LOGINSometimes, Maria couldn’t help thinking her son had taken after her a little too well—always quick with words and playing angles in everything he did.There were even things Maria herself hadn’t thought of, yet Edwin could lay them out one by one without missing a detail.In other words, Edwin was even more shameless than her.He was thicker-skinned, and completely without restraint in what he did.Thinking of this, Maria couldn’t help but find it a little ironic.Philip had been wise and formidable all his life, yet he had ended up with a son like this.Who knew what he must be thinking inside?But that wasn’t something Maria should be worrying about right now. Her attention was entirely on Philip, and on how they were treating Edwin.No matter what, Edwin was still her biological son.He wasn’t someone others could casually slander.Right now, what mattered most was steadying herself and figuring out how to handle the situation.At the thought of this, Maria felt helpless.How had th
Edwin instantly lost his composure. He raised his hand and pointed at Lucas.“Obviously he’s the one who did something wrong. Why are all of you looking at me like I’m the one to blame?”Edwin could hardly believe what he was saying. “So what, is it my fault that he disrespects me? Or am I the one who did something wrong?”By the time he finished speaking, Edwin even felt like the world had turned into something completely unfamiliar.Why was it that Lucas was the one in the wrong, yet everyone was looking at him as if he should be the one taking responsibility?Would he never truly belong in the Carter family?The thought made Edwin feel absurd. It seemed his place in this family had always been insignificant.Because no one had ever taken him seriously.To everyone else, he was nothing more than a background figure—just someone who existed to make Lucas stand out.But Edwin had always been proud. How could he possibly accept being reduced to Lucas’ shadow?And then there was Yvonne.
Seeing Edwin really about to drag Maria out, Philip’s voice cut through the room, low and heavy.“Stop right there.”Edwin froze mid-step.Before Philip could say anything, he struck first.“What, regretting it now?”“I’m telling you, it’s too late.”He turned back, each word deliberate.“When you shoved my mother just now, did you think about the consequences?“And now you want to keep me here? Not happening.“I’m not that cheap. I’ve got my pride.”Silence fell.Everyone stood there, momentarily stunned.Even Maria looked at him, caught off guard.This wasn’t like him.It was almost theatrical.She nearly reached up to rub her temples.What was wrong with him today?He was like a lit fuse—one spark and he went off.And more than that, something felt off.He hadn’t even asked what was going on, just walked in and took her side without question.It didn’t make sense.Had he changed?But that didn’t feel right either.When had he ever been this protective?Then what exactly was he so an
Everyone fell silent.Why did Edwin have to show up now of all times.?A flicker of awkwardness crossed Philip’s face.Meeting Edwin’s gaze, even he felt a trace of unease.But the next second, he straightened.He hadn’t done anything wrong, so why should he feel judged?“You ungrateful brat. How dare you speak to me like that?”He snapped first, cutting through the tension.Edwin turned, his expression cold.“Did I say anything wrong?“I saw it with my own eyes. You pushed my mother. If I hadn’t come in time, she’d already be on the floor.“You’re old. When you fall, you end up in the hospital for a month. Do you think she’s young?“She’s been running around taking care of you, looking after everything, wearing herself down, and what does she get from your family?”The more he spoke, the more agitated he became, anger spilling over.“Don’t think I don’t know what you’re trying to do. You want to drive her out. Shat does that get you?“She’s just an ordinary woman. What threat could sh
Seeing this, Edward rubbed his nose, feeling a little wronged.Why was his wife siding with their son too?At this point, he seemed completely isolated.Neither his son nor his wife was on his side.But more importantly, he had been planning to take his wife out for a candlelight dinner that evening. How could he waste all his time here?“Fine then, we’ll go with what you say.”He had no choice. In this household, there were things he still had to listen to Diana about, and he knew himself well—he had always been the type to give in to his wife.He often listened to Diana.Seeing him comply so easily, Diana’s mood visibly improved.“That’s more like it. Haven’t you noticed? Our son clearly has something important to announce today. He’s gathered so many people—there has to be a reason.”Edward began to feel something was off.He had actually noticed it earlier, but he was a bit slow to pick up on such things and had not paid much attention. Most of his focus had been on his wife anyway
Lucas pulled Aurora to his side.“Wait a bit. There’s still someone who hasn’t arrived.”“There’s still someone?”Aurora frowned instinctively.She looked around and realized that everyone who should and should not be here from the Carter family was already gathered.Even Maria was here.Who else could possibly be missing?In the next moment, it clicked.There was indeed one person who had not arrived, and that person’s identity was crucial.Wasn’t it Edwin?Aurora suddenly understood.Standing beside her, Lucas noticed the shift in her expression and nodded inwardly.As expected of the woman he had chosen—just a hint was enough for her to see through everything.And she never pressed him with unnecessary questions.A woman like this was easy to be with.Lucas patted her shoulder. “Don’t worry. Today’s outcome won’t disappoint you.”“I trust you.”Aurora had never believed that Lucas would let her down.But there had been too many things happening online lately, and they had barely had
So, he hadn’t truly forgotten; he’d only been numbing himself all this time.Seeing the flicker in his eyes, Yvonne immediately knew there was still hope.This time, she had definitely found the right person.And to think she ran into Joseph by chance on her way to the studio.It had to mean fate wa
“I haven’t changed at all.”Edwin rose slowly to his feet and stepped right up to Yvonne.Seeing him approach, Yvonne gripped Michelle’s hand tightly, fear curling in her chest.He felt completely unfamiliar now, as if he were someone she had never known.And there was something in his eyes that sho
Then she figured it was better to give up her studio.Suddenly, Yvonne thought of the show’s second season.The situation online had only grown worse.Right now, the only solution was to find a way to clear her name. As she reconsidered the possibilities, she realized that since the show still had
Hearing that, Grace’s tone turned sharp.“So what, you’re saying meeting your own mother now requires an appointment?”Tessa was speechless.Her fingers tightened around her bag.For a moment, she truly felt Grace was arguing for the sake of arguing, completely unreasonable.But then she remembered







