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Harvey knitted his brows together tightly. "Beau is your son. How can you be so cold-blooded that you won't even hold him?"Elara retorted, "Do you still remember how you responded when I told you that Beau didn't want to be close to me?"Harvey froze in place. There was a hint of confusion in his eyes.A cold, faint chuckle escaped Elara's throat. It seemed he had long forgotten. The ever-busy president of Fisher Corp had never truly regarded his own family as something that mattered."You said that a son shouldn't rely on his mother, especially since Beau is the heir of Fisher Corp. Instead, I should restrain my emotions and make myself his teacher, not his mother! "I once told you that Ethel always spoke ill of me in front of our son. You said it was the truth, so it wasn't bad-mouthing. You said your mother wasn't wrong, that I was just a country girl with knowledge. "You also said I was extremely lucky to have married into the Fisher family. Otherwise, even if your family
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Beau was teary-eyed as he shrank back, showing a timid expression."The final performance of this year's gala is a tap dance piece, Spring Awakens, performed by a student from the preschool division's Class 1B—Merida Jones."Elara heard the announcer introduce Merida's performance. She and Xavier immediately sat up straight. The crimson curtain was drawn open, revealing Finnegan as the first to step into the audience's view. He was too eye-catching. Tall and broad-shouldered, he wore black trousers and a black vest, which was left unbuttoned, exposing his tanned chest. The stage lights spilled over his muscles, contouring them.The parents who had been sleepily sitting in the auditorium inadvertently glanced at the stage. Their gazes were fixed in place. They all gasped.Finnegan struck the drum. The audience's eyes were fixed on the lines of Finnegan's arms and pectoral muscles.Many audience members pulled out their phones to record the scene of Finnegan drumming."Wow! Whose
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"What kind of nonsense are you spouting?" Rosalie asked. She then shoved Harold's shoulder, displeased.She then added unhappily, "How can you side with outsiders instead of rooting for your daughter?"Harold pursed his lips and quickly changed his tune to appease Rosalie. "Paisley could probably win first place. Besides the judges' scores, there's also the audience votes. Paisley's performance had the most people present watching." Rosalie raised her chin proudly. "Paisley will definitely win first place!"She had already spoken to several parents in advance. From what she knew, more than half of the parents had already voted for Paisley.Elara looked down. She then took a pen and placed a check mark next to the title of Merida's performance. Xavier did the same and gave Elara a thumbs-up.Elara smiled in response.Seated behind them, Beau could clearly see the interaction between Elara and Xavier. His expression darkened with resentment.Harvey's voice could be heard. "Why a
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The host was clearly more interested in Finnegan and asked, "So, Uncle Finn, have you considered finding a girlfriend?"Finnegan frowned slightly. He didn't want to remain the center of attention and gossip. His gaze swept past the audience and landed precisely on Elara. He saw her lips curve into a warm smile, as if she took pride in his popularity. "Yes, I have."Finnegan answered stiffly, his expression serious, as if delivering a formal report.The mothers in the audience immediately grew excited, many already mentally scanning through eligible unmarried women they knew, eager to introduce them to Finnegan.A flicker of surprise passed through Elara's eyes. Finnegan actually wanted a girlfriend? That was truly unexpected.The next second, Lesley tightly wrapped an arm around Elara's while her gaze toward Finnegan was full of wariness."What's wrong?" Elara asked, somewhat puzzled."I'm protecting our little moon!"Elara chuckled, assuming Lesley had noticed the eager in
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Rosalie's face twisted with fury. "I did no such thing! What apology letter? There was never any such arrangement!"Merida Jones! You've gone too far!" She glared in Elara's direction, stepping forward as if to confront her.Just then, Xavier pulled out his phone, opened an app, and tapped a button.Suddenly, the control screen at the event console switched to a music player interface, and a rousing march blared through the speakers. The children in the audience instinctively began clapping along to the rhythm.The entire auditorium erupted in lively energy as an AI voice announced through the sound system, "Let's give a warm welcome to Rosalie Fisher! Ms. Fisher, please come up to the stage!"Elara burst into laughter and gently ruffled Xavier's hair."Xav, good job!"Now, with all eyes on her, Rosalie had no choice—if she refused to apologize, there would be no graceful way out.Praise from Elara made Xavier turn to her, his bright eyes shimmering like a sky full of stars. He
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"Apologize to Merida!""Ms. Fisher, you promised! You can't go back on your word!"The children surrounded Rosalie, their voices overlapping as they confronted her. Her stiff expression began to crack under the pressure. Nearby, even the parents raised their phones to record the scene."What did this Fisher woman do to make class 1B's kids block her like this?" someone murmured."You told Merida that if she won the grand prize, you'd let Paisley have snacks with us. Are you breaking that promise too?" one child asked.Paisley stared at Rosalie with red-rimmed eyes. This was an opportunity Elara and Merida had fought hard to secure for her—yet her mother refused to honor it."Daddy..."Clutching Harold's pant leg, Paisley called out softly, hoping for even a shred of his sympathy.Harold frowned in confusion. "What snacks?"Rosalie's face darkened with irritation."Elara made a bet with me—if Merida won first place, not only would I have to apologize publicly, but... They're f
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The moment Harold spotted Harvey, he froze like a mouse cornered by a cat."Rosalie! Get over here now," he hissed under his breath.Rosalie had already reached the exit when she turned to call for Harold—only to find Harvey looming over him. Harold frantically widened his eyes at her, jerking his chin toward Harvey.Rosalie pressed her lips into a thin line but had no choice but to walk back.Meanwhile, Harvey stood like a walking freezer, his chilling aura radiating outward. "Go up there and apologize to Elara.""Harvey, how could you…" Rosalie's face twisted in disbelief.Harvey and Elara were already divorced—why was he still taking her side?"I'm your cousin!" she protested."Tch."Lesley, still seated with her arms crossed, raised an eyebrow and let out a derisive click of her tongue.She glanced at Theodore and nudged him. "The ex-husband's playing hero. Aren't you going to do something?"Theodore remained relaxed, his gaze never leaving Elara. "This is Elara's battle
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The audience below watched Elara and Merida with rapt attention, eager to learn what Rosalie had done.Harvey stood frozen in place with Beau in his arms. Though barely 30 feet separated him from Elara, an impassable chasm seemed to stretch between them—one he suddenly realized he couldn't bridge.How did this happen?The absurdity of his own thoughts struck him. For years, he'd been the unattainable one, looking down from heights Elara could never reach as she struggled to get closer to him.Shouldn't she have fallen into ruin after their divorce? How had she somehow become this radiant?Stage lights illuminated Elara, yet the glow seemed to emanate from within her. Her complexion resembled polished crystal, and her features were like a masterful painting with lips the color of mountain cherries.For the first time, Harvey truly studied her face—as if seeing her clearly for the very first time."Daddy, aren't you going to help?" Beau's voice snapped him back."What... could I
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When Zachary entered his study, he discovered the desk already covered with matchmaking resumes. A headache immediately pulsed behind his temples.There was no need to guess—this was undoubtedly Leonard's doing. His younger brother always acted more than he spoke. Wiping cold sweat from his forehead, Zachary abruptly ended the call.Meanwhile, Harvey and Ethel took nearly four hours to reach the summit, with frequent stops when Ethel's stamina failed. During the final 500 yards, Ethel needed oxygen after every step.When Atkina Church's grand architecture finally appeared before them, Ethel collapsed to the ground, wailing uncontrollably.Zachary awaited them inside the church. As Harvey entered the sanctuary, he stated coldly, "Leonard ordered me to perform your tonsure personally."The father bears the child's sins—with no mother to guide Beau, you must take full responsibility. From now on, no more incidents!"Harvey remained silent. He knelt stiffly on the prayer cushion at Z
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"In a few years, when he's more mature, we'll arrange for top psychologists. So long as he wants to, he'll regain his voice!"Thomas's heavy gaze shifted from Beau to Harvey, the weight of his scrutiny pressing down on Harvey like a physical force. He then let out a drawn-out sigh.Harvey's heart plunged into an abyss when he heard it. His face paled as inexplicable dread gripped him.Though barely younger than Leonard, Harvey had been designated the Fisher heir shortly after birth. When Leonard's extraordinary intellect attracted attention from Capitol scholars, Thomas allowed him to pursue academia instead.It was more so due to indulgence on Thomas' part. After all, Fisher Corp would have Harvey.Now, Thomas' regret hung thick in the air. Harvey recognized that disappointed look. It was directed at him, and doubly so at Beau.How had things deteriorated so badly?Life had become chaotic since divorcing Elara. She'd never let parenting concerns burden him before. Only now did
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Leonard's words struck everyone's ears like thunder. Thomas' expression finally shifted."You!" Harvey started to protest, but Zachary cut him off sharply."Enough! The father bears responsibility for the child's misdeeds. Beau ordering the auditorium arson has already caused irreparable damage!"Zachary snapped impatiently, "You three, pack your things immediately. I'm sending a car to take you to the mountain base tonight."Ethel cried out, "Can't we wait until morning? Why this midnight rush to the foothills?""Do you really want to perform the Penitent's Ascent up Atkina Church at dawn, with crowds of pilgrims watching?" Zachary retorted."In this digital age, the moment you begin your atonement climb, someone will film and post it online! You may not care about dignity, but I do!"After decades of marital harmony, Zachary had never shouted at Ethel like this.Though prone to petty tantrums, Ethel had always enjoyed Zachary's indulgence—until now. His outburst fueled her in
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Ethel's mouth fell slightly open, while Zachary gazed at his son with visible confusion.They truly believed Beau's words were just childish nonsense—yet here was Harvey aggressively questioning Leonard as if trying to assert dominance over him.Zachary's heart raced. As an older brother, he, too, had experienced moments of inadequacy when comparing himself to Leonard's towering achievements. But he always buried such feelings deep, fully aware of Leonard's irreplaceable value to the Fisher family."Leo, we failed to educate Beau properly."Zachary quickly stepped forward to mediate. "Beau, come here!"Still clinging to Ethel, Beau showed no willingness to leave his grandmother's protective embrace. After receiving pointed looks from Zachary, Ethel reluctantly set Beau down.Zachary took Beau's hand, positioning them both before Leonard. His large palm pressed down on Beau's head."Beau, we'll apologize to Great-uncle Leonard and Xavier together."The pressure from Zachary's ha
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Beau's reckless words shocked everyone present. Zachary's eyes widened, his hand instinctively lifting as if to muzzle Beau.Thomas remained expressionless, merely lifting his eyelids to glance at Beau. His deep-set brow and sunken eye sockets cast shadows over his gaze.Zachary could feel the oppressive atmosphere radiating from Thomas, his own heart tightening in response."What nonsense are you spouting?" Harvey's sharp rebuke cut through the air, his face instantly darkening.Fury stripped away his rationality—his hands clenched into fists, every facial muscle taut like a fully drawn bowstring. That single sentence from Beau propelled Harvey's anger to its breaking point, teetering on the edge of eruption."Waah! Daddy, you're scolding me!"Harvey had never raised his voice at Beau before. He typically maintained an aloof demeanor around his son, his stern expression making Beau yearn for affection, yet too intimidated to seek it. Only during Beau's recovery from injuries had
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Zachary looked at Ethel with visible discomfort. It felt like his wife kept stomping directly on Leonard's landmines.He quickly intervened diplomatically, "Both Xavier and Beau endured the traumatic fire. Xavier's just a child who hit his head—his recollection might be unclear, but he's unharmed."Knowing Beau's character, I believe he'd never hurt Xavier."Adopting an elder brother's tone, Zachary continued earnestly, "Leonard, the actual arsonist has been arrested. You've punished Beau and Harvey enough, even making your sister-in-law kneel here."I hope we can prioritize harmony..."Before he could finish, Leonard's voice overrode him. "Beau, I've given you the chance to confess."Beau's stubby fingers dug into the prayer cushion. "I really didn't cause Xavier's injury!"Ethel stood abruptly. "Leonard! Stop targeting Beau!"Why are you fabricating accusations through Xavier? How despicable!"Harvey added, "I also believe my son is incapable of this."Leonard remained sile
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Harvey started wondering if Leonard was attempting to sideline him. Not to mention, Leonard even included Xavier in Beau's private tutoring sessions, further heightening Harvey's wariness.As Harvey spoke, it was clear he was directing his words at Zachary, Thomas, and the Fisher elders. With his back still turned, Leonard's icy voice cut through the air. "Are you lecturing me?"Though Leonard didn't even glance Harvey's way, his presence loomed like an untouchable deity enshrined in a grand hall—his very back radiating intimidation.Harvey's face darkened. As he parted his lips, an invisible force seemed to press inward, crushing his chest until breathing became difficult.His neck bent under the weight of that pressure, compelling unconscious submission. "N-No... I wouldn't dare."Leonard's wheelchair rotated by 180 degrees with seamless precision, bringing him face-to-face with Harvey and Ethel. Simultaneously, sweat beaded like beans across Harvey's forehead, rolling down his
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The moment Beau spotted Leonard, he shrank back into Ethel's arms like a mouse seeing a cat.When Ethel turned her head, she got startled too. She instinctively offered her extraordinarily gifted brother-in-law an ingratiating smile while clutching Beau."Leonard, when did you arrive? You didn't make a sound."Ethel forced out two dry laughs as her heart pounded. Did he hear her insults about him and Xavier?Beau burrowed deeper into Ethel's embrace, resting his head on her arm. His eyes landed on Xavier standing beside Leonard's wheelchair."You're alive?" he blurted out.Xavier stood ramrod straight with hands clasped behind his back. His young face was expressionless as he gazed solemnly at the Fisher family's shrines, refusing to acknowledge Beau.In the chapel's dim lighting, Beau scrutinized Xavier head to toe but found no visible injuries. Still, if Xavier could visit the chapel today after yesterday's fire, he clearly hadn't been hurt."Where's my Mommy?" Beau demanded.
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Leonard originally intended to stay in the hospital room, waiting for Elara to wake up. But realizing the unconscious Elara had provoked uncharacteristic impulses in him, he hastily pressed the button on his wheelchair armrest.The motorized wheelchair—incorporating cutting-edge technology—pivoted smoothly, carrying him away from the bedside.As the door opened, his wheelchair paused at the threshold. Leonard turned back for one final look at the woman lying on the hospital bed.That single glance contained eternity.Normally, he resembled an immortal sealed in glass—a celestial being devoid of earthly desires, merely passing through the mortal realm before returning to the heavens.Yet in this moment, with Elara present yet unconscious, long-suppressed emotions surged violently to the surface. For the first time, Leonard's divinely handsome features came alive with raw humanity.But this unguarded moment lasted only a heartbeat. By the next second, his deep eyes had iced over ag
