Benjamin's words hurt like a dagger piercing deeply into Gabriel's heart.The pain filled him with shame and self-loathing. Benjamin pushed him away and ran off quickly. Calvin stepped forward and patted Gabriel on the shoulder. "Don't overthink it. He's just a rebellious child. Let me go check on him first." Afraid that Benjamin might run away again, he followed in the direction where Benjamin had disappeared.Gabriel didn't follow. He stood there while the words Benjamin said echoed in his ears. He must be the worst father in the world; a failure. If he had known this would happen, why did he do it in the first place?His son's attitude toward him was his own fault, and he couldn't blame anyone else. However, it really hurt in his heart, even more than being rejected by Natalie time and time again.After chasing for a while and seeing the child still running ahead, Calvin's voice turned cold as he shouted, "Benjamin, stop right there!" Yet, Benjamin didn't even ackn
Benjamin was the bond between them. As long as he didn't give up, there would always be a connection between him and Natalie. Only at this moment did he realize that his obsession was their son. Benjamin's words, "I won't forgive you," extinguished all his hopes. He was sure that Natalie would never turn back and choose him again. And his son, at the age of ten, understanding enough to apologize at Camilla's grave, still refused to forgive him as a father. His mistake wasn't forcing his son to donate bone marrow for Camilla. It was deceiving the mother and son pair.After understanding this, Gabriel lowered his head, and tears blurred his vision. When Calvin saw him cry, he suddenly felt at a loss. He handed him a tissue. "Mr. Sawyer, don't think too much."Gabriel took the tissue and wiped away his tears while he tried hard to control himself, and asked in a low voice, "Calvin, with your outstanding conditions, can you tell me why you like Natalie?"Calvin drove ste
Calvin furrowed his brows as he turned his head to look at Gabriel. He hadn't expected him to utter words of blessing for him and Natalie. So, was Gabriel completely giving up? Was he not even fighting for his son? Although it was the outcome Calvin wanted, seeing Gabriel so upset and self-blaming, he still felt sympathy for him. Without saying anything more, Calvin's car went straight to the Vaughn Mansion. The car stopped outside Natalie's villa but Gabriel sat there without moving, so Calvin gestured to him. "Get out of the car, let's go in and see the child."Gabriel's gaze was fixed on the luxurious mansion ahead. Even in the past, he would have mustered the courage to go in. But now, he didn't even have the courage to see Natalie. He withdrew his gaze weakly and replied, "I won't go. Take care of my son from now on."Calvin didn't try to persuade him further, and got out of the car. Before he could say anything else to Gabriel, he saw him getting into the driv
Calvin's whole body stiffened. He did not expect Natalie to approach him voluntarily without blaming him. The long-awaited comfort finally came at this moment, and he excitedly hugged her, his voice becoming somewhat hoarse as he spoke near her ear. "No need to thank me, it's what I should do. If you really want to repay me, can you stop pushing me away? Natalie, I really love you."He was not a promiscuous person, nor was he someone who acted on superficial attractions. Over the years, he had encountered people of the opposite sex, and his family even arranged several blind dates for him, but he had no interest in any of them. It seemed that his heart had long settled on Natalie. Even though she was divorced with a child and had once deeply loved another man, he didn't care. All he wanted was for her to be with him for the rest of their lives.Natalie once again heard his confession. She tried to steady her emotions and slowly moved away from his embrace. However, Ca
Margot searched downstairs and didn't find anyone, so she prepared to go upstairs to check. Just as she reached the stairs, Calvin came down.She squinted at Calvin as she was extremely suspicious. "What were you doing with Natalie upstairs?""Nothing." Calvin walked down the stairs and stood in front of Margot. "Are you hungry? I'll cook dinner for you."He avoided Margot's look, smiled, and went to the kitchen with a relaxed mood.Margot was speechless.She thought, "Nothing? Nothing with lipstick all over your mouth. That's clearly the same shade Natalie often wears. And he didn't even bother to clean up before coming downstairs. But then again, they…"Did they finally make it official?Margot didn't mention the lipstick marks to Calvin, and followed him to the bar counter to watch him cook."What delicious meal are you planning to make today?"Calvin glanced at her and asked, "What do you want to eat?""It doesn't matter what I want to eat. What matters is what Natalie
Calvin frowned. "What's so funny?"Natalie avoided his gaze and reminded him, "Go check the bathroom mirror yourself. I don't even wanna think about what Margot is thinking right now."When Margot came over just now, she didn't see them downstairs but saw Calvin with lipstick all over his mouth, so she would definitely have wild thoughts. Natalie felt embarrassed just thinking about it.Calvin really didn't know what was on his face until he stood in front of the bathroom sink and saw himself in the mirror. Then, he felt extremely embarrassed. Why did Margot laugh when she saw him? She obviously knew, yet she still asked. That little brat didn't even remind him.After quickly washing his face, Calvin came back to Natalie and whispered, "Sorry for eating half of your lipstick just now. I'll make it up to you another day."Natalie turned to him and couldn't help but laugh. "How will you make it up to me?""What do you want me to do then?"He leaned closer to her again, attem
Natalie was also in her thirties. They said women in their thirties had higher libido; he didn't believe she wasn't interested. Natalie looked at the man who kept seducing her. Damn, she couldn't believe she was actually starting to feel tempted. However, she was prideful so she averted her gaze and replied coldly, "I'm not clean, you know. Aren't you afraid I'll 'pollute' you?""That would be my honor."Calvin knew that she was starting to over think again. He suddenly pounced on her, pinning her down on the couch and gazing at her with deep affection."Natalie, if you want, I can make you the happiest woman. But if you're not ready, then we...""You're in your thirties and haven't touched a woman? Who would believe that?" She interrupted him but didn't push him away. They were both adults, and since they clearly liked each other, there was no need to be so coy. Besides, she genuinely liked him. She really wanted to find out what it was like to be with a man in his thirt
The next day, Natalie felt like she couldn't get up as her whole body was sore.Calvin got up and dressed before bending down to kiss her on the forehead. "Rest well today. I'll take care of Benjamin, and I'll bring you something delicious later."Natalie felt that was the only option now. After all, he was a complete beast in bed last night.She pulled the covers over her head, her voice coquettish from within the blanket as she said, "When you talk to Benjamin later, just say I caught a cold and want to sleep a bit longer. Don't say anything else."Calvin looked at her hiding under the covers and acting like a little girl. He smiled and got up. "Okay, just a cold. I'll go make breakfast.""Go ahead."It wasn't until she heard him close the door behind him that Natalie popped her head out. The happiness and joy on her delicate face couldn't be concealed, mingling with a seductive blush. There was even a hint of excitement in her heart. This kind of excitement made her feel