Wait a minuteâĶWasnât his baby supposed to be a girl?Why did it turn out to be a boy instead?He didnât even look at his son and asked the nurse hastily, âDid you get the wrong baby? My wife has always been pregnant with a girlâĶâ The nurse rolled her eyes at him internally and said, âMs. Gwynn is the only lady going into labor in the hospital, Mr. Noah.âThen, he sat down, defeated. It took him a long time to process the revelation. Wiping his face with his big palm, he said, âWell. A son is fine as well!âHe flashed a smile at Gwynn. âLorian will have a brother to play with.âShe was exhausted, but she still had to comfort her husband. Turning her head sideways, she looked at her newborn and asked gently, âAre you not going to love him because heâs a boy?ââNow, why wouldnât I love him?âLeaning on the bed, he wiped her sweat off her forehead and talked softly. âIâll love any baby as long as it comes out of you.âShe responded, âYou didnât even check on our baby.âSo,
Charles couldnât understand it. It felt as if someone stabbed him through the heart. âAre you really going to part with me because of something as fleeting and insignificant as that? Do you think itâs easy to find a perfect husband once youâre divorced, Renata? Moreover, how are you going to find a future in Brookesville? Thatâs naive of you!âHowever, Renata had made up her mind. Tears were glinting in her eyes when she called out to him. Her voice was sad and touching. âYouâve spoken my mind. I used to be worried about all those, too! Actually, Iâve never thought about divorcing you until today. Thatâs because I used to admire and love you so much. You were everything to meâAfter I found out that youâve slept with countless other women, Iâm in sorrow. I tried convincing myself that you were only sleeping with them and never invested any real feelings in them. Youâd come home once youâve had enough fun.âI thought Iâd be able to withstand it for the rest of my life.âAll of t
Noah didnât dare to let his gaze linger on her, so he went back to the couch. Gwynn mightâve just given birth to her baby son, but she was refreshed once she had cleaned herself. Underneath the ceiling light, she lowered her eyes, looking absolutely spectacular. Staring at her adorable newborn, she said in a soft and affectionate tone, âHis name will be Ocelotte. Ocelotte Sanders!ââQuite a poetic name.â Noah repeated it and walked over to pat his newborn. âLet's make Hercules his nickname!âGwynn was mad now. âNoah!âHe chuckled and stared at Gwynn underneath the light. It didnât matter how he looked at her, she was simply flawless. Gladys read the room and moved to another room. She closed the door so she wouldnât have to listen to his ramblings later. It was quiet in the ward. The only sound was that of Ocelotte suckling on his motherâs breast milk. âGulpâĶ GulpâĶ GulpâĶâNoah was feeling a little restless, listening to it. He was sitting by the side of the bed when he shifte
Gwynn asked him, âWhatâs wrong with a baby boy?âLowering her head, she cooed to her newborn, who was in her arms. She was incredibly tender with him. She mightâve given birth to Lorian before and was pregnant with Gwen. However, it felt different when she was pregnant with Ocelotte.Noah saw that she was happy. So, he was delighted, too. He said to Kim, âGot it! Take care of Ayanna.âKim nodded. âLeave it to me, Mr. Noah! Itâs not like Ms. Ayanna wants to stir up any trouble, either. She said sheâll move to Crocksten as soon as sheâs discharged and that sheâd never come back, let alone have anything to do with the Templetons.âAlso, Ms. Ayanna said she didnât want the Templetons to know that she was the one who saved Ollieâs life.âHe gave it some thought and said, âIt works out, actually! Let her have a fresh start.âHe didnât waste more time on it. Then, he hung up the phone. Realizing that Gwynn was staring at him, she said, âAyanna doesnât want to meet with Anderson.âLow
At the end of the day, he was the one who had feelings for her, not the other way around. Anderson chuckled lightly. It was such a resigned and melancholy chuckle. âThose who invest in love often end up regretting it.âFrom here on out, he wouldnât fall in love with anyone anymore. After all, there was always such a heavy price to pay.A figure rushed over with an umbrella. It was the family butler, who had worked for the Templetons for a long time. He shielded Anderson from the rain and said hurriedly, âWeâve just received a call from the hospital, Mr. Anderson. They said they found the compatibleâĶ something. The point is, thereâs hope for Ollie. âIâve arranged for the car to send you there. Hurry up and head to the hospital! Youâre soaked to the bone. Youâll have to get changed in the car.âThere was hope for Ollie, he saidâĶAndersonâs heart skipped a beat. Then, he got into the car with his butler. He was practically dripping once he was in the car. So, the butler gave h
Anderson snatched back the cigarette. With his slender, fair fingers holding it, he took a puff and exhaled the smoke. Amid the light-green smoke, he spoke in a detached tone, "I'm not planning to get a divorce. If you still have any affection for this family, we'll keep it going... But the condition is that you cut off all ties with the men outside. I can fulfill your sexual needs."Talia was momentarily stunned.Then, her voice became somewhat choked up. "Anderson, you can't bear to leave me, can you? Have you realized my worth after everything we've been through? âI knew it. From here on out, let's live happily together."She loved him after all, so she eagerly pledged her loyalty. "I will cut off all ties with the other men and return to the family. Together, we'll raise our children."Then, she offered him a kiss, which he accepted. However, during the kiss, he did not close his eyes. In fact, he soberly stared at her, watching her succumb to his moves.He didnât stay w
Back in Hucksburgh, Gwynn had fully recovered from her labor. She went on to make preparations to return to Brookesville with her children. Before leaving, she had a conversation with Renata, asking if the latter wanted to join them in Brookesville. Renata nodded in agreement.Now, she and Charles were already divorced. They had divided their assets and started sleeping in separate rooms. She felt relieved with Gwynn's assurance. She briskly walked back to her room to pack her belongings, preparing to enjoy her life in Brookesville. Indeed, she was going to enjoy it. With Noah and Gwynn's care and several billion dollars in her hands, she would live a comfortable life for the rest of her days. Only one thing was missing in her life, a child.She was so happy that it felt like she could wake up laughing from her dreams. After all, she no longer had to serve a man.As Renata packed her belongings, someone knocked on the bedroom door. Then, she heard Charlesâs deep, masculine v
Renata bought herself a small villa with luxurious decor. Not only was it comfortable to live in, but it was also suitable for hosting small parties. She came to Brookesville with ambitions. She wanted to establish herself in this city and live out her true self.Gwynn was very happy for her.Renata had social skills, so Gwynn asked her to help manage the gallery, which turned out to be a perfect fit. Usually, the former would use the work as an excuse to visit the kids. Of course, her favorite was still Holly, who treated her like she was her aunt.Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was already late autumn in October.In the evening, the sky was filled with colorful clouds.Ocelotte woke up, he had a chubby little body and was stretching out his limbs. His strong little legs kicked vigorously. He grinned, revealing his toothless gums and looking extremely cute.Gwynn picked him up and sat on the couch by the window. She opened the front of her blouse,and her baby boy, s
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 wasnât 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 everyoneâs surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. âDon't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?âMason didnât 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 brotherâs face and marvel: "Itâs really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husbandâs looks are the wifeâs glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, âShe 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 doesnât mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesnât know when to keep quiet, but luckily, sheâs 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 didnât 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 canât 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 familyâs sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didnât 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 Zionâs car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, âZion came to school. Thereâs 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!âGwen playfully replied, âYou really know how to enjoy life.âThe leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, âSee? Your teacherâs wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.âGwen 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 âMs. Gwen.âGwen corrected them, âItâs Ms. Gwen.âThe students laughed and teased, âMs. 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 didnât 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 didnât care, but he couldnât 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 didnât 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.âWhen will you be back?âOn the other end, Zion checked the time and said, âIâll 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, âThis is my secondary card. Thereâs no credit limit.â Gwen gasped softly, then teased, âWow, arenât you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.â Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, âThank you, my sugar daddy.â Zionâs 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. âTurns out youâve got a thing for bad boy