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The bedroom door opened, and Gideon stood in the doorway, already fully dressed, his suit as sharp and impeccable as ever.The alcohol had worn off completely, and he had regained his usual composed, commanding demeanor.He lowered his gaze to Wanda and spoke evenly. "Wanda, come downstairs for breakfast. The staff already have everything ready."After we eat, let's head to my company and go over the details of the partnership. I've already had my assistant notify the entire leadership team to wait for us."Gideon desperately needed this partnership with Vilmer Group to strengthen his standing and reputation within the Prescott Group.First thing that morning, he had contacted Mark and instructed him to prepare everything for the signing and notify the executives to assemble in the conference room. He had also called his father to give him the news.When Lincoln heard that everything had finally fallen into place, his tone softened considerably.Wanda raised her head and glared

Otto's voice was earnest. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of Lucy from now on. I'll fatten her right back up until she's that chubby little girl she used to be."Whatever his intentions, his words sounded strangely suggestive, and Lucille's expression instantly turned awkward.Joanne's smile grew teasing as she deliberately needled him. "And what exactly do you mean by that? Taking care of her as a brother, or as something else?"Lucille's heart lurched, and she blurted out in embarrassment, "Mom!"Otto, however, remained perfectly composed.His gaze stayed fixed on Lucille, his sincerity unmistakable. "Either one. Whatever role Lucy needs me to fill, I'm willing to be that person for her and stay by her side."By now, it wasn't just half of Lucille's face that had turned red. Her entire face flushed at once.The meaning behind Otto's words couldn't have been clearer. They were both adults, and if she still failed to understand what he meant, she'd have to be a fool.The calm

Lucille waited outside for a while, but when the two of them still hadn't come out, she went back to check on them.The moment she poked her head inside, she sensed something significant in the looks Otto and Joanne exchanged, though she had no idea what they'd been talking about.They both answered quickly, "We're coming. Let's go."Soon, the three of them set off together for Sopheara.…By the time they reached Renavi, Jonas and Milena were already waiting at the hospital entrance with Lily in her stroller.They had only been apart for a few days, yet Lily had visibly filled out. Her cheeks were rosier, and her big, round eyes were bright and lively. She looked every bit like a happy, well-cared-for baby.Otto's parents had even bought Lily a stroller of her own. They had thoughtfully lined it with a soft pink mat and a thin pink blanket, then hung all sorts of little toys from the frame.Milena had also bought Lily an entire collection of adorable outfits and shoes, more th

Lucille was taken aback and visibly flustered. "What's this?"Otto smiled. "It's a Children's Day gift for you. Open it and see."Lucille glanced at him. "I stopped being a child many years ago.""Doesn't matter how old you are. The kid inside you lives forever." Otto paused, then added, "I'm guessing you've never actually gotten a Children's Day gift before, have you?"Lucille thought back and realized he was right. Before her father's disappearing act, Children's Day celebrations had barely been a thing.After he disappeared, Joanne spent every day scrambling to make ends meet. Outside of school, Lucille devoted all her free time to helping pay off their debts. There had never been room in their lives for something as simple as a Children's Day gift.Lucille took the elegant box and opened it. Inside lay a platinum necklace with a pendant shaped like a little girl. Something about the girl's face seemed oddly familiar, as though Lucille had seen it somewhere before.She studie

It was Gideon. He stood in the corner facing the entrance with one hand tucked into his pocket.The dim lighting obscured most of his sharp, handsome face, but his dark eyes remained fixed on her without blinking, as though he'd been waiting anxiously for a chance to speak to her.The tiramisu Lucille had just picked up suddenly seemed unappetizing. Her appetite vanished in an instant. She set it back down and turned to leave as quickly as if she were fleeing the plague.Gideon caught her by the wrist, and the first words out of his mouth were an accusation. "When exactly did you install hidden cameras at Blossom Court? Lucille, I always thought you were straightforward. I never imagined you could be this calculating underneath."Lucille snapped back to herself and yanked hard, but she couldn't break free. His grip was crushing, as though he meant to grind her bones to dust, and his eyes burned with open fury.The sheer nerve of him was almost laughable. He stood there interrogati