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Isaac promptly turned back to James, asking, "Is he waking up?"Zachary quickly checked the monitors, but soon said, "No, it's just a routine beep to show that it's working."There was a look of disappointment in Isaac's eyes—it naturally hurt to see James like this. That was when Erin Gooding suddenly entered with an empty bucket, and she did a double take when she saw them. "Oh, it's you."Isaac cast her a cold glance and left the ward in silence.Zachary followed, presuming that Isaac did not know Erin and said, "I never knew that James was dating her. I thought she was up to no good when she showed up.""And?" Isaac growled."She's a fine woman—"Isaac stopped right then, and turned to look Zachary in the eye. "What makes you think that?""I mean, she's been camping outside and slept on the bench when I denied her entry. Seeing that she was sincere, I eventually let her in, and I don't think she's left since. She's caring for him 24/7 and learning from the physiotherapist
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The next day, Irene woke up to the sight of a pair of tiny cheeks that resembled Isaac's, and she reached out to touch them.Suddenly, Tommy got up and ran off, though Isaac soon entered.She slept soundly last night. But although she did not know what time he returned, the dark circles under his eyes made it evident that he had not slept.It had been the case over the last few days and weariness showed on his face.Getting up, he told her, "You should sleep."Isaac sat on the bed then and held her hand. "Stan has already hired the best private detectives for the job and I need to meet them soon. I've also arranged for a protection detail for you while I settle things over there."Irene certainly understood that having to travel to and from Minerva was difficult, and could not help feeling sad. She was so preoccupied with her own grief that she forgot Isaac was the father too. He must be hurting too, right? She raised a hand and placed it gently on his cheek.It was a gest
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Irene quickly asked, "Who are you?"The person on the other end was silent for a moment before laughing coolly. "Forgotten all about me already?"Irene finally placed the voice. "Harvey Gooding?"She was uncertain, however, because the voice somehow sounded weird."Are you sick?" she asked."...It's just a minor cold.""I see. So, you're getting married? I remembered you saying that you didn't have anyone…"Irene was quite surprised that Harvey would suddenly say that he was getting married. "Anyway, congratulations—don't worry, I'll definitely send you a gift.""No, you have to attend my wedding." There was a clear demand in Harvey's voice!Irene became silent for a moment, but said, "Sorry, but I'm busy."She turned toward Tommy and patted his little head.Isaac was not around, and she was still in the middle of her postpartum care and should not leave the house.Moreover, Harvey was in Sunny City—she might have considered it if he was holding it somewhere closer, but Sun
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Debbie placed everything she brought on the table, saying, "Mr. Jefferson asked me to buy these."Irene glanced at it and said, "I see.""Take your time and get some proper rest," Debbie said and turned to leave.However, just as she reached the door, she stopped and turned again to look at Irene. "It seems that all you do is bother Mr. Jefferson.""And what about it?" Irene coolly retorted."I'm positive that I'm so much more competent than you at work, just as I would make for a better partner in a relationship. At the very least, I won't mess up time and time again, making Mr. Jefferson worry constantly."Ireen glared at Debbie darkly—Debbie was definitely exceptional because she managed to stay with Isaac for so long.And having made her return now, she was much more direct with Irene.Irene thought that it was a good thing—it would at least spare the need for pretext, and she would not have to worry constantly about suddenly finding a dagger on her back."I'll play my rol
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Mrs. Watson replied, "I have."Irene nodded and got off the couch, carrying Tommy back to their room.Mrs. Watson walked up to her, saying, "I can carry Tommy, ma'am."Irene smiled. "It's fine."Mrs. Watson naturally did not press the issue and instead asked, "Should I start unpacking the stuff on the table?"Irene turned to look at everything on the table, and wondered if Isaac had really asked for it, or Debbie had decided it on her own.Whichever it was, putting it away was better just to be safe."Just shelve it for now.""It's all supplements, and you really need it right now… Debbie must have brought it because Mr. Jefferson told her, and leaving it here is a little wasteful…""Actually, getting too many supplements would be harmful instead," Irene told Mrs. Watson mildly. "Just shelve it for now.""Yes, Mrs. Jefferson." Mrs. Watson did as she was told, while Irene returned to her room.Tommy usually napped in the afternoon, and he was now getting drowsy. He soon doz
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Sheryl told her, "Come home soon.""Yeah," Irene replied, before leaving in a taxi to the nearest precinct—she did not call for the chauffeur since she thought he had left to get a dog.Arriving at the precinct, she spoke to an officer on duty."A missing person?" "Yes." Irene replied."How long has it been since you noticed that he went missing?" the officer asked as he recorded the details. "Two days," Irene replied, but she did not actually know how long Ricky had gone missing, specifically—all she knew was that 48 hours was long enough to build a case."Do you have any further details about the missing person?"Irene told the officer everything she could about Ricky, and the officer told her, "Please leave a number. We will contact you immediately once we find him.""Okay," Irene said, and did as she was told.As she stepped out, she stood at the doorway for a moment, deciding that she had to pin her hopes on the cops for now.This was her only option, too—she had no o
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One of the bodyguards gestured for the street thug to speak, and he stammered over the phone, "T-The person you asked me to tail… Just entered her apartment block…""Irene… Oh?!"Sheryl just happened to step outside the apartment block with Tommy, and she yelped when she saw them.The person on the other end seemed to have heard them and quickly hung up.Irene took the street thug's phone and called the same number again, but no one answered this time.They dropped the ball.One of the bodyguards snarled then, "You have a place to meet, don't you?!"The street thug nodded. "Yeah."The bodyguard turned toward Irene. "We will head over right now—we might reach them in time."Irene nodded. "Yeah."With that, the bodyguards shoved the street thug into the car and drove off.Sheryl walked up to Irene then, having seen them."Who were those people?" she asked.Irene smiled. "The protection detail Isaac arranged." "Are there bad people after us?" Sheryl asked. "No," Irene rep
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Irene replied: [Not yet. Any developments with Kim Sherwood?]Isaac had not texted her or called because he was worried she would ask about that.While a private detective had since taken the job, Isaac had yet to hear from him.Irene knew that she was being impatient, and so, she took a moment to calm down.[Is work going smoothly over there?][Yeah. I'll be back in two days.]The dispute of who will inherit the Raideen estate would be over tomorrow, with Sammy Raideen set to be the new head of the family.[Yeah.]Irene replied, stared at the screen for another moment before typing: [Be safe.][Yeah.]Silence ensued for a while, when Isaac texted back: [You should sleep.]Irene sat by the bed and put down the phone, but found herself staring out of the window blankly for some time……Meanwhile, Zachary seemed to have matured overnight.He did not try to fight his mother again or demand a divorce—he had now understood that without absolute power, no amount of arguing woul
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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
