Mike would surely not pass on the message to Avery. If he were to tell her, which then caused her to break up with Elliot, Chad would whip him to death.He would just observe Elliot's actions for the next few days. If Elliot treated Avery badly one day, he would immediately let Avery see Elliot for his true colors.Chad drove and handed the documents to the lawyer's office.The lawyer accepted the documents from him and said apologetically, "Chad, thank you! I initially wanted to head over in the afternoon, but something came up last minute. I just finished dealing with it.""It's fine. It's not far by car." Chad's focus was still on the hospital, so he politely exchanged pleasantries before leaving.Mike's terrible temper would not know restraint no matter who he was facing. Chad was afraid that he would argue with Elliot.Elliot was a patient at that moment, how could he stand Mike's torments/Chad was on the road. When he almost reached the hospital, the lawyer called him on
"I don't need you here." Chad placed the fruits down and pushed him out. "Right, send dinner over tonight.""What's going on with you? I said I'm not leaving."Chad did not want to deal with him, so he pushed him out of the door and quickly returned to the ward and closed the door shut."Are you guys in a fight?" Elliot sensed the change in the atmosphere.Chad said, "He must have said something to make you angry, right?""No." Elliot looked at the fruits that he bought. "Why did you buy so many fruits?""Don't you need fruits to supplement vitamins when you're sick?" Chad opened the bag of fruits and took the envelope out of it. "Mr. Foster, I accidentally took your paternity test results."Chad had considered whether to hide this from Elliot or not. He could have just sneakily placed the paternity test results back in the drawer when Elliot was not paying attention.In the end, he decided to be honest.Elliot was not an idiot. He knew that this matter could not be kept a sec
Avery told Elliot that she would pick him up at the hospital that day, but she did not come.The driver replied, "Avery is sick."Elliot furrowed his brows when he heard what the driver said. Avery got up that morning and felt extremely dizzy. She thought that it was because she did not sleep well, but after breakfast, her body temperature was on the higher side.She took a thermometer to measure her temperature. Sure enough, she had a low fever.It was quite windy that day. This was one of the reasons she decided not to head out. The other reason was that she was afraid that she would pass on her sickness to Elliot.Elliot had just recovered. His body was still weak. His immune system was also slightly weaker.When the driver went to pick Elliot up, Avery tidied up the guest room for him.Before she recovered, they could only sleep in separate rooms. Thankfully that although she was sick, Mrs. Cooper has recovered. Although Mrs. Cooper said that she was the one who passed on
Lilith was in yoga wear. She was sweating profusely. When she saw Ben, she was stunned."What? Why are you so surprised to see me?" Ben quickly measured her up while talking to her.After not seeing her for such a long time, he felt as if she had lost weight. Her entire aura has changed."The security system at home is broken." Lilith took a step back, letting him in."Oh, if it's broken, why did you not get people to come and fix it?" Ben entered and changed his shoes by the door."No one visits usually.""If you didn't know it was me, how do you dare to open the door?" Ben was stunned at how low her defenses were."I know it's you! Hayden told me this morning that you were coming over." Lilith walked over to the living area and kept her yoga met."Then, why were you so surprised to see me?" Ben walked to the living area and saw her tidy up."I'm not surprised to see you," Lilith said calmly, "I'm just shocked by the speed at which you are aging. The last time I saw you, you
Ben's roar was deafening. Lilith had never considered Ben intimidating, but she shuddered when she saw him in a rage. "Ben, my aunt never eats dinner." Hayden said, breaking the silence, "Even if she does, she only eats fruit at night." Ben was speechless. The corners of his mouth twitched, and his face reddened. Finally, an embarrassed cough escaped from his mouth. Lilith couldn't help but laugh. "Fine, I'll go with you!" Ben was too embarrassed, so he kept walking with Hayden and kept asking about Hayden's studies. Hayden was annoyed by his questioning, so he walked to Lilith's side. Ben had to walk side by side with the two of them. "Lilith, you look so thin and athletic now; there is no need to skip dinner. You can eat less in other meals." Ben finally summoned up the courage to speak to her. "I want to eat too, but my boss won't let me. You go tell him." "Who is your boss?" "My manager." "Who is your manager?" Ben asked. "Do you intend to
In Aryadelle, everyone came to Starry River Villa in the evening with gifts to celebrate Elliot's discharge from the hospital and the reconciliation between Elliot and Avery. After Avery took two doses of medicine, the fever subsided, and she was not feeling so dizzy. She still put on a mask when Tammy came over, though. Tammy was pregnant now and couldn't afford to get sick. "Avery, you must have been too tired recently. When people are too tired, they tend to get sick." Tammy said, "I also caught a cold once before I got pregnant. I also took some medicine. I asked the doctor if the child would be affected. The doctor said that everything was fine since there was no bleeding." "All right. Why didn't Jun come with you?" Tammy heard the question, and the calmness on her face disappeared. "My mother-in-law was hospitalized because I annoyed her too much, and her blood pressure was too high. Jun went to take care of him. I haven't seen him for three days, and I suspe
She smelled the strong scent of wine in his breath. He had been drinking. He looked at her with slightly drunk eyes and said frankly, "I was in a good mood today, and I drank a small glass of wine." "You only stopped taking your medications today..." "Yes, I stopped taking the medicine today, so I drank a little. "He said, wrapping his arms around her waist, "I'm going to sleep with you tonight." "Okay, you've already been drinking; why should you be afraid of the flu?" She teased him, "Did no one will stop you from drinking?" Elliot looked innocent. "No. They drank with me!" Avery was speechless. "Don't be angry. The champagne I drink was not high in alcohol content." "It's still wine! You start messing around once I take my eye off you. Fortunately, I didn't let you go to work. If you were allowed to go to work, I don't know what would happen to you." Elliot looked at her angry expression, leaned down, and kissed her forehead. "You've been chatting wi
The sun shone through the window and lit up the vast living room. A man and a woman were hugging each other and sleeping soundly on the sofa. Suddenly, a rapid and harsh ringtone sounded from the mobile phone. Lilith opened her eyes first. It was her phone that was ringing! She wanted to reach out to find the phone, but her arm was bound by something, so she couldn't move. She opened her eyes immediately, and after seeing what was restraining her, she immediately raised her feet and kicked Ben off the sofa! "Ah!" Ben exclaimed, then opened his eyes. "You bastard!" Lilith jumped off the sofa and scolded Ben, "Think about what happened last night!" Ben looked blank. Last night, he invited Hayden and Lilith to dinner. He ordered a bottle of wine and drank it alone. Hayden ate his kid's meal, and Lilith ate some fruit salad. He felt bored drinking alone, but he didn't want to end the meal so quickly, so he drank one cup after another. Finally, he beca
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man