Wesley looked at his face, hesitated for a few seconds, and said, "She asked me to take care of Shea.""Did she say anything else? Did she say anything about me?""No." Wesley's answer took all hope away from Elliot. After Elliot left, Shea looked at Wesley."You're not treating my brother very well." Shea told him her feelings.Wesley was usually very polite towards everyone, but he was rather cold towards Elliot.Wesley didn't deny. "It's his own fault. If he hadn't hurt the relationship between him and Avery, Avery would not have divorced with him. His relationship with Holly was a disaster, and now he wants to make amends with Avery. It's just too late."Shea said, "My brother made a mistake, and Avery would be right to put the blame on him. I don't think you're allowed to talk to him like that though. He is the person who treats me the best… He's one of them, at least."Wesley relented. "All right, I'll be more careful with my temper the next time."In Bridgedale, Avery
She was volunteering to give up 30% of the shares of Tate Industries.Mike was also volunteering to give up 15% of the shares of Tate Industries.Elliot was given permission to do anything to the shares as he pleased.Elliot signed the document immediately."Aren't you going to call her to check the authenticity of the document?" Sean didn't expect Elliot to sign the document that quickly."She's not picking up my calls." Eliot put down his pen. "Was there anything else she wanted you to tell me?"Sean shook his head. "Nothing else.""Did she tell you via a telephone call, or was it Mike who told you?" Elliot looked at Sean. "Ever since I got divorced from her, I have never managed to call her.""She called me," Sean said awkwardly."Apparently she just doesn't want to talk to me. That's understandable. There's no reason to remain in contact since we are already divorced." Elliot laughed. "She's not just quitting from the company, she's also giving up on her kids."Sean was s
Why was Mike staying at the hospital?Was someone ill?Chad took a screenshot of his phone and sent it to Mike with a series of question marks.About half an hour later, Mike turned off his GPS and called Chad."I was sleeping just now! The do not disturb settings were on." Mike said and yawned."You're at the hospital, aren't you? Is there someone ill? You're not sick, are you?" Chad asked, "Is Avery sick?"Mike sneered, "Didn't Eliot tell you anything?""What do you mean? What would my boss tell me?" Chad was dumbfounded."Well, I suppose he doesn't want anyone knowing these shameful deeds of his." Mike snorted. "Does it even matter if Avery falls sick? Or if I fall sick? Is he going to visit us? Are you going to visit us? No! None of you are going to do that! So why ask?"Chad was speechless."Avery has already given up everything in Aryadelle, just leave us alone!" Mike said, "It's already late, I'm going to sleep.""Okay… Go to sleep then! But could you turn on your GPS
She was really angry.She was just a child though, so she didn't stay angry for very long, and she accepted the call."Why are you video calling me?" Layla asked Hayden angrily. "I thought you were trying to ignore me! Why don't you just ignore me for the rest of your life?"Hayden tried to explain to Layla, "I just transferred here, and I'm rather busy. And mom…""What about mom? She doesn't want me, does she? She doesn't accept my phone calls either! I'm so angry at the both of you!" Layla was making quite a commotion, which was heard by Elliot.Elliot was taking Layla and Robert out shopping today.Before the summer holidays, Layla's school organized a party.Elliot had brought Layla out to buy some new clothes and gifts for her friends.Hayden swallowed his words when he saw Elliot appear in the video call."That's not true. I did tell you that I would call you when I had some free time." Hayden didn't want to explain any further. "Go shopping with your dad."Hayden hung
Hayden saw the expression on Avery's face change ever so slightly and heard a tiny sigh escape from her lips.Tears welled up in Hayden's eyes.He felt the need to protect his mom. His once strong and protective mother now needed his help.In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.In Aryadelle, summer vacation was here. Tammy wanted Jun to take Layla and Robert to come to play at their house.If she weren't pregnant, Tammy would have invited the two kids herself.Elliot wanted to go to Tammy's house with the two kids but was rejected by Tammy.Jun took both of the kids, and asked Layla, "Why don't you want to bring your father?"Layla said, "I don't want him following me. I am not a child anymore.""Layla, you should be grateful. When I was small, if my dad could accompany me, I would have been very happy.""I could give you my dad." Layla offered, "I really hope that he goes to work every day, and does not ask me about my homework. He's very annoying when he asks me if I a
"Tammy, I heard that it was Avery who turned off her phone so Elliot couldn't contact her. It wasn't Elliot's fault." Jun corrected her."How did you know that they didn't have an agreement of the sort when they divorced? If there wasn't such an agreement, how could Avery not contact her kids? Don't believe everything Elliot says. I hate it when men victimize themselves and put the blame on women. It's entirely Elliot's fault, so don't make it sound like it's Avery who's the cold-blooded one."Tammy lost control of her emotions when she talked about Elliot and Avery."Tammy, don't get emotional. I don't want to quarrel with you. I just think that you don't need to speak ill of Elliot in front of Layla. She isn't very fond of Elliot.""He brought everything on himself. Why are you speaking in his defense? Do you actually think that he's innocent? Are you trying to become like him and wish to have an affair with other women?""Tammy!"Jun exclaimed. "What were you thinking? I just fe
"Your mother doesn't seem to be using her cell phone now. I'll call your Uncle Mike and he will tell your mother." Wesley picked up the cell phone and spoke to the two children.Disappointment flashed in Layla's eyes.Wesley dialed Mike's number and told him about Tammy's childbirth."Oh, I'll tell her tomorrow. She's probably asleep by now," Mike said."Well. Layla and Robert are by my side. Do you want to talk to Layla?""Yes. Let's video call her!" Mike said and hung up the phone.Within five seconds, Mike called.Wesley picked up the video call and handed the phone to Layla.Layla looked at Mike's smiling face in the video and pouted."Where's my mom?" Layla asked, frowning."Your mother is sleeping.""I don't believe you! My mother must be missing! Otherwise, why would she not contact me? Go to my mother's room; I want to see if my mother is really sleeping." Layla made this request to Mike.Mike hesitated for two seconds, then took the mobile phone and walked towards
Tammy had already thought of a name for her child. She would be called Tiffany. The doctor picked up her child, wiped her clean, and then showed her to Tammy. When Tammy saw her daughter, she couldn't help shedding sad tears. Why was her daughter so ugly? How could her daughter be so ugly? She had made an appointment with Avery for the babies to get married when they grew up, but she was afraid the plan would not succeed. Robert was so handsome; how could he possibly like her ugly daughter? Tammy's anesthesia hadn't subsided when she came out of the operating room, so she didn't feel any pain. She complained to her mother with a sad face: "Mom, have you seen Tiffany? She is so ugly!" Her mother looked calm: "You were even uglier when you were born. I had a big fight with your dad at the time. I said he had the wrong child, and he said he didn't. We were almost divorced at the time." Tammy was speechless. "Don't worry, our little Tiffany can't be ugly
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