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Chapter 1571

As the saying went, "There's no such thing as a free lunch." Grace had agreed to accept Lucas's gifts only as a gesture to acknowledge him as her son-in-law. But she had not expected that the "everyday knick-knacks" Lucas mentioned would turn out to be treasures worth a fortune. This left her at a loss for words.After pondering for a moment, Grace said, "Lucas, those things you sent could support our family for generations. It would be better to have someone take them back."Lucas replied, "Mom, once a gift is given, it can't be taken back. Except for this box of gold bars, the rest isn't worth much. I've been married to Stella for years and never visited you. Let me make up for my past mistakes with these small tokens. Please give me a chance."Lucas spoke sincerely, but Grace was reading between the lines. "Let me make this clear, Lucas. Whether Stella wants to reconcile with you is entirely up to her."Lucas finally understood Grace's primary concern. "Mom, these gifts are just

Chapter 1572

"Lucas, get up, man. Stop hanging around the stove; let's grab some food," John urged. "We can chat more after lunch."Noticing the growing annoyance on Stella's face, Lucas quickly shoved John aside. "Back off, kid. Stella and I need to talk. Alone."John finally caught the drift when he saw Stella's upset expression. Realizing he had stirred trouble, he bolted away.Lucas stood up, moving closer to Stella.It was a festive time, and Stella did not want to spoil the mood with anger. "This won't happen again, got it?" she said.Lucas agreed, "Sure thing."Lunch was a simple affair. Seeing Lucas around, Mitch wanted to knock back a few drinks, but Grace was having none of it.After lunch, Marco and Orla took the kids back to their place, leaving the household a cozy group of five. Despite the small number, a festive dinner was a must – a full table of hearty dishes celebrating togetherness and abundance.A few days ago, Mitch had snagged a five-pounder from the river, and had be

Chapter 1573

Mitch grabbed another glass and poured a half cup of cider. "John is turning eighteen soon; let's break out the hard stuff."John eagerly took the glass. "Thanks, Dad."Grace rolled her eyes at their antics, then reached for the serving spoon to load up Lucas's plate. "Lucas, you've been a trooper today. Eat up."Lucas grinned from ear to ear. "Thanks, Mom."His gaze drifted to Stella, but she was not looking his way. Stella had been ignoring him all evening, making him feel like he was fading into the wallpaper.Feeling snubbed by Stella, Lucas decided to turn his charm on Mitch and Grace instead. "Mom, Dad... I'd like to raise a glass to you both. Thanks for not leaving me out in the cold today." He laid it on thick, playing the sympathy card.Mitch, being a soft-hearted guy, was a sucker for this kind of act. He joined Lucas for a drinking spree.After a few rounds, Mitch slapped Lucas on the shoulder, his eyes shining with approval. "Buddy, you and I, we click. Tonight, we'r

Chapter 1574

Lucas hauled the seemingly plastered Mitch up three flights of stairs in the narrow stairwell of their modest townhouse, finding the task more exhausting than he had anticipated.Grace followed closely behind, lending a helping hand. "Lucas, just get the old man onto the bed, that's all," she said.Lucas slowly crouched, gently laying Mitch on the bed.Grace expressed her gratitude with a sheepish smile. "I owe you one for this.""It's no trouble at all, Mom," Lucas replied. "How about I stay here and keep an eye on Dad? You can go down and join Stella and John for the New Year's vigil."Grace shook her head. "You've done enough already. I can't ask you to do more. You go join Stella and John, have yourself a good time. I'll stay here with him.""Are you sure you can handle it?" Lucas asked, concerned."I've been looking after him for years; it's nothing new," Grace reassured him.Lucas gave it a moment's thought. "Alright, then. I'm heading down.""Okay." Grace watched him le

Chapter 1575

Meanwhile, back on the first floor in the living room, Stella was still eating. She had polished off the appetizers and was now tackling a spread of grilled foods with a variety of spicy dipping sauces, her appetite nothing short of astonishing.Lucas, worried the heat from the sauces might be too much for her stomach, quickly poured her a glass of milk. "You don't usually go for spicy food. These sauces are quite fiery. Your stomach might not handle it well."Stella ignored him. Ever since she was a kid, she had had a thing for spicy food.She had not indulged much during the years with Lucas. Partly because Lucas was into more bland fare, so she played along. And partly because she was worried spicy food would give her acne, messing with her on-screen appearances. Lucas just did not get it, thinking she never touched spicy stuff.Clueless as ever, John wedged himself next to Lucas. "Hey Lucas, Stella can handle her spice, no stomachache gonna hit her. Stop fussing over her, and s

Chapter 1576

Stella exclaimed, "No way, you can't sign that!"John, bewildered, asked, "Why not?""Right now, your main job is to focus on your studies and get into a top university. Think about other stuff later.""But developing my game software hasn't interfered with my studies; I can handle both. Why can't I give it a shot?""Sure, the mobile gaming market is huge, but it's also fiercely competitive."John's eyes suddenly welled up with tears, his voice laced with hurt. "You just look down on me.""Who said I look down on you? I'm trying to tell you, I have money too. If you want to invest in your game, you don't need to go to outsiders or sign any contracts with them. If you can get into a top university, I'll fund your project myself."Lucas chimed in, "Stella, investing isn't like acting in a play. You don't understand."Stella shot back, "I might not understand the details, but I can pay someone who does. I'll hire experts to handle operations. What's there to worry about?"Lucas s

Chapter 1577

Lucas felt as if he had been hit by a freight train. The shock left him reeling for what seemed like an eternity.In a frenzy, he texted Stella via SMS: [Why did you block me again?][Unblock me on WhatsApp. Can we please talk this out?][Just last night, you said you'd treat me better.][You can't just go back on your word.][Stella...]With each unanswered message, Lucas's desperation grew. He sent one, two, three, dozens of messages, eventually hitting a hundred with still no reply from Stella. It was then he realized that when a woman turned cold, she could be more ruthless than any man.Fortunately, he had been prudent enough to take precautions. Even if they were intimate during Stella's ovulation, she could not get pregnant. He was confident that once Stella realized she was not pregnant, she would come crawling back to him, needing his "hard work" once again.Then, a chilling thought struck Lucas, 'What if Stella suspects I'm infertile and seeks another man to have a ch

Chapter 1578

Abigail slid behind the wheel of her red Porsche, a gift from her days as Xander's secretary at Zane Corporation. She rarely drove it herself, thanks to the nature of her work, thus keeping the car in near-mint condition.Stella glanced around and said, "Still cruising in this Porsche, huh? Nathan didn't get you a new ride?"Abigail shrugged. "He wanted to, even offered me a driver, but I turned it down. I'm not big on having strangers around because I come from an ordinary family. I usually drive solo, bringing Susanna along only when I have Pax with me."Stella nodded in agreement. "I feel you. I hated having an assistant shadowing me when I was shooting movies, but sometimes it's a necessary evil. Speaking of which, where's Pax? I've been missing my godson.""Pax is glued to Nathan, who took him to a private party with Lucas and the guys." Abigail quickly shifted the topic, aware that Stella preferred not to dwell on Lucas. "What's your plan now? Going to continue acting?"Stel

Chapter 1579

Stella said, "You're spot on. I'm thinking about having a kid with Lucas. As for remarrying, I'm not sweating that right now. Let's see how things play out."Abigail chuckled. "Sure, you can always tie the knot again whenever you feel like it. But hey, the single life? That's a rare gem."Stella turned, locking her gaze onto Abigail. "The way you're talking... Did you and your guy have a blowout? Nah, can't be. He's crazy about you. He wouldn't dream of picking a fight."Abigail shrugged, a wry smile playing on her lips. "Even in the best marriages, you're still two separate people. Teeth bite the tongue sometimes, right? So what's so weird about a marital spat?"Stella's curiosity was piqued. "I'm dying to know. What sets off fireworks between you two?"Abigail let out a sigh. "It's all about the future – where Pax will go to school, how he'll settle down."Stella burst into laughter, unable to contain it. "Pax is barely over a year old, and you two are already at each other's t

Chapter 1580

Lucas sighed deeply."Mama." Pax, who had been quiet until now, suddenly burst into action, waving his arms frantically and hopping around, his voice a mixture of babble and clear calls for his mother.Nathan sprang to his feet and strode over to Abigail, pulling her tightly into his embrace. "Honey, I was wrong.""I was too.""Are you still mad at me?"Abigail explained, "I was angry last night, but after cooling down, I realized I overreacted."Nathan said, "I'll try to be more considerate from now on."Ron teased Nathan, "Do you two always have to be so lovey-dovey?"Alwyn cleared his throat awkwardly. "Ahem, ahem, ahem."Lucas was the only one who scooped up Pax, holding him close like a playful puppy, as he approached Stella. "Come and hug our godson."Without even glancing at Lucas, Stella took Pax into her arms, cuddling him affectionately. "Hey champ, call me 'Godmom'."Pax, familiar with Stella from their daily video calls, murmured in his soft, sweet voice, "Mama."

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