All of a sudden, Mia turned around. Her eyes were filled with tears as she said with trembling lips, โYouโre out of your mind, Mason! You have lived here for one whole year. Thatโs enough. If youโre not going to think about your parents, then think about your children, at least.โYanni has nightmares every single night and Jamie hasnโt spoken for the entire year! Of course they want their mother back, Mason, but they need their father now. Theyโre extremely on edge because you haven't been home for so long!โYour children need you, Mason!โHis face twitched slightly in response. After a long time, he brought the remaining cigarette to his lips, intending to smoke it. However, it fellโฆ He stared at the fallen cigarette butt for a long time before he responded in a husky voice, โThank you for everything you've done for the past couple of years!โTears welled up in his eyes. After that, he didnโt say anything. That night, he sat by the edge of the cliff and brought Zoeโs violin wi
He didnโt want to be with anyone else other than Zoe. It was simply impossible!โฆMason sat in his office for a long time. He didnโt go home until it was evening.Darkness began streaking across the sky as his black Rolls-Royce drove through the ornate gate and stopped at the yard. Only a faint ray of sunlight clung to the skies, reluctant to let go.He killed the engine, opened the car door, and got out. Yanni came running out of the manor, held his legs gently, and called out to him affectionately, โDaddy!โAt that moment, his heart shivered.The dormant memories came back with a vengeance. This used to be the kind of moment he described to Zoe when he was still trying to win her heart to reconcile with him. Heโd come back home from work and their daughter would run over and hug his thighs as she called out to him. He had leaned in her ear and said softly, telling her to make a baby girl with him!Yanniโs eyes resembled Zoeโs so much that it felt as if she was standing rig
Mason refilled the pit with sand, making it look like it had never been dug up. He was in a trance for a long time before he rose gently and left with tears in the corner of his eyes. At the end of the day, he was still just an ordinary man. He couldnโt defy the laws of the universe and bring the dead back to life.He mightโve possessed massive wealth and wielded immense power, but neither could bring Zoe back to him. Try as he might to find her, he knew, deep down, that Zoe was gone for real.Heโd have to trudge through the rest of his life without her!โฆIt was evening by the time he went back to the city. His black Bentley drove on the street steadily and the back window was lowered halfway through. Turning his head to the side, he watched quietly as the clouds danced across the sky. His gaunt face was devoid of any expression.What he didnโt see was that Zoe was standing across the street, looking lost and confused. She was robbed of her previous memory and had no fami
However, she was long gone by the time he got there. Opening the car door, Mason stood on the side of the street he thought he saw Zoe. Anxiety traced across his face as he frantically searched for his beloved lady.Come on, Zoe. Where are you?Meanwhile, she was standing inside a store, quietly looking at him through a window. He was extraordinarily handsome and his outfits were top-notch and expensive.The next thing she knew, he whipped his head around and stared right at her.His face twitched a little in response and his eyes were filled with inexplicable emotion.Out of nowhere, it felt as if someone clutched at her heart.Lowering her head, she looked at the worn sandals she had on before casting a glance at the man and his luxurious outfit. Pursing her lips, she didnโt think she knew the man. After all, someone like her wouldnโt have had a chance to know someone as graceful as him.However, he was staring at her with warm, loving eyes!It felt like his gaze could just
A while later, the nurse came over to remove the IV drip and said gently, โWe just provided your body with some nutrients via the IV drip, Ms. Zoe. Please keep monitoring your health after youโre discharged and watch out for any signs of malnutrition.โZoe was embarrassed.It was kind of shameful to suffer from malnutrition in this day and age. She responded softly, โOkay.โThen, the nurse left with a smile. Zoe got out of bed and packed her stuff up, preparing to leave. However, she did go over and thank the man for helping her. She hesitated for a while before asking him, โDo we know each other?โHe didnโt respond to her immediately. After a brief moment, he said softly, โWe met briefly. Thatโs all!โShe let out a sigh of relief. At the same time, she felt a little disappointed. She didnโt know where it came from, though. Before she left, she used the restroom. Staring in the mirror, she looked at her flat tummy. It was fair and taut, but it seemed a little different if she
Mason returned to his manor.Mia and the kids hadnโt had dinner. Yanni was working hard on her homework underneath the ceiling light while Jamie was playing with building blocks. Mia was keeping them company. They heard footsteps at the door before they saw him coming in. Instead of changing out of his shoes as he usually did, he picked Jamie up and weighed him in his mind before walking over to Yanniโs side. โLetโs see how your sister is doing with her homework.โMia couldnโt resist saying, โShe has been quite focused the whole time! She even practiced violin a little.โThe little girl raised her eyes and smiled sheepishly.Patting her head, he said affectionately, โCome on, letโs have dinner first. You can finish the rest of it once you've eaten!โThe servants were already serving dinner when Mason and the others were chatting. At first, Mia was worried Mason would be downhearted because it was Zoeโs birthday today. To her surprise, he was in a good mood. Heโd put some food
Mason didnโt know what to feel right now. He felt proud as a father, but he felt guilty at the same time.Zoe was their mother, but he was asking them to pretend that they didnโt know her. Yanni, on the other hand, was thrilled. She missed her mother so much. For the past year, she didnโt even dare to think about the possibility that her mom would be found. That night, however, she slept with a smile on her face. Even her dreams were filled with sweet, happy moments.He sat by the side of her bed and watched as she slept for a long time. Going back to his bedroom, he took a shower and lay on the bed, but he just couldnโt fall asleep. At that moment, Ava sent him a text, which included pictures her private detective snapped of Zoe. She even found out where Zoe was staying. It was a common motel. It broke his heart to see the pictures.It was only sixty bucks per night at the motel. It didnโt take a genius to figure out that it wasnโt exactly a good place. Zoe had lived a wealth
Be that as it may, she needed to talk to him. So, she mustered up some courage and walked over to him. Zoe was standing in front of him when she discovered something. The elegant man was so tall that her head only reached his shoulders. She had to raise her head when she talked to him. She hesitated a little and said, โDid you put some notes in my wallet?โMason didnโt deny it. โYeah! Think of it as compensation.โShe said softly, โYou didnโt do anything wrong by me, mister! I canโt take money from you. Give me a minute. Iโll go back up to my room and bring it down to you.โHe stared at her quietly in response. She mightโve lost her memories, but her character stayed the same. She disliked the idea of taking advantage of people, nor did she like to owe people a favor. Leaving things ambiguous had never been her style. He had no need for the money he gave her, but he couldnโt resist following her when he saw how uneasy she was. The hotel receptionistโs jaw dropped when she sa
In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasnโt comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyoneโs surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. โDon't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?โMason didnโt engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brotherโs face and marvel: "Itโs really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husbandโs looks are the wifeโs glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, โShe must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesnโt mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesnโt know when to keep quiet, but luckily, sheโs married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didnโt want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
Ignacio said, "We canโt take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders familyโs sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didnโt refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zionโs car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, โZion came to school. Thereโs a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!โGwen playfully replied, โYou really know how to enjoy life.โThe leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, โSee? Your teacherโs wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.โGwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her โMs. Gwen.โGwen corrected them, โItโs Ms. Gwen.โThe students laughed and teased, โMs. Gwen! Mr. Z
Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didnโt cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didnโt care, but he couldnโt bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didnโt even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.โWhen will you be back?โOn the other end, Zion checked the time and said, โIโll be
Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, โThis is my secondary card. Thereโs no credit limit.โ Gwen gasped softly, then teased, โWow, arenโt you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.โ Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, โThank you, my sugar daddy.โ Zionโs response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. โTurns out youโve got a thing for bad boy