Arianne and Tiffany were in much better spirits after they left the shopping mall. As planned, the pair went for a meal at White Water Bay Café. Then, they went to the beauty salon. Arianne was indeed irritated by the sight of Janice standing next to Mark. Even though they shared a bed every night and seemed to get along, who knows if Mark would promptly have an affair when she turned into a wrinkly old woman one day.She didn’t think that her life had turned into a complete mess after her marriage, but her confidence was shaken at that moment. At her age, she should be pursuing a career, yet she got married and gave birth at a young age. She couldn’t give up on herself and stay in the glass house that Mark had built for her, and allow herself to become a degenerate. She didn’t need that kind of life.Back at the office, Aristotle had already learned to flip over, and he was full of energy too. Mark didn’t dare leave him alone on the couch during work, so he had no choice but to hold
Arianne and Tiffany rushed to the hospital after receiving the call. Arianne had a feeling that Eric’s life had reached its end. At this point, entering the hospital was undoubtedly equivalent to entering the gates of heel. No one could say for sure if he could get through this.When the group met at the hospital, Eric was still in the emergency room. Arianne noticed Janice, who was holding Aristotle, with a single glance. Janice realized that it was inappropriate for her to hold onto Smore, so she walked up to Arianne and said, “Mrs. Tremont, I’ll give Smore to you now. I have to go back to the office.”Arianne took Aristotle, curled her lips and replied, “Mm, thank you.”She was uncomfortable. Mark could have asked Davy to come along; he didn’t have to bring Janice. Unless, Janice was already with him when he received the call about Eric… Their priority was Eric. She couldn’t pick a fight with Mark at a time like this. Everyone was in a bad mood. Some things had to be left alone
Vicky sobbed. It was either sincere or from other reasons. “Stop saying that. What ‘portion’ are you talking about? I know all about that. $30,000, what am I? A beggar? I really do love him, and this is what I get? Of course, I’m upset. I want to ask him, why? I only told his family about this because I want this family to reunite in his final moments. Was that wrong? Quit mocking me.”Arianne’s eyes were brimming with tears of sadness. She felt sad for Eric. The last thing Eric wanted was for the Nathaniels to find out about his impending death, yet Vicky brought the entire circus along with her, just so she could get a share when the Nathaniels divide up Eric’s assets!She took a deep breath. “Vicky, I’m not going to argue with you. I don’t want to cause a scene, not while Eric’s life is hanging by a thread. You’d better behave yourself, or I’ll give you something to be sorry about!”Vicky looked at the Nathaniels and realized that no one had spoken up in defense for her. She was
“With me around? Don’t worry. No one is getting in unless you say the word,” Jackson icily said.Eric shook his head. “It’s fine. Let my sister in. She’s the only humane one in the Nathaniel family.”Arianne beckoned for Jackson to get Eric’s sister. Jackson understood and opened the door. The Nathaniels were eating, yet they did not seem to be annoyed by the wretchedness in the hospital. When the door opened, they looked like flies facing a rotten chicken.Jackson frowned in disgust. His gaze scanned every single one of them, standing quietly. Only then did he realize that Eric’s sister was the only one who had remained quiet and was the only one who wasn’t eating with them. Eric was right; his sister was the only humane one in the family.“Sis, Eric’s asked you to come inside.” He called her “sis” for Eric’s sake.Eric’s sister was taken aback. “Okay.”Eric smiled at his older sister when she walked into the room. “You’re here, sis.”His sister raised her hand to wipe away the
Eric’s sister’s footsteps came to an abrupt halt. She stared at her so-called relatives in disbelief. “What are you doing? Huh? Dad, your son is dead. Big brothers, your little brother is dead! What does he owe you? Nothing! All of those things belong to him. You don’t have the right to take them, even if he brings them to his grave! Some people are so ugly, it’s nauseating! Being a part of this family sickens me!”The two older Nathaniel brothers were still holding on to the hope of inheriting Eric’s assets. Only Mr. Nathaniel contemplated this. Then, he sighed. “All of you, shut up! Forget it. We shouldn’t have come here today. Let him be…”Vicky could tell that something was amiss. Only then did she realize that Eric was dead. She crumpled onto the bench listlessly, her entire body trembling. The man who had been laughing, chatting, eating, and sleeping with her just a few months ago was truly dead… He was gone from this world.Suddenly, she realized that she had made a huge mist
They were about to retort to that when they saw Jackson emerging from the ward. They became frightened and left in fear. Vicky got up from her seat. “Are you done fighting among yourselves? I’m leaving too… Since he doesn’t want to meet me, I won’t meet him…”Arianne’s anger had almost subsided when she slapped that person. She did not dwell long on it since Vicky was not being nasty either. “Eric promised to give you $30,000. It’s his kindness toward you, no matter what. Give me your bank account number; I’ll transfer the money to you later.”Vicky shook her head. “No need. What I really want is not those things.” Arianne did not insist. “Forget it. If you don’t want it, I’ll donate the money. Just let it be.” Tiffany was pregnant, so Mark asked Jackson to send her home first. Arianne needed to take care of Smore, so she was sent home with Tiffany too. Mark stayed alone in the hospital because he still had something he needed to deal with regarding Eric’s death. Looking at one
He hesitated for a short while. He then stretched his arms out and pulled her into his embrace. “I don’t know how to console people. If you’re sad, just cry.” Tanya was stunned. Soon, a sob escaped from her throat gradually. She wanted to hold it back, but she failed to do so no matter what. “I’m sorry… He’s dead… I’m deeply grieved…”‘He?’ Jett did not know who she was referring to. ‘Is it Jackson? That’s impossible. I heard nothing about that. But doesn’t she like Jackson? Other than Jackson, who could make her so utterly sad?’ He did not manage to ask her that at the end. They were put together because of their fates. They could only console and warm each other when it was necessary, but they could not afford to fall in love with each other.…After a few days, another thunderstorm came down on the capital. It seemed like the hot and dry weather before was just something before the thunderstorm. The rain seemed to want to wash away every last piece of dirt of the entire city.
Arianne stretched her hand out and pressed the password of the door. “Sure.” Then, the iron door opened gradually. Janice thanked her and entered the house in a hurry. It was the first time Janice came here, but it seemed like she was quite familiar with the place. If it weren't for the fact that Arianne always stayed at home, she would certainly doubt whether it was Janice’s first time coming here… Arianne then entered the house nonchalantly. Janice had gone upstairs, but Arianne did not go and keep an eye on them. She just waited quietly in the living room. After around five minutes, Janice came downstairs. “Mrs. Tremont, I’ll leave now.” Arianne smiled faintly. “You’re working overtime, so I won’t ask you to stay here for awhile. But why don’t you ask Davy something for me? Is he that free with his work? How could he ask an intern like you to deliver some important document here? Isn’t he bullying the new employee?” Janice’s facial expression became slightly stunned. She could