LOGIN"Come, come, come! It's rare for my brother-in-law to be home today. Let's have a drink together!" Oliver sneered as he stood and issued the call.Immediately, everyone at the table rose, including James. The men lifted their drinks, the women their beverages. Smiles spread around the table as glasses were raised, and the atmosphere turned warm and cheerful.Even Leticia stood with her cup in hand to give face, her expression full of smiles. The warmth on her face contrasted sharply with her earlier fierceness.Dominic quickly said, "We're all family. There's no need to be so formal."At that, Leticia's eyes softened further. James also looked pleased.Little did they know that Dominic was thinking that once he was with Katherine, he would not even need to change his father-in-law. They would still be family.Oliver wasted no time. He tilted his head back and drained his glass in one gulp.A young man in glasses spoke bashfully. "Cuz, cousin-in-law, I can't drink much. I'll just
Although people were not made of stone, how could anyone be without feelings? Dominic had indeed felt moved just now, but that did not mean he could forgive Isabella.A life had been lost. What could possibly make up for that?Not to mention that his relationship with Katherine now made it impossible for him to return to the past with Isabella.And besides Katherine, there was also Jessica. In short, Dominic's life was already complicated enough. Isabella's actions tonight moved him, but that was all.After saying this, he turned and left the room.Deep sorrow filled Isabella's eyes. If she could start everything over again, she would never have had any connection with Alexander."It's all my fault… If I had told Dom about Benjamin earlier, then when Alex appeared later, he would have understood why I treated him well…"And when Alex started having improper thoughts, I should have noticed sooner and dealt with it. But I didn't. I was the one who indulged him, which gave him the
Dominic turned away and closed his eyes.In his heart, he thought, 'Isabella, this time I'll treat it as repaying you. I don't owe you anything anymore.'With his current physical condition, a whip like this striking his body would hardly be worse than scratching an itch. With Leticia's strength, it would not cause any real harm.A hint of approval flickered in Leticia's eyes. She raised the whip in her hand. Now the outcome depended on Isabella.Just as she expected, the moment Leticia lifted the whip, Isabella sprang to her feet. She threw herself onto Dominic and cried out, "Grandma, don't hit him! If you want to punish someone, punish me!"Leticia frowned and put on an impatient expression. "So who exactly should I hit? How about five lashes each?""No!" Isabella cried through uncontrollable sobs. "Grandma, just hit me. Hit only me. Don't hit my husband! I'm begging you..."A trace of complexity flashed across Dominic's eyes.Leticia's gaze flickered. She knew the act had r
"Uncles, Aunts… you should go in too."Dominic greeted them with a smile and took the gifts he had prepared earlier from the car.Aside from Yvonne, he had always maintained a decent relationship with the others.The group walked into the villa, where a warm atmosphere greeted them.Leticia ignored everyone. She held Lilith in her arms and laughed happily.In the dining room, the servants had already begun bringing out the dishes. Since Leticia had not spoken, however, no one dared sit at the table.For the moment, everyone gathered in the living room.After quite some time, Leticia finally spoke cheerfully. "Oliver, take Lily to the dining room first. The little one says she's hungry."Oliver jolted in surprise and quickly stepped forward to take the girl.Then he glanced at Dominic and Isabella, his expression clearly wishing them luck, before leaving the living room.Silence fell over the room.The smile on Leticia's face vanished. Her eyes turned toward Isabella. "Isabel
"Alright, Mr. Fleming. Thank you!" Sophia said with repeated bows.Dominic replied, "Then we'll meet again later."After that, he returned straight to the car. Sophia was now in a soul state, so no matter how far she walked, she would not actually feel tired."Honey, why were you gone so long?" Isabella asked.Dominic answered casually, "Using the toilet."With that, he started the old car and set off again.…By the afternoon, they stopped at another service area and grabbed a quick bite.Isabella said with disgust, "The food at these service areas is really awful, and it's expensive.""I think it's pretty good!" Lilith said as she picked up a fry and dipped it in ketchup.Isabella shot her a glare. "Just eat your food.""Hehe!" The girl leaned against Katherine. With her aunt backing her up, she was not afraid of anyone.After that, they did not stop again.A little after five in the afternoon, they arrived at the gate of an extremely luxurious villa. Outside the vast co
Dominic nodded and asked, "What's your name?""My name is Sophia Quinn," she said.She seemed a little shy. After the initial shock passed, she lowered her head and said softly, "I'm already dead."From Dominic's perspective, Sophia was not stunning, but her fair, delicate face carried a gentle and quiet temperament. He asked, "You're walking along the highway. Where are you planning to go?"Sophia answered quickly, "I want to go to Eastmere!""To Eastmere? Are you going home?"Sophia shook her head repeatedly. "I want to see my boyfriend. He's in Eastmere."Dominic smiled. "Even death couldn't make you forget him. Your boyfriend must be a pretty good guy.""Mhm." When Sophia spoke about her boyfriend, the corners of her lips lifted into a small smile. She said, "He's amazing. And he loves me very much."Dominic watched her and noticed that whenever she mentioned her boyfriend, her eyes lit up.But the brightness faded quickly. She lowered her head and said, "But I can't keep
The nurse called the doctor over, and they saw Dominic collapse weakly to the floor. Blood trickled from his mouth and nose.The doctor's expression changed at once. After a quick examination, he shouted, "Prepare the operating room! Emergency surgery—now!"The nurse froze."Is it that serious?"
Things had come to this point, and Dominic's only concern now was Lilith. He hoped that after his death Isabella would take good care of their daughter.Victor stepped forward to offer comfort. "Please accept our condolences." Isabella, her mind blank, sprang up, pointed at Victor, and shouted, "
Dominic turned his head and saw a tall figure emerge from the villa."Excuse me, are you Autumn?" he asked.Autumn nodded. "I am."Dominic hadn't expected the old lady's words to be true. Autumn was young, barely past her 20, dressed in expensive clothes that accentuated her graceful figure. Her
Alexander covered his cheek, completely stunned and a little frightened. For months, he had known Isabella's reputation in the company—cold, ruthless, and untouchable. Yet her demeanor toward him had always been gentle.Now, the woman standing before him shattered that image. Her icy composure sent







