Blanche no longer wanted to talk to Daddy. He took a towel to dry Rainie’s fingers when she was by the pool, playing happily."Why did you get your hair wet? You’re a girl." Blanche sighed. Apart from her strict dad, there was her older brother who was slightly older than her.He crouched in front of the pool, drying his sister’s hair and face while he solemnly wondered how much easier life would be with a mommy.Since he was a baby, he always hoped that his mommy would come back to look for Rainie and him. He thought that even if Mommy did not get back together with Daddy, at least she would visit them on the weekends to see Rainie and him because that would be enough.However, it was different now. Blanche no longer hoped that Mommy would come back to look for them. He just wished that Daddy could marry Aunt Bea and make her their mommy instead.That way, Rainie could also have a beautiful childhood like other girls."Is that... Yvonne?" someone asked and pointed at the manor’s
"Excuse me, I have to use the bathroom." Luke finished another glass of red wine, put down his glass, and nodded to the influential people on the table. Then, he turned around gracefully before leaving.The dinner was set in the air-conditioned living room. It was a cold evening outside, and the dinner was very lively.Jason saw his boss heading upstairs, so he took the two kids and walked toward the stairs."Uncle Jason, why are we going upstairs?" Blanche asked with his little fingers still pressing on the buttons of his game console. He was blinking his big eyes."To look for your dad.” Jason could not explain too much to the child.After taking the two children upstairs, Jason asked the two children to put on their shoes while they sat on the chairs next to the stairs. He continued, "Let’s sit here and wait. Your dad went to the bathroom."Blanche nodded.He waited for Daddy to come out of the bathroom."But Uncle Jason, I still want to stay.” Rainie thought that waiting fo
At that moment when the air in the bedroom was heavy, she managed to find her cell phone.After turning it on with difficulty, all her notifications flooded in.Brayden texted and asked her, ‘Bea, what time are you getting off work? Shall we have dinner together tonight?’Bianca rushed back to reply to Brayden.After replying to him, Bianca did not dare to look back at Luke who was next to the bed. She took a soft breath, turned the doorknob, and walked out in a pretend huff.She carefully closed the bedroom door. Bianca looked around and realized that she was in a manor, presumably Xavier's home.There were sounds of glasses clinking from downstairs. It sounded like a cocktail party.Bianca looked around and there seemed to be no other way out except for going downstairs and leaving through the main entrance. She walked toward the stairs and did not dare to make a sound."Ms. Rayne?" As Jason walked upstairs, he happened to bump into Bianca who was looking down from the stairs
However, he did not want to use the children to blackmail her.The beginning of a relationship should start for the sake of marriage. Once they got married and became husband and wife, their relationship should be eternal and endless.However, he was stuck in a deadlock that could not be broken.Their relationship started too early. He did not even have the time to meet her formally and confess to her. Instead, they had children right from the get-go. Twins too!The moment she resisted him, he could just tell her that those were her kids and forced her to marry him.However, to what extent would the love be if he forced her to get married to him just because she loved those two kids? Would she be willing to abandon her own freedom and everything for the sake of her kids so that she could be by their side?If they went that route, the union of their marriage would not be pure.The hatred in her would drown all his love for her.It would not be love that bound her and kept her by
Yvonne was busy thinking about things.Among the wealthy bachelors of A City, who was the most difficult? No, not the young playboys nor the fickle-minded prince. It was none other than the cold and indifferent Luke Crawford.Especially when dealing with women, Luke was extremely indifferent.Yvonne needed to admit that she had a lot of chances to get closer to Luke, but after all those years, the two of them were practically strangers.However, Yvonne never felt humiliated because other women were treated just the same.Bianca Rayne alone was the outlier who Luke seemed to have taken a liking to.Yvonne could not wrap her head around why that mediocre Bianca was so beloved by Luke! However, no matter what Bianca used to get Luke to be hooked on her, she knew she had to solve the Bianca problem as soon as possible.She wanted to make Bianca a dirty whore, inside and out.If Bianca got married to a poor scumbag and suffered a torturous marriage while living in a hell on earth, Y
Bianca wanted to tell the crazy guy that what they did last time would not make her pregnant.However, her mouth was stuffed with the tie, so she could not say anything.Then, she remembered what Luke searched for and what the online professional doctor replied. The doctor said that foreplay might cause some chance of pregnancy even though the possibility was small.However, there was still a slight chance.When she thought about it, she became flustered.In the past few days, she got so tired that her brain was mentally drained. Her mind was chaotic and she could not remember whether she had taken the emergency contraceptive last time.Bianca remembered that she had bought the medicine and put it in her bag.However, she did not remember whether she had taken it or when she had taken it.Bianca never thought that she would be worried about getting accidentally pregnant. Being pregnant with Luke’s child was going to be torturous for her. The ultimate sinful act…Before she kne
Bianca searched for Grandpa for nearly an hour.However, she still could not find him anywhere.She started panicking.After she went back upstairs and looked around the empty rental place, she found that Grandpa had completely disappeared.Grandpa's cane was gone as well. ‘Could it be that he was walking with his cane when he went downstairs?’However, Bianca knew that Grandpa did not normally use his cane unless he was traveling long distance and needed it for support.Dispirited, Binaca walked into Grandpa’s bedroom.She remembered that before she went on the date with Brayden, Grandpa was fine.However, during dinner time, Grandpa had said earnestly, "Sometimes I can't help but think that it's not good to live too long. I’m getting older by the hour and becoming more of a burden to you..."‘Could it be that Grandpa ran away from home?’Bianca shook her head. Grandpa would never do such a thing.When she opened Grandpa’s closet, Bianca took a closer look. She was not sure
When she got out of the elevator, the property’s service personnel behind her said to the man by the door, "I'm very sorry, Sir. She said that she knew you."Luke nodded.The property’s service personnel then left.As she looked at the man by the door, Bianca asked with reservation, "Did you see my grandpa?"She was the one who said she wanted to be out of his life, but now, she was the one who came to his door late at night to ask him things.Bianca could not help but be reserved and feel awkward. However, she had no choice but to go through with it so that she could find Grandpa."What happened to your grandpa? Is he not at home?" Luke initially had his head low as he tied his night robe. When he heard her words, he raised his head and asked her.Bianca observed his expression and eyes. She realized that he looked genuine about not knowing where her grandpa was.The sudden drop of her heart made her feel at a loss. She shook her head and pressed the elevator button with tremb
“You don’t like eating outside food, do you?” Luca thought that preparing breakfast and dinner for him was not a big deal.Besides, the main point was that Luke did not like eating out. He always felt the taste was off and lacked nutrition.“Actually, it’s not that I don’t like eating out. It's just that all the food outside tastes the same to me.” Luke gently squeezed her hand.“Hey, focus on driving.” Luca chuckled.Luke withdrew his hand and returned it to the steering wheel. “With that woman around, it wouldn’t be convenient for you to cook. Are you really going to make breakfast for them too?”If that happened, it would defeat the purpose of his plan.Luca thought for a moment. She did not mind ignoring Sophian, but if she cooked for Luke and not for Allison, that might not sit well with her. Allison could easily make a fuss over even the smallest details. “So, should we just eat out for breakfast and dinner from now on?”“Yes.” Luke did not mind.It did not matter where t
“Something I like?” Luca laughed. “What could that be?”“You’ll find out when we get there.” Luke kept it mysterious.“Alright then, I’ll wait for your surprise, Mr. Crawford.” Luca was in good spirits without letting family issues dampen her mood. Therefore, she video-called the kids.Luca dialed Mr. Griffin’s number.After Mr. Griffin answered the call, he handed the phone to Lanie. “Young Master Lanie, Ms. Craw wants to talk to you.”“Thank you, Mr. Griffin.” Lanie took the phone and pressed ‘accept’.Luca positioned the camera to include both her and Luke. She waved at the screen. “Lanie, Rainie, Tommy, what are you all doing?”“Lanie! Lanie, I want to talk to Ms. Luca!” Tommy waved excitedly at the camera, eager to take the phone.Lanie handed it to him. “Go on, tell Daddy and Ms. Luca about your good news.”Luca smiled and asked with curiosity. “Good news?”“Daddy, Ms. Luca, I made it to the next level in the math competition! The finals are this Saturday!” Tommy said e
“Why are you being so slow?” Allison was irritated. She shoved the products into Sophian’s hands.“I told you to use them, so just use them.” Allison ran out of patience. After urging Sophian, she lay back down.Sophian had no choice but to follow her instructions and poured out some product. The texture of the product in her palm made her pause for a moment. It was incredibly moisturizing!She gently patted it onto Allison's face and noticed the area she touched felt just as smooth.Allison let out a content sigh. “This essence is really soothing.”Even though Sophian was still worried about potential side effects, she could not help but admire the instant hydrating effect. She asked in a low voice, “Madam Allison, is this really developed by that woman?”She could not believe that Luca had such skills and wondered if the essence had just been repackaged into another bottle and sold as her own creation.“That's what she says,” replied Allison. “But she's into pharmaceuticals, s
After agreeing to become the maid, Sophian’s excitement gradually turned into anxiety.The villa was so large. Could she really handle all the tasks a maid was supposed to do?As she thought about it, she accidentally left the bread in the toaster for too long. After serving it to Allison, she was scolded.“What’s this? It’s just a slice of toast. How could you burn it like this? How am I supposed to eat it?” Allison was clearly displeased.Sophian awkwardly explained, “Madam Allison, this is my first time using this toaster. I didn’t quite get the temperature right...”Allison was about to keep complaining but paused for a moment, remembering that Sophian was the one she had brought in to be the maid. Now, she was the only one who could make breakfast for her. She disdainfully tore off the burnt part and took a bite. “Where’s the soy milk?”“It’ll bring it out,” replied Sophian, heading back to the kitchen. She brought out two glasses of soy milk and another slice of toast tha
“Are you planning to tell me that Madam Allison brought someone back?” Luca had a feeling she knew what was going on. Luca had been wondering why Allison had taken such a big risk by going out during the day, but it all made sense now.“Yes, she brought someone back and said she'll be taking over my job,” Aunt Neile replied helplessly. She was worried she had lost her competitive edge, which made her feel anxious.“I got it, Aunt Neile.” As soon as Luca spoke, there was a cheer from inside the lab. She glanced back and saw that there seemed to be progress in the research. Rhett gave her a thumbs-up to signal success.She slightly smiled and nodded before hearing Aunt Neile's voice again on the phone. “Ms. Craw, there’s something I’d like to say, though I’m not sure if I should. I’ve thought about it, and I feel like I should. Even though Mr. Crawford isn’t the type to fool around, you have to be careful. He has no interest in that woman, but she’s clearly interested in him. You sh
Allison watched the two of them go upstairs, and instantly, her temper flared.Not allowed, huh?Allison refused to believe it. She would find a way to turn things around and reclaim her position in this family!…The next morning, as Luke and Luca came downstairs, they noticed Aunt Neile looking at them with red, puffy eyes.“Aunt Neile, what happened?” Luca was puzzled. What happened?“Mr. Crawford, Ms. Craw, Madam Allison just told me that I’m fired.” Aunt Neile looked distraught. She thought Allison’s words yesterday were just a joke, but first thing in the morning, she was told to settle her wages and leave. She was completely stunned.“Mr. Crawford, did I do something wrong?”Luke’s brows furrowed. Allison’s behavior was truly astonishing.“You’re not fired,” replied Luke. “Is breakfast ready?”Relieved to hear she still had her job, Aunt Neile quickly wiped away her tears and let out a sigh of relief. “Yes. Mr. Crawford, Ms. Craw, please have a seat. I’ll bring it out.
Luke was driving back home with Luca. It was already 9:00 pm when they arrived at the villa.Just as they reached the foyer and had not taken more than a few steps, Allison's voice rang out.“Oh, so you're finally willing to come back from Crawford Manor?” Her voice was dripping with sarcasm.Luca did not know how to respond to Allison and looked over at Luke.Luke let go of Luca's waist and whispered, “Go upstairs first.”“Okay.” Luca nodded, changed her shoes, and was about to head upstairs when Allison said again, “Stop. Who told you to go upstairs?”“Madam Allison, is there something you need?” Luca's tone was cold, carefully masking the helplessness inside her.Since she learned that Allison would be returning to the country and moving here, Luca had mentally prepared herself to be put in a difficult position. She loved Luke, so she was willing to tolerate whatever troubles came with it.Luca believed that as long as she and Luke faced things together, there was nothing th
After finishing work, Luca headed straight to Crawford Manor.When she arrived and greeted Old Master Crawford, the three kids came running down the stairs and surrounded her. They each took turns expressing how much they missed her and Luke.Luca missed them too, so after exchanging a few words with Old Master Crawford, she went upstairs with the kids to help them with their homework.It did not take long before Luke arrived.Not seeing Luca in the living room, he asked Old Master Crawford, “Grandpa, has Luca arrived?”Old Master Crawford was in a good mood. He nodded and replied, “She's upstairs, helping the kids with their homework.”Luke sat on the couch and watched the evening news with Old Master Crawford.“Has your mother caused any trouble lately?” asked Old Master Crawford.“Not really,” answered Luke. He could still manage Allison.“That doesn’t sound like her,” added Old Master Crawford, assuming Allison would always be causing trouble.“Her condition is bad right
“What do you mean ‘suppose so?” Allison hated vague answers like that. The more uncertain she was about how Old Master Crawford felt about Luca, the more she wanted to know.“Where's the car key?” asked Allison.“Madam Allison, what do you need the car keys for?” asked Aunt Neile, already knowing the answer but trying to delay her.“Of course, I’m going to Crawford Manor. Old Master Crawford is the strictest with Luke, and I can't let him ruin everything because of a woman." Allison was already planning ahead. She was worried that the old master would not like how Luke was behaving and that he might strip him of his power. A wave of panic washed over her.“Madam Allison, it’s already too late to go to Crawford Manor now,” Aunt Neile quickly said. “If you drive over there now, they’ll already be having dinner. If you go now, Old Master Crawford will just scold you for being disrespectful. You just came back. It’d be better not to upset him, right?”Allison paused for a moment.