LOGINThe seatbelt clicked into place, and Carter let out a quiet breath.Meanwhile, Arielle and Adrian watched as Lauren's figure faded into the distance. A dull ache rose in their chests.They couldn't help wondering why every mother they had ever had eventually left."Dad?" Adrian's voice was barely ab
Lauren let out a laugh right after.Perhaps some people just weren't meant to be together.So, after the family event, she invited Carter and the kids out to dinner. The restaurant she chose was on the pricier end, and she'd planned to spend half a month's salary on that one meal.At dinner, Arielle
Resting her chin on one hand, Lauren continued to tutor Adrian and Arielle, her tone patient but firm. "Look, this one's a grammatical error."The kids were bright, and they picked things up fast. Lauren nodded, pleased with their progress. "Not bad. You two definitely take after your dad.""Were yo
"Make sure you save it for me, okay? Don't sneak any for yourself. I'm saving up for a house," Lauren said.Affording a mansion was out of the question in this lifetime, but an apartment in an upscale neighborhood might be possible. Still, in a city like Draventh, even that wasn't easy.Lauren wasn'
A dull ache stabbed through Lauren's chest. All of a sudden, she sprang up from the ground, threw herself into Carter's arms, and let out a raw, anguished cry.She broke down completely. Her wails were hoarse and filled with grief as they tore through the air.Carter, Arielle, and Adrian were all sp
On the drive to Colburn, Carter watched the streets and buildings roll past outside the window.This was the city where he had spent most of his life. He'd grown up here, and every street seemed to hold a piece of his past.Out of nowhere, Lauren asked, "You must've shared a lot of memories here wit
Kate's words left Evie's heart aching. Tears slipped down her cheeks as she reached out and touched Kate's face.Evie then said, "When I'm gone, you'll have to learn how to protect yourself. Your dad cares too much about appearances. He'll never bend when he should. As for you and Rhea… Kate, let it
Perhaps finding the hospital room to be too noisy, Seamus got up and left the room, heading to the smoking area.His assistant, Rudy Liddel, stood beside him, asking in a hushed voice, "Mr. Whitfield, will people say that we're just as unscrupulous as Kate for doing this?"Seamus took a drag from hi
The doctor said, "Based on the test results, there are strong toxins in the children's bodies. In severe cases, it can cause deafness or blindness. This kind of toxin is usually found in certain medications. You need to check immediately whether the kids ingested something by mistake."Back in the w
It was evident that Seamus was calling Kate a troublemaker.She had never been this insulted in her life, especially with words like that!Kate snarled, "This is ultimately a private matter between two families, Seamus. You—""You may think it's a private matter, but to me, it's part of my job. My b







