Caleb expressionlessly stretched out his hand to keep a distance from her and got straight to the point. "Penelope, I know you had something to do with Queenie. I have warned you many times not to mess with Ember. Why did you turn a deaf ear?"Queenie was the actress who caused trouble for Ember.As if she had seen something terrible, Penelope quickly looked away from his menacing gaze and denied, "Caleb, you are mistaken. How could I be acquainted with a nobody like her?"Caleb had already investigated everything that Penelope had done. He would not have come here if he hadn't had sufficient evidence."Penelope, I'll offer you one last chance. Take the earliest flight abroad tomorrow with the compensation I give you. The money will be enough for you to live luxuriously for the rest of your life."Penelope couldn't believe her ears. She was a total stranger in a foreign country. How could she be willing to stay in that kind of place for the rest of her life?"Caleb, we have known
A look of disappointment flashed across Caleb's face when he heard what she said. However, he was unwilling to give up. "Em, you're exhausted from work today. Why don't I take you two out to dinner?"Just then, Avery in his arms echoed, "Mommy, just agree to it. You performed surgery all morning today and wasted so much time reasoning with that bad woman. Even I feel tired for your sake! I have to make Daddy spend a lot of money today!"However, Ember remained unmoved and kept a straight face as she spoke, "Avery, have you forgotten that you just ate? Let's go back quickly and rest."Avery pretended not to hear her and acted like a spoiled child. "Mommy, please! I really want to go out! Mommy, you are the best!"Avery tried every trick in the book, but Ember was unyielding. Therefore, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.It was then that Caleb took Ember's hand and said, "Em, I know you are dedicated to your job, but you need to have a proper meal after work. Since Avery wants
After cutting a steak with a knife and fork, Caleb looked dignified as he pushed the plate toward Ember.Then, he took out a piece of tissue and wiped his hands, revealing a self-deprecating smile. "Em, do you know?" He looked at Ember affectionately and said, "In fact, I have been longing to have a sweet and pleasant life like this with you where we have dinner together with Avery after work, just like normal people."Ember had a smile on her face. How could she not have fantasized about this scenario? She had fantasized about the scenario countless times, but she never got a second chance.When she married Caleb back then, she was arrogant enough to think that she could capture Caleb's heart.However, she ended up suffering a crushing defeat before she gave up.Ember looked at the plate of steak in front of her and hadn't made a move since the beginning, as if it was a hot potato. She then said with a smile, "You have to understand that once there are cracks in some things, th
Caleb couldn't care less about anything else. Seeing that his precious son was injured, he hurriedly said, "Em, help Avery get dressed. I'll get the car now. Let's go back to the hospital to get his wounds treated."It warmed Avery's heart to be cared for by his parents."Daddy, I'm really fine. We don't have to go back to the hospital. The wound will heal by tomorrow."Ember disagreed with Avery's statement. She frowned and lectured, "Avery, you can't be careless. The grazes must be disinfected as soon as possible, or else they will lead to bacterial infection."After arriving at the hospital, Ember returned to her office and took out a medical kit.She took out the iodine and lightly dipped it with a cotton swab before she warned, "Avery, close your eyes. It may hurt a little."Avery nodded obediently and then closed his eyes.Ember gently wiped his wound, as if she was afraid of hurting him. On the other hand, Avery gasped and retracted his arm involuntarily.Just then, Cale
Ember was busy in the dormitory taking care of Avery all night. He couldn't sleep well, as if the fall had left him traumatized.Caleb, who had tailed Ember, saw her taking care of Avery through the window.He couldn't imagine that Ember had been taking care of Avery by herself for so many years.It was heartbreaking to see her to be thrown into so much chaos.Only then did he realize that he owed Ember much over the years.Other than Ember, he also owed Avery. If Ember hadn't returned to Frissia this time, he wouldn't have known about Avery's existence.He secretly made up his mind that he would never let Ember and Avery suffer in the future.The next day, Lugh received a call from the manor abroad.The servant said anxiously, "Mr. Archer, Jamie's condition got worse again. There is really nothing we can do."Lugh knew that he couldn't afford any further delay in treating Jamie's condition, so he replied, "Take good care of Jamie. I will apply for leave from the hospital right
If Jamie hadn't suffered from this disease, she would've been healthy like Avery by now. However, fate was so unfair.Jamie couldn't help but look out the window curiously, looking here and there.Lugh rubbed her chubby face and said, "Jamie, have a good rest now. When we arrive at the destination, I will take you wherever you want to go."Jamie obediently closed her eyes and fell asleep.It was daytime the next day when the plane landed.As soon as they got off the plane, Lugh received a notice that he was the operating surgeon for a surgery at 10:30 a.m.He glanced at his wristwatch while holding Jamie in his arms. It was already 9:30 a.m. It would take half an hour to go to the hospital, and he was running out of time.He had to carry Jamie to the hospital for work.Lugh placed Jamie in his office and comforted her. "Jamie, I will perform a two-hour surgery in a moment. You can rest in my office, but don't run around by yourself, okay?"Lugh, who was patient with children,
When Ember saw that the child had her guard up, she didn't ask further questions and reminded, "Avery, you must not run around with the little girl. Got it?"Avery nodded vigorously as he replied, "Mommy, I promise to complete the mission!"After seeing Ember leave, Jamie picked up the toys on the table and started playing by herself.Avery took the toys and said with a smile, "These toys are all mine. How could you take my toys without asking for permission?"He was just trying to get her to talk.Looking embarrassed, Jamie put down the toy and asked hesitantly, "Can I play with your toys?"Avery was wide-eyed, thinking that this little girl was adorable.He had already imagined what it would be like if he had a sister."Feel free to play with any toy you want. They are all yours."Jamie had never had toys while recuperating in the manor. The housekeepers only cared about her health. No one played with her.When she saw the toys that Avery had brought, she stared intently at
The situation left Lugh no choice but to check the surveillance footage at the surveillance room.The security guard looked helpless and sighed. "Dr. Lugh, I wish I could cooperate with you, but the surveillance cameras in the corridor of the office have been down since yesterday. The maintenance personnel has yet to fix them."Lugh's heart sank as he sighed. Then, he replied, "Sorry for the inconvenience."Afterwards, Lugh left the surveillance room and returned to his office. When he opened the door, he saw Avery and Jamie.The two of them were sitting on the couch and having a great time.When Avery saw Lugh, he jumped off the couch with a smile and hugged him, acting like a spoiled child. "Uncle Lugh! You are done with the surgery at last. I had so much fun with my little sister!"Lugh's anxiety disappeared instantly as he picked up Avery and placed him on the couch.The two children, who realized the severity of the matter, dared not look straight at Lugh's serious face.J