Jaclyn povThe next day, I obediently went to the company. Luna was giving birth at that time, and I stayed with her for a whole month. The company's affairs were urgent, so I had my assistant handle the non-urgent matters at home. Today, the pile had grown into a mountain, and even though I was not keen on it, I had to muster the energy to deal with it.Moreover, today I wasn't going to work, and I couldn't even hold Luna. Natash·Yael's best friend was getting married in two days, and Luna went to the Red Moon Pack early this morning to leave our son in the Pack's territory for safekeeping. Without mother's milk for these two days, that kid would probably howl the sky off his head in the Pack's territory.I suddenly felt a bit of schadenfreude, after all, that kid was competing with me for Luna. When Morris came in, I finally finished what I was doing, took a breath, and looked at Morris's relaxed appearance, feeling very unbalanced. I sat on the sofa, glanced at Morris sideways, and
Natasha's POVAnnelie leaned in suddenly and asked, "Natasha Yael, are you happy?" I hesitated for a moment, then smiled. No need for me to answer; from my smile, Annelie already knew the answer. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Jaclyn Dills, that man, was too cunning, not just cunning but also despicable. He would do anything to achieve his goals, even resorting to such shameless manipulations.Two days ago, Annelie took the scans I sent her to show Mike's father. After examining them carefully, Mike's father assured me, "These scans belong to a healthy person, there's nothing wrong with them, let alone any brain tumor terminal illness nonsense. It's simply absurd."I wasn't too surprised at the time. There was a sense of confirmation, a feeling that confirmed what I already suspected. As the saying goes, good people don't live long, while troublemakers linger for centuries. A man like me is simply trouble among troubles. If I were to fall terminally ill, would there be any escap
Jaclyn's POVI raced to her at an astonishing speed, fortunate that it wasn't rush hour. In just fifteen minutes, I delivered the parcel to Natash Yael. The screech of brakes startled Natash Yael, who was deep in thought. As she looked up, I had already stepped out of the car and was walking towards her.Under the warm October sun, I strode hurriedly, my steps filled with urgency. As I approached, Natash Yael noticed the sweat on my forehead despite the cool weather. The sweat dampened my hairline, making me look unusually youthful. Coupled with my tall figure and handsome features, I always stood out wherever I went.I glanced at the bag of documents she held in her hand, then at the hospital nearby. Any remaining hope faded away.Reaching out, I pulled Natash Yael into a tight embrace, my tone urgent and anxious, "Natash, listen to me, I didn't mean to deceive you. How many times have I said it back then, but you never gave me a chance. I was out of options, really. Natash, I don't
Natasha's POVWhen Jaclyn Dills walked in, arm slung over Joey's shoulder, swaying slightly, I stood with crossed arms from afar, not even extending a hand in greeting. The expression on my face, caught by Joey's eyes, couldn't help but worry for Jaclyn Dills. No wonder Louis and Morris made a quick escape; they must have anticipated this outcome.Joey settled Jaclyn Dills onto the couch, chuckling. "Um, sis-in-law, Jaclyn had a bit too much to drink. Probably going to be a wild night. Please take care of her. I'll head back now." With that, he didn't wait for me to respond, just turned and bolted.I couldn't help but chuckle; it was such an obvious display of guilt. None of these guys were innocent; they were all full of mischief, one scheme after another. But pretending to be drunk was definitely not something Jaclyn Dills could come up with on his own. Even if he did, he wouldn't be able to pull it off. It must have been his buddies suggesting it. Now, lying on the couch, ignored b
Jaclyn's POVThe autumn sun was bright, streaming into the room through the tall windows and gently illuminating the space through the sheer curtains, making it feel cozy and warm.Perry had set up the swing in the small cabin he had built himself, and as he stood up, he gazed out into the yard before darting straight towards me with a playful leap.I quickly caught Perry and began to educate her, "Daddy has told you several times already, don't run too fast, or you'll end up crying if you fall."Perry wrinkled her delicate little nose, "Daddy will catch me."Taking my hand, Perry shook it and said, "Daddy, why don't we have a swing in our yard? Grandpa's house has one, and it was Grandpa who built it for Perry. Daddy, can you build one for me too?"I looked at her in astonishment, could I be like her grandpa?Glancing up, Natasha wore a half-smile, lips pursed tightly, clearly waiting to see the joke unfold. I lowered my head, my daughter's expectant eyes shimmering. The words "I can
Jaclyn's POVThere was a café on the side, offering not only rich coffee but also some magazines and books. Most of the patrons were waiting parents. We found a window seat, with a great view. Looking out, the bustling city streets unfolded before our eyes.I felt a strange excitement in my heart. On such a beautiful day, in such a leisurely afternoon, sitting face to face, it felt like I had found the mood of our previous dates.Speaking of which, Natasha and I had never really dated. We met, got married, separated, reunited—experienced all the aspects of love, but strangely, we skipped the dating phase.Suddenly, I felt regretful. If I could do it over, I wouldn't miss any part. But was it too late for me to make up for it now? And most importantly, would Natasha give me that chance to make amends? I weighed my words carefully in my mind. Just as I was about to speak, I noticed Natasha's gaze drifting past me to somewhere behind. Her subconscious tension made me turn my head involun
Jaclyn's POVI felt a sense of trepidation. Ever since we left the mall, Natasha's demeanor had been off. At a red light, I glanced at her through the rearview mirror. I saw our daughter, Perry, sleeping with her head on Natasha's lap, having missed her nap, while Natasha herself stared blankly out the window. This absent-mindedness seemed to have started as soon as we got in the car, as if her soul had detached from her body, sitting there, but feeling distant from me.I didn't know what Catherine said. But as I carefully recalled, I realized I had been very well-behaved lately. At work, when dealing with female collaborators, I deliberately maintained a safe distance. I never liked flirting, but the media always misconstrued any closeness with young women as romantic entanglements. If Natasha cared, I had to change. Otherwise, she might leave me. That was the lesson I had learned."Jaclyn Dills, how many women have you been with?" Natasha Yael's question caught me off guard, and eve
Jaclyn's POV:"Natash, I'm done," I said, habitually scanning Natash Yael, only to suddenly realize I was nearly transparent to her now. It seemed all my thoughts were laid bare, a fact even I hadn't fully grasped.I reached for the paper in her hand, densely packed with names, igniting a surge of jealousy within me. I glanced at the first few, unable to bear the rest.Carefully observing Natash Yael's expression, I watched as her face turned from white to black, inwardly cursing my luck. Without hesitation, I reached out and embraced her. "Luna, you have to keep your word. You said if I came clean, you'd let me rest inside."She gave me a sideways glance. "I remember saying we could negotiate other things, and you said you'd confessed everything, but I have to verify. So, not tonight." With that, she deftly freed herself from my embrace, retreated, and with a clang, shut the door and locked it.I frowned at the door, gritting my teeth. It felt like if I had an axe, I could just break