LOGINIan raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was completely sober.“Sweetheart, I knew exactly what I was doing. I have been aware of my feelings for you for a long time. I just kept holding them back. But last night, when you hired those male escorts and leaned into that man’s arms, I could
Mia’s expression hardened. “Ian, what kind of thing is that to say? Who I date is none of your business.”“Fine.” Ian gave a short, cold laugh. “None of my business.”His face remained dark as he walked out. From that day on, he never returned to the Quinton estate.Mia did not see him for more than
Mia’s relationship with Ian had changed completely. Somewhere along the way, she had become the one doing the bullying.If she was upset, she would pinch or swat him without hesitation, and Ian would only grin and call her “Little Princess” or “Miss Trouble,” never once fighting back.Later, Mia was
By the time Ian was eighteen and in his senior year, his life was too busy with schoolwork to waste time picking on his stepsister. It had been a long time since he had teased Mia.The high school and middle school buildings were close to each other. That afternoon, he and a few classmates walked to
Lester was often away from home.In the beginning, whenever Mia was bullied by Ian, she would run to her mother, Sharon, in tears. But as a stepmother, Sharon felt she had no authority to discipline Ian. For the sake of keeping the household peaceful, she chose to turn a blind eye and never told Le
The first time Mia met Ian, she was only nine years old.Her mother, Sharon, held her hand and smiled brightly. “Say hello to your new brother.”The little girl tilted her head up at the tall boy in front of her, pressed her lips together, and obediently said, “Hi, brother.”The boy didn’t look the
A sudden wave of frustration welled up inside Charlotte.She stared at the long reply she had written in the email, then slowly deleted the words.Forget it. She had already done everything she could. What Sean chose to do with Vivian was his business now. It had nothing to do with her anymore.It w
Mandy spotted Charlotte at the same time. Surprise flickered in her eyes.“Miss Riley? What a coincidence!”Charlotte smiled. “I was just taking a walk in the park and heard a child crying. I went over to check, and it turns out the little girl’s mom is you.”“You’re the one who brought Tiana here?”
Not long after, Desmond and Xena arrived at the base.The moment Xena saw Jodie, she broke down, clutching her daughter as she sobbed uncontrollably.“Baby... I thought I’d never see you again. I’ve thought about you every single day... dreamed of you every night. I was so scared, sweetheart. I was
Mrs. Jasper Sr. froze, her face turning pale as a sheet. Her eyes widened in disbelief. “What did you just say?”James and Lillian looked alarmed, terrified that she might suffer another heart episode.James quickly stepped in. “Sean, that’s enough.” He turned to the staff. “Someone help Mrs. Jasper







