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Julian stepped into the room. He sat down by the bed, reaching out to gently touch his children's soft cheeks. He said softly, "Landon needs someone to take care of him. That's why I thought about remarrying."Melanie's eyes were filled with tears. She wanted to say something, but held back.She couldn't understand why Julian continued to suppress everything inside him. Why didn't he ever tell Willow about what happened back then—about his crushed arm, about Landon's illness?If he had, at least the family would be whole, and Landon wouldn't need a stepmother.The dim and yellow lighting illuminated Julian's gentle expression. He didn't want Willow to feel wronged. She had already endured so much pain in her life, and he had once promised her freedom.Melanie wanted to push a little further, but Liam stopped her. He sighed and whispered, "Let the young ones handle their own affairs."With that, Melanie and Liam left the room quietly.The night was still and quiet, leaving only t
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Suddenly, a voice rang beside Willow's ear. "Willow."She turned around to look and saw that it was Dexter.After the incident back then, Dexter had been in prison. By the time he was released, Willow had already gone abroad.Thus, they hadn't seen each other in five years.Dexter walked over slowly as he looked at Willow's face. Though she looked a little tired, she was still as gentle and lovely as ever, a far cry from the aggressive figure he remembered.Perhaps, he had never really hated her. He had only resented her for not choosing him.But those kinds of thoughts could only be buried deep in his heart.She had children with Julian, so she was destined to be tied to him for life.Dexter's voice was low and deep. "It's been so long, and I still haven't had the chance to apologize to you in person. Willow, I'm sorry for everything. If you ever need anything from me, just say the word and don't hold back."Willow was filled with mixed feelings. After a long pause, she repli
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Just as she was about to ask, Willow shook her head. "I'm going to the hospital."With that, she opened a black umbrella and walked out of the villa.Once in the car, she immediately called Julian. As soon as the call connected, she asked him hoarsely, "Julian, where's Landon? Where is he?"Before Julian could respond, Willow's tone sharpened. "Julian, how much longer are you going to keep this from me? What else are you hiding from me? "Right now, I want to know where Landon is. I want to know where my son is!"The autumn rain drizzled, tapping on the windshield.From the other end of the line came Julian's voice, hoarse and ragged. "Hope Garden Hospital."It was the weekend, so the traffic was terrible. Every stoplight felt like it was working against her. By the time Willow arrived at the hospital, it was almost 7:00 pm.She walked into the children's ward, and it felt as if she'd stepped into a different realm. That eerie feeling was something she hadn't felt in years.Th
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Julian rarely shed tears, but at this moment, there was a glint of moisture in the corners of his eyes.Separated by a thin layer of fabric, Willow's cheek pressed tightly against his chest. She clutched that mangled arm of his, mixed emotions filling her mind.At that moment, a feeling of love and hate intertwined.Finally, Willow lost her control. She buried her face deeper into his chest as she pounded her fist against his chest.She cried out incoherently, "Julian, I hate you! Why didn't you let me continue hating you? You're the person I hate the most!"Her voice was completely hoarse. Finally, she couldn't even speak at all.After More than ten years of love and hate and several years of marriage, all of the feelings had turned into an overwhelming mess.No one else in this world could make her love so fiercely and hate so bitterly. He wouldn't even allow her any peace in her life. Just like that, he barged back into her world forcefully.She'd tried to run, but it was ho
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The quiet night went on.Willow could barely hold it together, but she still sat down at the table. No matter how hard the food was to swallow, she forced herself to eat every bite.She was no longer the Willow of the past. Now, she was Landon's mother.But the sorrow was overwhelming. Her tears kept falling into the food.Melanie was distressed as well. She comforted Willow softly and then glanced at Julian. That mangled arm of his was a constant reminder of her own foolishness. The marks on her face pained her even more.Melanie couldn't hold back any longer. She wept and said, "That day, I was supposed to send you two off. But I must've been out of my mind."I answered a call and got caught up thinking about Alicia, whom I watched grow up. I couldn't bear to see her suffer, so I wanted to send her some money to improve her meals."Who would've thought that Alicia would knock me out cold? By the time I woke up, a few hours had passed."By the time I rushed to the hospital, Ju
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Willow was stunned momentarily, her gaze drifting toward the window. Suddenly, she wanted to see Alicia.Dusk fell, and the sky was filled with purplish clouds.A black luxury car slowly drove toward the gates of the private hospital. Because arrangements had been made in advance, the person in charge was already waiting at the entrance.When the car stopped, that man gently opened the door. "Ms. Harper."Willow wore a thin black trench coat, her dark hair tied up. She looked as if she were attending a funeral.She nodded faintly and followed that man to a dark corridor. It was damp and chilly, accompanied by the faint squeaking of rats.That man pushed open a wooden door. With a dull clang, the green paint peeled off, showing that the door had been neglected for quite some time.That man smiled. "Our funding's a little tight here. Once we get more money, we'll renovate. We'll also replace the women's locks inside with something bigger and sturdier."Willow smiled faintly.As
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Alicia went mad, screaming and cursing wildly. She even tried to spit at Willow.Someone rushed in, stuffing a dirty rag into her mouth. She could only glare at Willow with her dim eyes filled with resentment.All she could do was make muffled whimpering sounds.Willow calmly dusted her collar, her voice still gentle. "Draw her blood and check for AZ."That man nodded in agreement. "Good idea. Her private life's been a complete mess anyway."Willow gave Alicia one final look. "Don't worry. I'll make sure you stay alive. You'll stay here until you die of old age."After saying that, Willow turned and left, ignoring the whimpering and cursing behind her.Outside, the sunset was blazing, painting the world in scorching light.Willow looked at the sunset and felt like she could see Grace's kind smile as she cooked in the kitchen. She could even hear her gentle voice singing old lullabies…But unfortunately, because of Alicia, all of that was gone!After finishing her business, Wi
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Willow frowned slightly.Suddenly, her body was pressed against a searing heat.A man's hand covered hers, followed by a flurry of movements. Amidst the chaos, his burning face hovered across her neck, his voice was husky as he asked, "What are you doing, running into a man's bedroom first thing in the morning?"Willow couldn't break free, but she roughly guessed that Julian had a fever.His body was pressed tightly against hers, but he didn't cross the line. This kind of contact was enough to make her legs go weak. Especially since they shared countless memories of intimacy.Willow's voice was strained as she spoke, "I came to get Landon's jacket."His thin lips brushed against her delicate neck.A moment later, he shifted upward and found her lips, kissing her deeply. His voice was blurry and hoarse. "Then your timing couldn't be better. Don't move, let me kiss you."Willow swung her head side to side, but she couldn't shake Julian off.He arched his body and kissed her pass
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Rosabelle was stunned. She'd never thought of this question before. Ever since she'd married Jeffrey, loving him was like an instinct. Her life revolved around him, but she had never thought about whether she still loved him!For a whole week, Rosabelle couldn't stop thinking about whether she should resign and go abroad with them.On Friday afternoon, at 2:00 pm, Rosabelle wore an elegant white dress to a business luncheon at a hotel. She was standing beside her boss, Harvey Jones, socializing with clients.She stole a glance at her phone, noticing a message from Jeffrey. "Rowie and I are waiting for you at the airport."Rosabelle was momentarily lost in thought. Harvey noticed and asked with a smile, "Something urgent?"Rosabelle shook her head.Harvey nodded and said, "The project is almost finalized. Next week, at our morning meeting, I'll be recommending you as the deputy project director. Keep it up, Rosabelle. You have a bright future ahead of you."She clinked her glass
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Esther was shocked. How was that a little gesture?In the evening, at Serenity Manor, Jeffrey was taking care of Rowena when he received a call from his assistant, informing him that a company had purchased that 30% stake without even negotiating the price.The assistant sounded amazed. "That company must be seriously wealthy. They didn't even blink, spending over four billion dollars."Jeffrey held his phone, already guessing who was behind it. Besides Julian, there weren't many people in Brindley with that kind of wealth. He could also guess why Julian had bought it. It was nothing more than settling an old debt.The assistant continued, saying that the check would be delivered the next day. Jeffrey simply nodded.After hanging up the call, Rosabelle returned home. She was wearing a white suit, clearly exhausted from the day. She took off her heels the moment she stepped into the entryway and asked, "Are you on the phone? How's Rowie today?"Jeffrey set his phone down and sat b
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With her in his arms, how could Julian possibly remain unmoved? But he couldn't give in.He gently comforted the woman in his embrace, telling her that Landon still had time. He reminded her that she had just undergone IVF, so her body wasn't in the right condition for sex…Slowly, Willow calmed down.The orange sunset reflected on the window like flames. The bedroom was bathed in a warm glow, casting a golden glaze over the man and woman.Willow didn't push him away, and her delicate arms remained looped around his neck. In truth, she was scared.As parents, how could she not feel afraid? After years as husband and wife, Julian naturally understood her. It was obvious that Willow had been crying.He held her close and gently rubbed his palm against her back. He comforted her gently, "With me here, Landon will be fine."Willow looked up at him. At that moment, she was utterly gentle, which was something he hadn't seen in all their years of marriage. She was acting like a young l
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Jeffrey frowned. "Can't you take a day off to spend with your child?"Rosabelle replied faintly, "I have an important business dinner today. If I land this deal…"Jeffrey stared at his wife quietly, as if he no longer recognized her. After a long silence, he murmured, "Rowie needs her mother."Rosabelle naturally retorted, "She needs her father, too. Why don't you quit your job and be a full-time dad? Why should I sacrifice my career?"Jeffrey said nothing more, and the couple parted on a sour note. He held Rowena in his arms, watching Rosabelle get into the car and leave. Watching her capable and composed demeanor, he knew she had always believed that he didn't love her. But how could he not love her?He was just waiting for her to grow up! Wasn't his tolerance and patience a form of love?After a long moment, Jeffrey nuzzled Rowena. "Daddy will stay with you."Rowena had been diagnosed with mild autism and needed adult supervision at all times. But Rosabelle wasn't willing t
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"Let go…"Julian ignored her plea. His eyes were filled with affection as he cupped her face with one hand, as if wanting to devour her whole. He even grabbed her arm, looping it around her neck.He wanted her to watch how he kissed her.Everything turned chaotic in an instant. All the repressed love and hate erupted at once, turning into physical entanglement.Outside, a drizzle fell softly.In the end, they didn't cross the final line. Willow leaned against his shoulder, her voice soft and desperate. "Julian, I still hate you."Julian's shirt hung loose. He held her slender body in his arms, his voice husky and emotional. "I know. Willow, I know."As soon as he said that, tears slid down her cheeks. She didn't want him to see her at her most vulnerable state.Later that night, Julian returned to the master bedroom. He dumped the suitcase into the walk-in closet and headed to the bathroom. As the hot water washed over him, he glanced at his right arm, recalling the feeling of
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Willow said that she'd gotten pregnant because she wanted a baby.Just like Landon, that single sentence gave Julian a sense of redemption. His heart melted completely at that moment, and his eyes brimmed with affection.It had been a long time since he felt this way. Perhaps it was because he felt a sense of home, which reignited a flicker of hope inside of him.Inside, Willow finally coaxed the kids to sleep. She quietly got out of bed and walked back to her room. When she turned around, she froze in her tracks.Since when did Julian come back?He put down the suitcase, removed the trench coat with one hand, and casually placed it on top of the suitcase. Then, he stepped inside the bedroom."Everything's settled. I missed the kids, so I rushed back overnight. I'll go check on them."Willow nodded, then settled onto the couch and picked up a parenting book to read. After a while, her calf felt numb and would even cramp occasionally. Her brows furrowed in pain.After checking o
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The kitchen was quiet, with only Julian standing by the counter, preparing the ingredients. He was wearing a black shirt and black trousers, showing off his broad shoulders that made him look poised and distinguished.His silhouette was striking, the kind that women would go crazy for. This scene was something Willow once longed for, but now, it only brought a sense of nostalgia and sorrow.She stood by the door, silently watching him prepare the food. It looked like he was preparing some salad, spaghetti, and roasted pork chops.Even with one hand, Julian's movements were precise. It was clear he'd cook for Landon often. His expression was calm and focused, completely different from the Julian of years past.Right now, Julian no longer cared for fame and fortune. Instead, he looked like a perfect househusband.Willow didn't disturb him and left quietly, but Julian still sensed her presence. He glanced up and said gently, "Just wait a little longer. Dinner will be ready soon."Wi
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Dexter froze on the spot.Eleanor Sutton? That name felt like a relic from a distant past.He hadn't seen her since getting out of prison, nor had he asked about where she was. Perhaps, he had never truly loved her.Julian's expression disappeared as he watched his cousin in silence."The position of vice CEO in Yarrowmere was something I promised her. As for you, if you don't want to stay in Yarrowmere, I can arrange for someone else to take over."You can return to Brindley and live your previous life of debauchery. But I'm telling you, Eleanor gave birth to your daughter. You should at least bring her to Grandpa's grave."As soon as Julian said that, Dexter glared at him. He knew his cousin better than anyone. Ever since his release from prison, Julian hadn't said a thing.Now, he had suddenly decided to do this? Either Julian thought Dexter was in the way, or he'd noticed something.Grinding his pearly white teeth, Dexter growled, "Julian, you're as shameless as ever!"Ju
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By the time Willow woke up, she wasn't in Radiance Manor, but in the executive lounge in Nebula Group's CEO's office.This was her first time here. Even back when she was married to Julian, she had never been here.The 600-square-foot space was clean and sleek, dominated by shades of black and grey. This was Julian's usual style.Willow sat up and noticed her clothes were gone, replaced by a black dress shirt and men's athletic shorts, probably something Julian had left here years ago.The waistband was a little loose, but with the drawstring tied, she could wear them.Willow didn't bother wondering who changed her clothes. In any case, she felt much more comfortable now, so she didn't care.After getting out of bed, she walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window and picked up a photo frame from the shelf beside it.It was a photo of her and Julian that was taken nearly four years ago. She was pregnant with Landon and Gabriella, and they were sitting on a bench beneath the Ferris
