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Robert smiled, inviting Charlie to see his orchids.Even though these days had been anything but peaceful, moving from one place to another, he hadn't given up on his precious darlings. He took them with him wherever he stayed, especially the 'Plain Crown Lotus Tripod' orchid Charlie had gifted him."I'll go see Auntie first, then your orchids," Charlie said with a light smile."Oh, right, your Auntie is still waiting upstairs. I got so happy seeing you, I completely forgot," Robert muttered, a little embarrassed.Candice walked up to him, linking her arm through his. She whispered, "If Mom knew she was less important than your orchids, she'd pull out all your flowers tomorrow."Robert flinched. "Don't frame your old man! Your mom would actually do it."Candice chuckled. "I'm just messing with you. Those are your treasures; if they're gone, how will you show off to all those uncles?""Come on, let's go upstairs." She released her fath

Candice froze. "..."She slapped her forehead, a headache brewing.Why did *everyone* want to get involved? The Clemens family, and now her own family too."Grandma, you're getting on in years. Palace intrigue isn't for you anymore. Just quietly stay with your daughter and let her leg heal.""What do you mean, 'old'! You couldn't even beat me in an arm wrestle! Your grandma here has plenty of strength and skill. I've lived in the Lawrence family too, I know it inside out. Taking me will definitely be useful.""If you go, you'll just be another weakness for me." Candice sighed helplessly. "Have you forgotten what happened last time? Aren't you afraid of a repeat?"Mary felt a shiver of fear recalling that incident. But then she thought of her precious granddaughter having to face such dangers every day after returning to the Lawrence family, and courage surged within her. "Don't underestimate your grandma. I've seen my share of storms. I know

The whispers that Sophia and Bianca had blown into her ears involuntarily drifted across her mind.Her heart itched just a little bit.It felt like the gentle, feather-light scratch of a kitten's paw.Should I... bring him a late-night snack to show some care?Candice’s thoughts drifted off into a bit of a daydream.A moment later, she snapped out of it, slapping her own cheeks to dispel the wicked, uncontrollable thoughts that made her feel as if she had been possessed by a horny ghost.She had gone for a prenatal checkup yesterday, and the doctor said she was in good condition and the fetus was developing well. Once she got past the early stages of pregnancy, things would become more and more stable.She had rested well over the past few days, and her mood had temporarily relaxed. Her previous spotting and physical discomfort, aside from the non-stop crises lately, were largely due to the immense physical and psychological stress she endured when she first found out she was pregnant

The hand resting on her knee clenched violently, her fingernails piercing into the flesh of her palm.That old crone truly refuses to grant her a single shred of dignity!"Mom, did I do something wrong to upset you again?"Though she desperately wished she could skin Mrs. Lawrence alive, her face put on a weak, sorrowful display, and tears flowed completely on command. The exact moment the tears fell, her gaze locked onto James by her side with pinpoint accuracy.The other people at the table either lowered their eyes and pretended not to hear, or watched awkwardly, collectively enjoying a drama that was all too familiar to the Lawrences, yet highly entertaining to the outsiders.A trace of a dilemma surfaced on James's face. He wanted to speak up but didn't dare to, especially upon catching the look his mother shot him. Turning his head, he met Denise’s tear-filled, intensely aggrieved expression. Caught between a rock and a hard place, an i