Semua Bab Leaving You Bereft: Bab 401 - Bab 410

The night was cloaked in tranquility. Michael's car slowly pulled into the manor. Maisie, Sawyer, and Tina got out of the vehicle, and the place immediately came alive with a buzz. After a day of horsing around, they fell into a deep slumber the moment their heads touched the soft, comfortable pillows. Michael returned to the master bedroom and found Eleanor in the walk-in closet. She was about to change out of her outfit and slip into something more comfortable when he stopped her, his voice smooth as velvet."Wait a minute. Let me admire you for a little moment." Holding her slender waist, he spoke in a soft and tender tone. "I hadn't had time to get a good look at you."Eleanor blushed a little from the loving words he uttered. Carrying her up, he set her down gently on the gilded makeup table before lowering his head and kissing her. His lips pressed against her delicate chin. Then, he worked his way up slowly to her cheek before finally lingering at her lips. Eleanor's

Esther's answer unnerved Julian. After a long period of silence, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "There's a patient who has lung issues, and I want Mr. Frost to take a look at him, but he's going to have to keep it a secret."Yeah. Not even my Mom and Dad."Esther, standing to the side, felt a deep resonance in her heart. After Julian was done talking on the phone, he slowly leaned forward, turned sideways, and stared at the eight-pane window frame.The evening sun gave the transparent glass an orange tinge. It looked very bright and vibrant, but there was a great weight in his heart.Julian had no idea why he chose to let Eleanor have what she had. Perhaps it was because she had been wronged over and over. He felt so heartbroken, and he wasn't sure that he was projecting his guilt on her because of what happened to Willow all those years ago.…The door to the VIP ward in the hospital creaked open. Surprisingly, Declan stood at the door. He had a food container wi

After dinner, Michael gave the kids some pocket money. Eleanor was the mistress of the house, and she went on to give the others a bonus for the occasion. Over a dozen of the household staff received 20 thousand dollars in cash, which didn't count toward their overtime pay or basic salary. Everyone thought highly of her afterward.After she was done giving the bonus and returned to the living room, Maisie pulled her aside and said, "Mom, Michael asked you to come to the second floor. He said it's a surprise."Eleanor thought it was a big monetary gift. It had never occurred to her that he would have asked her to go to the balcony on the second floor. He thoughtfully draped a thick coat over her shoulder and took the kids along to gaze out into the dark night. All of a sudden, fireworks shot into the sky nearby. One after another, they exploded into a beautiful, vibrant symphony of colors. It almost looked like the huge fireworks were about to engulf the night. Thick, vivid colo

The past drifted in a quiet stillness. Even though Eleanor welcomed a new life, her old wounds still haunted her, aching beyond measure. Taking a few moments to still her throbbing heart, she waited until her emotions had settled before returning to the ward. She tried to appear relaxed, but Michael still saw through her. He knew something was wrong. Pulling Eleanor to his side, he asked, "What's wrong? Why are your eyes red?"She shook her head in response. "It's nothing. Dust got into my eyes."Michael held her hands and scanned her for a long time before saying affectionately, "If you see those two again, you'll stay away from dust, won't you?"Eleanor hummed in response, her eyes alight with joy. She would no longer let the past trap her and bind her from the happiness the future had in store for her. …Two days later, Michael underwent surgery. It was a smashing success, and no chemotherapy was required for the time being. That said, it would be best if he could rest for

In that instant, an unspoken awkwardness filled the space. Jessica smiled faintly and asked, "What were you and Julian talking about, Melanie?"Upon hearing that, Julian couldn't help but cock his brow. Having been born as the second heir of the Ziegler family, he was irked by the fact that Jessica, a woman who had yet to marry into the family, dared to be chummy with him and address him by his first name. He suppressed his displeasure, though, betraying no emotion and remaining silent.Though she possessed a naturally innocent and carefree personality, Melanie couldn't resist displaying a bit of arrogance before Jessica. She adjusted her fur coat and said with a practiced smile, "You see, my friend's daughter got pregnant recently. I remembered that I had previously bought a bunch of baby clothes for Evelyn, which were still brand new, so I'm sorting through them to pass them along. "You know, Evelyn has always been a healthy and charming baby, so quite a few people have always co