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"Shush." Yolanda King put a finger on her lips.Irene frowned when she saw who it was. "What are you doing?"What was Yolanda being so hushed about?She could just say it directly, whatever it was—why drag her to this quiet place? Irene almost thought it was a villain."I'm worried we'd be seen!" Yolanda grinned. "Anyway, I just wanted to thank you."Irene straightened her clothes and asked, "What for?"Yolanda actually felt awkward just then. "You know what for."Irene actually did not. "I'm going if you won't say it.""Oh, don't be in such a hurry!" Yoland exclaimed, catching her."It's work hours," Irene said flatly. Yolanda smiled in embarrassment. "Well, it's for you not to reveal that it was me last night. I know you did that for my sake."Irene brushed nonexistent dust off her clothes. "It's nothing. Having one person being ostracized in the building is more than enough, and the rest of you would at least be able to get along. The big picture, right?"There was furt
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Irene was still staring at the diagnosis report as she murmured softly, "How could this be…?" So, Dennis was in a hurry to retire… because of his condition?She was a heart surgeon who had been researching artificial hearts and knew best when it comes to heart conditions.While Dennis's malignant arrhythmia sounded less scary than heart failure, it was dangerous regardless!Arrhythmia—especially malignant cases—posed danger because it meant the distortion of the heart's regular rhythm, causing it to beat irregularly or just stop abruptly. Patients might suddenly lose consciousness out of the blue and faint, which required emergency resuscitation right away or it would mean death! And judging from the diagnosis data, Dennis's condition was very serious. Benign cases or early discovery might be curable, but it was not the case for Dennis—all he could do was control the symptoms to control the symptoms. But should the worst strike…Irene found it ironic that Dennis would have
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Zachary managed to jam his foot on the brake pedal in time and his car barely missed the person in front of the car.As he frowned, Ember called out to him from the front of the car. "Zachary."She was not throwing a fit or being hysterical—she merely watched him calmly.Even so, Zachary did not want anything to do with her."Move, or I'll call security."Ember held his gaze for a while from across the windshield, but she said, "Call them if you want, and if you don't mind me coming again. Because I'll do it if you refuse to talk to me."Zachary narrowed his eyes. "Are you threatening me?" "No, I just want to talk to you," Ember replied."Do you think that you're in a position to discuss terms?" he asked icily."I'm not discussing terms. Can't I just talk to you?""No." Zachary refused determinedly. "I don't want to see you, and I don't want to know a thing about you.""You're really being merciless even though we were once married," Ember murmured. "I've never hated you
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The letter read: [Dear Irene, I will be leaving. Don't come looking for me—I'm an adult who can take care of myself.][I'm sure this letter would surprise you, but I have to tell you that I've thought this through.][I've actually heeded your advice, and I found it to be true. I've also read that chasing after butterflies never work—one should instead plant flowers to draw it to you, and it was more or less the same as what you said: be successful, and draw that butterfly I love to me.][I don't know if I would actually make it, but I just wanted to tell you that I'm determined to make something for myself, and I won't be coming back before I succeed.] [I know that I would have a better chance if I stayed with you, especially with my brother-in-law's help—but I don't want to be helped. I want to see how far I can go myself, if I'm a person who has what it takes to build something for himself.][I just might be too ashamed to return if I fail, but you have nothing to worry about
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Dennis Turner was just alighting and heading to his apartment. "What are you doing here?""Mr. Turner," Irene greeted him in return as she walked up to him."Is there a problem?" he asked.Irene nodded."Alright, let's talk at my place. You can eat with us tonight," he said."No, we should keep this outside. And somewhere quiet," Irene said in refusal.Dennis stared at her for a moment, noticing that she looked like she had something important to say. "Alright. There's this restaurant nearby, and I often go there since the pasta is good. It's my treat."With that, he started to walk, while Irene followed. "I shall take you up on your offer.""Of course," Dennis said with a chuckle. "You don't have to hold back with me."The restaurant was beneath one of the apartment blocks, and they reached it in a couple of minutes.It was no luxury establishment, but everything inside was squeaky clean.Dennis ordered two pastas along with other side dishes."Why don't you tell me what
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Irene was puzzled to see Erin Gooding in the children's boutique, holding a pink baby jumper and finding it pretty.She admired it for a while, and was surprised to see Irene standing at the doorway when she put it down. "Hey, sis! What are you doing here? Getting some clothes for the children?"Irene entered. "I was just passing by, so I came in."Erin actually thought that she came expressly. "I see…" "I'll buy some if I find something that suits them, though," Irene added.Erin started to help eagerly right then, picking several that fit Irene's second son. "I think these look good."Irene liked them too—Erin certainly had good taste.Hesitating for a moment, Irene then asked, "Are you here alone?"Erin lowered her head and murmured softly, "Yeah.""Are you pregnant?" Irene asked tentatively."...Yeah."Irene smiled. "Congratulations."Still, Erin appeared unhappy. "I want to marry, but James says that he's busy and we can only get registered. I want a wedding and ge
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Isaac said, "I have to take a trip to Franconia."He just received word from Stan Hill that Harvey Gooding had been found.He happened to have work to do over at Remy as well, so the trip was inevitable."I might have to travel to Minerva too, so I'm not sure how long it'd take.""Work?" Irene asked.Isaac mused to himself for a couple seconds and said, "Yeah."He did not mention Harvey, leaving Irene to think that he really was busy.It was not surprising that James would not ask Isaac for leave… But were they really so busy that they would not have time for a wedding?Having money gets things done, however. Maybe they could just arrange for everything first, and then all it takes was for the bride and bridegroom to show up at the wedding hall!Erin could decide on the details herself, too—she did not have to work, so she had all the time she needed.Helping Isaac out of his jacket, he said, "I ran into Erin today."Isaac narrowed his eyes, but he did not react otherwise.
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No one arrived at the conference room punctually, but Irene was not puzzled.She would be if they actually came on time without trying to mess around.That was when the door to her office suddenly opened, and Finn entered, wheezing, "It's done."He barely made it."Good work. You can take a break now," Irene told him. "Just bring the stuff to the conference room when I text you.""Okay," Finn nodded, but turned around just as she was about to leave. "By the way, when are you going to forgive me? I really don't want to be your assistant—I mean, I don't mind how difficult my work gets, because I won't complain. You, on the other hand, are just making me run personal errands for you."Irene put down the document she was holding. "Patience. Your time will come.""When?" Finn pressed.Irene simply glanced at the clock on the wall. "Just take a break for now. The meeting is starting soon.""Meeting?!" Finn exclaimed coolly. "What meeting are you talking about? Meeting yourself? I wa
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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
