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Chapter 1708
Caden saw no difference between a wound that healed quickly and one that healed slowly. The pain never bothered him, after all. "You should get your injuries treated even if it doesn't hurt. If you don't, it may affect your health in the future. I know you don't feel much pain this time, but what if you hurt your bone? If you don't get it treated, you'll walk with a limp forever," Serenity explained as simply as possible.Caden remained silent, pondering Serenity's words. Serenity added, "Do you want to live in a different home? Would you like to come and live with us? No one will hurt you again, and you won't get these injuries again."Caden grew wary, showing a defensive look on his face. The way he looked at Serenity changed. He was full of hostility, like a small animal ready to fight back, attacking its predator. Serenity's heart ached at the change in Caden's eyes. Was Caden treating her like an enemy? Jackson took a step forward and stood between the little boy and Seren
Chapter 1709
Jackson took a last look at the boy before leaving, lost in thought. He remained silent the whole time, even after getting into the car. "Something on your mind?" Serenity asked, finally bringing Jackson back to his senses. "No, it's nothing. Let's go home," he said, a small smile forming on his lips.At night, Jackson wandered to the memorial hall. He walked in, staring at his late father's black and white photo on the wall. His father had a smiling face with smiling eyes and a gentle smile spreading across his face like sunshine.Jackson observed his father's eyes and realized the shape of his eyes was similar to the boy he had seen earlier, Caden. Jackson had met the boy at the playground before, but he had only taken a brief glance at him. Serenity had told him a lot about Caden, but he did not get a good look at the boy until this day. Jackson had not noticed the similarities at first, but then he realized the child's eyes were like his father's, except for the look in his e
Chapter 1710
"It's nothing. I just suddenly thought of coming here to take a look," Jackson said. He realized Caden might be the child they lost, but he did not want to tell Serenity anything before the results came out. Things had not concluded, and she might get happy too early."Having a bad day?" Serenity asked."Hmm? You think I'm here because I'm in a bad mood?" Jackson mused with a slight twinkle in his eyes."And is that why you're here?" Serenity gazed at him, her eyes filled with concern."No." Jackson shook his head. "I'm not in a bad mood. On the contrary, I'm in a pretty good mood," he said, taking her into his arms.Jackson knew she would be overjoyed to find her missing child, especially if Caden turned out to be their lost child. Perhaps her genuine smile would return, replacing her recent smiles that were with a hint of lingering sadness in her eyes."Something made you happy today?" Serenity asked, puzzled."Well, you're here right by my side. Isn't that enough to make me h
Chapter 1711
Lisa fell silent. She thought she could get over Terry. She was about to succeed, and maybe one day, her heart would not waver for that man again. Over the years, Lisa had been slowly learning to let go of Terry. She thought of him less, and every time she thought of him, the heartache she felt gradually diminished. But Terry had been occupying her mind lately. She thought of the time he took her to his apartment, the time he kissed her, and the things he said. She thought about him so much that she could not sleep.Lisa had tried so hard to let go, but everything crumbled at Terry's return to her life."Are you going to be with Terry again?" Gale asked, curious. "The Hart family has called off the engagement between Terry and Monica. You can get back with him, and people won't criticize you for the relationship anymore."Lisa shook her head. "I've never thought of getting back with him. I don't think we will. We can't make the relationship work. We came from two worlds apart, his
Chapter 1712
Lisa wanted to pick up some gifts for Yanny, Micah, and Jackie, so she made Gale accompany her shopping after the meal. Besides, walking after eating could aid in digestion. Lisa told Gale about Caden while walking around the mall. "When that kid took off his shirt, I couldn't believe how many bruises that kid had on his body. I'm so mad at Caden's family. I know Caden is adopted and not their own, but how could they beat him like this?! I won't ever treat my child like this. I'll probably shower them in love, not pain.""You're going to be a good mother," Gale mused."I don't know if I'll ever become a mom," Lisa said, shrugging. A woman's fertility would naturally decline as she get older, and Lisa was already in her thirties. Some women would still bear children over forty, but they were the minority.Maybe Lisa would get over Terry in a few years, but she would miss her childbearing age by then. Lisa had always loved children. She even once imagined how her child would loo
Chapter 1713
"What? Are you going to keep embarrassing yourself?" Lisa questioned. "I never told the director to fire you or tell anyone outside not to hire you. I don't have that much power or influence to do that!" "You don't, but Terry does!" Louie yelled. "It's you! You had Terry take revenge on me!" Lisa's face sank. "Do you think I'm that capable of influencing him? You're yapping so much nonsense. Do you think Terry will do anything I say? Oh, you just slapped me. What should I do about it? In that case, do you think I should tell Terry to get rid of you? Kick you out of Solaria? It'll be easy, isn't it?" she sneered, staring at Louie.Louise's face paled at Lisa's words, fear coloring her face."Gale, just let go of her," Lisa told Gale, and Gale finally loosened his grip.Although still a little anxious, Louie was not as aggressive as earlier, so Lisa decided to ignore Louie. "Let's go home," she said to Gale.Gale nodded, still worried about Lisa. "Aren't you afraid? She might co
Chapter 1714
Lisa looked up at the man who shielded her from the hard fall. She should have been the one in pain, but he had saved her."I-I'm fine," she hastily replied, staring at Terry's face. Terry was unusually pale, his brows furrowed hard. He seemed to be in pain, and she noticed a thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.Lisa quickly got up and reached out, trying to pull Terry up. "A-are you okay?""I'm fine." Terry exhaled, glancing at Lisa's hand before shifting his gaze to her face. "Don't touch me unless you mean anything.""I-I'm just trying to pull you up," she explained."No need," he said, staggering to his feet."Lisa? You okay?" Gale rushed over, asking worriedly."I'm fine. I didn't get hurt," Lisa responded, still worried about Terry. Was Terry okay after that fall, with her on top of him? Was he really not hurt?Gale then said to Terry, "Mr. White! Thank you for saving Lisa.""You're thanking me?" Terry said sarcastically, raising his eyebrow."Yeah. What's wrong
Chapter 1715
"What happened here? Is anyone bleeding? Anyone else got hurt?" one of the security guards said, seemingly puzzled. Startled by the guard's question, Lisa followed the guard's gaze and saw the bloodstain on the escalator steps. The blood stains were barely noticeable on the dark gray escalator, so Lisa had missed it earlier.That bloodstain! It must be Terry! Terry had fallen on this spot earlier. He was bleeding! Lisa felt something pressing on her chest, making her breathless. Terry was hurt, but he had left without saying anything! She blamed herself for being careless. Terry wore dark-colored clothes, making it hard to see, but she should have been more attentive and noticed it earlier. Lisa was soon home and had trouble sleeping. Her mind would not stop replaying the scene where Terry had fallen on the escalator with her. Whenever she closed her eyes, she thought of Terry, and doubts began to creep into her mind. Terry had gotten injured, but he had left without a word. Wh
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