Ember was unhappy when she saw how the woman acted, but she was still respectful of Avery’s thoughts. She asked him, “Avery, do you like this doll? Do you want to give it to him?”Avery instinctively clutched the doll even tighter. He turned his head away, and said coldly, “I don’t want to. I hate those who steal from me the most!”Ember smiled; she straightened her back, and looked at the woman’s disdainful expression. “Hear that? My son’s not giving.”The woman looked at them from top to bottom a few times, as if it was the first time that someone refused her. She then grabbed a stack of bills from her wallet, and dangled it in front of Ember.“Alright, alright. You want money, isn’t that right? The money here is enough to buy a few more similar dolls like this one.”The smile on Ember’s face didn’t dissipate, and her tone was similarly cold. “I’m sorry, but we’re not selling.”The woman instantly removed her glasses, revealing a pair of double eyelids that seemed to be slightl
Ember almost burst in laughter. What a strange family, spinning tales like that. Anyone could see who was the one bullying and who was the victim.“My husband is the manager of Lane Group’s Sales department! Do you know the Lane Group? It’s world’s number one! If you dare cross my husband, I’ll make sure you’ll never be free of trouble!” the woman said triumphantly.She rolled her eyes at Ember, as if willing to accept Ember’s apologies and flattery any time. She even added, “If you apologize to us right now and give us the doll, I can forgive you. All my husband needs to do is to wiggle his finger, and you won’t be able to live here anymore!”As the woman kept on bragging, the man simply looked pleased. He eyed Ember in disdain.Lane Group? Ember raised her eyebrow, the iciness on her smile almost froze her surroundings. How small the world could be?Caleb, of all people, was trying to woo her. This man was just a manager, but he was already so arrogant?“Those who know it recog
Caleb’s smile slowly disappeared from his face. However, since Ember was around, he still made an effort to retain his smile. “It’s my duty to protect them. There’s no need to thank me.”“Of course I have to. I’ve always been the one to take care of them, so it’s my fault.” While Lugh’s tone was gentle, one could sense the aggression.As the two men were exchanging words, they were exchanging aggressive glances as well.Avery looked admiringly at Caleb, and said happily, “You’re great! You scared him away with just a few words!”Children had always looked up to heroes. Caleb, who protected them, seemed to have gained another positive status. Avery wanted Ember and Caleb to get together even more.However, nothing much happened next. After finishing their meals, Caleb wanted to send Ember back home and show how good a man he was. However, Lugh was wary of him. While they had quietly exchanged glares, Caleb had to abandon his plan in the end.When he regained his composure, Ember w
The moment Caleb looked at her, he would remember all the things she did. He instantly felt irritated by her. Even her face, something he once found beautiful, became detestable.“I told you last time that I don’t want anything to do with you anymore. There’s no need for you to do this anymore.”Penelope wanted to say something, when policemen suddenly rushed into the lobby. They showed her the warrant, then put her in handcuffs and dragged her into the police car without listening to a word from her.Everyone was shocked by what had happened; they quickly picked up their phones and took pictures of what had happened. Instantly, the news of Penelope getting arrested spread into the web.When Donelle saw the news, she couldn’t stop herself from sweating.What should she do? Even Penelope had been arrested. If what she did was found out, what should she do?While she was personally behind the abuse, Penelope was also part of it. If Penelope were to reveal all these things, then wou
Ember’s lips formed a cold smile. With the information of the IP address in hand, she kept on confirming the details.As she expected, the account that kept on discrediting her was an alternate account that Donelle used. The IP address shown was where Donelle was.Didn’t she keep on complaining that Ember didn’t explain herself? Ember would use this chance to give Donelle a huge present, and prevent the latter from doing things like this behind her back anymore.Ember logged into her socials, then forwarded the rumor post that the most people had liked. After that, she made a post.[I don’t care about these smear campaigns, but a certain someone keeps on mentioning this again and again. This time, I won’t be showing any mercy. See you at the police station!]The attached image was the alternate account’s information and IP address.She then published the post.What Ember did shocked everyone, and the comments section cheered her on.When Donelle found out about it, she was in
Ember felt consoled when she looked at the youthful, smiling faces of her students as they rallied around her passionately.She stayed in school for a little while longer. After she was done with her work, she received an emergency call from the hospital.“Doctor Ember, please come back quickly! A special patient has been admitted, and we need you to take a look right now!”For a surgeon involved in emergency care, something like this was nothing out of the usual. Ember hung up, then quickly went to the hospital.When she saw that special patient, she was stunned.It was Caleb’s grandmother, that old lady that loved her so much all those years ago.In the beginning, she was the one that supported Caleb marrying Ember. Without this old lady, Ember wouldn’t have enough money to treat her mother.Ember was stunned for a few seconds, then managed her emotions. She immediately applied the necessary emergency care.Luckily, all the old woman had were a few bruises—there was nothing s
It was obvious that she still wanted to get Ember and Caleb back together.Caleb was very cooperative as well.“Em, if there’s anything, you can tell me directly. While Grandma is staying here, I’ll be here accompanying her as well.”It was obvious that Ember didn’t want to say anything more and simply explained everything with a cold expression on her face in a formal tone. She then raised her head and said, “That’s probably all of it. For everything else, I’ll write it down in the doctor’s note. Just pay more attention to it.”However, how could Caleb give up on such a good chance for them to spend more time together?He agreed to it. However, over the next few days, other than taking care of Rose, he would look for Ember.Even the nurses at the reception knew that Mr. Lane, who was taking care of a family member in the VIP ward, would always go and look for Doctor Ember every day at the same time with fruits that were already prepared or lunch that was well made.“Mr. Lane, w
Rose didn’t want Caleb to be bothered by such a woman, so it was better for him to find a more innocent woman and have a harmonious life.Not to mention that the reason Penelope kept on pestering Caleb was most likely because of profit and for her family’s sake. What she loved was the status of Mrs. Lane.Rose had lived for many years and could easily see through all of Penelope’s tricks. She gave a tired yawn and waved her hand. “There’s no need for that. The two of them will be enough to take care of me. I’m getting old now and get sleepy so easily. Caleb can see you out. He’s on his way to chat with Em, anyway.”Heating Ember’s name again, Penelope quietly tightened her fists.Rose had gotten rid of Penelope with just a few sentences. Even if the latter didn’t want to leave, she had no reason to stay.The moment she turned around to leave, Ember came in, and they walked past each other.Ember looked straight ahead, almost as if she didn’t see Penelope at all.However, Penelop