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
George's cool gaze swept over Lauren's face. It carried a quiet dominance that seemed to weigh heavily on her. Then, he chuckled. "No need to be polite, Mr. Jamison. Whatever amount you bid, I'll top it."Carter drew a deep breath.Perhaps the rivalry between men sparked something in him. He declare
This was Draventh, not Colburn. Carter was sure that these people wouldn't show him any respect.Valerie set down her glass and told Rhea, "Let's go back to our seats at the main table."At the same time, Liora leaned over to whisper to Rhea, "Your parents just arrived."Rhea looked up. Some last-mi
At that moment, Lauren dropped her mask and mocked Rhea.Rhea stepped forward, using her height to her advantage as she looked down imperiously at Lauren. "Lauren, I might be powerless against life, but that doesn't mean I'm powerless against you guys."She pulled out her phone and scrolled through
Alisha hurried to Adrian, saying, "Mr. Adrian, let me see."Adrian's nose was quite red, and he kept rubbing it.Alisha's heart ached for him. Everyone said that motherless children were pitiful, but they had no idea that Arielle and Adrian were equally pitiful despite having both parents with them!







