Landon organized a heartwarming and sumptuous dinner party at the fortress that evening. Lauren loved plushies, so cute stuffed toys were displayed around the fortress. Every table had a pair of teddy bears. One was a silly-looking brown bear in a black suit, representing Landon. The other, representing Lauren, was a light pink bear in a white wedding dress leaning against the brown teddy. Due to Lauren's health condition, she couldn't consume overly greasy foods. Thus, most of the dishes served at the dinner reception were dishes catered to her palate. Every dish was made using top-grade ingredients that were flown in. They might be plain, but everyone was satisfied with them. Lauren couldn't consume alcohol either. Thus, there was not a single glass of alcohol at the tables that evening. Instead, the drinks were replaced with various juices and teas. During the newlyweds' toast, Landon prepared a glass of his handmade sweet tea for Lauren. After being in the hospital for an

Alyssa put her palm to her forehead. She was speechless. Sean, that brat… How hard did he go? He did it on purpose, didn't he?"Taty, how did you find out, then?""After that time, I haven't been feeling very well. I've been feeling sluggish… I thought I was tired because of insufficient rest, so I didn't think too much about it. "It wasn't until recently, when I started feeling nauseous, that I felt that something was wrong. I went out secretly the night before last to buy a pregnancy test kit. I tested yesterday morning and…"Even though this was good news, Alyssa's hair stood on end as she listened to Tatiana. She even felt really guilty. She had been focusing on looking after Lauren and helping her out all she could. Sean, as her subordinate, was also in the thick of things. They all failed to care for Tatiana, who looked pale but was still trying to keep her spirits up. Tatiana was pregnant at such a young age. She felt stressed both physically and mentally. She was not

The atmosphere was heavy and tense. The theory Liam had formed through Winston was now confirmed by Axel. Massive waves of emotions surged within him. He felt like someone had pulled the rug from under him. Every ounce of energy drained from his otherwise unrelenting body, and he slumped forward. "Liam, Dad has been able to force himself to hold on because of Jonah and Julien, as well as Lyse and Jasper's efforts. It wasn't easy for them to journey with Dad and get through all that. He won't be able to take another blow or suffer again. "If you're unable to end it properly with that princess of yours, your relationship with her will surely become a threat to our family in the future." Axel narrowed his eyes. The look on his face was cold. "If you can't bring yourself to do it, I can do it on your behalf. I'm not afraid of embarrassing myself, and I'm not afraid of being mean either." "No. I don't need your help." Liam lowered his eyes and tried to hide away his pain. In

Jasper's heart hammered against his ribs, a frantic drum solo threatening to burst through his chest. He clenched his hand into a fist against the door. "Why not?" Winston was perplexed. "Jasper treats you the best. The relationship between both of you has already stabilized, and you've lived together for so long. Why don't you just register your marriage? That way, things will get a lot easier once your relationship is legally recognized." Alyssa pressed her lips together lightly. "A marriage certificate makes no difference for Jasper and I." "How is there no difference? If you ask me, the most realistic way to express one's love is to give their lover a status that no one else can replace!" Winston's gaze was fiery, and he started getting a little emotional. "The only person I have married legally was your mother. She is the only one who has a special place in my heart. She was the only wife I had legally. Although it has been many years since she passed, her place in my hear

The cloudless sky was a brilliant blue. After a long drive, the luxury car came to a stop outside a private manor. "We're here," Jonah announced. Jonah's broad frame dwarfed Julien's as he reached across to unbuckle Julien's seatbelt. All he felt was that the atmosphere around him was warm. It felt even warmer than sunshine. "Why isn't there anyone around? We're not in the wrong place, are we?" Julien blinked, a flicker of unease crossing his features. Julien was intelligent, but around his lover, his mind seemed to cloud over. Jonah easily manipulated him, taking advantage of Julien's lovestruck state."We're not. Maybe we're just early. Let's go." Jonah exited the car first, then circled around to open the door for Julien. This grand gesture left Julien speechless. He narrowed his eyes suspiciously."Why are you acting so attentive, Mr. Taylor? People aren't usually this nice without an ulterior motive."Jonah took Julien's hand and helped him out. He then gave Julie