Zoey knew that Russell was jealous, and she pursed her lips. "I was just joking.""Joking? Didn't you just say I misheard? Zoey, don't look at others, only look at me, you can see me however you want," Russell gazed deeply into her eyes, "I'm fine with whatever you want."The man's voice was particularly enticing, as his thin lips gently kissed hers, his gaze burning with desire.Although I didn't do anything, it seemed like I did everything.The image of last night's entanglement between the two of them uncontrollably flashed in Zoey's mind, causing her face to suddenly turn crimson.Russell's thin lips lingered on her ear, half grazing her earlobe, murmuring, "No need to reminisce, I'm right here. You can use me if you want, no need to feel embarrassed."Zoey was seen through her thoughts and angrily withdrew her hand, "You're not allowed to speak! I want to see my room!"Russell did not stop her and stood straight, moving aside.Zoey took a few steps and looked around, everything w
Layne loved sweets very much. Zoey used to make him cookies twice a week and a cake once.After all, sweets are not very healthy, so Zoey still controlled the amount of sugar in desserts.Layne handed Zoey a small rabbit-shaped matcha-flavored treat and said, "Mom, this is really delicious."Zoey raised an eyebrow and said, "Don't think that just because you bribed me, I will let you have more to eat."Layne pouted, "Oh no, my little scheme has been discovered by my dear mother again. Mom, you look so beautiful!""This move was not effective either.""It is said that flattery is useless no matter how much you try, but when it comes to you, nothing seems to work."Madeleine burst into laughter after hearing that, "You little rascal, you say anything and everything.""Auntie, you looked so beautiful!" Layne turned his head and immediately started complimenting Madeleine.Madeleine shrugged, "You should listen to your mom, she was always looking out for your best interests."Layne sighed
This was the Keller family's first reunion dinner, and when dinner was over, everyone at the table cried.Layne didn't know why everyone was crying, but his emotions were infected and he started crying too.The atmosphere appeared very sad, but the mood was joyful.Layne pouted and said, "Why is everyone crying?""Because I was so happy," Tabitha explained.Layne was a bit confused, but as he grew up, he understood that this emotion was called the fulfillment of regaining what was lost.The family was harmonious, with Zoey and Carsen standing by the French window, each holding a cup of coffee, sipping slowly.She recounted the events of the past few years, and only then did Carsen learn the truth that the chip did not explode.He was full of remorse at that time because he had failed to decipher the code, and he couldn't get over it for a long time.Now Zoey stood in front of him, and he finally felt relieved.At that moment, his phone rang.I looked and saw Carolyn.Zoey glanced at t
The Keller family, it was late at night.Russell, Royce, Brodie, and Carsen sat around in the restaurant, eating skewers and drinking beer.Royce was a little drunk. "Zoey, stay with mom tonight. You will be lonely and cold tonight."Russell chuckled, "Well, that's still better than someone being lonely and miserable all the time."Royce snorted lightly, "You, with your sharp tongue, were better off being crazy all along."Russell looked at the foam in his glass and sighed, "These four years were the darkest years of my life. If it weren't for Zoey's last wish, I would have definitely gone to be with her."Royce grabbed his shoulder and said, "It's a good thing you didn't go, otherwise when Zoey came back, she would have found you had sacrificed yourself. How would you expect her to go on living?"Brodie rarely drank alcohol, as it was frowned upon in his profession as a doctor. However, today he was so happy that he made an exception.He drank the wine in his cup in one gulp, "Yes, f
That night, Russell had some insomnia and didn't fall asleep until after three in the morning.When I opened my eyes again, there was a little one beside me.Layne smiled and squinted his eyes, "Good morning, Dad."Russell embraced him and said, "Good morning, Layne. What time is it now?""It's already 8 o'clock. The sun has already been shining its butt, you lazy bug. Get up quickly!"Russell rubbed the little one's face and neck with his chin, "Who's the big lazy bug? Huh?"The little one felt itchy and prickly, "Hahaha, Dad was a big lazybones!"Russell smiled and kissed his little face, "Have you had breakfast?"Layne blinked, "Dad actually wanted to ask if Mom had eaten, right?"Russell found that this little guy was very cunning. "No, I'm asking you," he said."I don't believe it!" Layne said. "Last night, Mom went out for a while before coming back. Did she go to find you?""Did you wake up?""No, I just smelled dad's scent on mom."Russell chuckled, "Puppy nose! Mom came to se
The Maddox's manor.Alonso frowned as he looked at the clothes in the wardrobe.Marlene, seeing the situation, asked, "What are you doing?""What should I wear when choosing clothes?"Marlene sighed, "Yasmine didn't come to see you, she came just to inform us that they are getting married!""What I mean is, my clothes make me look so young, almost the same age as her when I wear them. Is it not good like this?"Marlene covered her heart and said, "Let's not bring up the matter of age, my heart really can't handle it!"Alonso sighed and put his arm around his old companion's shoulder. "Well, I would rather Russell marry someone older, than see him live the rest of his life like a madman. The living suffer more than the departed."Marlene sniffed and tears started to fall. "I miss Zoey so much. Why did fate have to be so unfair and take her and her child away?""Face the reality! Zoey and the children are not coming back."Marlene wiped her tears and said, "Anyway, in my heart, Zoey is
Zoey looked at the hostility in Carolyn's eyes, listened to her sharp words, and couldn't help but stifle a laugh.Carolyn felt that her laughter was a mockery of herself, and she angrily said, "Do you think what I said is funny? Do you think you can tie down Uncle Russell with a child and keep him bound for a lifetime? He may have lost his sanity, but we haven't! You can't use a child to manipulate Uncle Russell! My Aunt Zoey is unique, and that's Zoey! And you don't even consider your own age, yet you want to compare yourself to my Aunt Zoey! You don't deserve it!"Aubrie furrowed her brow and scolded, "Carolyn, shut up!"Marlene also almost had a heart attack, she looked at Carolyn and said, "Carolyn, only Yasmine can cure your uncle Russell! Even Roderick is helpless! Don't meddle in it!"Carolyn had red eyes and her voice choked as she said, "Last night, my mom called me and asked me to accept Uncle Russell marrying this old lady. I am unwilling! It's obvious that she has ulterio
Study room.Braylen observed Russell with a serious expression on his face.Russell lounged lazily on the couch, arching an eyebrow playfully. "Brodie, why are you staring at me like that?"Braylen pursed his lips and asked, "Russell, have you really recovered?""Of course."Braylen leaned against the long table, took out a cigarette box from his pocket, shook out one, and lit it. "Do you smoke?"Russell shrugged, "I didn't want Layne to inhale secondhand smoke."Upon hearing the words, Braylen paused for a moment and then pressed the just lit cigarette butt into the ashtray."The child indeed looked a lot like Zoey, but I didn't want you to become a pawn in someone else's game.""Of course not."Braylen nodded slightly and said, "I had always intended to return the position of President of the Maddox Group to you after your recovery, and now it is time for me to hand it over to you. As for the choices and decisions you make in the future, I will have no doubts."Russell chuckled as h
Nancy fidgeted with her fingers uneasily, not because she was nervous about her wedding today, but because she had a constant feeling that something was about to happen.Susie seemed to give up her rights easily, even though she was not the type of person who easily gives up.Nancy raised her hand and placed it on her small abdomen. The baby was almost fourteen weeks old, having gone through a fire and being kidnapped, facing numerous hardships and challenges.She hoped to have a peaceful day today.Leanna, noticing Nancy's serious expression, walked over and leaned against the dressing table. "What's wrong, Nancy? Do you have something on your mind?"Nancy pursed her lips and raised her gaze, saying, "It was just an inexplicable feeling of unease."Leanna bent down and took her hand, "Don't be too nervous, Dalton has everything arranged. It's not a big deal if the flowers are a little wilted, Zoey is taking care of it."Just now, Zoe
After Nancy left, Leanna started urging Zoey to go to the hospital.Zoey said to modify Nancy's wedding dress before going, but Leanna couldn't wait and directly messaged Russell, saying that Zoey was feeling a bit unwell in the stomach and asked him to come pick her up.Leanna didn't joke about this kind of thing, Russell didn't even hold a meeting, he drove directly to come.Zoey was unaware of this, and was momentarily surprised when she saw Russell standing at the office door.However, she quickly realized that it must have been Leanna who sent him.Russell asked concernedly, "Why was your stomach feeling uncomfortable? Did you eat something cold or spicy? I was going to take you to the hospital, why were you still toughing it out? If Leanna hadn't messaged me, would you have kept enduring it?"Zoey had not answered the man's question yet, but Russell packed up her bag and was about to take her to the hospital.Zoey pursed her lip
The evidence of Susie's kidnapping and attempted murder is solid, so the Thatcher family came to demand justice, and the highest prosecutor's office in Lochcliff did not release the person.They resorted to threats and temptations, but it was in vain. Susie remained steadfast in her position.Susie's younger brother, Emmett Thatcher, went to see her. The man looked at her disheveled appearance and sneered, "Betrayed by your own people, how does it feel?"Susie looked at the madman in front of her and snorted, "If you came to see me as a joke, then get lost!""Tsk, you may look gentle, but your personality is really terrible. No wonder Randall didn't want you."Susie stared at him and suddenly got up to leave.Emmett laughed and said, "They were fighting for custody of Nacy, not to mention that the people from Lochcliff were quite powerful."Susie got excited and said, "That was my daughter, why did they take her away! Did Randall ask
Susie watched as Zoey and her group looked at her with indifference, and in an instant, she realized that they thought she was setting a trap for Nancy, when in fact, she was the one being lured into a trap.She boasted of her superior intelligence, but now she has fallen into someone else's trap, naturally feeling dissatisfied.She despised Randall, "I treated you well, and yet you sided with them! Why did you treat me like this?"Randall's eyes were cold and indifferent. "It was you who taught others how to treat you! Susie, you see me as a dog, but in my eyes, aren't you just a female dog?"Susie had never been subjected to verbal attacks, and she hated him so much that she suddenly pulled out a silver firearm from the waist of her bodyguard.Before she could pull the trigger, a syringe was shot into the back of her hand.In an instant, her entire arm became numb, and then half of her body followed suit. She couldn't hold herself up and k
Nancy was put on a black hood, and her heart was pounding.To be honest, she was very afraid of death now, because she still had a child in her womb.If she were alone, she would never become a burden or a weakness to anyone.As long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would try to survive.The car drove for a long time before stopping. Nancy was taken out of the car and was unsteadily pushed towards the inside.Not knowing what she tripped over, she fell to her knees on the ground.She felt a sharp pain, as her arms were supported by two people and she continued to walk forward.It seemed like she had taken a few turns before she was finally put down by someone.Nancy's knee was hurting terribly, but she still stood up straight.Because the eyes couldn't see, the ears seemed to be particularly useful at this time.She heard a woman's voice, to be precise, Susie's voice.She had only met Susie twice, but th
Dalton's heart tightened suddenly as Russell fell silent.He subconsciously disagreed in his heart, after all, if Nancy were to encounter any problems, it would be a matter of life and death. He dared not take this risk.If not done so, Susie was like a time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.Susie relied on the Thatcher family. The Thatcher family had their hands in both legal and illegal activities, secretly training assassins and having people specifically assigned to clean up crime scenes for the assassins. Therefore, she felt invincible.Russell came up with this idea because if Susie were to attack again at Lochcliff, he would have a way to detain her.However, the Thatcher family needed someone, and Russell had a way to incriminate her.Dalton remained silent for a long time, "You made me think about it."Russell did not persuade him anymore, because he knew Dalton would consider what consequences would develop if things con
This was the first time the two of them had a peaceful conversation, and it was surprising to see how harmoniously the rivals could get along.Randall chuckled lightly and said, "No need, I couldn't trouble you and Nancy."Dalton didn't like to drink coffee, but today he ordered an iced Americano, which was rare for him. The bitterness made him frown."I don't know how you could drink it."Randall caressed the walls of the coffee cup, "I suppose it was because my heart was too bitter, but after drinking this, it didn't feel as bitter anymore."Dalton looked at the man, who had been disheveled for several days, and without the initial hostility, he unexpectedly felt some sympathy.Randall laughed and said, "Don't look at me like that, I didn't need sympathy.""Sorry," Dalton looked at him, "Nancy told me about your past. To be honest, if it weren't for those obstacles, you would have built a cozy little home together. I'm quite envious
After they received the certificate, Dalton moved Nancy's luggage from the apartment to his home.When she came back, Nancy had a feeling of things having changed.Although it was still in black and white, the cold tones didn't seem as cold anymore.Indeed, what affects one's emotions is not the environment but rather one's mood.Dalton saw her standing at the entrance and asked, "Why aren't you going in? Is it because you don't like this style of decoration? I was thinking that since you're pregnant, you shouldn't stay on the villa side anymore. Even if the newly renovated one is environmentally friendly, it may still have some odor. I'm worried that your morning sickness will be severe."Nancy couldn't smell pungent odors these past few days, such as garlic, chives, and onions.Dalton felt that this place was closer to his hospital, so if there was an emergency, it would be more convenient for him to rush back. Otherwise, staying at Nancy'
During Nancy's hospitalization, both Eugene and Chelsea came to visit.At that time, they still didn't know about her pregnancy.Chelsea cooked Manhattan clam chowder for her.She sat by the sickbed and fed Nancy.Nancy was very embarrassed, after all, her own mother had never treated her like this."I could do it myself."Chelsea shook her head and said with regret, "I have always hoped to have a daughter, but after giving birth to Dalton, my ovarian function deteriorated and I can no longer have children. When I first saw you, I liked you. You have a dignified and elegant appearance, although you can be a bit cold, but you don't give off an arrogant vibe. I was especially happy when you and Dalton got engaged. I know you both had reservations about the arranged marriage, but I believe you can make it work. Things were going as we expected, Dalton was in a good mood for a while, and he even called us without impatience. I knew your relation