MasukThe 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
At this point, Lauren wasn't just a stranger in Arielle's and Adrian's eyes anymore. She was a bad woman.Louie took a seat and said, "Alright. I'll keep trying Rhea's number for you. Don't panic. But if I can't reach her by 8:00 pm, I'm calling the cops, okay?"As he dialed, he asked, "Is Lauren th
Carter felt that Lauren was gentle, considerate, and always looking for ways to help him rise to greater heights. More importantly, she was the children's biological mother.The thought stirred something in Carter.He thought that maybe getting back together with Lauren wasn't such a bad idea. At le
Inside Rhea's villa, the doorbell echoed.Carolyn checked the security screen before turning around and saying, "Rhea, those people are here."Kate raised a brow. "Seriously?Carolyn replied, "Oh yes. That woman included."Rhea had just finished discussing work matters with Louie and was about to in
Nathan was the heir to one of the most powerful families in Draventh. Just because she knew George, Rhea thought she could act on impulse like this. Carter felt that she was being way too reckless."Apologies, Mr. Ravelle. My wife and I have some disagreements. I didn't expect her to drag you into t







