Tobias arrived at Howard's bedside at the hospital. Howard was about to head to bed. He'd never thought Tobias would appear before him. He was perplexed."Why are you here, Tobias?""Grandpa, why didn't you tell me you were hospitalized?"Tobias was anxious about Howard's condition. He held Howard's hand, feeling extremely worried for him.Lucy said with concern, "How are you feeling, Grandpa? Do you feel any discomfort?"Tobias said, "Grandpa, why don't we let the doctor run a full-body examination on you? Why did you stay here? Why don't we admit you to a hospital under Ripley Group?"The couple was sincerely concerned for Howard."I'm okay. Don't worry about me." Howard held Tobias' and Lucy's hands and stacked them together. He didn't know Tobias and Lucy had argued again. However, when Tobias and Lucy's hands were clasped together, something was off between them, but neither pulled away.Howard spoke from the bottom of his heart. "However, I'm old. I could leave this wor
Howard was just asking out of concern, but Tobias and Lucy felt uncomfortable as they heard it.Howard didn't know that Lucy couldn't get pregnant again.Lucy's face turned pale as she heard the question by the door. She looked at her toned belly. A hint of despair flickered in her eyes.Tobias lowered his gaze, hiding the sorrow in his eyes. Someone had hurt them to the point that they were no longer able to be parents. Only they knew the pain.Tobias swallowed hard. He didn't answer the question and changed the topic. "Enough about us, Grandpa. Do you know that Mom and Dad are getting married again?""Getting married?"Howard's voice turned sharper at this point in the conversation. "Why are they planning to get married again? Why didn't they tell me about it?"Tobias scoffed at his response. "It looks like they planned only to inform you after they acted on it."Lucy stood by the door and heard the conversation to this point. She collected herself and knocked on the door lig
Joey wanted to say more on the call, but Tobias had hung up.Joey's heart dropped. She called Tobias again. After two beeps, a voice came through the phone. "Sorry, the person you called is unavailable."She was like a deflated balloon. "Zayne, what should I do now? Our son blocked me.""He is still furious. Contacting him now will anger him more.""What if he announces to the public that he is disowning me?"Zayne struggled to answer her. There was no point in Joey being angry with him when things had reached such a point.If she didn't act fast, she'd bring disgrace to the Sheltons and become a laughingstock when Tobias announced the news.Joey collected herself as she thought about it and said, "I'm hungry, Zayne. Can you get me food from downstairs?"Zayne didn't give it further thought and agreed.After sending Zayne away, Joey called Ross. "Dad, the cat's out of the bag. Tobias found out I was the reason his grandfather was hospitalized. Now, he wants to have nothing to
Lucy left Ripley Residence and drove to the coffee shop she'd agreed to meet Sienna. She arrived at the location in about half an hour and parked in the basement parking lot. As she walked toward the elevator, she suddenly felt someone behind her. Feeling suspicious, she turned around. However, no one else was in the basement parking lot besides rows of cars.It was nighttime. The basement parking lot was dimly lit, and the interior was eerie. The blowing wind sounded like the baby's cry. The situation felt like a horror movie. Lucy's body shuddered as she quicked in her footsteps and walked into the elevator.She couldn't explain why her heart was palpitating wildly. As the elevator doors closed, a hand suddenly grabbed the door.Lucy's eyes turned grim as a cold and alert glint flickered in her eyes.Suddenly, a man entered."Lucy?""Shaun, why are you here?"Lucy let out a long sigh as she let her guard down."Lucy." Sienna appeared from behind. "What a coincidence! We
Sienna blushed from embarrassment at this point of the conversation. "We had many misunderstandings during the first few years of our marriage. Come to think of it, I don't think I have given him anything.""I see.""Lucy, are you planning to surprise Tobias with something?"Lucy nodded. "Yeah, but he doesn't lack anything. I'm not sure what to give that will move him."Sienna considered it and said, "Your man doesn't need material possessions. If you want to surprise him, why don't…"Sienna smirked suggestively, "Give yourself to him?" As Sienna spoke, she acted like herself and started tickling Lucy.Lucy laughed at her behavior. "Stop it. I'm serious. What should I give him that would surprise him and express my sincerity?"Sienna racked her brain and was stumped. "I honestly don't know."Lucy had a look of dismay. "I thought about it long and hard and even searched for ideas online. I'm really clueless as to what to get him."Shaun brought them snacks. As he approached the
The sun shone brightly the next day. Golden sun rays reflected through the windows and shone on the two lovebirds cuddling on the bed. The bright rays awakened Lucy from her dreamy slumber. Opening her eyes, she was welcomed by a magnified, handsome face before her.Lucy blushed as she reminisced about the wild rendezvous they had last night. "Good morning, darling." After greeting him, she kissed his dashing face. Tobias moved, but his eyes remained closed. He had one arm around her waist while another held the back of her head, giving her a thrilling and passionate morning kiss. Lucy slapped him on the chest and pushed him away, blushing. "It's time to get up to visit Violet."Tobias lazily opened his eyes, his voice gruff and sexy as he said, "Okay."…An hour later, they were at the children's toys section in a shopping mall, selecting a gift for Violet. Lucy went to select an item with the salesperson while Tobias was taking a call beside her. On the phone, Finn said
Kate said, "I'm Kate Robertson. My mom is at work. She doesn't know I left home. As for my dad…"She pouted, saying, "My mom said my dad died in a car accident."When they heard it, Tobias and Lucy had heavy looks, feeling sad for Kate."I'm sorry for bringing this up, Kate.""It's okay. I grew up with my mom. My mom is the person I love the most!""Kate, your mom must be worried sick that you left alone." Lucy said, "Do you know your mom's phone number or where you live?"A glint flickered in Kate's eyes. "I don't know.""What should we do?" Lucy looked at Tobias.Tobias said, "We have to call the police."As he said it, Tobias was about to call the police. Then, Kate suddenly said, "Hey, sir, ma'am, I'm hungry. Can you buy me something to eat? Once we find my mom, I'll ask her to return the money to you."Tobias and Lucy looked at each other. Lucy said, "Why don't we get her some food?""Okay."Lucy took Kate to look for something to eat, and Tobias followed behind them.
Tobias selected the ingredients and placed the food on the rack to barbecue. Lucy mixed the condiments into a marinade and passed them to Tobias. "Darling, try using the marinade I made." "Okay."Tobias answered in assent and poured the marinade on the food. Instantly, a fragrance permeated the Smith Residence. Even passersby outside the compound couldn't help but look when they smelled the aroma.The aroma left everyone drooling.Shocked, Tobias said, "Did you make this marinade?"Lucy nodded and said, "Yes, did I say that earlier?"Tobias laughed. "I'm just shocked. I heard you're a great cook, but I never expected your marinade to be this fragrant. You're always full of surprises.""Don't you think your wife is amazing?" Lucy grinned as she hugged Tobias' waist coyly."My wife is the best! Come, let me kiss you." Tobias kissed her on the lips.Lucy noticed Kate from the corner of her eye. The latter was staring innocently at their every move. Instantly, Lucy's face was as