Catherine's POV
"It's my best work. This is Leo performing on stage. Many people are listening to you singing. You sing so well!" Finally, this Leo was a star. "Really? You haven't heard me sing yet, have you? My singing is awesome. I'll show you next time!" Leo smirked. "This is Leo climbing the mountain and is accidentally blown away by the wind. "This is Leo eating. Well... I don't know how to draw steak, so I drew some circles. Leo, what do you like to eat?" Leo looked desperate. When Hedwig finished introducing her drawings, Leo turned to Noah and said, "Noah, you didn't prepare so many surprises for me, did you?" Noah said proudly, "I'm not like stupid Hedwig! Leo, this is the car model I made for you. These two doors can even be opened!" "Thank you, Noah. I like it very much." Leo was moved. "Leo, what about mine?" Hedwig instantly raised her face, her crystal-like eyes filled with anticipation. "I like b"Quit your nonsense! Do you have any idea what you're talking about? They aren't even distant relatives! There's a world of difference between their statuses!" Tabitha slapped his hand away and stormed out of the room.Benjamin frowned, thinking to himself that Cedrick was in deep trouble.He had anticipated this day, but it came sooner than expected.He hoped Cedrick's love for Jessica was strong enough to weather this storm.But Benjamin was in a tough spot. On one side was his beloved elder brother, and on the other, his respected mother. Who should he side with? It was a dilemma.After brushing his teeth and getting dressed, Benjamin went downstairs. Tabitha was sitting at the dining table, eating breakfast with a sullen expression."Mom, have you seen Cedrick?" Benjamin quickly took a seat and started eating."I went to find him last night and ran into Jessica. She must have been upset by what I said and left in a huff. If she ca
Moira, of course, knew that Sunny had gone abroad, but she couldn't just tell him outright."Has she gone missing? That's strange, where could she have gone?" Moira feigned surprise."Even you don't know where she is? She didn't tell you where she was headed recently?" Leo's heart sank further, sensing something was amiss."She didn't mention it. Oh, right, she told me she wanted to visit my mother," Moira hastily thought of a way to buy time."Where's your hometown? Do you have a phone number? Can you give her a call?" Leo frowned, wondering if the woman had really returned to her hometown without a word."I know where it is. Boss, if you want to go, I can show you the way!" Tasha interjected excitedly, seeing an opportunity to involve herself.Moira shook her head. "My mother is old and doesn't use a phone. If Sunny's phone isn't reachable, maybe she just forgot to charge it. Why don't you wait a bit longer?""I can't wait any longe
"She's not that foolish!" Leo sneered, convinced that Sunny wouldn't commit suicide.Leo stepped out of the bedroom and opened the refrigerator, only to find it empty.With Sunny gone, it seemed his passion for life had left with her.When she lived here, she always kept the fridge stocked, filling it to the brim whether the items were useful or not.Now, the empty fridge mirrored his hollow heart.Originally planning to have breakfast at home, Leo realized he'd have to eat out.He returned to single life, waking up alone and heading to work by himself.At a red light, seeing a cheerful couple in the car beside him, Leo felt a pang of envy and frustration.Love had made him vulnerable, unable to withstand such reminders.As Leo approached the company, a sudden impulse struck him.He slammed on the brakes, made a sharp turn at the next intersection, and headed toward the coast.The coastal scenery along the
Tabitha's face turned blank. Her eldest son, who had never raised his voice to her, was now speaking to her in such a tone.Tears welled up in her eyes as she grabbed her bag. "It seems my trip here was in vain. I'll go talk to Benjamin. I can't control you anymore!""Mom..."Cedrick snapped out of his shock and tried to stop her, but Tabitha was already gone.Jessica returned home, opened the door with her key, and froze at the sight of her mother sleeping on the living room sofa.Veronica was curled up, fast asleep, without a blanket, just hugging herself tightly.Jessica's heart ached. She couldn't believe her mother was sleeping on the sofa—it must be cold.Her eyes brimming with emotion, Jessica rushed to her bedroom to fetch a blanket. As she returned to cover her mother, she accidentally woke her.Veronica bolted awake, her guard up. Seeing her daughter's face, she sat up in surprise. "Jess, why are you back? What
Blame lay solely on Cedrick's secrecy.His mother had rushed here upon learning he had a girlfriend."Mom, please don't be angry. I know I was wrong to keep this from you. I'm sorry."Cedrick had been thoughtful and easygoing since he was a child. He was the kind of kid that adults could trust. Tabitha had always been proud of him.Tabitha's anger stemmed partly from Cedrick's maturity and discretion. He had kept his relationship hidden, a sign of independence that now made him difficult to control."Why apologize? I'm asking you, with so many women out there, why did you choose her? She's just a child, not even an adult!"Tabitha was also upset by Jessica's young age, deeming her unsuitable for marriage.While she thought Cedrick was excellent, their age gap was too big.Cedrick's face flushed as he admitted, "She is of age, nineteen years old.""Nineteen? That's so young! At your age, she should be in school, not datin
Usually docile, Jessica suddenly shook off his grip and said as a car approached, "My assistant's here. You go back upstairs!""Jess..." Cedrick's face froze, calling out her name urgently.But the stubborn figure had already hurried toward the just-parked car.Jessica got in and told her assistant to drive.The assistant looked puzzled, "Jessica, Mr. Lawrence is chasing after us.""Ignore him. Let's go," Jessica replied.Jessica was really fragile right now. She didn't want to hear him say sorry again. Every apology just made her feel worse.At that moment, Cedrick was sprinting toward them, but the black car sped past him."Uh-oh, did I upset Mr. Lawrence?" the assistant asked, panic-stricken.Jessica was lost in thought, too distraught to hear the assistant's question. She felt a deep sense of frustration and regret.Her anger had gotten the better of her, preventing her from fully hearing Cedrick's apology.