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
"Alright. Go handle your work. Don't worry about Sylvia. She's now in my care!" Jackson said, his protective instinct toward the poor lady growing stronger.He had no children of his own. Sawyer and Sylvia had kept him company all these years.Fame and fortune no longer mattered to him. So, he figur
Sawyer had always known that Connor was morally corrupt and despicable, but he never expected Kate to inherit those traits completely.At that thought, his smile softened. "That's not your fault. You don't represent your father. I don't blame you for what he's done."Kate felt a flicker of hope. "R-
Once Sylvia was settled and sleeping, Sawyer's worried expression didn't fade.Jackson, not feeling sleepy, decided to chat for a bit. "I'm not going anywhere for a while. If you're worried about Sylvia, spend some extra time with her. And you're getting engaged, aren't you? Go ahead and do what you
Cynthia quickly told Kate her location over the phone, "I'm at Draventh Sixth Hospital."Thank you, Kate! I'm really touched. We'll discuss the details in person. Just don't tell anyone, okay?"Got it! Okay! I'll be waiting for you!"Cynthia clutched the phone, her face flushed with excitement.Afte







