursed her lips. "See? I knew it. We really shouldn't be too nice to you."While Stan was speechless, Mrs. Fowler was enthusiastically putting food on Stan's plate. "This is our family's favorite dish. Try it."Stan nodded after a bite. "It's good."Mrs. Fowler smiled, while Mr. Fowler poured him a glass of wine. "Can you hold your liquor?"Stan smiled. "More or less.""You're being humble now." Mr. Fowler smiled at him. "You're definitely a good drinker.""A little."Rea had enough right then. "Dad, Stan has work to do, and he has to return to Franconia tomorrow. You're going to make things difficult for him."Mr. Fowler smiled awkwardly. "Right…" "You think?" Rea huffed, snatching his wine away. "Everyone only gets to have one glass."Mr. Fowler glared at Rea. "Party pooper."Rea shrugged. "I'm doing this for your
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Rea turned her head aside. "Then what's your hobby?"Stan did a double take and remembered his life… which was work and more work.It had been years since he took leave, and he would not get to goof off the last few days if it had not been for Zachary's wedding.Hobby? He certainly did not have anything like that.Now that he thought about it, his life was boring and monotonous, and he did not have anyone very close.That was why he wanted a kind, understanding wife to care and offer him company while he took care of her needs.When he looked up at Rea, he clearly felt that she was not for him—he needed someone to take care of him, but with her, he would be busy taking care of her instead."You're looking at me weirdly," Rea suddenly said."How so?" Stan asked.Rea moved closer, looking him in the eyes and asking solemnly, "Don't tell me—you've fallen for me?""You don't just suffer from a flawed personality—you're narcissistic too."Stan pursed his lips and checked the tim
