Mia's eyes welled up with tears as she revealed her whiteboard, causing a collective gasp from the onlookers.'Regardless of the underlying cause, I must extend my apology for the sake of my relationship.'A heavy silence hung in the air as everyone observed Mia's pain, prompting a collective understanding of the source of her somber demeanor.The quiet was disrupted by Vicky as he stood and presented his blank board, confessing, "I apologize, folks, but I didn't write my answer because I wanted to proclaim it aloud."Sitting on one knee before Mia, he looked into her eyes and said, "Mia, I apologize for every minute I've caused you pain. I'm sorry for every moment I overlooked you, placing everything else above you, and taking your love for granted. I'm remorseful for allowing my moods to affect you and for failing to apologize for my wrongs."In the end, Vicky wiped Mia's tears with care, his eyes glistening. He held his ears in a gesture of sincere remorse. "Can you find it in your
A year and a half had passed, witnessing a slew of changes. Emma is now well into her second year, having celebrated her first birthday with great fanfare, thanks to Andrew and Alice's personal touch. While they are now more comfortable introducing her to their acquaintances, they remain cautious about media exposure and paparazzi attention.The ever-energetic Emma now zooms around on her tiny feet, turning the entire mansion into her playground and giving her nanny quite a run. She reserves her most courteous behavior exclusively for Andrew.Bella and Asher entered marital bliss a long time ago, whereas Benjamin and Skylar recently tied the knot just a couple of months ago. Vicky and Mia have taken a significant step forward by getting engaged and are currently enjoying their live-in arrangement. They are still contemplating the idea of formalizing their union through marriage.Andrew's multiple managers take care of his professional commitments, allowing him to focus more on spendin
Alice swiftly turned, aware that everyone must be waiting. As she did, the intense glare of camera flashes made her squint, revealing a startling sight: she was enveloped by a swarm of media professionals."Alice ma'am...""Miss Cooper.....""Ma'am, you're looking gorgeous."Alice found herself momentarily paralyzed by the sudden onslaught of cameras and a barrage of microphones aimed at her and Emma. The overwhelming situation left Emma visibly perturbed."Look at this cherubic little face..." A reporter marveled, charmed by Emma, while his cameraman seized the opportunity to take some pictures.Regaining her composure, Alice quickly shielded Emma's face against her shoulder, though the camera's shutter continued its ceaseless rhythm."Ma'am, are you here by yourself with the baby?""Is the occasion a family gathering or a work-related meeting?""What was the reason for bringing the baby to the meeting?""Could the baby be on the path to becoming a child actor?""Just curious, who is
The room fell into stillness as Benjamin turned off the TV, finally escaping the clamor of unnecessary news. Just then, Skylar barged in, clearly annoyed, her phone refusing to stop ringing."Why the hesitation? Just answer the call," Benjamin advised, pointing at her phone."I think I'll pass. I'm just too furious," Skylar remarked, sliding the red button to disconnect the call, leaving others taken aback by her unprofessional demeanor. This is out of character for her."Now, what's wrong with you?" Alice wondered aloud, arching an eyebrow."Since the news hit the airwaves, my phone hasn't stopped ringing with calls from either managers or assistants of directors and production houses, all expressing interest in launching Emma.""This is exasperating! Alice, I've been telling you. These news channels need a reality check," Andrew voiced his frustration."Andrew, directing your anger this way will only harm someone who's not involved, and the actual culprit will go free. Who do you wa
"I'm the poor man whose daughter you've absconded with, masquerading your adoption as a virtuous act. You're the very definition of an opportunist," Mason hissed, an insidious smirk creeping across his face."Your words hold no weight. She's my child, and you're nothing but a loathsome fraud and betrayer. I'll ensure the truth prevails in court."Alice couldn't contain herself when he claimed Emma as his own, but when she tried to object, Mason's unscrupulous grin remained unshaken.
Alice and Andrew were stunned to see the director of Sunshine Orphanage appear as Mason's witness."Your honor, I'd like to point out that this woman is Mrs. Green, the director of Sunshine Orphanage—the entity the defendant manipulated to falsely assert her adoption of baby Emma. Yet, Director Green's statement provides a stark contrast," Mr. Jones explained.The judge peered over his glasses at the individuals before him and declared,
"Your honor, it's crucial to acknowledge that Miss Cooper opted to prioritize her public image over the well-being of the infant.""That's wrong......" Alice attempted to protest, but Jones kept firing questions with a booming voice. "Why'd you stroll out with the baby solo without giving a heads-up to your folks or security?""I went with Emma to the restroom, but she bolted unexpectedly while I was washing my hands. Despite my quick commands, being small and flickering, the little baby wouldn't listen, so I had to dash after her urgently, without alerting anyone to the sudden twist of events." Alice spilled the beans without holding back."Your honor, it's worth emphasizing that the defendant isn't just self-centered but also an inattentive mother, incapable of looking after a one-year-old child," Jones remarked, a broader smirk evident on his face.Once again, he slyly targeted Alice, preventing her from defending herself. "Miss Cooper, in the interview, did you really discuss a o
Alice and Andrew stepped out of the elevator onto the 52nd floor of the Royman Hotel that evening, ready to meet Mason. Thanks to Vicky's setup, the ball was in Mason's court."Sunny, any hunch on why Mason opted for our hotel meet-up instead of his office digs?" Alice queried as they strolled in."The thief thinks everybody steals. I reckon Mason Rex's a bit wary, fearing we might have some tricks up our sleeves for this meeting. So, he's strategically set it in our territory to clear his name if anything fishy happens," Andrew mused with a touch of suspicion.He read Mason's cunning mind like an open book."Hmm, you are right.""Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Kingston."Mason awaited them in Andrew's exclusive waiting lounge; spotting their entry, he rose, extending his hand for a shake. Andrew, a bit iffy, eventually gave it the nod."So spill it, Alice, what's the rush for this impromptu meeting? Worried that the verdict tomorrow will swing my way and your little angel, oops, I mean my darli