Mommy's Revenge のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 151 - チャプター 160

The broken sobs came clearly from the master bedroom, entwining tightly around his heart, squeezing it almost to the point of stopping.Ivan pressed his lips together in silence, containing the surge of emotions. Stepping back slightly, he lowered his voice, "How often does your mom have these nightmares?"Todd appeared calm and composed, but inside, his heart was in chaos.Despite his aversion to Ivan, he couldn't help but open up to the guy.With his gaze fixed to the ground, he shared, "The year I started to grasp things, Mom used to have nightmares nearly every week. But as I grew up and she built her own life and work circle, the nightmares gradually faded. I talked to a doctor, who said waking up during a nightmare only etches it deeper into you, so I... I was afraid to intervene."It's best to forget the hardships of the past.Once wiped clean, the nightmares won't haunt you again.Standing outside the door, listening to the sobs in the master bedr

Tears immediately filled Emily's eyes. Her lips quivered and her eyes brimmed with unshed tears, making her appear the picture of vulnerability.Taking a step forward, she lamented, "Ivan, you left the party early last night without me. In the end, it was Wayne who drove me home... Do you have any idea how inappropriate he was? He gave me a creepy look and even grabbed my hand... If I hadn't resisted, he might have tried to take me to a hotel..."Ivan finally gave her his full attention. "Why did you feel the need to resist so fiercely?"Emily was momentarily lost for words.Wasn't fighting him off the obvious thing to do? But since Ivan had brought it up, she felt compelled to give a proper response.Blinking back tears, which now streamed down her face, she said, "Ivan, I'm not that kind of frivolous woman... That night five years ago was a series of accidents I deeply regret. Why did I ever let myself be intimate with a man before marriage? What could I have d

"To have launched a coding firm at such a young age, Haley, is quite the accomplishment," complimented Nicholas as they shook hands, his tone neutral, offering polite conversation.Haley chuckled, "I owe it to friends who've lent me a hand. Without them, it wouldn't have been this smooth."A cousin helped secure the office space, and several of the programmers had been referrals from him as well.Without her cousin's support, her studio would probably still be in chaos...Nicholas considered this; it was likely more than just a hand - perhaps Haley was merely a figurehead...But as a seasoned professional, Nicholas wouldn't let his emotions show in front of a business associate. He steered the conversation back to work, "Let's discuss the preliminary design for the project, Haley...""Bzzz, bzzz, bzzz—"Haley's phone vibrated on the desk.She glanced at the caller ID—Thomas—and promptly declined the call, "My apologies, Nicholas, please continue..."

Nicholas measured his words carefully, speaking slowly, "I admire Haley’s design philosophy. She's embraced an entirely new approach to programming, shattering conventional modules and merging them into fresh code protocols. It's quite daring..."Ivan nodded, his eyes revealing a hint of respect.Though not deeply entrenched in coding, he was confident enough to assert that programmers bold enough to draft such plans were a rare breed worldwide.Haley had truly impressed him.He tossed the proposal back, "Risk has its rewards. Let's stick with this draft for now. Keep the ball rolling on this project."With that, Ivan headed straight into the CEO's office.Luke gave Nicholas a pat on the shoulder, "Mrs. Winston is really bullish on this project. If you nail it, Nicholas, you might even score a promotion and a raise!"Nicholas managed a wry smile.Mrs. Winston wasn't tech-savvy; naturally, she was oblivious to the risks lurking behind the glitzy projec

"Auntie, marriage should be rooted in love," Kaitlyn said, a gentle smile curving her lips."Without love, it's like a tomb. Ivan wouldn't want to build his own tomb just for the sake of the kids."Mrs. Winston shook her head silently. In her years in Australia, she'd long since lost any sway over her son. Anything she said seemed to fall on deaf ears."You know, I've grown quite fond of Ivan's perspective on love," Kaitlyn mused with a shy smile. "I've heard so much about him all these years, and yet, I still haven't laid eyes on him. Auntie, do you have a picture of him?" Mrs. Winston looked at Kaitlyn, her gaze filled with a mixture of emotions.Catherine had waltzed into her life about four or five years ago, showing up daily to see her, and she found herself opening up to this girl in her early twenties, sharing secrets and troubles.She even confided in Catherine about her misunderstandings with Ivan.If Catherine were to become her daughter-in-law, she