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Chapter 21

Rhea knew that George was asking when she planned to return to Draventh.She had known George since they were kids. Since he didn't usually stick his nose in other people's business, she figured that he was asking for Nathan."Soon."George nodded. "I'll note that down."She gave him a bright smile

Chapter 22

Carter didn't respond. But the more Louie thought about Carter having a wife from such a powerful family, the more bitter he felt.Back when they were younger, Carter had always stood out among the rich kids, and he and Lauren had been inseparable.He overshadowed Louie in every possible way. But af

Chapter 23

When Carter remained silent, Lauren gently wrapped her hand around his arm. "Let's go to our new place tonight and cook a nice dinner with Grandma. We can have a proper family meal. Don't send the kids back just yet. Their birthdays are the day after tomorrow anyway."Chloe nodded. "Yes, Carter. You

Chapter 24

An unbearable coldness filled her completely.Adrian, who had been holding everything in, suddenly snapped. "My mom is the best! Don't talk about her like that! Get out, all of you!"He was trembling with fury, like a puffed-up kitten, standing guard over sick little Arielle and his hurt mother.Adr

Chapter 25

The rain was pouring down hard. Rhea hadn't brought an umbrella, so she wrapped her blazer tightly around Arielle."Adrian, stay close behind me."She shielded Adrian with her body as best she could from the rain.Just as she was about to head to the car, two men appeared with umbrellas in hand. The

Chapter 26

He clearly understood why Rhea had reached out. Dealing with Carter was nothing to him.She said, "Thank you."George nodded and left. His goodwill didn't pressure Rhea much. This was one of his personal strengths.But when George set his mind to something, his forcefulness was more than most people

Chapter 27

Outside the hospital, Adrian waved enthusiastically to George. "Goodbye, Uncle George!"Arielle tilted her head up. "Uncle George, will you come see us again? Tomorrow's our birthday. Can we invite you?"Rhea quickly cut in, saying, "Arielle, George is very busy."It wasn't that she didn't want Geor

Chapter 28

Rhea joined them, but after staying up all night, she didn't have much appetite."Mom, eat a little." Arielle placed the food on her plate.Rhea smiled. "Okay."Carter sat across the table. It was a rare moment of peace and warmth for the family of four."Were you at the hospital yesterday?" he aske

Chapter 29

A flicker of anger flashed in Carter's eyes. He snapped, "That's enough."Lauren seemed a little displeased. "I really don't get it. Why do you two always have to argue in front of my kids? Can you not drag them into your problems?"But whose fault was it really?She then got to her feet and said, "

Chapter 30

After saying that, Lauren watched the kids closely.Normally, when she said things like that, they would give her an icy look or even walk away from her.But now, with so many people around, if they did that, everyone would surely say that they hadn't been properly taught. And since Rhea was the one

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