Upon hearing Evelyn's tone, Aurora understood that Evelyn still cared deeply for Maxwell. Deciding not to intervene further, she ended the call and requested Jay to drive her to Lysander's hospital.Rushing to the hospital in urgency, she found her grandpa in the emergency room, with Leen and Little Fish anxiously waiting outside. Aurora approached them, asking, "What happened? How did he faint all of a sudden?"Leen, head hung low in guilt, replied, "He was just taking a stroll. He asked me to fetch him some coffee, and by the time I returned, he had already collapsed. It's my fault. If I had stayed by his side without leaving, this wouldn't have happened..." Having served the old man for most of his life, Leen was overwhelmed with self-blame.Aurora comforted him, "Don't blame yourself. Grandpa will be alright."After a tense two-hour wait outside the emergency room, the lights finally turned off, and Lysander emerged, removing his mask. Meeting Aurora's gaze, he sighed, "Come to my
Aurora found the situation utterly bewildering, yet couldn't help but burst into laughter.Her ridiculous father had abandoned his wife and daughter, only to find that two of the three children he'd painstakingly raised weren't even his own.Aurora couldn't contain her laughter, but Heath wrapped her in his arms and said, "Rory, you're crying."After a few seconds of silence, Aurora burst into tears. Kieran and Jay tactfully made their exit, leaving Aurora to sob uncontrollably in Heath's embrace.Her foolish mother, what kind of man had she married?A man of hypocrisy, selfishness, and failure, while her mother, who appeared as graceful as a princess, had wasted her entire life on him.Had anyone ever questioned Madeline's past or the parentage of the three children, perhaps her mother wouldn't have ended her days in depression.Heath held her, gently patting her back, and said, "Rory, it's all in the past now."Sniffling, Aurora replied, "Yes, it's in the past.""What do you plan to
Grandpa looked at Heath with increasing satisfaction, put down his chess piece, and said, "Heath, what are your intentions towards my granddaughter now?"Heath smiled slightly, "As long as she is willing to marry, I am ready to marry her at any time."Grandpa was stunned, not expecting Heath to speak so directly, the powerful head of the Fairbank family! His wife could be a princess, yet he was fond of Aurora.Aurora must be very lucky to be with such a man!"Heath, Aurora is young and somewhat naive, but she is inherently good. She has suffered a lot in her childhood. Please be understanding towards her. I am getting old and cannot always be there for her..." sighed Grandpa."Sir, you are still young. You need to take good care of your health and witness our grand wedding!" said Heath.Grandpa waved his hand and laughed, "You are a wise man. You don't need to flatter me like the others. I know my own body, and I don't know how much longer it will last!"Heath held a chess piece in hi
Aurora tightened her embrace around Heath's waist and whispered, "Heath, I'm really scared.""What's frightening you?" Heath inquired gently."It's Grandpa... He's always talking about his will and though he does it quietly with Leen, I know. He thinks he hasn't got much time left. He can't even sleep peacefully. I... I just wish he could see me get married, have children. It feels like only with his blessing, my life would be complete," Aurora confided, nestled in Heath's embrace.Heath wrapped his arms around her, offering solace. "Don't worry, Lysander said he'll be fine with proper care. He'll see you marry, have kids, everything."Aurora nodded vigorously in his arms, finding solace only in Heath's assurances, believing firmly that Grandpa would be alright.After spending much of the day together, it was not until Heath got into his car and drove away that Aurora returned to her room, watching his car disappear into the distance.Upon his return, Heath immediately summoned Kieran
When the whole city thought Heath was a bachelor noble, no one expected Heath to be proposing marriage!The manager immediately introduced with enthusiasm, "Mr. President, if you're choosing an engagement ring, with your status, it's best to pick a large one to showcase your stature."Heath glanced at the diamonds on the tray, finding none of them particularly distinctive—just big and vulgar. He frowned, and the manager, frightened by his expression, didn't dare to speak, unsure what he had said wrong.Sitting beside him, Lysander saw Heath's dissatisfaction and, giving the manager a look, said, "Is your boss like ordinary people to you? Presenting him with these goods... I wouldn't glance at them either!"The manager, in a difficult position, said, "Sir, these are the best diamonds we have in the store... If Mr. President isn't in a hurry, I could source others from elsewhere."Heath tossed the diamond he was holding back onto the tray, asking, "Isn't there a pink diamond available?"
Aurora's tears cascaded down in an instant. She had seen countless proposal scenes in TV dramas, thinking the actors were just trying to set the mood, thus shedding tears during the proposal.But today, when it was her turn, she realized that those tears really do fall involuntarily.It was as if, in just a few decades, she had finally met her soulmate, marking the end of all her wanderings. The tiny ring, the man kneeling on one knee, and his simple words all signified the security and belonging of her future.At this moment, she completely forgot her painful past, forgot Olivia, the abyss, Isabella, and her hatred. If she had once been a cold-blooded assassin, then this man alone could reawaken the deepest kindness and tenderness buried in her heart.Her eyes and heart were filled with the man kneeling before her, a man who stood high above all, king-like, now on one knee asking for her consent.Aurora nodded fiercely, "Yes! I do!"Heath slipped the ring onto her finger, stood up, a
After his shower, Heath emerged to find Aurora about to leave. In a bold move, he playfully insisted she join him, resulting in Aurora, albeit reluctantly, preparing for a bath.As she was about to undress, her eyes caught the delicate sparkle of the diamond ring on her hand. Bathed in the warm, yellow light, the pink diamond gleamed softly. Its design was both petite and intricate, highlighting the gem's size and brilliance while accentuating the slender beauty of Aurora's fingers.Staring into the mirror, reality dawned on her. It was true—she had just accepted Heath's proposal. Perhaps, in the near future, they would walk down the aisle, and it was time to reveal the secrets she had kept hidden deep within her heart.With care, Aurora placed the ring on the vanity before stepping into the shower. After her bath, she gingerly put the ring back on. Throughout her lifetimes, she had seen countless priceless jewels, yet this modest ring was her most treasured possession. It symbolized
Although Maxwell didn't suffer any harm this time, the moment he awoke and didn't see Aurora by his side, he insisted on leaving the hospital. Madeline, naturally, was displeased. How could her darling son be so entangled with Aurora, that girl seemingly from the nether?Madeline had intended to storm to the family patriarch in outrage, but to her surprise, Aurora barred them from even stepping foot inside, making Madeline wonder if the old man was on his last breath, given his recent hospitalization.With the patriarch's health in question, Madeline couldn't stand the thought of Aurora guarding him alone. What would become of the shares once the old man passed away?Fueled by this thought, Madeline shoved aside the servant holding her back and burst into the villa, screaming, "Dad! You must stand by us!"Aurora, startled by her outburst, rushed to intercept her, but Madeline was too quick, darting into the living room in a blink.There, Grandpa sat, engrossed in a game of chess, only