Blake's POV
I sat in the office with a cup of coffee in my hand. I turned the chair to the glass window. I looked through the bright glass window into the distance. It was already past nine o'clock in the evening. Noah and Hedwig should have taken a bath and were ready to go to bed. They had school tomorrow. And Catherine must be sitting by their beds, telling bedtime stories with a storybook in her hands. Or perhaps she was humming lullabies. Noah and Hedwig were getting more independent after Catherine's identity was exposed. In the past, Hedwig always felt insecure and would ask Catherine to hold her to sleep every night. Yet now, Noah and Hedwig were used to sleeping on their own beds. I had to admit that kids grow up so fast. However, I felt distressed every time I saw them curling into balls in their beds. I never thought that I would become a father so soon. I didn't even think I'd find my mate. I thoughtThird Person's POV"The view here is amazing!" Sunny's face lit up with a smile."Yes, the scenery is beautiful and it's away from the city's hustle and bustle, making it perfect for living," Leo said as he stood behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and whispering into her ear.Sunny slightly dodged his embrace, her hand instinctively resting on his broad palm. "Without you, I really don't know what I would have done. Leo, thank you for being so good to me. I don't know how to express my gratitude."The next day, Patricia had Richard take her to the police station.She was determined to interrogate Olivia herself, to ask her how she could have the heart to kill a man who loved her so much.Olivia sat at a table, her once lustrous long hair now cut short to ear-length.She looked haggard, her former radiance replaced by pessimism and exhaustion.Richard escorted Patricia into the room. As soon as they entered, Patricia
Third Person's POV"Is that so? How much is the rent? Don't you need to sign a contract?"Sunny couldn't grasp the wealthy mindset where money was just a number.To her, renting a place meant contracts and timely payments."Don't worry about it. Just move in and make yourself comfortable. I'll handle the rent," Leo reassured her, gently smoothing her tousled hair."Go take a shower and change clothes. I'll drive you over to check out the place."Seeing his confidence, Sunny trusted him implicitly and went to freshen up.Leo changed into casual clothes, and together they wheeled the trunks out the door."Why does this feel like I'm going on vacation? We're actually breaking up!" Sunny said with a mix of laughter and tears."Just treat it like a vacation. No need for mental pressure. And stop sneaking tears. Unhappiness ages you quickly," Leo teased as he loaded the trunks into the elevator."Are you implying I'm ol
Third Person's POV"I'll close the window." Leo watched the rain drift in and rose, standing naked before the window.Despite their recent passion, his heart felt colder and heavier than the rain."Don't stand there like that, you'll catch a cold."Sunny, tucked under the covers, saw him staring blankly out the window and quickly warned him.It was still spring, and the air was chilly, yet Leo seemed oblivious to the cold.Suddenly, he pressed a hand to his forehead. A surge of pain welled up inside him, unbidden tears reddening his eyes.Sunny slipped out of bed, threw on a coat, and fetched his robe, draping it over his broad shoulders.The man spun around and crushed her in his arms, as if to meld her into his very being, to prevent her escape.Sunny sensed the reluctant sorrow in his embrace—she felt the same ache.Yet separation was inevitable."Sunny, wait for me. It won't be long..." Leo murmur
Third Person's POVSunny's fingers clenched beneath the covers, her expression momentarily freezing.She couldn't quite feign indifference, despite her mental preparation."Is that so? Then let's do as Patricia says. I don't want to put you in a difficult position, nor do I have the face to meet your family!" she said, striving to steady her voice."Sorry, I can't reason with Patricia right now. She's very upset and I can't bear to worry her at her age," Leo said, his voice laced with guilt and self-reproach.Sunny let out a faint laugh. "Don't be like that. I've known deep down that our fate has truly run its course. If we can't change this reality, then let's accept it calmly."Hearing her nonchalance, Leo's eyes widened in surprise—could she truly have decided to let go?"This is just a temporary separation. Once the truth about your mother comes to light, I believe Patricia will accept you," Leo said in a low voice.S
Third Person's POV"Yeah, but perhaps it's a trial from heaven for you two!" Blake empathized with Leo's helplessness and distress."This trial is sheer agony!" Leo winced at the thought of breaking up with Sunny—it felt like being flayed alive.Blake let out a faint smile. "I always thought your interest in her was fleeting, but it seems she's become more precious to you than life itself.""How did you and Catherine persist back then?" Leo earnestly sought advice from Blake."A large part of our ability to endure was thanks to the support of our two little ones!" Thinking of the children, Blake's lips curled into a smile.Leo was taken aback. "Are you suggesting I get Sunny pregnant?"Blake didn't object. "Do you think it's feasible?""I don't know!" Leo's mind was a blank. He couldn't think of any other way out."There's nothing that softens the hearts of elders like the prospect of a child!" Blake insisted that
Third Person's POVPatricia pinned her grandsons with a steely gaze and demanded in a grave tone, "Have you been keeping something from me?"Blake knew the time for honesty had come. After a brief pause, he nodded and said, "Yes, Granny, there's something we withheld, but please try not to be angry.""Tell me the truth!" Patricia snapped, her eyes blazing."Let me say it," Leo interjected, his voice steady despite the turmoil within.Blake gave a slight nod. "Go ahead."Leo turned to his mother and said, "Mom, didn't you suspect a connection between Sunny and Olivia?"Abigail's face froze. She looked at her younger son, surprised that he'd uncovered her secret thoughts."You're spot on. Sunny is Olivia's daughter, and she's only just discovered her true parentage," Leo continued, watching as both his grandmother and mother paled.His heart sank as he delivered the blow.Patricia, though already aware of the truth,