LOGINAt first, they chatted about the interesting things that were happening in their social circle. Slowly, the conversation shifted to ordinary family matters. Finally, to Anna.This was the second time Cyrus had talked to her about her mother in her youth. Warmth softened his stern face. "You have no idea how remarkable your mother was back then..."Cyrus told Sierra that Anna had been an outstanding student since childhood, a genius among geniuses. The only person who could match her was Nathan. He also said she was decisive, loyal to her friends, and devoted to her family.As he kept talking, his feelings grew more mixed, and he told her most of what had happened back then. "Then, I found out she was dating Nathan..."When Maxwell heard that, he got up and left. Some things were alright for him to hear, but his aunt's love life when she was young was not one of them.After leaving Cyrus's private garden, he had just crossed the corridor when Peter called out to him. "Maxwell."Ma
Tommy stayed with John over the next two days, while Sierra went with Anna to visit a few elders in the family.In the blink of an eye, it was already the fifth day after the New Year. Most of what needed to be handled had already been handled, and Sierra finally had some free time.Looking at the rising sun, Sierra thought of what Nathan had said to her that night."What are you thinking about?" Anna came to her side."I was thinking if I should visit the King family and check on Cyrus." Sierra looked at Anna as she spoke, direct as always. "On New Year's Eve, he said he had just slipped and fell."Before dinner was served on New Year's Eve, her mother had specifically told them not to put any green onions in some of them. Later, Sierra realized Cyrus was the one who did not eat any green onions. Otherwise, she would not have specified it."Go if you want to," Anna said, her expression unchanged. "If you leave now, you should make it in time for lunch."Sierra smiled. "You make
Tommy lowered his eyes, looking a little sad. It prompted Anna to comfort him for a long time.Sierra didn't say a word. She knew Tommy and John too well, so she was completely certain this was just an act from the two of them. As long as she did not show interest in anyone else, Tommy would not be affected no matter what anyone said to him.Her mother did not understand that, as she let her love for Tommy affect her judgment.That night, John got what he wanted.Meanwhile, Nathan spent the night sulking at home.-The next morning, John had breakfast with Sierra and the others. He stayed until after dinner that night before leaving, and when he left, he took Tommy with him. In short, he was taking Tommy to stay at his place for a few days.Sierra did not stop them.The moment they got into the car and drove off, Tommy said to John, "I went with you because I want Mom to relax and get some proper rest. It's not because I forgave you."Although Sierra had taken time off and sta
In the end, Nathan left with Cyrus at ten that night.When the car's taillights disappeared in the darkness, John received a text from Nathan.[I didn't expect you to be so dutiful.]Sierra saw it, but she did not quite understand why Nathan had suddenly praised John. John did not hide the text from her. His fingers moved slightly as he typed a reply. He knew Nathan was mocking him on purpose. [It's everyone for themselves.]Nathan grew even angrier.That accursed son-in-law!John did not even think to help him.Nathan's text came in. [I'll never approve of you and Sierra forever!]John texted back. [Once Mom agrees to let you into the family, I might consider your opinion.] John saw from the corner of his eye that Sierra was no longer looking, so he replied without worry. [Until then, keep trying.]Nathan's expression darkened at once as he almost choked. He glanced at the driver in the front seat and said in a low voice, "Are all young people this rude now?"Among t
Otherwise, both shares and the full authority over Henderson Group would still be in Danny's hands. John most likely would have been threatened and controlled in every possible way too, just like Solomon.Nathan looked at John with a little more scrutiny. "The way you are… It's very hard for me to relax about Sierra being with you."John shrugged. "You should be nicer to the hand that feeds. I made dinner tonight."Nathan raised his eyebrow. "And I washed the dishes.""The dishwasher washed them," John reminded him."I was still the one who put them in." Nathan scoffed."You only put the dishes and utensils in. Mom was the one who pressed start." John clarified.Nathan could not win the argument, so he could only add a little pressure using his position as an elder. "Our family won't accept a son-in-law as sharp-tongued as you."John went straight for the head. "Has Mom agreed to make you a family yet?"Nathan went silent. He simply did not want to say another word to him anym
Just as Tammy met Solomon, Sierra happened to send her a text.Sierra did not have many friends. She had not known Tammy for long, but she liked her, so she sent her a New Year's greeting."Mom," Tommy said as he watched the New Year's Special with her on TV, his eyes drifting outside again and again."Yes?" Sierra raised her eyebrow."What do you think Dad and Grandpa are talking about out there?" Tommy looked like he was thinking deeply about it. When John was not in front of him, he called him Dad.Sierra followed where he was looking and saw John and Nathan were standing outside in the dark, talking. They were too far away for her to hear them, however."You want to know?" Tony suddenly leaned over.Both Tommy and Sierra looked at Tony for a moment and blinked. They then spoke at the same time. "Weren't you setting off fireworks?""Marcus wanted to do the fireworks himself and told me not to bother him." Tony sat down beside them before glancing at John's direction, and w
At this time, John had already regained his usual composure. If not for the sweat still on his forehead, it would have been easy to think that everything Sierra had seen was just from his imagination."This is my home." Sierra saw that he was awake and spoke directly. "You tell me why I wouldn't be
John said nothing and didn't move.When Sierra saw that he remained silent, she pushed the words that had reached her throat back in. She picked up the headphones beside her and put them on, shutting the world out.Time slipped by, minute by minute. Soon it was 11.59 p.m.John watched the stopwat
John sat in the chair beside Pamela. "Why don't you take your health seriously?""I do." Pamela felt like she had been treated unfairly. Before it happened, she had checked the area and made sure there were no cameras. "I just wanted to see you so much that I didn't notice the car coming. That
This was the absolute truth.It wasn't something an excuse could deny."It doesn't matter anymore," Sierra said as she raised her guard again. "All I need to know is that you plan to take care of her for the rest of your life and you want me to accept her existence."John's eyes grew darker. Sh







