Callum frowned. He did not like the expression on Ruth’s face. However, he was indeed curious.Unexpectedly, she took a few steps closer and leaned close to his ear. Callum only heard her gentle voice say slowly, “Because I am Seema.”Callum’s eyes widened. ......On the way back, George leaned against the back seat of the car and closed his eyes to rest. He looked a little tired. Then, as if he had suddenly thought of something, he opened his eyes and looked at Ruth beside him. “What were you whispering to your father just now? Why didn’t you let me hear it?”After sending a text, Ruth put down her phone and clung to his arm. “Don’t you also have secrets that you don’t want me to know?”George chuckled. “Brat, are you still holding a grudge against me?”Ruth said, “Of course! But I can give you a chance to redeem yourself. How about we exchange secrets?”George said, “There’s nothing much to exchange. I don’t have any secrets. You don’t have to look into it too deeply.”Ru
Katie paused for a moment. She could not hide the reluctance on her face. “But Mom, this shouldn’t have happened!”In the past, she knew that Abel had someone in his heart. She knew that she could not simply take that woman’s place, so she did not force him to like her and gave him more space. She thought that when reality finally caught up to him, he would realize who the perfect girl for him was.When that time came, he would take the initiative to pursue her!Alas, what happened instead?Another woman had waltzed into his heart and became even more important to Abel than the first woman!Katie could not accept such an outcome!She could accept losing to that mysterious woman! After all, she was one step too late to claim Abel’s heart.However, to lose to Ruth, someone who appeared out of nowhere, was hard to accept.What did Ruth do to deserve this?In terms of family background, talent, looks, reputation, and status, how could Ruth have beaten her?“When it comes to relat
“What kind of cheap love is that? Buying me clothes and a few handbags? Do I need any more of them? He said he would reveal my identity, then he should just do it! In front of the cameras, let everyone see his illegitimate daughter!”Regardless of what choice he made, the public would gossip anyway.If he really valued her and wanted to introduce her to the public, he would bring her into the upper-class circles and integrate her into the Lovehart family!Janet and Katie looked like they had been struck by lightning.Katie’s gaze became colder as she looked at Luna. “You disgusting loser! How can we ever introduce you to the public when you look like that? You don’t know your place! You messed things up! Despite that, you still want to take your anger out on us?”If it was in the past, Luna would feel ashamed and angry when she heard these insults. Alas, she did not care anymore.She was already in hell. Thus, all she wanted was to take the person who pushed her down with her.“
She had thought it through. Even if the press conference was ruined, she would still be introduced to the public.As long as the Lovehart family did not publicly give up on her, she would still be a member of the Lovehart family.They wanted to kick her out without saying a word?Dream on!She wanted to expose Ruth’s identity and make Janet feel disgusted. She also wanted to hold onto this position to secure benefits for her future.After all, Janet was right about one thing: one had to work hard to achieve one’s goals.The living room returned to silence.Katie and Janet had different thoughts about what had just transpired and did not speak for a while.After some time, Katie spoke first, “Mom, do you think her words can be trusted? Is Ruth really...”She did not finish her sentence. She was puzzled and in disbelief.“She’s just tricking us! She wants to sow discord,” Janet said. She paused for a second and added coldly, “But there’s no smoke without fire. We have to invest
Ruth had never thought that her grandfather would say this so brazenly.Moreover, the wedding had not even taken place yet!She liked her current life very much, but she hardly remembered that she was a married woman. It was probably because she had registered her marriage in a hurry and had yet to hold the wedding.Previously, when Abel’s mother was organizing her wedding, she would ask for her opinion on everything. She had gotten excited about it after having so many discussions about it.She was getting excited about the wedding again. However, it was too soon to talk about children!It was hard for her to keep up!“Grandpa, don’t worry. We’ve been working hard to fulfill your wish. You’re not getting in the way,” Abel explained seriously.Ruth glared at him.George smiled happily. “That’s good. It’s good that you’re working hard! Although I’m comfortable here, this is your new house, after all. Why should I stay with you? Besides, I’m old now. Living in that old mansion is
Ruth said matter-of-factly, “Of course there’s nothing wrong with me! It’s usually men who are ‘lacking’!”Abel’s face darkened. “You still don’t know if I am ‘lacking’ or not?”Ruth was speechless.She did not want to go down this sudden path.“Or maybe you actually want to see some results? Then, let’s give it a try tonight.”“N-No, thanks. I don’t particularly want to.”Abel continued to watch her with a deep gaze.The temperature in the room dropped silently. Ruth was at a loss as he stared at her with his cold and slightly accusing eyes.Her gaze subconsciously wandered everywhere, and she muttered as if to explain, “Didn’t we just decide to date properly? Why have a child?”That was the point she wanted to make tonight.Abel was surprised for a moment before his cold eyes gradually warmed. “Alright, let’s date first.”Ruth stared back in confusion.“Dating is fine, so long as we’re not trying to... make babies.”......George was a man of action. He started preparin
The one who had been speaking so shamelessly was from Bella’s family, Bill Parsons.Ever since George fell ill and Ruth left the country, Bill’s family had moved here. After living here for a few years, he treated this place as though it was his own house.The scenery was beautiful, and the environment was pleasant. Naturally, he and his family did not want to give it up.In the past, they would have fled with their tails between their legs if they found out that George had woken up. After all, no matter how arrogant they were, they still had to live according to the Lockton family’s wishes.But this time…“Ruth, it’s not that I want to criticize you, but you’re already an adult, yet you still don’t understand the rules! Although you don’t have a mother, your aunt has taught you for many years. When you see me, you should at least respectfully call me your uncle, right?”“What makes you think I would do that?” Ruth was merciless.Bill’s expression darkened. “Ruth, watch your ton
The Parsons had already adapted to their lifestyle here. They even adopted the outdated and horrible customs of old wealthy families, like misogyny and all the stupid mandatory respect toward the elders. Andrew, seated at the head of the table, watched this scene and did not say a word, as if he was allowing Bill and the malicious woman, Eunice, to subtly attack the Lockton family.Oh yes, they adopted old wealthy families’ internal conflicts, too.Ruth was about to speak when the hand around her waist tightened. She turned her head and met Abel’s meaningful gaze.She frowned in confusion.Abel leaned toward her slightly. His warm breath blew over her ear as he whispered, “Your grandfather should have a plan. Let’s just watch the show quietly.”Ruth’s eyelids fluttered, but she also felt restless. She was used to rushing into the fray to solve problems. She had almost forgotten the warm feeling of relying on someone else and just watching everything play out.This warm feeling