“No! I’ll follow Mommy’s surname!” Fern aggrievedly threw herself into her father’s arms and pouted her tiny lips, saying, “Daddy, I don’t want to change my name.”“Daddy is not asking you to change it.” Eugene had never once insisted on this since she was his daughter anyway.“How preposterous!” Quinn scoffed. The person he was scolding at the moment was Eugene, but Rue thought that it was because of her. The little girl was so terrified by his fierce old face that she started wailing out loud.Fern could not stand being silent anymore and hurriedly went over to comfort her daughter. “Don’t be afraid. Grandpa wasn’t scolding you.”Quinn did not expect that he would scare the little girl to the point that she would burst into tears. His old face tensed up, and he was out of words for a while.Eugene was somewhat in between laughter and tears. He pulled a long face on purpose and said, “Grandpa, you should be gentler with your words. Rue is timid. See, she couldn’t help but be frig
When Sharon and Simon walked in, they just happened to overhear their conversation. It seemed like Grandpa did not object to Eugene and Fern’s marriage. He merely disliked her job as an actress. She was even more surprised that Fern was willing to come to the Newton household and meet the elder.“Hey, Gene, you’re quick on your feet, huh? You’re not even married but your daughter is all grown up! I’m truly jealous of you!” Jim teasingly said with a half-smile on his face.As soon as he said this, someone slapped his head from the side. A woman’s voice started ringing in his ears. “Aren’t you embarrassed to say such a thing?! I’ve introduced you to plenty of girls. You should try and date one of them!”Scarlet glared at her son angrily. She was going mad because of his womanizing ways. Would this brat ever change his ways?“Mom, I already told you that I have someone now. I don’t need you to introduce anyone to me!” Jim rubbed on the sore part where she had hit him earlier, lookin
“Thank you for your concern. Shar has been accompanying me during treatment and rehabilitation recently. The doctor said that there’s still a chance for me to get better,” said Simon.“That’s good to hear, or my poor granddaughter would be crying all day again,” teased Quinn.“Grandpa, did you ask us to come back for dinner or a chat?” Sharon asked amusedly.“I asked you back for a meal to ask for an update on your lives. If I hadn’t done this, I wouldn’t have known that I had a great-granddaughter and that my grandson-in-law is back. Today is a good day indeed.” Now that Quinn was much older, he started to realize how precious family reunions were.At this moment, the servant came to report that Eryn Kent, the young lady from the Kent family, had arrived.“Quick! Bring her in!” Scarlet exclaimed excitedly.Jim helplessly covered his face. She had truly set up a blind date for him!After a short while, the servant brought Eryn in.Sharon looked over and saw that the Kent family
The atmosphere at the originally pleasant reunion dinner became a little strange because of Eryn Kent’s appearance. Eugene had brought Fern and their daughter back for the first time today, while Sharon and Simon, who had been missing for two years, had come over as well. It should have been a joyous day. Scarlet Hank was regretting it now. She should not have asked Eryn to come to the Newton household at this time. She should have invited her to meet with her son privately. After dinner, Sharon and Simon said goodbye to Quinn and left the Newton household. Both of them had something on their minds—especially Sharon, who looked very troubled. In the car, Sharon kept looking out the car window. It was unknown what she was thinking. A force grabbed her on the shoulder, and the next moment, she fell into the man's broad chest. “Why are you so quiet?” Simon’s deep voice sounded from above her head. Sharon struggled a little in his arms but finally relented and leaned obedie
“In a few days, Shar and I will bring Sebastian back for dinner,” Simon said. “It’s good enough if you’re willing to come back for dinner.” Surprisingly, Penelope did not force Simon to move back to the Zachary household. She paused for a moment before asking, “Have you thought clearly about having another child to save Sebastian?” Simon’s eyes darkened, but his face remained unchanged as he said, “Penelope, I can handle this. You don't have to worry.” “How can I not worry? Sebastian is the only child of our Zachary family. If you refuse to have another child to save him, the bloodline of the Zachary family will be gone!” Penelope had lost her appetite in the past few days from thinking about this matter. “Saving him doesn't necessarily mean having another child.” Simon remained calm. “I spoke to the doctor. The only way to cure him completely is for you to have another baby!” Penelope still insisted that Simon should have a child with another woman. “Sebastian is my chil
Simon felt terribly uncomfortable, but he was still staring coldly at his sister and the woman. In his scarlet eyes, there was a trace of ruthlessness that looked like he wanted to kill. “Simon, don't blame me for doing this. I know you won’t do this but this is the only way to save Sebastian. Just think of it as a sacrifice for Sebastian,” Penelope advised one last time. “Penelope, tell her to get lost right now or we really won’t be siblings anymore!” Simon said coldly. “As long as I can save Sebastian or add another child to our Zachary family, you can hate me all you want.” Penelope did not care anymore. After that, Penelope said to the woman, “Go over.” Although the woman was intimidated by Simon’s cold and stern appearance, she had accepted the money. Besides, this was a handsome man and she was not at a disadvantage, so she walked toward him step by step. “Go away. If you take one step closer, I'll kill you!” Simon’s words were not a joke. “Mr. Zachary, just let me
Claude immediately brought Simon inside to see Sharon. “What's wrong with you? Why do you look so unwell?” Sharon saw Simon in her office. “Mr. Zachary has been drugged,” Claude said. Sharon was shocked. “Drugged? Who did it? What drug?” “Go out!” Simon said to Claude. Claude nodded slightly before he turned around and left quickly. He closed the door behind him. Sharon walked over to Simon and wanted to ask another question when he pulled her down. Seeing his flushed eyes, Sharon immediately knew what drugs he had been given. However, who was so bold as to drug him? Before she could ask, he had lowered his head and was kissing her lips. Two hours later, Simon finally felt the effects of the drugs in his body disappearing. Seeing Sharon’s woeful look, he leaned down and kissed her back with some regret. “I’m sorry.” “Who drugged you?” Simon’s eyes constricted slightly as a cold flash flitted across. “Penelope.” “What? Your sister? Why did she give you such a d
The more Penelope thought about it, the more disgruntled she became. She had been so close to getting the Zachary family another child! The next day, she went directly to the lab to find Sharon. “Penelope, why are you here?” Sharon could almost guess the purpose of Penelope’s visit but she did not state it aloud. “Sharon, do you still have the mood to work on your perfumes and fragrances? Aren’t you worried about Sebastian’s condition at all?” Penelope chastised coldly. “Penelope, that’s too much. I’m his mother. No one cares more about him than I do.” Sharon was troubled enough as it was and did not want to hear any reprimanding words again. “Then why are you so indifferent? Why aren’t you persuading Simon to agree to have another child?” Penelope pushed all the blame to her. “It's not that I didn't find someone for him, but he refused. It was useless even when you drugged him, no?” She no longer thought in that direction now. She knew she could not force Simon nor persuad