Semua Bab Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Bab 391 - Bab 400

Lydia glanced at Theodore nearby, then tugged Lucy's hand. "That boy's mother is awful, and he's clearly no better. You need to listen to me—good kids don't mix with bad ones."Lucy yanked her hand free and darted to Theodore's side, eyeing Lydia with distrust. "Theo's a good person. I don't even know you, and you're not my grandma. I'm not going anywhere with you."Lydia lost her composure. Her words tumbled out, sharp and breathless, "Why do you have to be so difficult? If I say I'm your grandma, then I am. The only reason you weren't raised as a Lloyd is because your mom switched you at birth."Lucy didn't fully understand what Lydia was saying. Her eyes were clouded with confusion as she stared at her, latching onto the one thing she did know."You're not my grandma," she repeated over and over.Lydia, growing furious at her refusal to listen, seized Lucy's wrist roughly. "You're a Lloyd. That means you do as I say! I won't let a Lloyd child be raised outside this family. You'

Jacklyn's eyes flared with disgust."What makes you think I have anything to do with some kid from Lloyd Manor? What kind of 'family' is this supposed to be? Eugene, it's been five years."If you haven't grown a brain by now, you should've at least developed some common sense. You really think I'd take back a man who cheated on me, let alone accept the children he had from his affairs?"A flicker of tension passed over Eugene's face. In his memory, no matter what had happened between them, Jacklyn had always spoken in that soft, calming voice, never like this.And that was exactly why he'd felt safe pushing her boundaries. Deep down, he was sure she still loved him. Those years they'd spent together couldn't have been fake.No one knew better than he did just how deeply she'd adored him. This anger was just a phase, a storm that would pass.All he needed to do was say the right thing, smooth it over, and everything would fall back into place. Lloyd Manor would welcome its lady ag

Eugene was well aware of the Robertsons' reputation for propriety. Yet, there was Liam, proposing to Jacklyn without a single Robertson in sight.His eyes narrowed. He drew in a slow breath, lips curling into a smirk.…Inside the steakhouse, the air was thick with tension, emotions teetering on the edge. Reason and restraint had long since fallen away.Liam's earnest gaze was reflected in Jacklyn's eyes, and something in it struck her deeply.Her lashes fluttered downward, eyes shimmering with emotion, brimming so full they could spill over at any second."Jackie, will you?"Liam opened the velvet box, and the diamond inside caught the light, dazzling and brilliant.Jacklyn didn't need a second glance. As a jewelry designer, she instantly recognized it was a piece crafted with love, a reflection of Liam's heart.A faint smile had just begun to form on her lips, and she was starting to nod when hands shot out in front of her and snatched the ring box away."Jacklyn, have you

After saying that, Jacklyn turned and walked away without looking back.In the days that followed, Liam never showed up at her apartment. And Jacklyn, sticking to the same silent understanding, didn't reach out either.Ever since the proposal had gone sideways, they'd each pulled back into their own worlds, like they were resetting everything back to square one.But then, someone unexpected showed up, ripping right through the fragile calm they'd barely been holding onto.…Starborne Entertainment was finally finding its footing.Irene stood by Jacklyn, quarterly reports and future plans in hand, walking her through the numbers. Jacklyn, after all, was the company's main shareholder.Then, the studio door flew open.In stepped Cecily, head-to-toe in the latest Chanel haute couture. The light from the hallway spilled in behind her, catching in her hair, every strand gleaming like it had been lit on purpose.Even as a romantic rival, Jacklyn had to admit that Cecily was breathta

Seething, Lara shot to her feet and jabbed a finger at Liam. "How dare you!"But before she could say more, her face flushed scarlet, her eyes rolled back, and she collapsed to the floor in a heap.For a moment, the room was stunned into silence, then chaos erupted."Someone, get a doctor!""Help her up now!"They rushed her to the couch, and moments later, the family doctor arrived. Gregory stood off to the side, visibly shaking with rage.He thrust a finger at Liam and shouted, "You disgraceful son! Was some outsider really worth driving your own mother to the ground like that?""Mom's always been healthy. The doctor checks on her constantly. She'll be fine."Liam didn't wait for a response. He turned and walked straight out of the Robertson residence.…Word spread fast in their social circle. And as luck would have it, Irene was part of a gossip group devoted to high-society drama.She skimmed the latest updates, then rushed over to Jacklyn's desk."Jackie, look at this