ログインLevi’s respectful attitude made Lucas suspect that Fiona had given the team special instructions before sending them over.But this wasn’t the time to think about that.He stepped out of the room to give the doctors space to work.Ivy had been waiting in the hallway. When Lucas came out, she gave him a small nod.“I heard everything.”Lucas’s expression stiffened.Before he could explain, Ivy smiled.“It’s fine. I understand. Your grandmother’s condition comes first.“When the team from overseas arrives, we’ll have them take a look at her too. With two specialist teams working together, I’m sure she will get through this.”Lucas studied her expression carefully.She looked completely sincere, without the slightest trace of annoyance.He immediately felt a little ashamed of himself for even wondering whether she might be upset.Ivy wasn’t the kind of person who would get jealous over something like this.Still, Lucas reminded himself that he needed to keep his distance from
Had Gina’s condition suddenly gotten worse?Lucas’s heart jumped.Forgetting Ivy was beside him, he hurried into the room.Five or six doctors were gathered around Gina’s bed.Their expressions were serious as they checked her vitals and ran tests, occasionally speaking quietly among themselves.“What happened? Is something wrong with my grandmother?”Lucas spotted Gina’s attending physician among them and immediately went over.The doctor recognized him and quickly reassured him.“Don’t worry. Nothing happened to her.”“Then who are they?”Lucas looked at the unfamiliar doctors.There was something oddly familiar about their white coats.The attending physician smiled.“They’re the cardiac team from the Shaw family’s private hospital. They were sent here specifically to evaluate your grandmother.”He gave Lucas an approving pat on the shoulder.“You really came through for her. I only mentioned that team to you once, and you actually managed to get them here.“Plenty o
Lucas remained firm about the fertility supplement.Mr. Quinn Sr. didn’t want to push the issue hard enough to cause an open conflict.For now, his priority was to keep Lucas and Ivy on his side until they had a child.So he finally nodded.“If you feel that strongly about it, I won’t force the issue. This is between the two of you.”He glanced at the drink.“If there’s still no pregnancy after three months, we can revisit it then.”Since Mr. Quinn Sr. had backed down, Lucas knew better than to keep pushing.He smiled.“I knew you’d understand, Grandpa.“And don’t worry. Ives and I are taking this seriously. Starting today, we’ll make a real effort, and I’ll come home every night.”The implication was obvious.Mr. Quinn Sr. finally looked satisfied.A faint smile appeared on his otherwise stern face.“Good. That’s what I wanted to hear. I’ll be waiting for some good news.”Breakfast ended with an uneasy calm, the tension never quite disappearing beneath the surface.Aft
The warning in Mr. Quinn Sr.’s words was unmistakable.Gwen immediately felt a sense of panic.She didn’t dare argue anymore. She lowered her head and quietly agreed.But her mind was racing.What could she possibly do to get the upper hand on Ivy again?After warning Gwen, Mr. Quinn Sr.’s attitude toward Ivy changed completely.He turned to Mr. Grant.“Bring out the fertility supplement I had prepared for Ivy.”“Yes, sir.”Mr. Grant went to the kitchen and soon returned with a glass of the specially prepared drink.“Ms. Quinn.”As he set it in front of Ivy, he gave her a subtle look.Ivy caught the signal and immediately knew something was wrong.Still, she kept her expression neutral and looked at Mr. Quinn Sr.“Grandpa, what’s this?”Mr. Quinn Sr. smiled warmly.“It’s a fertility supplement. After last night, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to give the two of you a little help.”He gestured toward the glass.“Drink it while it’s fresh.”Lucas immediately felt uneasy.
Thinking back on everything he had heard the night before, Mr. Quinn Sr. was in an even better mood.He waved Lucas and Ivy over.“You’re young. There’s nothing wrong with sleeping in a little. But since you’re already up, come have breakfast.”“Good morning, Grandpa.”Lucas and Ivy greeted him before taking the seats across from him.Gwen had already been humiliated yesterday. Now, first thing in the morning, she had to sit there and watch Lucas and Ivy act all affectionate.She wasn’t blind.The chemistry between them was obvious.She had thought their whole relationship was an act, but judging by the way things were going, were they actually starting to fall for each other?Shameless.Her own life was a mess, while the two of them seemed perfectly happy together.The thought made her furious.Unable to resist taking a jab at Ivy, Gwen set down her fork and gave her a pointed smile.“Ivy, Grandpa and the staff are still around. Aren’t you embarrassed walking around with
Now that everything was finally over, exhaustion hit Ivy all at once.Her eyelids grew heavy, and her breathing gradually evened out.Lucas felt her go still against him and slowly removed his hand from her mouth.“Ives?”Without opening her eyes, Ivy lazily reached up and covered his mouth instead.“Shh... I’m tired. Let me sleep for a bit.”And just like that, she went completely quiet.Lucas stared at her.She had fallen asleep instantly.How did anyone fall asleep that fast?He could only marvel at it for a moment.Then he tried to sit up so he could move Ivy onto the mattress and let her sleep properly.But the second he shifted, Ivy seemed to sense it in her sleep.Her arms tightened around his neck.Afraid of waking her, Lucas immediately stopped moving.Forget it.He could sleep like this.It might be uncomfortable for him, but he could manage.With Ivy warm and soft in his arms and the faint scent of gardenias lingering around her, Lucas gradually relaxed.I
Fiona narrowed her eyes at Lucas, looking completely unconvinced.Pain stabbed through Lucas’s chest, so sharp he could barely breathe.So she knew.She had always known he had loved her for so many years. She had known he was willing to do anything for her.And still, she had thrown his love aw
After Fiona tore into him, Lucas had been too stunned to say a word.But the truth was, he had never wanted luxury gifts.He only wanted to know that she had thought of him while she was away.Even the smallest, most meaningless thing would have made him happy.But she had never given him even t
After visiting Zac at the hospital, Fiona went straight back to the company the next day.In the CEO’s office, Fiona sat behind her desk, a trace of exhaustion showing on her cool, beautiful face.She closed her eyes, rubbed the space between her brows, and called out instinctively, “Lucas, get me
“Mr. Lucas York, do you take Ms. Fiona Shaw to be your wife? Do you promise to care for her, accept her, and stand by her through every season of life, whether in good times or bad, in sickness and in health?”“I do.”Lucas stood in a sharp black suit, his tie perfectly straight. A faint, gentle s







