LOGIN"Elle, let's pack up. We're going to visit your great-grandmother at the hospital," Moira said when they arrived home. However, Mirielle remained silent and seemed reluctant to do what her mother asked. "Elle."
"Mom, can I just stay here? I still want to be with you. I want to play with CC because we didn't finish our game at the ski resort," she replied while lying on the sofa.Moira sighed and was about to speak, but her uncle interrupted, "Let Elle stay here, Moira. You just go visit Mrs. Hammer. Later, you can go home with your grandmother.""But, Uncle... I don't want Elle to bother you.""She won't bother me. In fact, if she goes with you, you'll be the one who'll be bothered. Go."Moira turned to Mirielle, who immediately got up when Carol and Charlie arrived, and the three of them ran out of the house toward the garden. Seeing her daughter's behavior and cheerfulness, Moira just sighed and nodded obediently to her uncle's suggestion, then took her caBella gasped, then bowed her head and sobbed. She rushed over and hugged Jude tightly, until Jude, who had been caught up in Bella's tension, began to melt and hug her back."I'm sorry, Jude. I'm sorry," Bella sobbed in Jude's arms. "I've been reckless and rude to you. I just... I was afraid of losing you. It's been a while since we've spent any real quality time together, and last night..."Jude nodded and tightened his embrace. "I know. I'm sorry. It's not your fault, honey. Not at all. It's my fault, and I'll fix it. Whatever you ask for, I'll always give you. You know that."Bella nodded weakly and wiped her tears, still in Jude's warm embrace, where she found comfort every time she was in a bad condition, as today.However, she was not sincere about her attitude this time. She had many plans in her head, one of which was to win Jude's heart back completely. She knew very well that he loved her deeply and was afraid of losing her. Regarding last night, it cou
Jude had been waiting when his secretary reported Rayden Stan's arrival at his office. He came without his usual escort. Just to appear casual and serious that he really wanted to work with Lunox.Not only Jude, Bella was also in the room, greeting him with a smile that looked different. He didn't know what was going on in her head, but in his eyes, her gaze and smile were no different from what he had always seen. Just like any other woman. Nothing special."It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hammer, Miss Sanders," said Rayden as he shook both their hands."We are honored by your visit. Please, have a seat." Jude gestured to him and Bella quickly walked away from them to the corner of the room and made something, then returned with a tray in her hands. "What brings you here, Mr. Stan? And... without the escort we usually see with you.""I don't want to look exclusive here, Mr. Hammer. Consider this a form of persuasion to get you to approve my proposal,” he
Dazzled. That was Moira's first sensation when when she was comes to her senses. She was now in a strange place and had no idea what had happened to her.Her head felt heavy. She touched it and found a bandage there, with a throbbing pain she couldn't remember when it first started.A handsome face with a look of panic greeted her. He was the first person she saw when she regained consciousness. The man moved his chair closer to Moira."You're awake. How are you feeling? Are you still in pain?" asked the man. Moira shook her head weakly. She wasn't sure what he meant."Where am I?" she asked after regaining almost half of her consciousness."In the hospital. You just had an accident. Luckily, I was there. I remember your car. So when I saw it on the side of the road—"Moira no longer paid attention to the man's words, but instead tried to get up, only to be stopped by the pain in her head."Slowly. Your head is badly injured. You need to rest
"So you had dinner with Rayden?" Dillan asked as soon as he heard Moira tell her story. Moira was overwhelmed by his question.Dillan had liked her for a long time, but she still hadn't given him any certainty, instead opening up opportunities for others. That must be it, Dillan thought. However, Moira couldn't help but tell him everything. She needed his advice, anyway."Yes, we met by chance at Sea World and he invited me to dinner with his family," Moira replied."Are you sure that's all?" asked Dillan.Moira nodded. "What else? Did you expect me to tell the same old story—that I spent the night—with Rayden Stan—slept with him, and then got pregnant?""You said that, not me," replied Dillan, then chuckled. "Anyway, don't you miss those moments?""What moment?""The moment of falling in love—spending the night with a man, and so on," Dillan provoked, but he had no intention of belittling Moira. He just wanted to know if it
At the same time, he stopped the car in front of a minimalist building that looked elegant from the outside. Moira was stunned when she saw her car there and immediately turned to Rayden."I don't understand," she said with a tense expression."Once again, I hope you're not offended." He motioned for Moira to follow him to the door, opened it, and showed her the inside of the building, which made her shake her head in confusion. "This is the least I can do for you, Miss Alsen.""No. I don't need this," Moira said, turning around and about to leave. However, Rayden quickly grabbed her arm."Wait. Listen first," he said. "I'm not pitying you, just making sure you're safe and comfortable.""But you have no obligation to do this, Mr. Rayden Stan.""No, I don't. I'm not doing this for free," he replied, which made Moira freeze.She could have left immediately, especially since her car was already there. However, she didn't because she wanted to hear wha
Moira's face paled instantly upon hearing Edgar's question, which seemed to contain no hint of humor. None of the family members said much, as if the question was a foregone conclusion.However, just as Moira stammered and was about to protest, Jeremiah interjected."Stop it, Ed. You're scaring her at her first dinner with us. Your jokes are ruining our family's reputation," said Jeremiah, followed by Edgar's laughter, which meant that Moira had just been pranked by him.Moira sighed in relief when Laura joined in the laughter, but she patted Moira's back, whose face had turned pale."Dad's right, Ed. If you're serious, that's not the way to do it," Laura replied, then turned to Moira. "Forgive him, Miss Alsen. His jokes have always been over the top. However, I'm sure he didn't mean to make fun of you."Moira nodded awkwardly. "You can call me Moira, Mrs. Stan. And... It's okay. I was quite shocked, indeed. However, I knew it wasn't serious after a while.""I'm sorry, dear. I was too







