Anna gloated at Lucy's miscarriage."Brett, Rhett, that woman suddenly lost her babies. In that case, Tobias no longer has to be responsible for her. Can you guys talk to the Ripleys and confirm my engagement with him as soon as possible?"How Anna wished she could be engaged to Tobias tomorrow! She feared that the longer it took, the more complications would arise.Brett assured her, "Don't worry, Ann. I'll work it out for you."He did feel sorry for Lucy, but he was determined to accomplish Anna's dreams. Anna had gone through a lot, after all. Anna sighed. "I wonder when this will be confirmed…""I'll call the Ripleys now," Brett said. He called the Ripleys soon after, discussing the engagement date with them. Grinning on the other end of the phone, Joey confirmed the announcement of Tobias and Anna's engagement the day after tomorrow. She didn't even consult Tobias' opinion. Brett hung up and turned to Anna. "They've settled the date. They'll announce the engagement in t
"Imposter?"Visibly perplexed, Joey said, "Tobe, the Eberhards just called to confirm the engagement with me earlier. It will be the day after tomorrow, and we'll hold a press conference to announce the news. That's the best for our families."Tobias sneered. He didn't expose Anna for pretending to be the actual daughter of the Eberhard family. Since they would have a press conference the day after tomorrow, he'd seize the chance to unveil the truth. "Sure." He went along with it. Joey had thought Tobias would blatantly refuse, but his swift agreement caught her by surprise. She was ecstatic, to say the least. "If there's nothing else, I'll get going."Just as Tobias was about to leave, Howard stopped him. "Tobe, come to the study for a while.""Alright."Both of them entered the study. "Joey, isn't Tobe against arranged marriages? Why did he agree so quickly this time?""He's finally seen the light. Marrying the daughter of the Eberhard family is the right choice, after
Sienna visited Lucy at the hospital at around seven in the evening. She'd brought a packed meal with her."Lucy, how long have you been sleeping? Do you want to get up and walk around?"Lucy had been weeping silently by herself in the ward, and she eventually dozed off. She still seemed quite dazed when she heard Sienna. It took her a while before she came back to her senses."You came, Sienna.""I was worried about you. Taking care of yourself after a miscarriage is just as important as taking care of yourself after childbirth. If you're not properly taken care of during this period, it will be difficult for you to conceive in the future."Lucy zoned out on the slight bulge on Sienna's belly. "Lucy, let me help you sit up for a while.""Alright. Thanks."Sienna produced a container after she helped Lucy up. The aroma of food immediately wafted in the air. "I made chicken soup to nourish your body. Have some, Lucy," Sienna said."Thanks." Lucy took the bowl and had a few sp
Tobias' candor rendered Shaun speechless. Shaun said, "Perhaps… she's always been fed up with me!""Why do you say so?"Normally, Tobias couldn't be bothered about other people's affairs. But Shaun's wife was Lucy's best friend. He felt compelled to lend him a listening ear for Lucy's sake. Shaun smiled bitterly. "This is a family affair, and I shouldn't be sharing it with someone else. But I feel like we get along quite well. I wonder if you're interested in hearing me out?""Sure. Our wives are best friends, so we can be friends too. I'll listen if you're willing to tell me," Tobias said.Shaun was slightly surprised. "It's my honor to be friends with you, Mr. Ripley."Tobias chuckled. "It's all thanks to your wife. You better treat her well when you get home…"Shaun never imagined that Sienna would be the reason he forged a friendship with someone else. But he didn't mind at all. Instead, he felt grateful to her. Before this, he hadn't been able to interact with Tobias.
"Yeah." Shaun looked glum. "Sienna initially planned to confess to her crush at our college graduation ball. There was even a venue set up for it, and everyone in school was talking about it. Naturally, I heard about it too."I was afraid to face reality, so I got wasted at a bar instead. But when I woke up the next morning, Sienna was lying next to me. We…" Shaun's voice trailed off, but Tobias understood his implication nonetheless. "No matter what, you two are already legally married. You should treat her well. After being together for so many years, you should've been able to make her open up to you," Tobias said."I don't expect her to love me back, and I'm more than willing to treat her well. But…" Shaun grew visibly frustrated. "Her crush suddenly came back. And I heard that he's intending to get back together with Sienna."Clicking his tongue, Tobias chided, "So what? Act like a man and tell her crush to fuck off instead! Also, you're not even divorced yet. If that guy int
Tobias' invitation sent Lucy flushing. She dropped her gaze, and her eyes flickered. Recalling Sienna's provocative words, she blushed profusely. She couldn't help but bite her lip.Seeing how bashful she became, Tobias chuckled. "It's not like you haven't kissed me before, right? Why are you so shy? Is it because you're thinking about something you shouldn't be?"He leaned into her and tilted her chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze. Lucy was embarrassed at first, but she eventually regained her composure. Sternly, she began, "Darling, I've decided. I can't live the rest of my life in grief. I'm going to live my life to the fullest and take care of my health. Then, I'll have another baby with you."Noting that she'd emerged from her misery, Tobias was relieved. "Darling, are you willing to have another baby with me?"Tobias held her in his arms, treating her delicately like a rare jewel. "Silly, I'll always be at your service as long as you're willing."Lucy was reassured.
Tobias emerged from the ward an hour later. Glowering at Brett and Anna, he asked coldly, "What are you guys doing here?""Tobias, can I have a word with you?" Anna asked."I'm here to pay Mrs. Ripley a visit," Brett said, brandishing a bouquet of flowers. Tobias sneered. He would not let Anna meet Lucy in any way possible, but he felt assured with Brett visiting her. He was her biological brother, after all. "Anna, I happen to have something to tell you as well. Come here."With that, Tobias turned around and left. Anna trailed after him while Brett headed to Lucy's ward. …In the corridor, Tobias began blatantly, "Anna, are you going to reveal your identity as the imposter of the daughter of the Eberhard family yourself, or do I have to force you?"Caught off guard by his candor, Anna panicked. She struggled to maintain her composure. "Tobe, I don't understand what you're talking about…" She stepped forward and hugged him. Looking aggrieved, she whimpered, "You're mine
"Ms. Everhart, you look identical to someone I know."Brett thought Lucy's resemblance to his mother was striking. "Oh?" Lucy raised her brows. ""Mr. Eberhard, are you trying to chat me up? This is way too outdated!"Brett chuckled. Clearing his throat, he returned to his usual demeanor and said, "I was just kidding earlier. I came to discuss a serious matter with you."Lucy arched her brows. "Is it about your sister?"What good could come from her love rival's brother visiting her?Brett nodded. "That's right." He produced a check and filled in a number casually. "Take this money and leave Tobias!"Lucy chanced a glance at the amount on the check. It was 20 billion dollars!She clicked her tongue and quipped, "Mr. Eberhard, you're really splurging for your sister's sake!"Others would've been thrilled by the amount, but 20 billion dollars was barely a third of Lucy's savings. "This considerable amount of money is more than enough for you to live comfortably for several lif