Lahat ng Kabanata ng She Moved On and Glowed Up — Now Her Ex-Husband and Son Want Her Forgiveness: Kabanata 171 - Kabanata 180

Lily’s injury turned out to be minor. After the doctor bandaged her cheek, he told Travis to take her home.Outside the hospital, she looked up at him with watery eyes.“Travis… can I stay at your place for a couple of days?”She pressed a hand lightly to her face. Seeing the cold edge in his gaze, she quickly explained, “If I go home like this, my parents will question me nonstop. You know how strained things already are between them and Nora. If they blame her again because of me… I’ll never forgive myself.”In truth, she’d only asked because the news had been buzzing with how well she and Travis looked together. This was the perfect chance to push closer, to remind everyone she still belonged in his orbit.Travis’s eyes softened slightly. Nora rarely mentioned her family, but he knew their relationship wasn’t good. And since she was on her own now, maybe bridging that gap would be better for her.“Fine,” he said at last. “You can stay a couple of days.”Lily’s heart leapt. Tw

With the draft for the new Neo-heritage-inspired line finally settled, Nora didn’t bother going back to Luther Corp that day. Instead, she headed straight to her own company, Starlight.After spending most of the month buried in Luther’s offices, walking into her own workspace filled her with a quiet sense of relief.Jodi and Oliver were thrilled to see her. They chattered nonstop, even sharing trivial updates like the neighboring firm changing staff.Eric walked over, his eyes flicking to the watch on her wrist. His smile deepened. “That watch looks perfect with what you’re wearing today.”Nora followed his gaze, then smiled. “Guess I have to thank your good taste. I just get to benefit from it.”After everything that had happened the night before, she’d sorted out a few things in her mind. She wasn’t going to shut people out just because Travis made her life difficult. She wasn’t going to refuse kindness just to avoid trouble.She didn’t have feelings for Eric, not now. But as

The next morning, Lily got up early and made breakfast for Travis and Quinton.But her effort barely drew a glance from Travis. Instead, he took it as a sign she was well enough to leave.“I see you’ve recovered,” he said flatly. “Go to the hospital today to have your bandages changed, then head back to your parents’ place. Your father called me yesterday. They’re worried about you.”“Travis…” Lily touched her cheek lightly. “I looked this morning. The scar is still obvious. If I go home now, my parents will ask questions.”Travis caught her meaning but didn’t soften. “You’re not Quinton’s mother. It isn’t appropriate for you to stay here any longer.”The bluntness stunned her. After a pause, she forced a smile and nodded. “I understand. Sorry for troubling you.”“ Aunt Lily?” Quinton came downstairs and spotted Lily heading back toward the guest room looking shaken. His small face was puzzled. “Dad, what did you say to her? She looked upset.”“Nothing.” Travis set a glass of mi

“I don’t need to lie to you,” Nora said evenly. “But the mistake isn’t mine. You’re the one responsible for cleaning this up.”Travis’s voice was all business, clipped and formal. “This concerns the Luther Corp’s reputation. It can’t spread any further.”She handed his phone back, cool as ever. “Then send someone else or pick up the phone. No need to storm in here yourself.”His gaze locked on hers, dark and unblinking. “This is about the company’s image. It doesn’t leave the room.”Nora gave a small laugh. “Fine. I’ll come by the office this afternoon and fix it.”Some of the ice in his expression melted. He checked his watch, then asked, “It’s almost lunch. Come eat with me.”“No,” she said without hesitation. “I’ve got things to handle.”The shadows came back into his eyes. He didn’t press, just rose to his feet. “Quinton’s been upset these past two days. He thinks you’re punishing him. You should explain.”Her smile hardened. “If he thinks it’s revenge, let him.”A flicker

Nora pulled up to the gates of the Luther estate. To her surprise, the iron doors swung open before she even pressed the buzzer, apparently Travis had forgotten to remove her from the facial recognition system.She stepped inside.Normally the butler or a housekeeper would have greeted her by now, but the entire walk to the living room was silent. Not a soul in sight.If it weren’t for the bright lights in the living room, she might have thought she’d walked into an empty house.“Anyone?” she called toward the hall. No answer.“Travis?” she tried again, sharper this time. Still nothing.Her chest tightened. At this hour the staff should have been around. Why was the whole estate so unnervingly quiet? Had something happened?Her first thought was Quinton. She hurried upstairs and pushed open his bedroom door, only to find the room empty.A loud thud echoed overhead.Nora froze. The sound had come from the floor above. The study.Closing Quinton’s door, she climbed to the third