Caroline's heart felt heavy upon hearing her daughter's voice. No matter how exhausted she was from work, she promised herself she would go home to see her children. This marked the first time she had been separated from them.Tears welled up in her eyes. "I'm sorry I couldn't pick you and Ty up.""You're not leaving us, are you? It's just because you're busy, right? And you know Ty and I are safe, right?"Liora's string of insecure questions reached Caroline's ears, and she replied, "Why would I ever leave you and Tyler? I'm well aware that you're safe. That's why I stayed with Lily at the hospital last night."Liora's voice was tinged with anxiety. "What happened to Ms. Smith?"Caroline held back her tears, explaining, "Lily isn't feeling well, so she needs to stay in the hospital for a while. Be good, Lia. I'll come to get you and Ty once I finish. Oh, and is Ty with you?"The call's background was filled with noise, and Tyler's voice soon followed."It's me, Mommy."A smile
Caroline stepped out of the car, her brows furrowing as she approached the roses. Evan's intentions baffled her.Was he trying to win her back after Daniella's betrayal? Or did he see her as a mere replacement?With a scoff, Caroline retrieved her phone and dialed Evan's number.Evan answered, his voice surprisingly pleasant. "Speak."Caroline's displeasure grew. "Mr. Jordan, are you so rich that you've run out of places to spend your money?"The faint smile on Evan's face vanished. "What are you implying?"Caroline's tone turned icy. "It takes quite a childish mind to send flowers as if you're trying to win me over."Evan's expression turned serious at her words.Alex had advised him that no woman would dislike receiving fresh flowers. But instead of being appreciative, Caroline had responded rudely.He had never done this for any other woman, yet she found fault with it.Evan retorted stubbornly, "Do you really think I have nothing better to do than send you flowers?"Caro
Evan said, "I can get you what you want, but you can't answer my question?"Liora stared at him. "You didn't ask the question first before you tried to bribe me. As such, I'm allowed not to answer it, and you're allowed not to buy me dolls."Evan's expression turned solemn instantly. 'It's fine that one of them is troublesome, but the other one is just the same…'*At Bayview Villa.Caroline sold the roses with a phone call, earning a few thousand dollars. After packing her clothes, she hurried to the hospital.Upon entering the room, Caroline spotted Scott resting on the caregiver's bed. Despite her entrance, he remained undisturbed.Caroline first checked on Lily, then turned to cover Scott with a blanket. As her fingers touched the blanket, Scott's reddened eyes suddenly opened. Even in such a situation, his eyes retained their warmth and beauty.Caroline was stunned and pulled back her hands. "You're awake. Would you like to sleep a little longer?"Scott sat upright, massa
The teacher guided the children back to their classroom after playing outside so they could have some water.As Axel reached for his water bottle, he felt moisture on the tip of his nose.Before he could react, Liora shouted, "Axel! You're bleeding!"Tyler glanced over and saw Axel's nose was bleeding. Quickly, he grabbed a tissue and pressed it to Axel's nose. "Hold on. I'll get the teacher."While still holding the tissue to his nose, Axel grabbed Tyler's shirt and shook his head, saying, "It's alright."Tyler looked concerned. "This is serious—"Axel cut him off. "Really, I'm okay. I might just be a bit dehydrated. Don't worry."Worried, Liora asked, "Axel, has this happened before?"Axel pressed his lips together. "I had a similar thing last night, but it stopped quickly."Upon hearing this, Liora and Tyler felt relieved. They assumed that Evan would have taken Axel to a doctor if it had been a recurring problem.Seeing that Axel's nosebleed had stopped after a while, Lio
Scott was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?"Caroline steeled herself and explained, "We can start being together after Grayson's birthday!"Scott was astonished, his lips trembling as he questioned, "Could you repeat that?"Caroline nervously took a sip of water. "You understand what I'm saying. Maybe it's not exactly fair to you—""This isn't about fairness," Scott swiftly interrupted, his smile growing wider.His clear eyes began to well up with tears. "I've waited nearly six years to hear these words from you."Caroline felt a sense of relief and said with a smile, "I'm glad you're okay with it.""I've always been okay with it! I know you have things to sort out. I'll patiently wait for the day when I can take care of you and your children," Scott said in a reassuring tone.Caroline blushed. "Haven't you been taking care of us all this time?""It's different," Scott said smilingly. *Scott and Caroline visited Lily at the hospital after dinner, just before she r
Caroline felt sorry for her children, but she couldn't do more until she resolved things with Daniella and Grayson.She couldn't bear her children being taken away again. She couldn't manage everything, so she had to leave them with Evan, even though it was tough.Safety was her utmost priority. Caroline embraced Tyler and Axel, their small group standing closely together.With a gentle sniffle, she assured, "I'll always be here for you, my dear children. I can visit anytime you want. Just hold on a bit longer, alright?"Tyler and Liora both nodded while Axel remained silent.Noticing Axel's lack of response, Caroline eased her hold on him and looked at him. "Axel?"Meeting her gaze, Axel cautiously asked, "Will I get to go with you too?"Caroline felt a pang of sadness but responded quickly. "Yes, my precious. You're coming with me too. How could I ever leave you behind?"Axel smiled,Unexpectedly, Liora chimed in. "He tried to make me talk, Mommy!"Caroline was puzzled. "
Caroline could not refrain from trying to complain, yet Alex interrupted her. Alex sat down and explained, "Evan is here to see someone, Caroline."Caroline was suspicious because the attendees were all ordinary staff members. How could there be someone important enough for Evan to visit in person?Caroline smiled. "You're joking, Mr. Pierce. I believe no one here is worthy of Mr. Jordan's personal visit to my measly gathering.""Are you not, Ms. Shenton?" Alex asked Caroline with a smile. Caroline refuted, "I'm not worthy."Evan's expression turned solemn, and he said bluntly, "I'm not here to see you. I'm looking for G."Caroline was stunned by Evan's truthfulness. Kenny looked at Caroline and leaned close, whispering, "You're doomed. They are here for you!"Caroline glared at Kenny in displeasure and warned him softly, "Stop whispering."If Evan discovered more, it could cause problems. Since she was planning to give Scott a chance, she didn't want unnecessary connectio
Meanwhile, the music at the venue came to a halt.Amidst the silence, the email notification ringtone chimed.Evan's gaze fixed on Caroline and Kenny.Shortly after, Kenny retrieved his phone, swiftly glancing at Evan when he noticed the incoming email.Their eyes locked, and Kenny's expression turned visibly anxious. He quickly put the phone in his pocket, feigning nonchalance.Evan sneered and concluded that Kenny was G.'He won't agree to my higher offer, so it seems he's siding with Caroline. Why? Are you trying to prove your love only for Caroline despite the temptations?' Evan pondered.Evan lifted his glass and downed his drink.Observing the situation, Paige refilled Evan's glass, ensuring her best friend remained out of trouble.In a playful tone, Paige instigated, "Drinking alone is no fun, Mr. Jordan. You should get Mr. Pierce to join you!"She was about to pour a drink for Alex as she spoke.Alex covered his glass swiftly. "Why don't you drink with your employer