Hayden said, “Shameless. I still care about my reputation.”Kevin chuckled. “I am shameless indeed. If I cared about my reputation, I wouldn’t have been able to win my wife over. I learned this from Zachary. In fact, he has never pursued his wife, but he always said you need a thick skin. My big bro used to be very concerned about his image. After getting together with Serenity, he gradually stopped caring.”During the initial period of their marriage, the both of them had a lot of fights, and often gave each other the cold shoulder.Kevin knew about it but did not dare to pry.Sometimes, when they gave each other the cold shoulder, even Grandma May had to step in.Hayden could not help but burst into laughter. “When Mr. Zachary hears that you call him shameless, you might be in trouble.”According to her knowledge, the young masters of the York family had a special respect for the eldest in their generation, Zachary. They were also afraid of him.Zachary maintained a cold and a
Hayden hooked her arm around Kevin’s, holding her handbag with her phone inside. She then said to Kevin, “Let’s go, Kev.”“Will the bodyguards follow us?” Kevin asked.Hayden smiled. “Of course, otherwise, how can I prove that I am Hayden?”Even though she was Hayden, attending the banquet tonight as a woman might make many people doubt her true identity. By having the bodyguards around, with their familiar faces, they might be more inclined to believe that she was indeed Hayden.The two walked out of the main house hand in hand. Donald and his wife, who were still pretending to water the plants outside, noticed them coming out.Seeing Hayden still wearing the evening gown she had chosen, Sophia breathed a sigh of relief.However, upon seeing her daughter’s extremely short haircut, she sighed and muttered under her breath, “We have so many wigs, why won’t she just use one?”Glancing down at her daughter’s feet, even though the hem of the dress was a bit long, anyone could still
Sophia laughed. “Even if the phone is turned off, they can still come knocking on our doors. Well, we gave birth to a daughter, and we’re not afraid of what others might ask.”Even so, Sophia still took out her phone and turned it off.Not to mention how shocked the upper-class society of Jensburg would be when they attended the banquet tonight, even Hayden’s bodyguards and the workers of the Queen family were dumbfounded when they saw Hayden in women’s clothing.The housekeeper hesitated many times, wanting to say something but held back.After the bodyguards snapped out of their daze, they also hesitated to speak, but in the end, not a single person dared to say anything.However, judging from their dissatisfied looks at Kevin, anyone could guess what they were thinking—not only did Kevin lead Mr. Hayden astray but also made him crossdress.This bastard was bullying Mr. Hayden too much.However, seeing Hayden hand in hand with Kevin being so affectionate and no different from ot
It could be seen that she had successfully disguised herself as a man, deeply ingrained the image in people’s minds.The driver and the bodyguard both breathed a sigh of relief.After all, Mr. Hayden was clearly a man. Now, due to being in a same-sex relationship with Mr. Kevin, he cross-dressed for his sake. This was just a bit of romantic playfulness between couples.They could not bear to watch, but they had to.If someone said their boss was originally a woman, would that not imply they were all blind? They had been with their boss for seven-odd years without knowing whether their boss was a man or a woman.The relieved expression of the bodyguards made Hayden somewhat speechless.She thought that revealing her true identity as a woman would shock everyone, but it turned out that people’s first thought was her cross-dressing for Kevin.It seemed that she had to start growing her hair.When her hair reached her waist, everyone should be able to believe it then.That was p
The host family, after recognizing them, was also taken aback for a moment.However, they quickly recovered their composure and approached them with unchanged expressions.Kevin and Hayden were already a couple, a same-sex couple nevertheless. Both families had no objections, no interference, so what could these outsiders who felt uncomfortable do?It was their freedom.Whether Hayden acted as a woman or Kevin dressed as a woman, it was their choice.“Mr. Kevin, Mr. Hayden.”The host family was the Readings, and Old Mr. Reading was in his eighties but still robust and active in Jensburg’s business community.They held a considerable reputation in local business circles. Otherwise, Hayden would not have attended their banquet.“Mr. Reading,” greeted both of them politely.He smiled and said, “Please, come in.”He led them into the house without commenting on Hayden’s female attire.Other members of the Reading family did not have Old Mr. Reading’s composure and occasionally l
Would that actually be the case?Was Hayden indeed a woman, cross-dressing as a man before, or was he now cross-dressing as a woman?Everyone was confused by Hayden.However, no one dared to clarify.Some of those who had good relations with the Queens tried calling Donald and Sophia. Alas, nobody could reach them because their phones were turned off.Hayden was welcomed into the main house by Old Mr. Reading, and gracefully took a seat.Mrs. Reading, Old Mr. Reading’s daughter-in-law, kept looking at Hayden several times, hesitating to speak.She and Sophia were acquainted. They played cards, went shopping, and had meals together, so they were somewhat friends.“Mrs. Reading, if you have something to say to me, feel free to speak openly without reservation.”Hayden noticed that Mrs. Reading wanted to say something and took the initiative to ask, to avoid avoiding her voiceless staring.Old Mr. Reading looked toward his daughter-in-law.She hesitantly said, “Nothing, I just t
“Mr. Queen… Are you saying you’re a girl?” Matilda Reading stammered, strongly indicating disbelief that Hayden was a girl. Hayden looked at Matilda, who was also looking at her. From Matilda’s expression and gaze, it was evident that she really hoped Hayden would deny it.Even though Matilda gave up pursuing Hayden after not getting a response, she still hoped that Hayden was a boy. At least, that would mean her crush on Hayden was not misguided.If Hayden was a woman, then Matilda would doubt her own orientation, mistaking a girl for a boy and admiring her.Matilda could not remain calm just thinking about it.Not to mention Matilda, no one could remain calm upon hearing Hayden stating that she was a girl.After a moment of silence, Hayden said, “I said I’m a girl, believe it or not, it’s up to everyone.”She would not explain herself.If it were not for Kevin, she would not even bother saying it. She did not care how others perceived her.She raised Kevin’s hand, “Both Kev
Tonight was originally the client’s meeting with Hayden, but Hayden did not come back to the company in the afternoon and had social engagements in the evening, so Hugh took over. Hugh was Hayden’s twin brother, outstanding in various aspects, but compared to the shining presence of Hayden, Hugh always fell a bit short.“It’s not that my brother ran into trouble, it’s that my brother created trouble, and now the trouble has found its way to me.”As Hugh finished speaking, his phone rang again. He said to everyone, “See, another call is coming. Why don’t they call my parents? They always call me. I’ve been brothers with Hayden for more than twenty years. While we may be close, we’ve never shared a bed or bathed together. How would I know if my brother is a man or a woman?“As far back as I can remember, I’ve always called him brother.”Hugh found out that his brother was actually his sister when he was already an adult because his parents told him.However, he never sought confirm
“A baby’s face changes almost every day. We’ll only know who he takes after when he’s a little older.”Serenity agreed. “I should call Elisa and share this news with her.”Jasmine probably did not have time to tell her friends about her newborn. Serenity also forgot to inform Elisa because she was too worried about Jasmine. Zachary told her to call Elisa only after they were inside the car. There were too many people in the hospital. Serenity held back her excitement and immediately called Elisa when she got in the car. Elisa was extremely busy at the company. She was the only one who could manage their joint company at that moment because Serenity and Jasmine were pregnant. Even if they wanted to return to the company to work, Elisa would not allow them. Rest was of utmost importance for pregnant women. Elisa was unmarried and not pregnant. She did not mind being busier. She only picked up Serenity’s call after some time.“Seren.”Elisa held the phone in her left h
“All that matters is that you’re okay, honey. Let’s not have more children. We’ll just have this one son.”Josh spoke while holding Jasmine’s hand.Women had to experience immense pain when giving birth. It came with many risks as well. Josh had heard other people saying that a woman usually had one foot in the grave during childbirth.He was genuinely shocked after accompanying Jasmine through her labor. He had been terrified and worried that something would happen to Jasmine.Luckily, everything ended well. Jasmine and their son were safe. However, Josh did not want to experience something like that again. Having one child was enough. There was no need for a second or third child. The Buchams were a big family anyway. He did not have to bear the responsibility of expanding the family alone.“Okay. We shall not have another baby.”Although Jasmine was brimming with motherly love and recovery from a vaginal delivery was quicker, she still thought childbirth was too
It was not just Camila. The rest of the people there also had the same thought. Josh and Jasmine had a great relationship. If something happened to Jasmine, Josh would be devastated and lose all hope of living.“Congratulations. The mother has given birth to a boy safely. The baby boy is six pounds and three ounces.”The people who brought Josh out were the anesthetist and nurse.The nurse instinctively reported the good news when she saw the crowd.Then, she explained, “The father probably fainted from shock after the baby was born. Come over and help bring him to the side to rest. The mother won’t be out that quickly.”Upon hearing her words, everyone’s mood brightened up.Camila, whose legs felt weak just now, was immediately filled with strength and stood up. Without Drake's help, she went to the nurse and asked, “Does the baby need to be in the incubator since he was born prematurely?”The nurse replied, “We’ll put the baby in the incubator and observe him for a while. If
Zachary was also worried that Serenity would go into premature labor out of shock. He also persuaded her to go for her checkup in a gentle voice. They could not do anything but wait anyway.Serenity finally decided to conduct her prenatal checkup first. Zachary accompanied her. Just moments after they left, the door to the delivery suite opened. A nurse stood there and shouted, “Is Jasmine Sox’s husband here?”“Yes. I’m her husband,” replied Josh quickly. He dashed to the nurse. “You must save Jas, doctor. Save the mother no matter what.”His family members behind him also echoed, “That’s right. No matter what happens, you have to save Jasmine.”The nurse said, “The mother is fine. It’s just that she wants her husband to accompany her as she’s in a lot of pain.”Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.Josh was about to rush inside but was stopped by the nurse.She asked him to change his clothes before taking him inside the delivery suite.Jasmine was wailing in pain. When
With advanced medical technology, a premature baby could still be healthy if taken good care of in the incubator. Serenity said, “Jasmine should be at thirty-five weeks. I just don’t understand why she would suddenly go into labor. Did she fall at home?“Or did she eat something that made her go into labor?”Zachary said, “That’s most likely not the case. Josh’s cousin is Jasmine’s dietician and keeps an eye on her food every day. There’s no way Jasmine would’ve eaten something bad unless she ate it secretly.”Serenity and Zachary suddenly went silent. Pregnant women had weird appetites. Once they had a craving, they could not go unsatisfied. Sometimes, they would even crave fruits that were not in season. Serenity herself was one of them. Once, she woke up in the middle of the night craving mac and cheese. Of course, Zachary, the ever-doting husband, had to satisfy her request. However, where could he find mac and cheese at that hour?Ultimately, he had to drive to the
People would reap what they had sown. They would have to bear the consequences of their actions. Sometimes, interfering in another person’s fate would backfire. After chatting for some time, Serenity said, “I have to go for my checkup now, Liberty. Let’s talk again when you’re free another day.“By the way, I’ll get someone to bring Sonny to you this weekend. He misses you.”“Okay,” said Liberty. After the call ended, Serenity put her phone into her bag and stood up. She told the man behind the office desk, “It’s almost time, babe. Let’s go.”“Okay. I’m almost done.”Zachary quickly signed and stamped a document before closing it. He walked over with the document in hand. Serenity and Zachary left the office together. He handed the document to his secretary. The secretary did not expect him to pass the document to him personally. He had thought of entering Zachary’s office to request it later. The secretary watched Zachary and Serenity leave. He could not believe
Lilian often messed with the medicinal herbs her master cultivated, which led to her being chased and scolded by him.It seemed her son had inherited her restless nature.“How’s Sonny been lately?”Liberty had been on edge these past few days because Caroline had been preparing to lure her three brothers into a trap and had not had time to call her son.“Same as usual, but it seems like things have soured again with the Browns.”Serenity added, “Sonny still answers when Hank calls him, but he doesn’t seem happy when his grandparents visit. He doesn’t like going to the Browns’ place, and he doesn’t want to take their calls either.“Hank’s mother and sister are truly incorrigible. They must have been badmouthing you and Duncan in front of Sonny again, which is why he’s upset with them.”During the holidays, Sonny had stayed with the Browns for a few days and started to warm up to them.However, who would have thought that the mother and daughter would start spouting nonsense in f
Once the baby was born, he would apply the knowledge he had learned over the past few months to care for the baby. He was determined to be a competent and responsible father.Serenity released her arms from around him and shifted to her side.Zachary let go, too, allowing her to turn.Then, she planted countless gentle kisses on his face.“Babe, with you here, the baby and I will be just fine. Don’t worry too much,” Serenity comforted softly after kissing him.“You are my rock. If even you are nervous, I’ll start feeling anxious too, and that won’t be good.”Hearing this, Zachary immediately said, “Seren, don’t worry. I’ll protect both of you. Alright, I won’t be so nervous anymore.”He gently touched her rounded belly again. “Lil’ Bun should be a calm kid. He’s not that mischievous.”He felt that the baby’s movements were not too intense.Serenity wanted to tell him that there were times when the baby kicked more vigorously, but she decided against it, knowing it would only m
“Just hit the gym a few more times. Lately, you’ve been spending less time there.”Every day after work, he would come home and orbit around her. As a result, he had less time to work out.It was normal to gain a few pounds eating well and exercising less. Did he really think he could eat anything without gaining weight?The reason he could maintain a model-like physique before was that he exercised daily.“Ow.” Serenity suddenly cried out in pain.This startled Zachary so much that he nearly jumped up, asking anxiously, “Is it stomach pain? Are you going into labor? Let’s go to the hospital right away.”He was about to pick her up, but Serenity stopped him by pressing his hand.“Don’t be so nervous, Zachary. It's not time yet. It’s not happening so soon. It’s just the baby kicking again. His kicks are getting stronger.”As she entered the later stages of pregnancy, the little one inside her was growing stronger. Sometimes, a couple of kicks from the baby could actually hurt.