บททั้งหมดของ The Doting Bigwig: บทที่ 391 - บทที่ 400

Theodore's gentle words struck a chord deep within Willow. The frustration she'd been holding back for so long finally erupted, bringing tears to her eyes. Her voice trembled with emotion. "What about Iris?""I'm just returning the favor," Theodore replied."Has the favor been returned yet?" Willow nestled against Theodore. Her relentless questioning made her seem like someone in love but was plagued by doubt.Theodore sighed and said, "She'll be leaving Emperia once she's finished taking care of her mentor's illness.""She's leaving?" Willow straightened up, her eyes wide with surprise and glistening with tears."Yes, I've already asked Terence to schedule the surgery as soon as possible.""That's not what I meant," Willow said with a hint of guilt. "I didn't mean to hurry her away. I just—""I get it." Theodore wrapped his arms around her tenderly. "You have no idea how happy I was when the doctor told me you were pregnant."Willow's gaze fell to her abdomen, and it was only

Willow's phone buzzed with a message from Theodore. "Eat first and get some rest. Don't stay up for me.""Is everything alright? Is the meeting still going?" Willow texted back.She waited a bit, but there was no response from Theodore. Growing worried, she decided to give him a call."We're sorry, but the person you're trying to reach isn't available right now. Please try again later."The sweet tone of the automated message felt cold and distant to Willow. Her eyes lost their spark as she looked at the spread of food on the table and the cake in the middle. A heavy weight settled in her chest.She scrolled through her contacts on the phone and stopped at "Clark". After a brief pause, she backed out of the screen. A pang of guilt hit her for not having more faith in Theodore. Pushing her doubts aside, she took a deep breath and set her phone down.Willow lit a candle, clasped her hands, and made a wish in the soft, yellow glow. "I hope the baby arrives safely. I wish for happine

"Blood…" Iris' face drained of color, and she staggered back in shock.Theodore's face clouded over in a flash, his brow knitting together. "Willow, have you had your fill of this yet?""I didn't…" Willow's eyes widened in disbelief."How much longer are you going to keep making a fuss?""Making a fuss?" Willow's anger flared as it blasted away any hint of guilt. Her eyes blazed with fury. "You were out all night with another woman at the hospital. And you're saying I'm the one making a fuss?""Iris' mentor passed away!" Theodore spat out.Willow was dumbstruck.Theodore eyed her with disapproval. "If you're going to make a fuss, at least pick a better time."He turned to Iris. "Let's get you to a doctor."Theodore walked off with Iris right in front of Willow. His towering figure faded down the hallway, leaving Willow standing there by herself with her ears ringing.The look Theodore gave her just now was icy and detached. She couldn't find a hint of warmth in his eyes. Sudd

Willow sat quietly next to Erica with her head bowed."I've heard everything," Erica said bluntly. "Usually, I wouldn't get involved in your marriage, but with Willow expecting, things have changed. I can't just stay on the sidelines anymore.""Mom, it's just a small issue," Theodore said."And what, exactly, do you even consider serious?" Erica's voice turned cold as she reprimanded Theodore. "I don't care about your past with Iris. That's behind us now. What matters is who you are now. You're Willow's husband, and soon, you'll be a father. Do you understand what that means?"Theodore's brow furrowed. "I understand.""No, you don't!" Erica's voice sharpened. "You wouldn't have left Willow alone last night to dash off to the hospital if you did. Don't give me that 'life-or-death' line. You're not a doctor, and you're definitely not some kind of miracle worker. What were you going to do there?"And how could you let a total stranger move into that house in the suburbs without even

The door slammed shut with a jarring thud that shook the whole house.Kathy's anxious voice echoed from downstairs. "Mr. Bassett, where are you headed at this time of night?"The roar of the engine outside slowly faded as it drove away.Willow stood on the balcony, her figure frail and delicate. Her icy stare followed the car's tail lights until they vanished, leaving only a look of despair in her eyes. At last, she had spoken all the words she had been holding back.It wasn't surprising that Theodore didn't give her a straight answer. She had been prepared for this. After all, if he could pursue her over something from 20 years ago, despite her past marriage and the complications she faced, then it showed just how deeply that past incident affected him.The way he had treated Willow before was exactly how he might treat Iris now. In fact, he might even be more attentive, driven by the guilt of once confusing someone else for Iris.…The next day, Iris, while at the suburban vil