Mag-log inAfter thanking the officers, Louis checked the time—it was already half past nine.“Let’s head home. The temperature’s dropping; I don’t want anyone catching a cold.”Marcus stood still, muttering under his breath, “But Loraine’s favorite singer hasn’t even gone on yet…”Louis turned sharply toward
“He said he was thirsty, so I went to buy him a drink. I clearly told him not to move and when I got back, he was gone!”Loraine’s face went pale with worry. “Let’s look for him right now! I saw security guards and some police officers earlier. We can ask them for help!”The three of them forgot all
Mason, the quieter and more composed one, simply listened to the music, occasionally nodding along to the rhythm.The youngest, Manuel, was too short to see the stage at all, swallowed up by the crowd and left with nothing but the thundering music pounding in his ears.Before long, he got restless.
“Marcus, every time you sneak out, you use the same excuse,” Manuel said, crossing his arms. “Can’t you at least come up with something new?”Marcus froze. Loraine quickly jumped in with a smile. “Manuel, we really do have something serious to take care of this time. It’s boring stuff. You’d have w
“Raine, look, your fingers need to lift here, then drop cleanly. Watch my hand when I play.”In the Walker family’s grand music room, young Mason was patiently teaching Loraine how to play the piano.Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, half spilling over the glossy surface of the hundred-tho
Grace tried to lift her head, but she was too weak to manage even that small movement.A nurse quickly stepped forward and raised the head of the bed so that Grace only needed to lower her gaze to see the tiny baby in Laura’s arms.“A daughter… girls are so sweet,” Grace murmured, the words faint bu
Warren smiled and said, “I haven’t forgotten, but this is different. You two are getting married, and I’m Laura’s father. No matter what, I have to be here. At the very least, I should…”Before he could finish, Nathan gave his assistant a subtle look.The assistant immediately stepped forward with t
Laura’s heart thudded anxiously, her cheeks heating despite herself. She snapped back, “I don’t need you to back me up. My life is mine to decide.”Nathan gave a faint smile. “Fine. Stay stubborn then. Let’s see if you can keep it up forever.”Before he even finished, Laura shoved him hard and slamm
That evening, Laura cooked dinner, and they gathered at home to celebrate.Grace was in such good spirits that even her appetite returned, and she ate more than usual.But her body was still frail from illness.After the meal she grew tired and went back to her room to rest.Laura supported her down
Nathan’s words snapped her back to reality.Right now, nothing mattered more than being with her mom.She lowered her head, guilt welling up as she remembered she hadn’t even managed to visit the hospital today.“I know. Thank you for reminding me.” She forced a smile and bent over her bowl of spagh







