Avery's room was filled with children's daily amenities. It was obvious that she cared for her children. If she had planned to let him stay in her room, she would have cleared it up.Avery hesitated for a few seconds before deciding to be honest with him. "This house isn't that big. Now that there is another baby around, so I hired a nanny. Although the security here is not bad, for the sake of safety, I hired a bodyguard. They take turns staying over daily…"Avery explained so much when she was only trying to say one thing."If there isn't any extra room, I can go to a hotel." Elliot did not want to trouble Avery."It's not that there isn't any extra room…" Avery lowered her gaze and said softly.If it was not that late at night, she would most likely get him to stay at the hotel already. He came over this time without a bodyguard. It was already so late at night. What would happen if something were to happen to him if he went out alone?Elliot was confused at Avery's answer. If
Although they did not have any obvious conflicts at the moment, in the past, they could take any single matter and fight for three days non-stop! However, after seeing Elliot, Avery calmed down. He was not there to fight with her. Perhaps the children were there, so they were not like before, losing their temper at any moment.In the nanny's room, Elliot finished his shower and walked to the bed to sit.He picked up his phone and saw a message from Chad. It was a message regarding the hotel.[Mr. Foster, I've booked you into a hotel closest to Avery's house. The hotel provides transportation too. It takes less than 10 minutes to and fro. It won't take up much of your time with the kids.]Chad could not accept that Elliot would be treated this way!It was fine if Avery did not love him, but could she not torture him?Elliot replied, [I'm staying at her place. Cancel the booking.][Didn't she put you in the nanny's room? Why doesn't she let the nanny stay there? It must be small
Elliot let out a muffled harrumph. Avery did not know whether it was in response to her, or he was in pain.There was some shuffling coming from the door.Elliot looked over to see Mrs. Cooper carrying Robert while Mike carried Layla. Four of them stood outside the door, peeking into the room to check out the situation.They could actually just enter the room to have a look. Eliot did not know why they had to stand outside the door.Although it was a little embarrassing that there was a huge bump on his head, it was not that awkward that he did not dare to see anyone.Avery dressed for his bruise and kept her medical suitcase."Go have breakfast. After breakfast, I'll take you to the hospital," Avery said."I'll head there myself.""Are you familiar with the hospital here?" Avery retorted, "I know people. We can go straight to do the scan. If not, if you wait for the hospital's procedure, you might not be able to do it today."Elliot was speechless.Although he was rich, he w
Avery heard Elliot's tone. It did not sit well with her."Elliot, do all men think like you? Why would Tammy want a divorce, don't you know why? If Tammy doesn't love him, she doesn't have to worry about him being pressured by his parents…""Avery, if Jun insists on being together with Tammy, no matter who pressures him, this is something that he has thought about and feels that he could bear it. Now, whether it's Jun changing numbers or him getting married, it's his freedom."…The two of them did not argue over their own matter, but they fought because of Jun and Tammy.However, Avery soon calmed down quickly. She gave Elliot's words serious thought. After some thinking, she thought that what Elliot said made sense too."Why does everyone like to think from their own standpoint and do things that they think are good for the other party when it's actually not?" Avery lamented."Because they think that they are right," Elliot replied. "This not only applies to Jun and Tammy but
"Elliot," Avery called him when she saw his darkened expressions. She immediately said, "It's the New Year. You don't have to argue just on small matters."He slightly calmed down upon hearing what she said.Eric said, "I have been giving Avery gifts every festivity, other than giving her a ring, I have given her every other type of jewelry. You usually don't care for her, now I'm just doing what I usually do, what right do you have to get angry?"Avery's impression of Eric was always a gentle one. At that moment, when he was questioning Elliot, she felt it rather strange.Of course, she did not get angry at Eric because of what he said. Eric was targeting Elliot because of her."So what?" Elliot raised his eyebrows. He said condescendingly, "Are you together with her already? If not, shut up."Eric was speechless because of this.It made Avery angry too."Elliot…""Are you going to drive or not? If not, I'll drive," Elliot interrupted her.He knew that Avery was going to sta
Elliot grabbed Avery's wrist and pulled her along into the mall without saying a word.Avery instantly understood his meaning."Elliot, I don’t want you to buy me gifts! I only want to go home right now!" Avery tried to break free from his clutch, but he held her tightly."Why did you not refuse Eric's gift?" Elliot retorted, "There is no reason for you to accept his gift but not mine."Avery thought that she had misheard him. How could he possibly say such childish things?When Eric saw Elliot forcing Avery along, he immediately pushed open the car door and ran over."Why are you following us?" Elliot looked at Eric in detest. "You're a big star, aren't afraid that others would recognize you? Don't you drag Avery and me down, lest the paparazzi take photos of us!"Eric retreated to the car because of what Elliot said. Eric was not worried about the paparazzi, but he knew that Avery did not like her photos being taken.After Eric returned to the car, Avery glanced at Elliot. "T
When they came out of the mall, Eric saw how they were standing closer to each other and seemed more relaxed. They looked like any other couple in the streets. When they entered the mall, they were still tugging around as if they were fighting. What made them reconcile so quickly was definitely not the gifts in the mall. If Elliot could resolve their conflict by giving Avery gifts, they would not fight all the time.It looked like Elliot gave in to Avery.When they returned to the mansion, Avery kept her gifts in her room. She never thought that Mrs. Cooper had already moved Elliot's things over."Didn't you say you were hungry? Go have some food first!" Elliot said."Hmm, I'll go pack up a little. Take my room tonight. I'll go to the small room.""If that's the case, I'll take the small room." Elliot did not want to take up her space. "This morning was an accident. I'll be careful in the future.""Are you threatening me?" Avery looked at the bruise on his forehead. "Are you
"Okay, if she doesn't want to come, don't force her," Avery said."Okay."As Avery expected. Tammy did not want to come, but it was not because Elliot was there. It was because of Eric.Tammy was a fan of Eric. She wanted to see him badly, but because she drank too much the night before and cried terribly in the night, her face was extremely puffy that day. Her eyes were reddened and puffy that she could barely open them. She could not see anyone under such conditions.After dinner, Avery sent Eric off. When she returned to the living area, she saw Elliot carrying Robert. This was the first time she saw Elliot carrying a child. She could see that he was a little nervous. His body was tense, especially his arms.Elliot was tall. He had slender limbs. Robert, on the other hand, was extremely small. Elliot was probably afraid that he might drop the child. "He knows I'm carrying him, but he is not crying at all." There was a hint of delight in his tone.Mrs. Cooper smiled and said,
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