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Charles suddenly spoke, "There's nothing left to handle in the capital. Once we finish dealing with the inheritance, take Haley back to Jasper City."There were too many complications and grudges to deal with in the capital, and he didn’t want Haley to get involved.Shane glanced at Haley, a faint smile playing on his lips. "I’ll follow Haley's lead. If she wants to go back, I’ll take her, no matter how hard it is. But if she wants to stay, I’ll respect her choice."Charles was taken aback, then fell silent. He realized Haley was no longer a child and could make her own decisions. Whether she wanted to stay and help clean up the mess or go back to Jasper City for a peaceful life was up to her.Charles sighed internally. "Fine, you young people have your own ideas. Do as you wish."Yvonne added, "Shane, pay extra attention to Haley’s emotions these days. She’s very sensitive and tends to bottle things up. And she’s pregnant now, so prolonged emotional stress isn’t good for the baby

Haley noticed that Yvonne seemed a bit down, so she quickly approached her. "Mom, you must be exhausted these past few days. Why don’t you take a good rest?"Yvonne, lost in her thoughts, was brought back by her daughter's concern. She shook her head with a gentle smile. "I'm fine. But you, you’re the one who needs to rest the most. You’re pregnant."Haley snuggled into Yvonne's embrace and nodded softly. "Okay, I understand."Jane blinked innocently and suddenly spoke up, "Haley and Aunt Yvonne are so close. You seem closer than actual mother and daughter."Emily also smiled and nodded in agreement. "Your Aunt Yvonne hasn’t had a daughter all these years, but now she has Haley to enjoy the joys of motherhood."Haley frowned slightly at the comment. On the surface, it seemed like a compliment, but it also felt like a jab at Yvonne’s inability to have children, suggesting she needed to adopt a daughter to gain favor. It seemed this mother-daughter pair had an agenda.Yvonne caught

As soon as she finished speaking, Yvonne and Haley's expressions turned cold. If Emily's attitude yesterday wasn't clear enough, her instinctive words today were proof that she really didn't like Yvonne. Not only did she dislike her, but she also seemed to harbor a significant hostility.Yvonne couldn't be sure if this hostility stemmed from Charles or something else. However, she was never someone to be easily bullied. She immediately responded coldly, "Emily, this is a family matter. It’s not your place to decide."Emily realized she had misspoken and quickly tried to explain, "Yvonne, don't get me wrong. I didn't mean it that way. I was just surprised at how much Charles spoils you."Haley blinked innocently but her words left Emily embarrassed. "Isn't it natural for a husband to love his wife? You've been married for so long, Aunt Emily, don't you understand that?"She covered her mouth theatrically, "Aunt Emily, did I say something wrong?"If it was a contest of who could app

Afterwards, Shane held Haley tightly, lying still for a long time. Haley looked up, taking in his chiseled jawline and sharply defined features. Shane was so handsome and alluring. She smiled softly and said, "Honey, Grandpa’s funeral is over. Shouldn’t we head back to Jasper City now?""Are you feeling homesick?" Shane raised an eyebrow.Haley shook her head and shared her thoughts. "Grandpa’s passing made me realize how important it is to cherish the people we love. Dad and Mom can handle things here. Don’t you think it’s time we went back to spend some time with your mom?"Mrs. Ford Sr.'s had two sons, Steven and Shane. Steven had left for abroad with Evelyn and James out of guilt. Shane had been juggling work and accompanying Haley in the capital, leaving them several months without visiting Mrs. Ford Sr. At the funeral, they only saw her briefly, but it was clear her health had deteriorated. Haley didn’t want Shane to have any regrets like she did.After a long silence, Sh

As they were chatting, there was a sudden knock at the door, and Henry called out, "Come in."Several servers in uniforms entered, each carrying plates. The last one held a freshly opened bottle of red wine and placed it between Zac and Henry, saying, "Enjoy your meal."Henry was busy trying to get Jenny to eat more, while Zac sat quietly, his gold-rimmed glasses reflecting the light, making him look unapproachable. The girl pouring the wine met Zac's cold gaze, panicked, and her hand trembled, causing the liquid to spill. The wine dripped along the edge of the table, landing on Zac's suit pants, in a rather unfortunate spot. Before Zac could react, the girl hastily grabbed a napkin and started wiping the area, apologizing repeatedly, "I'm so sorry, sir. I didn't mean to... please forgive me..."Zac looked down to see her white hand holding a napkin, rubbing the awkward spot. His face darkened instantly. If not for his ingrained manners, he might have thrown her out.Seeing she