Semua Bab Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Bab 21 - Bab 30

"He's right," someone else chimed in. "You're a ladies' man, Mr. Robertson. You couldn't possibly settle for some lady so soon."Liam's eyes narrowed. He glanced at the group of friends around him. Suddenly, he found this situation rather disappointing.He grabbed his jacket and headed for the door. He did not want to stay around in this place any longer.…At the Stinson residence, Penelope, who was about to turn in for the night, received a call from Eugene. She answered the phone and said grumpily, "Don't worry. I'll rest at home and refrain from going out and causing any trouble."Eugene paid no mind to her sarcastic tone. He went straight to the point. "The Roza Hotel, Room 312."Penelope wondered what he was planning, asking her to meet him at a hotel in the middle of the night. Could it be that he wanted to pass the necklace to her?At the thought of that, she immediately got up and dressed up nicely. After she got ready, she headed over to the hotel.Eugene opened the d

Eugene's denial came too quickly, guilt edging his voice. "Jackie, stop joking around. You're the only one I care about."He reached for Jacklyn's hand, his fingers tightening around hers. "Let's keep going."Jacklyn's expression stayed cool, but a flicker of disdain coiled inside her. How could he say something so nauseating with a straight face?Before Eugene could speak again, his phone rang. His brows furrowed. If this kept up, he'd slip soon."I'll be right back," Eugene said, flashing Jacklyn a smile.He pulled her close, his arm sliding around her waist. Then, he pressed a kiss to her forehead before hurrying out.Eugene took the stairs two at a time, his face darkening as he reached Penelope's yoga room. He was sick of juggling them both.There was no way he could let Jacklyn and Penelope meet here."Gene, you're leaving? You promised you'd stay with me and the baby. How can you back out now?" Penelope's lips pursed, irritation flaring as she realized he was about to le

"No, Jackie. It's because I love you too much. I only had someone follow you to protect you!" Eugene said.He closed the distance between them and grabbed Jacklyn's shoulders, every part of him screaming to hold her so tight that she'd never slip away again.A sickening weight lodged in her throat. Her gut twisted.Silence stretched between them. Eugene leashed his temper, fingers digging into her shoulders as he bit out each word. "Liam's no good. He's got to have some other reason for getting close to you."Jacklyn drew a deep breath to steady herself, then tested the waters. "Are there even any good men left in the world?""Of course there are. I'm one of them, aren't I? Jackie, there's no one else in my heart but you."Eugene's voice was thick with sincerity. That lovesick gaze of his made her stomach turn."Jackie…"Eugene assumed Jacklyn was just angry about the surveillance, so he pulled her into his arms, trying to placate her.She shoved him away."How would you feel

The moment Jacklyn realized Gloria had misunderstood, she quickly waved her hands in protest. "He's not—""Don't assume childbirth is solely a woman's responsibility," Gloria cut her off, finishing Jacklyn's paperwork before shifting to routine prenatal questions.Liam stayed silent at first, lingering off to the side. Finally, he asked casually, "Dr. Barlow, how is she? Is everything okay?"Gloria scanned Jacklyn's report, her expression tightening. "Your wife's condition isn't ideal. She's still in her first trimester and needs plenty of rest. Avoid taking her to crowded places."Keep her diet light—nothing heavy or greasy. She doesn't need rich supplements right now, just proper nutrition."As Liam heard that Jacklyn wasn't doing well, his face darkened, a flicker of unease flashing in his eyes. "Anything she shouldn't eat?"Noticing his tension, Gloria chuckled. "Young man, I can tell you're a first-time father. Relax. Right now, it's about keeping the mother stress-free. You

"That damn bitch got us all beaten to hell!" the thugs exclaimed.As Liam's men closed in with brutal precision, the three thugs scrambled back in a panic."Alan, thank goodness we ran when we did. Those bastards would've broken our legs for sure!"Alan Weber, their leader, spat on the ground behind him, already regretting ever taking the job. "We didn't finish the job and still ended up screwed. Worst damn luck!"The three thugs hunched at the street corner, their curses sharp and angry. They knew they'd messed with the wrong people this time. Swallowing their pride was their only option now.The one with the missing tooth wasn't ready to let it go, scanning the area. His eyes caught a woman passing by, her curves outlined by tight clothes."Alan, that last chick got away, but look—here's another one.""After the beating we just took, you're still thinking with your dick? Some things never change!"Alan kicked him hard. Still, his gaze flicked toward the woman before he could