Caroline said, "You can come with us. I'd like to spend Lundi Gras with Axel as well."Caroline stood up and announced, "I'm going to the restroom."As she walked past Evan, he reached out to grab her arm, pulling her into his arms before she could react. He held her tightly, not intending to let her go.Caroline's eyes widened in shock, and she blushed, exclaiming, "What are you doing? Let go of me. Our child is here!""Caroline," Evan whispered against her neck, sending a shiver down her spine.A numbing sensation overwhelmed her, and Caroline pushed at him. "Let go of me before you talk."Evan spoke gently, his deep gaze fixed on her. "Let's be together."Caroline was stunned, her body stiffening at his words. Her heart raced, and she struggled to find her words, thinking, 'Should we? The timing doesn't seem right, but I can't find a good reason to reject him.'While Caroline pondered, Evan continued. "You don't have to give me an answer now, but I hope you'll consider my pr
Caroline glared at him. "Why are you sleeping here?"Evan replied, "You should ask yourself why you kicked the blanket."Caroline felt embarrassed and exclaimed, "What nonsense are you talking about!""I wouldn't have to squeeze into the small bed with you if I could stop you." Evan sat up and glanced at Axel. "You can leave the hospital today. I'll drop you off at Bayview Villa first."Axel was briefly shocked before he smiled. "Sure."Caroline glared at Evan, wondering if he had heard her.-At 10:00 a.m., Axel was discharged from the hospital.Evan sent him and Caroline back to Bayview Villa and said, "I'll come over later."Caroline nodded and got out of the car, holding Axel's hand.Tyler and Liora rushed from the living room when they entered the villa.Liora cheered with excitement upon seeing Axel. "Congratulations on getting out, Axel!"Tyler smiled at Axel. "Welcome home."Axel nodded. "Thank you."The kids invited Axel to play in the living room while Caroline
Caroline playfully teased, "Eira and I will be really busy if you don't come."Puzzled, Neil asked, "Aren't Scott and Kenny helping out? Isn't Paige there?"Caroline explained, "Paige is pregnant, so I won't let her help. The kids are with Scott and Kenny, so they can't free themselves either."Caroline thought about how Alex had become overly devoted to Paige.Neil was surprised and asked, "Is it Alex's?"Caroline replied, "Paige has never been with another man besides Alex."Neil assured, "I'm sorry. I'm picking up the drinks, and I'll be there in 15 minutes."Caroline cautioned, "Drive safely."After ending the call, Caroline hesitated about calling Evan. It was almost 5:30 p.m., so he should be done with work. She decided to send a text message.Caroline: [Dinner will be ready soon. When will you be here?]Caroline waited for Evan's reply but didn't receive one. She put down her phone and helped Eira serve the food.-Meanwhile, at Jordan Residence.Evan sat at the din
"How is that any of your business?" Evan asked coldly. Adam was about to speak, but Draco hit the table and placed his glass heavily on it. He shouted at Evan, "Do you still have any manners in you?""Father, Evan is just lively. It's normal for him to have a strong personality. Please don't get angry," Casey said calmly.Casey's comment only infuriated Draco further.He glared sternly at Evan. "We'll never have peace in this family as long as you're here!""I'm returning the favor, just as it is. I believe this family is tainted as long as Casey is a part of it," Evan retorted with a scoff.Draco's anger flared, and he slammed the table again. "Get out of here, you piece of shit!"Evan stood up and slowly buttoned up his jacket. "It's clear that I won't share a meal with a sex offender at the same table."Without looking back, Evan walked out of the dining room.However, as he walked away, a coffee pot was hurled at his back, soaking the back of his outfit in scalding coffee
Scott turned to Neil, sensing his gaze, and asked with a faint smile, "What's happening?"Neil hesitated briefly, then spoke. "I need to talk to you.""Sure," Scott replied as they moved away from the dining table to the yard.Neil got to the point, "Tell me honestly, how do you feel about Carol?"Scott adjusted his sweater collar and replied, "Isn't it clear I've been by her side for five years?""But you didn't seem jealous when they mentioned Evan earlier," Neil said, studying Scott closely.Scott grinned. "I'm over 30 now. I can control my emotions."Leaning against the car, Neil remarked, "You seem a bit too casual about it.""I've realized there's no future for Carol and me," Scott said calmly."Why not strive for it then?" Neil asked."If striving worked, we'd have been together already," Scott replied.Neil felt regretful about Scott not being with his sister. It was rare to find a man so considerate toward Carol."Scott, find a suitable lady and get married," Neil
Evan's face grew cold. "Shut up!"Caroline stood up. "Kenny's got a new shirt that's never been worn. I'll show you where you can change.""Yeah, we're pretty much the same size, and I still have many shirts with tags on them," Kenny replied.Evan looked meaningfully at Caroline and followed her upstairs. Caroline located the shirt and handed it to Evan."Change quickly so you don't catch a cold," Caroline advised casually.Evan took the shirt and fixed his gaze on her. "Are you genuinely concerned about me?"Caroline realized she was indeed showing concern for him in both words and actions.Anxiously, she stammered, "H-Hurry up and change. I'm going outside!"Evan grasped her arm. "Do you have a towel? I'd like to take a shower."Caroline nodded. "Yes. I'll get one for you."She withdrew her arm and exited the room, regretting her visible concern for Evan. 'If that's the case, Paige and the others probably noticed it too, right?'Caroline sighed and returned to Kenny's ro
The tipsy Kenny turned to Neil and declared, "Neil, they're up to something indecent!"Neil glanced at Kenny and then at Scott, who remained silent while eating. He sighed and said, "Carol has the freedom to choose. I won't interfere."The three children listened in on the adult conversation from their spot on the rug, where they played after dinner.Liora playfully nudged Tyler and asked, "What are they talking about, Tyler? Are Mommy and Daddy playing a game upstairs?"Tyler and Axel exchanged a glance, and Axel patiently explained, "Lia, they're probably discussing something important."Liora wondered, "Then why is Godmother sneaking upstairs?"Tyler set down the block in his hand. "Lia, you've been wanting to be a big sister for a long time, right?"Liora's eyes lit up. "Can I be a big sister?"Axel smiled. "Do you want a little brother or sister?"Liora replied, "Neither!"Tyler and Axel asked together, "How will you be a big sister, then?"Liora giggled. "I want to be
At midnight, Kenny and Alex set up and lit the fireworks.The crowd of people exchanged smiles as the fireworks illuminated the night sky.Evan glanced at Reuben, who then retrieved three thick gift packets brimming with money from the car. He handed the packets to Evan, who distributed one to each child.Liora touched her gift and beamed, exclaiming, "This is thick. It must be full of money!"Neil and the others walked over and presented their gifts to the three children.After expressing their gratitude, Tyler turned to Caroline and asked, "Mommy, did you prepare gifts for us?"Caroline said, "Don't you already have enough gifts?"Tyler insisted, "Wouldn't you like to give us gifts too, Mommy?"Caroline smiled and began giving her gifts to the children one by one. "Axel, Ty, Lia, Happy Mardi Gras! May you grow strong and healthy!"The three children chorused, "Happy Mardi Gras, Mommy!""Happy Mardi Gras!" Suddenly, Evan's voice echoed from behind.Caroline turned, her face