Evan couldn't resist picking up Liora and placing her on his lap. "I can do that, but I don't want the popsicle," Evan said gently.'Daddy carried me, and now I'm sitting on his lap!' Liora blushed at that thought and said, "Thank you.""Do you have a phone?" Evan asked.Liora was surprised. "No, Mommy got one for Tyler."Evan frowned, wondering why she was favoring her son. "Do you want one?"Liora shook her head. "It's enough that Tyler can help me make calls or send text messages.""Can I get you one so we can stay in touch?" Evan asked.It was more than just staying in touch—it was about building a relationship with his long-lost children.Liora's eyes widened slowly. "Is this our secret?"Evan gently caressed Liora's head. "Yes."Liora beamed and extended her little finger. "Alright! Pinky promise!"-At Villa Foresta.Casey slowly opened his eyes in his dark room. He touched his throat and felt an unusual pain, causing discomfort. He removed the blanket and weakly pr
Casey recalled the doctor's prescription of supplements when he left the hospital. Casey: [I stopped taking them for a few days.]Doctor: [You can't stop taking the medicine yet. You must take the supplements regularly, considering your condition.]Casey: [So it's just an allergic reaction?]Doctor: [Yes, sir.]Casey felt relieved. Casey: [Visit Villa Foresta today if you're free. I have a fever.]Doctor: [Sure. I'll start an intravenous drip at noon.]-Downstairs, Daniella had breakfast in the dining room, feeling uneasy about Casey's sudden change.'Did he do that because he blamed me for not getting him into MK sooner?' she wondered.She absentmindedly ate her oatmeal until Casey entered the room wearing a black turtleneck sweater.Daniella smiled. "I'll serve you some oatmeal, Casey."Casey nodded and sat at the dining table. Daniella placed the bowl in front of him. "I met your father yesterday, Casey."Casey looked puzzled. "What do you want with my father?"D
Anna assured, "Ms. Shenton, don't worry. We'll handle all the details properly. This is TYC's final stand!"Caroline found Anna's choice of words perplexing.-At noon, Evan took the children to a restaurant to dine.Eira stayed home because she had other matters to attend to.Evan went to the restroom after taking the children to a private room.Liora asked Tyler, "Why were you in the restroom for so long earlier? I thought you might have fallen in!"Tyler checked the door before explaining, "I went to talk to the secretaries.""Why were you talking to the secretaries?" Liora asked.Tyler propped his chin and replied, "Do you know how much scumbag Daddy's rescheduled business lunch is worth?"Liora complained, "Stop beating around the bush. This is getting boring."Tyler raised an eyebrow and held up seven fingers. "That much.""7,000,000 dollars?""Try again.""70,000,000 dollars?""More.""700,000,000 dollars?!" Liora asked in shock.Tyler nodded. "I didn't expect y
Caroline's heart raced as she read Paige's reply.She thought, 'Has Evan noticed something? No, I won't let him find out about this! I won't let him take custody of the children!'With that in mind, she hurried home and waited for Evan to send the kids back.-At 1:00 p.m., Evan returned the children to Bayview Villa due to an afternoon meeting.As he arrived, another car parked in Caroline's yard. Scott stepped out of the car, and Evan's face turned serious upon seeing him. The driver opened the door for Evan, and he emerged with the two children.Scott noticed them from the yard and was surprised to see Evan with the kids.Liora whispered, "Papa Wilson..."Evan's expression soured upon hearing that. He couldn't bear his children addressing someone else as "Papa."Evan led the children toward Scott, who greeted Evan casually, saying, "It's been a while since we last met, Mr. Jordan."Evan replied coldly, "We're not close, so there's no need for us to meet."Scott chuckled.
Caroline felt a sharp pain in her chest. She said firmly, "You can think what you want. I'm going inside. Stay out in the cold as long as you want."She turned and walked away, her eyes stinging, possibly from the cold. 'He still doesn't want to explain the situation between him and Daniella! I'm the one being too sentimental!'Evan didn't stop her and got into the car after Caroline shut the door. Shortly after, he called Reuben.Reuben answered, "Mr. Jordan."Evan gazed at the villa and instructed, "Find a way to obtain Tyler and Liora's DNA."Reuben asked, "Are you still sure they are your children?"Evan replied coldly, "Sure? They are my children."Reuben wondered about Evan's certainty. "Noted, sir. Give me a day."Evan ordered, "Keep this quiet. Send the DNA abroad for a paternity test as soon as you can."Reuben cautioned, "It will take some time to get the report.""Time is not a problem. I must prevent anyone from tampering with the results," Evan said firmly.Reub
'So Lia lied because she was scared that I would be upset?' Caroline was caught off guard. 'Why didn't I realize that?'"I'm sorry, Lia." Caroline walked toward Liora with regret and knelt down to wipe away her tears. "I was too harsh, and I didn't consider your feelings. Promise me you won't lie to me again, okay? As long as you're honest, I won't stop you from seeing him."Liora embraced Caroline tightly. "It's my fault for lying, Mommy. I won't do it again."Caroline hugged Liora as she sobbed, lost for words.After comforting the children for a while, they ran upstairs to play.Caroline sat absentmindedly on the sofa.Scott sat down beside her, and she mumbled, "I'm being selfish, aren't I?"Scott hesitated for a moment before replying, "Maybe you should listen to your children more."Caroline understood his hint and realized it was time to try to let go.-In the evening, Caroline received a text from Casey, asking her to meet him at a cafe later.Caroline informed the
Caroline clenched her fists tightly."Casey, you're shameless and despicable!" Caroline scolded.Casey replied, "If enduring your brief scolding gets me what I want, it's not a big deal."Caroline wanted to continue scolding, but Casey interrupted, "Think it through. If my father learns the truth, can you keep your children with you?"Caroline questioned, "How do you know about my children's relationship with Evan?"Casey replied, "I can find out if I want to."Caroline muttered curses against Casey repeatedly under her breath."I won't let you suffer any losses. Look at this," Casey said as he handed her a folder.Caroline angrily took the folder, but fear flashed across her eyes when she saw its contents.Noticing Caroline's change in expression, Casey said, "Think it over. I'll wait for your reply."Casey got up and left.After he left, Caroline grabbed her phone and turned off the recording function.-On the way home, Caroline replayed her conversation with Casey in h
Casey let out a soft chuckle. "Relax, Evan. This isn't about having fun. I simply want to marry and raise a child."Evan retorted angrily, "Do you really think I'll allow you to do that?"Casey remained calm as he met Evan's gaze. "Your disagreement won't change anything. Caroline and I can marry if she agrees."Evan was skeptical. "She'll never agree, I'm sure of it!"Casey suggested, "Why don't you ask her yourself?"Evan stood up, his tone threatening. "If you try any tricks, you'll regret it!"Draco interjected furiously, "How dare you treat your older brother this way? Where are your manners?"Evan sneered at Draco. "Manners? You don't deserve any from me."He turned and left promptly.Once Evan was gone, Casey asked, "What's our next move, Father?"Draco's anger subsided as he leisurely sipped his coffee. "Let him come to me. You don't need to interfere. And come back home soon."Casey understood Draco's intent and nodded in agreement.-Outside Jordan Residence.Ev