Lahat ng Kabanata ng Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Kabanata 481 - Kabanata 490

Eugene's eyes were bloodshot, and he spat through gritted teeth, "If you can't even handle being a mother, then get the hell out!"He closed in on Penelope, tension rolling off him in waves, and she had to fight the lump rising in her throat."Gene, I-I didn't mean to—"Before she could finish, Eugene snapped, "Noah's in there right now getting a brain MRI. This never would've happened if it weren't for your carelessness!"Don't you dare think you can get away with treating him like dirt just because he isn't your child. He's my son, and I won't let anyone hurt him!"The hospital hallway was dead silent, with only Eugene's furious voice rattling the air.Penelope kept her head down, but she could still feel the occasional sideways glances from everyone passing by. She was so mortified that she felt her face burning.How could Eugene yell at her like this, right out in the open? Noah got hurt all by himself. How on earth was that her fault?Just then, Ian came out from a side ha

Cecily watched Irene with interest and said, "Is Starborne still in the market for investors? The Schumers may be down on their luck for the moment, but we're a long-standing family with deep roots."With us on board, I'm confident we can help Starborne Entertainment go from strength to strength. My name carries weight in the industry now. I have a voice."I can also start building bridges overseas and get Starborne's talents out there on the international stage. What do you say?"Jacklyn walked in just as Cecily finished speaking. She pulled out a chair, sat down, and said in a low voice, "It's a solid idea, but you're forgetting one thing."Cecily's smile faltered. "What is it?""Starborne may be on solid ground for the time being, but it's only a matter of time before we hit a snag. Penelope isn't going to just sit on her hands and watch us take off."She'll do everything she can to throw a wrench in our plans, and she's not going to stop coming after me, either. She's a nasty

Ever since Romy was brought into Starborne Entertainment, Lucy had been hanging around the company more and more. In between shoots, Theodore would also be there, glued to Lucy's hip.The two kids brought the place to life. Watching them bounce around, a lightbulb suddenly went off for Irene.She turned to Jacklyn across the table and asked, "What do you think about giving Lucy and Theo their own spotlight project?"Jacklyn's pen halted mid-stroke. After a beat, she shook her head. "It's a great idea from a business standpoint. But as Theo's mother, it's a hard no for me. If he gets too much attention, Eugene will come sniffing around."The thought of Eugene taking Theodore away was still fresh in Irene's mind, and it sent a shiver down her spine. Making money was a distant second to keeping him safe.Suddenly, Theodore appeared out of nowhere and called out, "Mommy."Jacklyn looked down at him with a questioning gaze.With a serious expression, Theodore said, "I overheard what

"When did Jacklyn start getting suspicious?" Penelope asked.Rebecca said, "You're chasing your tail. Just drop it, Penelope. Jacklyn's a tougher nut to crack than you think. She's not the person she once was. Those years in Malapi changed her."Plus, look at the life you've built. You're settled in at Lloyd Manor. Everyone calls you Mrs. Lloyd. Nobody's going to rock that boat."While staying at Jacklyn's place, Rebecca had seen it clearly—Jacklyn and Liam were rock solid. She wouldn't be getting back with Eugene or threatening Penelope's spot.And honestly, that was more than enough for them.But Penelope wasn't having any of it. She took a deep breath, her fists white-knuckled at her sides."That might be enough for you, but not with me. As long as Jacklyn's still in Cyrelia and Eugene's not over her, my place at Lloyd Manor is on shaky ground! And let's not forget that Eugene still hasn't married me!"Her eyes were bloodshot, and her voice was unhinged. "Even now, he's bendi

Penelope pulled Noah in front of her. "This is my son. He's playing your eldest in the show. He's a bit of a newbie on the acting scene, so I was hoping you and Quinlan could take him under your wing while you're filming."Natalie looked at Noah, who was all cherubic and delicate. She was already taken with him. She nodded. "You've got it."Given her history with Ian, Natalie would have looked out for Noah even if Penelope hadn't put in a good word.Right as filming was about to kick off, Eugene made a surprise appearance on set.Penelope was completely taken aback and over the moon. She rushed up to him. "Gene, what brings you here?"After what happened with Noah falling down the stairs, Eugene had been keeping a hawk's eye on Noah. That was why Penelope had given him a heads-up about the location and schedule for the shoot. She just never thought he'd actually turn up.Meanwhile, as soon as Irene spotted Eugene, she moved without thinking, getting between him and Theodore and L