LOGINGeraint agreed. “We’re not going out anymore. It’ll only make us spend more money. Just look at how much stuff you and Kent bought for us this morning. Every time we come over, you guys buy so much stuff for us to take back.”Though a large part of it was paid for by his son, Mary had bought some as well.“Kent, since your clinic is closed today and you’re free in the afternoon, why don’t you take Mary out for a change of pace? You guys are at the clinic every day, so you probably don’t get much time to go out and let loose,” Talia suggested.Mary looked towards her boss with anticipation.She wanted to go out with Kent, even if it was just for a drive. As long as she could be with him, she would be happy.After a beat of silence, Kent replied, “I don’t know where to go, though. Mary, do you have any place in mind?”“How about the beach? I haven’t been in ages and I’d like to go, enjoy the sea air, and have some seafood. I actually quite like seafood.”One of the dishes she had
Geraint and Talia both nodded.“Have a good think about it. This will affect the rest of your life and will decide if you have a happily ever after.“Whether or not your future wife will be good to us is secondary. After all, it’s your life. Once you get married, you guys will definitely stay here in the city and will only come home occasionally.“Your father and I will continue staying in our hometown. Even once we get too old to move, we have your siblings to take care of us, so we probably won’t trouble you guys too much.“So, you should put yourself first.“If you can’t find someone you like who also likes you back, you should choose the one who loves you most, because only then will she treat you well and embrace everything about you.“If you choose someone who you love but doesn’t love you back, you’re the one who’ll end up suffering.”Kent lost himself in thought.Mary finished washing the dishes and tidied the kitchen before taking off the apron and walking out.“Mary,
The family of three enjoyed a lovely chat on the living room sofa. Two plates of sliced fruit and biscuits were thoughtfully placed on the coffee table by Mary. Mary was doing the dishes in the kitchen. She bought groceries and cooked up a storm. Aware of Talia’s high blood sugar, Mary took extra care in preparing food suitable for her diet. Mary’s level of commitment and care impressed Talia. “Kent, look at Mary. She’s cleaning up after getting the groceries and cooking. You won’t find girls of her caliber anywhere anymore. “She’s thoughtful and perceptive. She always makes sure I can enjoy tasty and diabetic-friendly food whenever I visit. “I’ve been thinking. I believe Mary is a better fit for you and our family.” Geraint said, “I’m with your mother on this. Yes, Dr. Jones comes from a good family, but she is not interested in you. Even if you somehow manage to marry her, she will never respect us. “She might think little of us since we are from the countryside. “
“The Yorks are old money. They have class and history,” Marvin said. “You still have time for a half-hour nap.” Sheila was lucky to catch a breather in between her busy schedule. Without a nap, Sheila would have to survive on coffee to last the day. Marvin believed Sheila would reduce her caffeine intake and get some shut-eye. “Uncle Marvin, I’m heading up to rest now. Alex is picking me up later. I left my e-bike at work, so he’s driving me over later.” Marvin uttered with a smile, “Relax, he’s not going to leave without you.” Alex was certainly more attentive than Kent. Between the two rivals, Marvin would put his money on Alex. Sheila had turned Kent down multiple times, and Marvin could pick up that Kent was getting cold feet. Kent did not make any effort other than waiting at the clinic since Sheila rejected him. It never occurred to Kent to pick Sheila up from work or take her out for a meal. Sure, Sheila was bound to decline his invitations, but that was to b
“Sounds good.” Serenity walked the family out of the hotel before getting back inside and up to the presidential suite, where Zachary usually took his breaks. Zachary drove Grandma May and Callia back home. Grandma May and Callia were quick to fall asleep during the car ride. Holding Callia in her arms, Grandma May sank her back against her car seat. Callia had a good snuggle with Grandma May in slumberland. Zachary tried to strike up a conversation with Grandma May. When he did not get any response, he noticed through the rear-view mirror that the pair was out cold. “They must have been exhausted to pass out the moment they got into the car.” Zahcary was envious of how quickly the pair dozed off. He was not the type to drift off in bed effortlessly. Every night, he would lie in bed, mulling over work before hitting the sack. Sometimes, his mind could not switch off, and he would end up awake all night. Alex dropped Sheila off at her family clinic and said, “Take a
Only then did Callia give Alex a big smile. Out of all her uncles, Callia’s favorite was Rowan. She had the best fun with Rowan, who always took her out. Everyone took a seat in the private lounge, and the meal service began. It went without saying that Zachary and Serenity had ordered ahead of time. Sheila was pretty reserved at first, but it did not take her long to ditch her inhibitions. She did not feel like a stranger in the company of the Yorks. They made her feel like family. Lunch was wonderful, and Sheila was stuffed. It was not just about the good food, but the whole vibe in the room. She could not get enough of the snug feeling all around. Serenity removed Callia’s disguise in the private lounge, giving Sheila a clear look at the little girl’s face. Sheila could not stop gushing over how beautiful Callia was. Sheila could see why the Yorks absolutely adored the child. She must admit that her family would spoil Callia rotten, too. It was impossible not
“Are you trying to let Mr. Fletcher kill your daughter? Since you’re suspicious that we assistants will harm our masters, your assigning Mr. Fletcher to Ms. Caroline is equivalent to handing her a death sentence.”Belinda was speechless.Patrick’s words were still as sharp as ever. He used to have a l
A car stopped in front of the flower shop.Camryn, who was trimming a large potted plant, looked up at the car. It seemed to belong to Carrie. After Camryn regained her sight, Carrie came back and took her own car. Camryn remembered the license plate number.Carrie drove a BMW 7 Series. It had been a
Hunter was present when Belinda made her will. He dared not voice out any opinions back then. He simply knew the will stated that if Belinda passed away before him, half of her assets would go to Caroline because she was her biological daughter and the one to inherit the family business. The rest wo
Lilian said, “Who was the one who started hibernating whenever winter came around? You wouldn’t even leave the house and only eat hot soup every day.“We were the ones who cleared the snow in your garden.”Patrick said, “You should continue eating your nuts in silence.”Lilian chuckled. Audrey said, “O







