David left Mrs. Ada's room and walked upstairs along the solid wood staircase. Elowen's room was on the third floor. He knocked and walked in. She was inside, organizing the baby's things."Elowen, there's something I need to discuss with you," David said seriously."What is it? David, you can decide," Elowen said, leaning her head on his shoulder.David pushed her head away and, after hesitating, said, "Elowen, Mom and I talked, and we think it's best not to keep this child.""What?" Elowen suddenly stood up, her face full of panic and bewilderment. "You're joking, right? The baby is almost four months old. David, are you still doubting that he's not your child? When he's born, we can do a paternity test...""Elowen, calm down," David said in a deep voice. "Let me explain. Our affair has been exposed, and the organization is investigating. This child is now a big problem. If we don't terminate the pregnancy, my career will be over."Elowen didn't speak but cried with her face in her
Just as she finished speaking, the sound of a car engine approached from a distance. A red Maserati pulled up in front of the villa. The car door opened, and Isabella stepped out, wearing red high heels. She walked gracefully and stopped in front of Charlotte and Emily, looking down at them from above."Auntie, sis, are you here to welcome me?" she asked with a light laugh.At this moment, her beauty and elegance formed a stark contrast to the disheveled state of Charlotte and Emily."Isabella, you're here to laugh at us, aren't you?" Emily shouted, her voice strained."Yes," Isabella nodded irritatingly. She casually brushed back her hair that the wind had tousled. "Auntie, do you remember when my mother left here? You and my sister stood under the eaves watching, probably laughing at that time, right? They say what goes around comes around. Now, it's your turn. However, my mother left with dignity, while you're being thrown out.""Isabella, this is your doing, isn't it?" Charlotte w
Robert realized that it was no longer appropriate to continue discussing Charlotte."Brother-in-law, you and my cousin have been together for many years. I hope you can think it over carefully," he said finally.David nodded vaguely and eagerly stood up, heading towards the door.David personally greeted Andrew at the door, his eyes filled with eagerness. "Andrew, you’re here! Please come in, come in."Andrew nodded with a warm smile and walked into the villa, surrounded by everyone. As he passed by Isabella, he naturally took her hand.She instinctively tried to pull away, but the more she struggled, the tighter he held.Blushing, she had no choice but to let him hold her hand.Andrew's late arrival prompted Mrs. Ada to quickly instruct the household staff to serve the meal.As the food was brought to the table, everyone ushered Andrew into the dining room, where they took their seats.Once Mrs. Ada sat down, she noticed that Aria hadn’t come down for dinner and asked a servant to ca
Isabella casually flipped through the household registration book and then tossed it aside. “Really, we finally got it.”Andrew pursed his lips in silence, lost in thought."Andrew, what are you thinking about?" Isabella leaned closer to ask."I’m thinking about what kind of outstanding young man would be suitable for your cousin," he said with a rare hint of jest in his tone."Come on, you’re taking my grandmother’s words seriously? Just listen to them casually. Aria hasn’t even gotten a divorce yet. If you introduce someone to her now, it would be bigamy," she said."Your cousin's divorce is unlikely to happen. Your grandmother won’t stop until she extorts a hefty sum from the Hayes family. But, they are notoriously stingy and would rather string her along than give in," he replied unhurriedly.After hearing this, Isabella couldn't help but sigh. "If it were me, I'd rather walk away with nothing than stay married. I don't know how Aria can live with that scumbag Idris. If it were me
"It's none of your business, so don't ask," Victoria said, lifting her luggage. "Mom, take care and rest well in the hospital. I’m leaving now.""Aren't you going to stay and keep Mom company?" Emily asked."There are doctors and nurses in the hospital, and we can hire a professional caregiver for Mom. What’s the point of me staying?" Victoria said impatiently. She then asked, "Do you know which hospital Elowen is in?""Why do you care about that shameless bitch?" Emily seethed with anger at the mention of Elowen."She may be shameless, but she's sharing a bed with Dad now. A few words whispered on the pillow from her could make things very difficult for us," Victoria said, holding her luggage.Her words were especially harsh, and Charlotte’s eyes reddened with frustration. "Victoria, even if you try to curry favor with her, she won't side with us.""But we absolutely can't let her side with Isabella," Victoria said through gritted teeth. It was as if they still couldn’t see the situa
When Isabella received Elowen's call, she was already standing at the entrance of the civil affairs bureau. Andrew parked the car, quickly walked up the steps, and naturally took her hand."Who's calling?" he asked casually."Elowen," Isabella replied. "Victoria is worried we'll continue colluding and wants to buy Elowen off. Luckily, she's not a fool.""Elowen isn't foolish, but she's not someone you should associate with," Andrew reminded her."Yes, I know." Isabella nodded and linked her arm through his. "Today is our day to register our marriage. Let's not let unrelated people affect our mood."Andrew smiled and lightly tapped her nose. The two of them walked into the building together.The first-floor office hall was almost packed. It seemed today was a rare and auspicious day."Do we need to take a number?" she asked."With so many people here, aren't you afraid of being recognized?" he chuckled, picking up his phone to dial a number.Shortly after, a staff member approached the
Isabella wasn't foolish and could easily discern that Mr. Jacob had no intention of accepting her as his daughter-in-law. She understood well that Mr. Jacob deeply held the belief that Turner family werewolves should not marry humans.Isabella lowered her head slightly and remained silent. In this situation, it wasn't her place to speak. Regardless of his acknowledgment, it didn't matter as long as the law recognized it."My wife is my own decision," Andrew said, sitting up straight and speaking calmly. "Although we are werewolves, our clan has integrated into human society for over a century. Some old rules should be abolished.""Are you defying me?!" Mr. Jacob's eyes widened in anger, and he shouted, "Andrew, you're getting more and more audacious. You have no respect for anyone!"The living room fell silent. Except for Mrs. Hannah and Layla, the others looked gleeful, as if enjoying a spectacle."Father, I respect you as an elder, which is why I brought my wife here today to meet y
**Suburban Cemetery**A black Mercedes-Benz slowly came to a stop. The car door opened, and the passengers stepped out one by one.Andrew, dressed in a pure black handmade suit, looked tall, straight, and handsomely aloof. Isabella wore a black dress and held a large bouquet of white lilies.The four of them walked step by step up the hillside along the stairs. Eleanor's grave was halfway up the hill. It didn't look much different from the last time they had visited. The tall pines and cypresses were still lush, swaying slightly in the wind. Because it was winter, the perennial flowers weren't blooming, making the scene somewhat bleak.On the tombstone, Eleanor's photo still smiled as brightly as ever. Perhaps only death could freeze a moment in life.Isabella slowly knelt in front of the tombstone, her trembling fingers gently caressing her mother's photo."Mom, I've come to see you. How have you been?"But the only response was the cold wind and the rustling sound of the breeze pass