"Miss Tate, your son is really nice to you." The nurse talked to her in a low voice, "When I came to the evening shift, word spread in our nurse station. After your surgery, your son went to the doctor to talk for half an hour."Avery didn't know about this, but she was very curious after hearing what the nurse said."What did he talk to the doctor about?""He was asking about your condition. He cares about you very much," the nurse said. "It looks like he is well educated. Many boys at this age are not so sensible."After the nurse took her temperature and blood pressure, she left the ward.Avery couldn't sleep anymore.She picked up her phone and saw a message from Elliot: [ I've been busy all day today, and I just finished taking a shower. Where are you and your son playing today? Send me some pictures!]If she had a photo, she would definitely send it to him right away.She glanced at the time; it was already one o'clock in the morning, so she replied: [ Why are you so busy
Avery: [After I'm married to you, I don't have so many opinions anymore. Don't I listen to you whenever I go out for a vacation?Elliot: [Next time, I will take you out on vacation.]Avery: [Good! Next time we will go out as a family.]Elliot: [Well, go to sleep! Send me the pictures tomorrow.]Avery: [Sure.]After sending that message to him, her heart suddenly calmed down.Not long after putting down the phone, she fell asleep in a daze.The following day, the doctor came to check on her."How do you feel?" the doctor asked."It feels good." She said truthfully, "I want to go for a walk today."Doctor, "You just had surgery! You must be hospitalized for at least 24 hours for medical observation.""I'll go out at noon, okay?" She discussed it with the doctor. "If there's nothing wrong with me by noon, I'll take my son for a walk. I won't go far; I'll just go shopping near the hospital."The doctor glanced at Hayden and nodded, "It is your first time in Claireville, isn't
"If you don't think so, then probably not! Anyway, the two of you have much to work on." Ben's relationship was not yet in sight, and he was too lazy to worry about Avery and Elliot. "Wonder Technologies will not be listed on the market. I didn't expect Wanda to be so courageous."This morning, Ben received news that the drones produced by Wonder Technologies had potential severe safety hazards.The drones of Wonder Technologies were cheap, and the quality was on par. They were everywhere in Aryadelle in various fields and regions, from remote mountainous areas to the army. Suppose there was a device in the drone. It could transmit the pictures to Wonder Technologies and then transfer them to other countries, which could pose a severe security problem for Aryadelle."Avery has always said that Wanda had great ambitions and would not easily give in to anyone." Elliot had a deeper understanding of Wanda after this incident."After all, they have been together for so many years. Altho
"Mom, what's wrong?" Seeing that Avery was in a bad mood, Hayden immediately walked up to her."Your uncle Eric has gone to Ylore! He posted a picture of two tickets on his social media... Is it possible that he is bringing Layla to Ylore?" Avery said anxiously.Hayden replied without thinking, "Eric won't do that. If he wants to take Layla somewhere far away, he will definitely tell you in advance."Avery felt that what her son said was reasonable, so she found her daughter's number and dialed it.The phone was on, but no one answered.If she was on the plane, her phone must be off.Avery breathed a sigh of relief."Why did your uncle Eric go to Ylore? He clearly knew what happened to us in Ylore.""Eric is a little older than me." Hayden said, "He probably wanted to take advantage of his job to visit Ruby in Ylore."Avery was speechless, "You know much about your uncle Eric.""I have a good relationship with Uncle Eric," Hayden replied."I know; although you don't talk muc
In Claireville, Avery was undergoing a second puncture.This time, the congestion in her brain had been basically cleaned up, and there was no further bleeding. As long as she had some good rest in the future, she could slowly recover.She was a little surprised by the effect of these two operations.The doctor said, "If you had received treatment earlier, you might not have to do two punctures, maybe not even one. The disease gets worse over time."Avery was taken aback."You must rest well when you return and don't be careless." The doctor explained.Avery, "After my operation last year, I had a re-examination. The results of the re-examination were normal.""Didn't you say that your vision was affected? It means that the examination was not careful enough." The doctor said, "Go to the ophthalmologist and have a good examination!""Hmm. Thank you.""You're welcome."After coming out of the brain department, Hayden grabbed her wrist tightly.Avery felt his son's nervousness
A look of disbelief flashed in Eric's eyes."Your child looks like Layla?""Yeah! You are welcome to come and play when my daughter is born." Ruby had a decent smile on her face, "You can tell Avery when you return, although she has Elliot in her hands, I am doing pretty good as well. I will take good care of the children I had with Elliot. When the children grow up, things will probably change for the better. "Eric, "Why don't you tell her that yourself? Don't you think what you said is ridiculous?"The smile on Ruby's face disappeared."When I saw you today, I no longer have any doubts," Eric said slowly, "Elliot would never fall in love with you, even if you gave birth to tens and hundreds of children to Elliot."Ruby's self-confidence was destroyed, and her brows twisted."You just wait and see! I will never admit defeat!""I don't care! I'm not wasting my time being childish with you." After Eric finished speaking, he walked toward the manager.His work was over, and he
She told him that she would be returning today but he didn't mention anything about picking her up at the airport, so she was beaming with joy when she saw him.Layla took the bag from Avery's hand sweetly to carry it for her and the bag was filled with souvenirs Avery had bought."Why have you gotten thinner?" Elliot wrapped his arm around her waist and studied her face closely.Avery flushed. "Probably because I move around a lot during the trip.""Let me see the wound on your head."He tried to move the hair out of the way but she immediately stopped him. "This is the airport. Can you be more mindful about your image?""What kind of image do I have left?" He asked mockingly.When the scandal concerning Wonder Technologies came out, someone posted an essay online with the title 'The Truth About Susan Hayes'; it included a description of her true identity and how she was forced to become the scapegoat for a crime she didn't commit. Netizens who were clueless about the truth all
Avery rested for two weeks at home and the injury on her head had recovered. She wanted to head back to the office for work, but Elliot had asked for her help in arranging Shea's wedding.She called Tammy out to accompany Wesley and Shea in viewing the venue.Shea wanted a wedding on a grass field, so Tammy recommended a garden. "There is a grass field in the garden as well! I took photos of the flowers there once and they were super pretty. I promise that you are going to like it.""I think a garden is nice as well, but let's go and have a look first. Whether Shea likes it is the most important thing." Avery glanced at Tammy's belly. "Tammy, your belly is showing. I thought you were only four months into the pregnancy?""I eat a lot. I didn't have the appetite before and now that I've gotten better, I feel like eating everything. It's called retaliatory eating. I know it's not okay but I can't control myself," Tammy said gloomily, "I'm only four months into the pregnancy and I've
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