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I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 791
Noah had spent a long time in the world of business. Everything had gone smoothly for him thus far. He had never been at a disadvantage.Now, however, it only took Marisol one sentence to stump him. He was upset, but he couldnโt afford to offend the Templetons. Not only did he have to control his temper, but he had to compose himself. โIโm afraid Anderson will have to wait until time itself stops.โShe smiled faintly. โSuch confidence! Itโs no wonder you have such luck with the ladies. After all, the ladies you meet in your business proceedings must love how self-assured you are..โTough and seasoned people moved cautiously and struck quietly when they clashed with each other.Was he supposed to not notice what she was implying?However, he couldnโt afford to retort. After all, she was merely spelling out the truth. He did play the field for a long time. He used to sleep with countless women and indulged himself in the thriftless and lascivious life. To him, that was the way t
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 792
Gwynn leaned back on the seat. Her eyes were filled with subtle tears. โYour words are sweet, but none of it matters anymore! Arenโt we all familiar with how โThe Boy Who Cried Wolfโ ends?โHolding the car door latch, she said, โLet me go! I promised Lorian Iโd buy him a cake. Heโs waiting for me as we speak and heโs not going to sleep unless I get home.โHe gulped in response. It was clear what Gwynn was implying here. If he didnโt let her go this instant, then he would be a poor husband and a bad father.In the end, he had to let her leave.โฆGwynn dropped by a bakery and bought her son a cake. To her surprise, Lorian wasnโt in the living room when she got home. She thought he couldnโt wait anymore and fell asleep, but Gladys came out of the bedroom, looking worried. โI think Lorian is sick. Heโs burning up a little and heโs having trouble sleeping.โTossing the cake aside, she rushed into the bedroom to check on her son. Holly was sleeping. On the other hand, Loria
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 793
What the nurse said stunned Gwynn. Meanwhile, Anderson smiled faintly. โThe nurse thinks weโre siblings. We must look a lot like each other!โShe didnโt think much of it because she thought he was just jesting.Before long, the nurse hooked the IV drip to Lorian. It didnโt seem like Anderson had any plans to leave. Instead, he stayed back and chatted with Lorian. It wasnโt hard to tell that her little boy liked him a lot. Once half of the IV drip was depleted, Lorian couldnโt fight it anymore and drifted off to sleep. Silence hung over the ward. She was about to say something, but he beat her to it. Staring at her, he asked softly, โArenโt you going to ask me why Iโm here?โโWell, what are you doing here?โHer tone was so nonchalant that it brought a chuckle out of him. However, he wasnโt mad. Instead, he walked over to the window and admired the view outside. He didnโt speak until after a long time. โI used to have leukemia when I was young. I went through a bone marro
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 794
It was the middle of the night. Gwynn hadnโt slept a wink.When she eventually dozed off, she dreamt about the moment when her mother jumped off the building. The wind was howling, tousling the hem of her motherโs skirt. Her mother screamed at the top of her lungs, โI didnโt do anything wrong, Declan Worshem. You planned the whole thing and set me up.โโMommyโฆโGwynn, who was just a little girl back then, held her favorite doll tight as she called out to her mom softly. She didnโt dare get any closer. She was afraid that her mom would really jump if she took one more step. If that happened, sheโd be motherless. In the end, Gwynnโs mother turned around. She looked at her little girl one last time and said softly, โLiamโs going to raise you! May the Heavens watch over you, Gwynn!โThe wind was very strong that day. Her momโs hair ribbon was picked up by the wind and carried far away by the time her blood splattered on the ground. โMom!โShe jolted awake from the nightmare.
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 795
Gwynn ignored Noah altogether. She called for the nurse and asked her to hook up another IV drip for Lorian. At that moment, Kim came over with breakfast. She knew Gwynn resented Noah. So, she said, โI paid for the breakfast. Technically, Iโm the one who bought the porridge for him. Letโs not let Lorian rest on an empty stomach.โGwynn was no longer the young, impulsive lady anymore. So, she didnโt turn down Kimโs offer. On the other hand, Kim had a couple of kids herself. Naturally, she knew how to deal with a kid. She poured the porridge out into a bowl and played a little with Lorian. The little boy had such a good time with her that he had forgotten about what happened earlier. He said gleefully, โIโm hungry, Kim.โโAlright. Iโm going to feed you some porridge. Weโll let Mom and Dad have a word outside.โ Kim said. Lorian was already an obedient kid. Moreover, he loved Kim quite much. So, he was more than willing to let her feed him porridge. Meanwhile, Noah and Gwynn
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 796
Gwynn stood in the ward and blinked softly.She wasnโt a fool. She had a good idea why Archibald lost his composure. Was it because she and Anderson looked alike? Or, was it because she brought up some old memories in him?โMommy! Mommy!โ Lorian pulled at her sleeves gently.Gwynn came back to her senses, bent down, and carried him in her arms. โCome on. Letโs go outside and get you out in the sun.โThen, she flashed Anderson an apologetic smile. The young man patted Lorianโs head. He was graceful and affectionate. โIโll see you again.โThe little boy knew how to act cute with him. He rubbed his face on Andersonโs palm. Later, Anderson caught up to his grandfather at the central courtyard on the ground floor. โGrandpa.โArchibald loved his grandson very much. A fortune teller proclaimed Anderson to be extremely wealthy, but she also said his grandson would be haunted by a terrible condition. So, he made a point to give Anderson a name as close to his as possible. He was h
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 797
Archibald brushed his hand across the yellowed newspaper. Tears began to well up in his eyes. Did he conceive this little nugget on that preposterous night? Was she the fruit of his mistake?It took all of one second for him to make that grave mistake.He reflected on his past life and thought about his future and reputation that evening. He fully understood that the entire Templeton family would be thrown into a state of disarray if he reconciled with his estranged daughter.โฆThe last traces of evening light were consumed by the impending darkness. Marisol came to the gazebo with a cup of tea and turned on the stained glass pendant light. โItโs dark in here, Dad. Why didnโt you turn on the light?โThe light came on. Archibald was still drowning in the past. After a brief moment, he said in a hoarse voice, โItโs you, Marisol! Whereโs Saul?โโHeโs gone back to the government office.โPutting down the new cup of tea, she took away the old one. That was when she noticed th
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 798
Marisolโs hair cascaded on the soft pillow. Snuggling up to her husbandโs shoulder, she said softly, โYouโre absolutely right. Dad might not have said anything out loud, but I could tell he wanted to reconcile with her. Heโs just concerned that we might not be too happy about it.โAnders smiled, โWhatโs there to not be happy about? We wouldโve lost Anderson if it wasnโt for Gwynn.โShe hugged her husband tightly in response. She loved him with all of her heart. What was more, she also loved everyone in her family. She was more than willing to support Archibald for a change. โฆTwo days later, Gwynn was taking stock of her paintings in her office.She said to her assistant, โWe have a problem. Our paintings are selling out too quickly. Here. Give a call to the artists and painters on this list. Ask them if they have more paintings in their hands. Donโt push them if they donโt have any. After all, it takes time to create art.โHer assistant nodded and went out of her office.
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I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1465
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
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1464
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
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1463
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.
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1462
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
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1461
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
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1460
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
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1459
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
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1458
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
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1457
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
