Semua Bab Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Bab 681 - Bab 690

Penelope's irritation flared the instant she caught Edward and his assistant bending over backward for the crew next door."Easy now. Don't lose your temper. I'll send someone to look into it," Edward said, settling her into a chair while another pair of hands kept her cool with a fan.Penelope gave a dismissive huff. She looked as if she didn't want the fuss, but deep down, she relished it, savoring the way everyone hovered around her.But her composure didn't last. Even with a small fan in her hand, the slightest flicker betrayed a shift in her expression. With a careless toss, she sent the small fan clattering aside."It's been forever, and still nothing. Fine. I'll deal with them myself!" Penelope declared, her voice sharp with authority.She swept toward the neighboring set, her steps brisk and uncompromising."Hey! What on earth is going on over here? Do you have any idea how unbearable this noise is?" she demanded, her indignation ringing clear.The entire crew of "The Ki

The day at the amusement park was winding down, yet the tension between Theodore and Liam hadn't eased in the slightest.Jacklyn stepped away to grab some water, leaving them alone. Now, it was up to Liam.After a beat, he spoke up, "Did you enjoy today, Theo?"As expected, Theodore stayed silent. He even turned his head away, deliberately avoiding him.Liam let out a long sigh and spoke gently, opening his heart, "It's fine if you don't like me right now. I'll wait until you're ready to accept me again.""And what if I never do?" Theodore asked, a hint of pride in his voice, but at least he was talking to Liam.A flicker of hope sparked in Liam, and he pressed on, blending reason with gentle persuasion. "I know you're a good kid, Theo. You want your mom to be happy, don't you?"The thought of Jacklyn made Theodore pause, uncertainty flickering across his face.All along, Liam had been the only person Jacklyn had ever cared for. No matter how much Theodore tried to set her up w

Liam couldn't bear seeing Jacklyn so exhausted."No way. I'm only wearing the necklaces Jackie designed," Cecily shot back bluntly."Wh—""Alright, alright," Jacklyn interrupted, smoothing over the tension, and finally, the argument fizzled out.She continued, "The international film festival is a massive platform, and Cecily's just helping me out, promoting it for free.""Of course I'm doing it for Starborne, too. If Jackie's designs go viral, Starborne will get a major boost. And I, Cecily Schumer, will make a lot more money," she said, confidently laying out her grand plan."You know, it's a shame you ended up an actress. You'd absolutely slay in business," Jacklyn teased, but with a hint of fondness."No way. If I ever went up against Liam, I'd be worried you'd fall for me instead of him!"Cecily's words had everyone, Belle included, laughing so hard they could hardly breathe. For a moment, the room was entirely swept up in joy.…In the days Asher was laid up from his in

It was 10:00 pm. The night breeze was cool and gentle.A cab slowed to a stop outside the apartment building. Jacklyn opened the door and stepped down."Thanks," she said to the driver.She moved toward the entrance, body and mind heavy with exhaustion, longing only for a moment of rest.Nearby, Lydia was locked in a heated argument with the security guard when her gaze landed on a familiar figure."Jacklyn!" Lydia called, urgency threading her voice.Jacklyn's name lingered in the quiet of the entrance. She instinctively froze, turned slightly, and asked flatly, "Do you need something?"Lydia moved forward in a few brisk steps. The sharp, confrontational look she had while arguing with the security guard had vanished, replaced by an ingratiating smile."So, have you given any thought to what I mentioned before?" she asked carefully.Noticing Jacklyn had gone blank, Lydia hurried to explain, "You know, the plan about bringing Theo back to Lloyd Manor."It was about Theodore a

Jacklyn shot Liam a look—a silent reminder to keep some distance while others were around. He caught on right away. Seeing she was safe, he let out a long, heavy breath of relief.Letting go of her shoulders, the two of them turned to the officers, asking for their take on the situation. In the end, one went to the station while the other went to check the surveillance footage.An hour later, Liam stepped out of the building's security office, worry etched on his face. The cameras were down again.It was always the same. Whenever something happened to Jacklyn, the surveillance nearby would be broken or mysteriously offline. He couldn't buy the idea of coincidence anymore.This time, though, the staff swore the cameras had been down for a while. Maybe the burglars had noticed the long-neglected system and struck while no one was watching.Pulling out his phone, Liam called Jacklyn to fill her in. By then, she had wrapped things up at the police station and was already back at her o