Semua Bab Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Bab 671 - Bab 680

Theodore, Irene, and Lara were looking at each other in silence when the door swung open. Jacklyn paused in the doorway, taking in the scene before her.She'd only come because Irene had told her that Theodore was slightly overheated and had returned to the apartment Irene rented near the set to rest, urging Jacklyn to check on him.Jacklyn hadn't expected to step right into a charged scene, one that might soon place her at the center of an unexpected storm. She sat cautiously, watching everyone's expressions, unsettled and unsure."I was wrong before. I realized that now. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Liam truly cares about you."Lara spoke with a bitter undertone, pausing briefly before continuing, "Could you try to reason with Theo? I'm begging you. Augustine's getting old."All he wants in the time he has left is to see Liam and you married, to witness a wedding. It's the greatest wish our family holds right now."Though Lara's tone was humble, courteous, and full of genuine

Lara knew it was better to act before Lydia could get the upper hand.Her bluntness caught Lydia by surprise. Still, she never gave an inch when it came to the Lloyd bloodline."Mrs. Robertson, that's ridiculous. Jacklyn was one of the Lloyds, and Theo was born into it. What do the Robertsons have to do with any of this?"Lydia deliberately dragged out Theodore's name, grating on Lara's ears.She continued, "And Jacklyn will be the future lady of Lloyd Manor. Theo will return with her. No one's taking them away."Lara clicked her tongue and shot Lydia a mocking glance. "What's the point of all this? Things aren't like they used to be. And don't forget Eugene's dirty past. If it weren't for Theo, you wouldn't even be looking at Jacklyn."Leaning in slightly, she whispered, "We, the Robertsons, genuinely care about Jacklyn herself. You, the Lloyds—well, let's be honest—are only after Theo, right?"Lydia could never match the elegance and poise Lara had honed over the years. She la

Jacklyn felt a flash of exasperation at Theodore. He'd actually tricked her over just to set her up with Asher.From the stage, Asher called out, "You don't have to call Theo. I was the one who asked him to bring you here. Don't be mad at him."It took Jacklyn only a few quick steps to reach the perfectly arranged stage. She gave a casual glance at the roses in his hands and said, "Theo isn't here, so I have no reason to stay. Goodbye.""Wait."Asher caught her hand before she could turn away. The warmth of his touch stirred a raw, instinctive resistance inside her.Jacklyn glanced up at the huge chandelier, a thought already taking shape in her mind.She freed her hand from his grasp and turned, her voice icy. "I've told you. It's strictly professional between us.""I know, but tonight is different," Asher said, his Adam's apple bobbing, urgency threading through every word.They stared at each other, the silence stretching between them.Asher finally broke the silence, blurt

Noah huffed inwardly, silently deciding that Romy was simply mean. She'd been unfair for helping Theodore last time, and now she was annoyingly keeping him from his snacks."Don't be mad, Noah. Go ahead. Eat as much as you want. Once you're done, I'll get you some more," Penelope said, a sly, self-satisfied smile slowly spreading across her face.She patted his back, and when she looked up, her eyes glinted with a bold challenge aimed squarely at Romy.Romy gritted her teeth, trying to stay calm, but Penelope's words pushed her past her limit. "You're doing him harm! He's way too young for all these snacks.""So what? He's not your kid anyway."Romy was left speechless."Penelope, why aren't you staying next door? Why come storming in here?" Eugene's voice rang out sharply. He strode into the waiting room, his eyes sweeping over the mountain of snacks. "What's with all this? You're afraid Noah might grow up overnight or something?"He'd already overheard the entire exchange betw

Jacklyn curled her lips into a scoff. "It's too late for that. Nothing you say can undo the damage you've done."She wanted nothing to do with Rebecca or George, neither now nor ever. Their family bond had all but disappeared, leaving only a fragile thread between them.That fragile connection was the only reason she had come. But no amount of regret or apologies from Rebecca was enough to make her stay.Every time Rebecca apologized, Jacklyn struggled with whether to forgive her.Her old self, still bruised by the past, would've slammed the door without a second thought. But now, with time stretching behind her, she hesitated.It was true that no one could ever step back into the skin of who they once were.Lucky for her, running the companies had taught her to stay level-headed. She wouldn't let a rush of feelings sweep her away.Even if Jacklyn couldn't step back into those old shoes, she could at least respect that version of herself.Rebecca watched Jacklyn walk away, and