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
As for Carter, he went to the Ravelle residence to look for Liam after taking care of his end of things. However, a maid there told him that no one was at home and asked him to drop by another day.Another day? He was already in the thick of this mess. What was the next step?He needed to speak to R
Carter felt his vision blur for a moment. He had just started establishing himself in Draventh, gaining connections and some confidence. Why…But the pregnancy…He wondered if it was a result of those few days he had spent with Lauren.Carter wanted nothing more than to slap himself.These thoughts
"I won't…" Lauren looked panicked. "Carter, you can't fall for the Ravelles' tricks! They obviously want to have total control over you!"Carter didn't let her words influence him this time. He knew very well that losing this child wouldn't affect him in any way. On the other hand, if he kept it aro
"Since that's the case, I won't push it. I'll get going," Marcus said before he stood and left."Carter, he…" Lauren's face tightened with worry."I'll see him out," Carter said.At the villa gates, Carter called out, "Mr. Cain."Marcus stopped and turned back."I'm sorry, but I'll try to pull in ot







