Pete collected his smile and said in a deep voice, "So what? As long as you come with me, I wouldn't care what the media writes about me."Perhaps my expression was too tense, but Pete suddenly reached out to pinch my cheeks and form a smile on my face. "I never tried running from a wedding. Just t
I was slightly confused. "A secret? About who?""About you," Pete said firmly despite his tense expression."Oh. Tell me then." I didn't believe Pete could know any secrets about me. Ever since I had a small name for myself on social media, be it for something good or something bad, but almost ever
Remembering what Annie had told me when she met yesterday, I felt like there was a chance she had gotten impatient and wanted to let Nicholas know how she truly felt.Very quickly, Annie confirmed my suspicions.Annie's voice, from inside the room, sounded as she said, "Mr. Hawk, I'll be honest with
Nicholas and I had never gotten a divorce? Nicholas' words echoed repeatedly in my mind. My ears rang so loudly that I lost the ability to think.Yasmine quickly rushed over to hold my cold hands. It was obvious she also could not believe what she was hearing.I looked up at Pete. He quietly nodded
It was Leo who caught me.When Pete opened his arms to me, I mustered all my strength and shifted in the opposite direction. His eyes were filled with pain as he called my name."Ari!"To my surprise, Leo stopped being subtle and stood up for me. "Why don't you just take your wife and leave? You're
Nicholas had worn an elegant black suit for the wedding today. The tailored fit accentuated his broad shoulders and slim waist, making his handsome features stand out even more.He walked toward me with an expressionless face. His black leather shoes treaded on the soft carpet.But I couldn't bring
Leo couldn't take me away. Just as Nicholas had said, none of them could stand up to him, even together.He had brought plenty of bodyguards today to ensure Pete's wedding went smoothly. Yet, their mission had changed.I stared blankly as Leo fought with Nicholas's bodyguards for my sake, while Yasm
"Did you really do nothing?" I smiled slightly. "Then, give our baby the grandest fireworks show."Nicholas's eyes were red as he nodded. He immediately pulled out his phone and made the arrangements himself. The display was so grand that it overshadowed Pete's wedding, but I wasn't able to enjoy it
I was filled with excitement. Ever since that argument with Nicholas, he had already begun coordinating with his medical team. Due to the sudden changes, the team had to completely revise the questions they had prepared. Since it concerned Tabitha, we didn't mind giving them a bit more time. Now,
Since that day, Tabitha had become increasingly silent.She started zoning out often, sometimes staring at me or Nicholas, sometimes focusing on random things. Every time she drifted into this state, it would last for over ten minutes.During these moments, we didn't dare to interrupt her. We could
Everything in Coral Villa remained unchanged. I hadn't been forgetful to that extent. I still remembered those days when I stayed by Nicholas' side, feeling at peace with it all.At that time, I thought, "What's the big deal if I stay with him for the rest of my life?" We had already found some kin
"Ariana!"Nicholas caught up with me from behind, his warm hand grasping mine. I wasn't sure if it was from nervousness or the heat, but his palm was damp."Ariana, don't go back to Tabitha's room. Sleep in a different room instead."I rolled my eyes in my mind. After all this time, he was still thi
I didn't want to stay under the same roof as Nicholas, so I took my laptop and went to sit in the courtyard.A while later, Nicholas found me. As he approached, the cool summer breeze swirled around him, carrying it to where he sat beside me."Tabitha finished eating, and her little belly's all roun
Back at Coral Villa, Tabitha had also returned.I carried Tabitha upstairs and started unpacking her things from the suitcase. She was thrilled.Nicholas walked over and squatted beside her. "Tabitha, Daddy and Mommy prepared these for you. Do you want to kiss Daddy and Mommy?"Tabitha stared at him
Nicholas held one of Tabitha's outfits in his hands. It was so small it seemed no larger than a face towel he used to wash his face. He handled them with such care that his overflowing fatherly love seemed to seep into the fabric.I looked into his eyes earnestly and said, "You still have time to be
I pulled Nicholas' hands off my shoulders and turned silently to look out the window.The reflection in the car window showed his pain. I saw him open his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing.When we arrived at Coral Villa, the driver parked in front of the gate.As if eager to please me, Nichola
The drive back was silent and suffocating. Nicholas and I were separated by an invisible barrier, and neither of us dared to say another word to each other.His phone rang, breaking the oppressive quiet. After a few brief responses, he hung up and turned to me. "The police said her injuries are too