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Patrick frowned. "Destiny? I don't believe in that nonsense."He wanted to ask Willow if she had feelings for him, but when he saw the tears in her eyes, he couldn't bring himself to do so.Look at him, making a woman cry like that. What right did he have to talk about liking her?Patrick picked up the coffee on the table and finished it in one go. He looked at her intently and said, "If he ever lets you down again, come find me."Willow smiled faintly and nodded. But deep down, she knew she never would. After all, they weren't destined to be together.Willow got back into the car.After the car started, Julian leaned back against the seat, handling some simple tasks on his phone. He said casually, "You seem to like him quite a bit."Listening carefully, there was a faint tension in his voice.Willow turned to stare out the window and replied indifferently, "It's none of your business."Julian didn't press further. He lowered his head and returned to his phone. Roughly five mi
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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
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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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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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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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"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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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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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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Willow said, "Let's talk about it when we're there."To her surprise, Julian bought her a handbag. It was a limited edition platinum Birkin. Only 50 of them were made in the entire world, and it wasn't even on the shelves of the stores in Brindley.The lights shone brightly. Julian lowered his head, his eyes brimming with tenderness. "Do you like it? Don't ladies love handbags?"Willow did love them, but she wasn't that into them. She took it and thanked him. Julian loved seeing the satisfied look on her face. He stared at her perky cheeks and gulped. "I don't have meetings or business gatherings tomorrow. How about we go to the apartment? Are there any dishes you want to eat? I'll ask Esther to get the ingredients ready."Willow raised her head and zoned out a little when she saw the affectionate look on his face. "What's wrong?" Julian's voice sounded a little hoarse. "Are you upset by what Aunt Karen said earlier today?"She shook her head gently. Looking at him, she said
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Julian and Willow fixed their gazes on each other's reflections in the mirror. Moments later, she hummed in response. "I'm almost done."She didn't tell him that she was pregnant because she was worried that it might come to nothing, but she was definitely fired up about it. When she was eating the pies, she was a little out of it too. Julian gave Willow some pies. "Have some. It's your favorite."She smiled faintly, lowered her head, and ate a piece of pie. Karen noticed that things were going great between Julian and Willow. She couldn't help but feel a little jealous. Turning sideways, she said to Dexter, "When are you bringing Eleanor and the kid back? Your dad and I want to spend some time with our grandson too."Dexter responded sulkily, "She doesn't want anything to do with me. What can I do about it?"Karen got anxious. "Even the toughest lady can't resist a persistent man. Learn from Julian's example! He's good at this."Everyone immediately fell silent. Then, Tyl
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"I'm not. Let me go!""You can't lie to me. Willow, we've been married for years!" Julian looked into her eyes as he continued to fondly rub her cheeks. His gaze was so deep and laced with tenderness. He didn't stop touching her until his hand stopped at her belly. His tone was sentimental when he murmured, "Do you still remember it? Landon and Gabriella exist because we did it on this couch."Willow lay on her back, her black hair cascading on the couch. There was a vulnerability to her allure, soft and haunting. Julian's eyes were brimming with lust. Lowering his head, he kissed her lips and said in a hoarse voice, "Let's give it a shot."What did he mean by that?Willow wanted to ask him, but he didn't give her a chance. What happened next was unprecedented moments of madness, intensity, and eroticism as he unleashed his full desires on her. The night was completely dark as it lingered on endlessly.…In the blink of an eye, it was winter. Mouth-watering aromas fille
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It was evening, and the sun's fading light poured into the bedroom. Willow dozed off from pure exhaustion. Julian had his pants on, and his shirt was draped over him casually, with only two of its buttons done. One of his arms might have been damaged and looked hideous, but it did nothing to diminish his virility and stunning appearance. They were trying to make a baby. So, he didn't smoke. Instead, he stared at the setting sun as he rubbed her black hair and reminisced about the hot, passionate moment they had just shared. Willow slowly woke up. Unlike before, she didn't turn her back to him. This time, she remained leaning against Julian's chest with his broken arm in her sight. She stared at it for a brief moment and asked softly, "Why did you do it?"He was immediately stunned. Afterward, he guessed what she was asking about. This was the first time she had openly brought up Alicia since they had been reunited. Lowering his head, he looked at her and responded gently, "W
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Willow deliberately kept a distance from Julian during breakfast. Melanie could see that Willow looked pale and tired, and she poured the latter a bowl of soup. She asked in a concerned tone, "Did you sleep well last night? We can hire two more maids if it's too tiring for you to look after the baby."Gabriella raised her hand up high and cried out in a crisp voice before Willow could say anything. "Grandma, I know the answer to your question! Dad told me that Mom was tired from reading last night. So, she slept like a log. "Don't worry. I'll ask Mom to read fewer books and sleep earlier instead!"Landon was busy digging into his food. He thought to himself how hardworking his mom had been, and he had to learn from her and feed his belly.Meanwhile, the grown-ups fell silent. Liam, Tyler, and Karen kept their heads lowered and ate their food. Dexter shot Julian a vicious look. Melanie was the only one who looked embarrassed and unsure of how she should respond to Gabriella.
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Willow picked up the scattered documents, only to catch sight of an acquisition proposal that involved a holding company acquiring Gibson Legal Group. Willow was surprised, staring at it for a moment before quietly putting it back down.Julian seemed to guess what she'd seen and said casually, "Rosabelle missed her flight. She rushed to the airport but couldn't find him, and was even crying on the phone this evening."Willow remained indifferent.Julian softened his voice, making it gentle. "What? Are you still trying to keep your distance?"Willow couldn't stand being provoked and said coldly, "Why would I do that? We're no longer legally married."Julian stared straight at her. After a while, he smiled apologetically. "That was poorly said. I'm sorry, Ms. Harper. Please don't be mad at me.""There's nothing to be mad about," Willow replied before going into the bathroom.These days, they would occasionally share the same bed, but nothing ever happened. There wasn't even any la
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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
