Masuk“Mr. Lawrence is here.”
That Alpha of the century—top of the top, the kind of man whose chest muscles alone could make countless lonely, drifting men swoon.
Charlie saw the dazed look on Candice’s face. “Miss Hale, what are you thinking about for so long?”
Candice feigned innocence. “Nothing at all.”
Charlie lightly knocked on her forehead and sighed as he walked away.
Candice: …Did he just read her mind
"Oh.""Oh? That's your only reaction?""Otherwise?" Without turning her head, Candice merely shot a sidelong glance at Edward. "He can come if he wants. What does it have to do with me?"Sophia chimed in from behind, "Exactly. After all, the man is coming to take care of his fiancée."Bianca reminded them, "It seems Candice is also here to take care of his fiancée."...The air went still for a few seconds.That utterly baffling sequence from the hospital ward instantly came rushing back into everyone's minds.Indeed, the pretext for both Candice and Kyle coming to the Lawrence family was Gabrielle.It was bizarre, carrying a hint of inexplicable eccentricity. There was bound to be some other hidden agenda behind this."I am taking care of my younger sister, and he is taking care of his fiancée. There's no conflict," Candice spoke up, her expression nonchalant, a trace of a relaxed smile playi
The hand resting on her knee clenched violently, her fingernails piercing into the flesh of her palm.That old crone truly refuses to grant her a single shred of dignity!"Mom, did I do something wrong to upset you again?"Though she desperately wished she could skin Mrs. Lawrence alive, her face put on a weak, sorrowful display, and tears flowed completely on command. The exact moment the tears fell, her gaze locked onto James by her side with pinpoint accuracy.The other people at the table either lowered their eyes and pretended not to hear, or watched awkwardly, collectively enjoying a drama that was all too familiar to the Lawrences, yet highly entertaining to the outsiders.A trace of a dilemma surfaced on James's face. He wanted to speak up but didn't dare to, especially upon catching the look his mother shot him. Turning his head, he met Denise’s tear-filled, intensely aggrieved expression. Caught between a rock and a hard place, an i
Hearing her say this, Charlie grew instantly tense. "Are you feeling unwell?"He immediately reached for the phone, preparing to call the family doctor over.Candice hurriedly held him back. "...I'm not unwell! I'm perfectly fine! You absolutely must not call the doctor!"Just the thought of it is embarrassing enough.Only then did Charlie put his mind at ease. Lying back down, he pulled her into his embrace and continued to gently stroke her lower abdomen. "Next time, I'll be even gentler."Exhausted, Candice closed her eyes.As she drifted off in a daze, she faintly felt him kissing her brow and eyes. Afterward... he seemed to head back to the bathroom for another shower.---The next day.Candice woke up from a deep, restorative sleep. Her appetite was ravenous during breakfast, and she managed to eat quite a substantial amount.When Sophia and Bianca walked in wheeling their luggage, they caught sight of her r
The whispers that Sophia and Bianca had blown into her ears involuntarily drifted across her mind.Her heart itched just a little bit.It felt like the gentle, feather-light scratch of a kitten's paw.Should I... bring him a late-night snack to show some care?Candice’s thoughts drifted off into a bit of a daydream.A moment later, she snapped out of it, slapping her own cheeks to dispel the wicked, uncontrollable thoughts that made her feel as if she had been possessed by a horny ghost.She had gone for a prenatal checkup yesterday, and the doctor said she was in good condition and the fetus was developing well. Once she got past the early stages of pregnancy, things would become more and more stable.She had rested well over the past few days, and her mood had temporarily relaxed. Her previous spotting and physical discomfort, aside from the non-stop crises lately, were largely due to the immense physical and psychological stress she endured when she first found out she was pregnant
"..." Candice was utterly speechless. "Do you honestly think I had the energy for any 'big moves' that day?"Even if she had the desire, she definitely didn't have the strength, alright?"Oh, come on, 'big moves' don't *have* to involve your waist, you know? You can use other things instead~~~"A soft, sweet voice lightly interjected.Candice and Sophia jumped in surprise at the sudden voice. They turned around to see Bianca standing behind them, smiling, with a glint of keen interest in her eyes.Candice: "Bianca, my beauty, stop appearing out of nowhere and scaring people, alright?"Sophia patted her rapidly beating chest: "Scaring people can literally kill them!""Clearly, you two were too engrossed in your chat." Bianca stretched out her two soft, delicate hands, pinched their cheeks, and pouted playfully. "Chatting about fun stuff behind my back, and not including me!""We were just chatting casually..."Candice gav
Candice froze. "..."She slapped her forehead, a headache brewing.Why did *everyone* want to get involved? The Clemens family, and now her own family too."Grandma, you're getting on in years. Palace intrigue isn't for you anymore. Just quietly stay with your daughter and let her leg heal.""What do you mean, 'old'! You couldn't even beat me in an arm wrestle! Your grandma here has plenty of strength and skill. I've lived in the Lawrence family too, I know it inside out. Taking me will definitely be useful.""If you go, you'll just be another weakness for me." Candice sighed helplessly. "Have you forgotten what happened last time? Aren't you afraid of a repeat?"Mary felt a shiver of fear recalling that incident. But then she thought of her precious granddaughter having to face such dangers every day after returning to the Lawrence family, and courage surged within her. "Don't underestimate your grandma. I've seen my share of storms. I know
Edward paused his movements and calmly said, “Miss Clarke, we meet again.”Sophia’s gaze was unfocused and distant.She stared at the top-tier handsome face illuminated by the light in the darkness, looking at it intently for a long time. As her eyes began to brighten, she suddenly called out in ex
Candice sneezed.Sophia felt her ears getting warm as well.They had walked around the place and were now back in their room packing their suitcases."Is this place reliable?" Sophia touched her ear. "I still think Mr. Clemens' villa has a higher safety level."Candice
My breath hitched.My fists curled tight, though I forced my face to stay calm.Jim was watching me closely. I couldn’t let even a flicker of disgust or panic slip through, so instead I gave him the most natural expression of confusion I could manage.“Huh? Mr. La
Candice felt someone remove her headphones.She groggily opened her eyes and looked outside, realizing they were on top of a mountain.All around her stretched endless green hills.They had arrived at Shandor.Outside the cabin, a man and a woman were waiting by the ro







