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
Jack lowered his voice and said, "I never said I wanted to work with him."The other foreign investors nodded in agreement. "Mr. Snider, we're not working with Mr. Jamison."However, a verbal decision meant nothing.Moreover, Carter and Rhea were about to divorce. It was obvious to anyone with eyes
"Having such a capable and thoughtful friend is certainly a blessing," Dexter said.Carter couldn't afford to offend Dexter. So he said, "Lauren really is thoughtful. I would never abandon her just because she faced some misfortune."Dexter raised an eyebrow. "Misfortune? What misfortune?"Carter's
When Carter looked at Lauren, his gaze was soft.He barely remembered their last time together. But this time, it was vivid and unforgettable.With his legs still injured, he could barely move, so Lauren had done almost everything. Countless times during the night, he had praised her skills.Six yea
Marcus said, "Mr. Deleon, I'll host you and your partner companies for dinner tomorrow so you can get a taste of Draventh's charm. Not here, of course. You prefer cozy restaurants, right? I know just the place."Jack nodded. "Sounds great, but I'll have to trouble you to make the arrangements, Mr. C







