Chapter 124 Rain, along with the rest of the team, headed to a grilling restaurant by the bay as the clock struck six in the evening. Their plan was to enjoy a meal with some alcoholic drinks. Marlon and Matt took charge of the grilling while Rain engaged in lively
Chapter 123 At Meta Doctors Hospital “Tell me it’s not true. There must be a mistake. My father can’t have a brain tumor!” Alexander demanded as he burst into Doctor Lambert’s office. Doctor Lambert looked taken aback but swiftly understood Alexander’s sudden outburst. He sighed deeply and said, “I’m sorry,
Chapter 122 At the Prosecution Office Across the room, Matt, Marlon and Jane exchanged confused glances, clearly puzzled by Rain’s sudden arrival. “Do you think she’s fit to work already?” Jane asked. She had been the one to relay Rain’s call earlier in the morning, informing them that Rain wouldn’t
Chapter 121 “Can you drop me off at the office instead?” Rain asked, glancing at her watch. It was only 10:30 in the morning, and she still had plenty of time to get some work done. “You already told them you wouldn’t be in today, so why are you going?”
Chapter 120 There was only silence as they drove along the road until Alexander abruptly steered the wheel to the side and stopped the car. “Tell me what’s going on with Michael Astor, or do you prefer that I check it with GIS?” Alexander said, his voice calm but his
Chapter 119 Rain guided her Aunt Melanie to a nearby bench and glanced around before revealing her plan to free her. She also shared Alexander’s true identity. “My husband is Alexander Lancaster… the son of Liam Rock Lancaster. He’s committed to supporting and assisting me in this fight, so you
Chapter 118 Meanwhile, Alexander sat across from Tim and Sylvia in the lavish living area of Clayton’s mansion. The tension was thick as Tim leaned forward, scrutinizing Alexander with narrowed eyes, while Sylvia studied him carefully. “Well, Lex,” Tim began, forcing a smile. “Tell us about yourself. What do you
Chapter 117 Rain’s cheeks flushed a deep shade of pink as she glanced at Alexander, unable to suppress the thought that she truly had hit the jackpot with him. His handsome face and the way he carried himself only made her more certain of her fortune. She chuckled softly, hoping
Chapter 116 Rain had never encountered anyone as petty and spiteful as Dina. The sight before her was a testament to her half-sister’s childishness. Her bedroom cabinet’s inside doors were filled with hateful graffiti like “slut,” “die,” and worse. Her remaining clothes were also torn to shreds. “Did you like
Chapter 115 Rain quickly moved away, her cheeks flushed. “My pie. I need to check it.” She hurried to the oven, struggling to calm her racing heartbeat. Alexander had a way of taking her breath away in moments like these. “I’ll go up and get ready,” he had said simply.
Chapter 114 Rain woke up feeling energized early in the morning. She smiled at the sight of Alexander’s neatly made bed. As expected, he was already gone for his usual pre-dawn jog. Stretching her arms, she quickly got up. Despite feeling disheartened the day before, today felt different. She decided
Chapter 113 Rain gulped, feeling the weight of her own words crashing down on her. Alexander remained silent, and the longer the pause stretched, the more she wished she could take it all back. Her heart pounded, and she cursed herself inwardly. ’I shouldn’t have said that p> The silence
Chapter 112 Clifford and Sanya didn’t stay long. After some tea and conversation, they bid farewell. Rain, feeling unsettled, retreated to her bedroom and lacked the energy to cook dinner as planned. She was emotionally drained by Sanya’s continued silence. Later, as Rain was called for dinner, she remained subdued.
Chapter 111 “She won’t,” Alexander said firmly. “Rain made it clear—once she finds out who impersonated her, she’ll take legal action. I can forgive my brother, but Rain… I doubt she will. Whatever she decides, I’ll stand by her p> Hearing this, Sanya panicked. She tried to leave quietly, hoping
Chapter 110 “Stop fidgeting, Sanya. Everything will be alright,” Clifford reassured her, pulling into the Lancaster Ancestral Mansion. “Just tell Rain everything and get that burden off your chest. Yes, she’ll get mad, but you know she won’t stay mad at you for long p> If she weren’t so nervous,
Chapter 109 Rain was smiling as she prepared the ginseng tea that Xander preferred. With the tray in hand, she eagerly went upstairs to his study room, which also had an adjacent door leading to his bedroom according to Uncle Ben. She knocked softly but received no response. “Is he
Chapter 108 Clifford furrowed his brow as he leaned back in his chair, staring at the screen. He’d been working tirelessly since yesterday, trying to crack the Meta Doctors Hospital’s system. Usually, it only took him a few hours to break through, but this one was proving to be a
Chapter 107 Another morning dawned, and Rain was up early, her mind set on preparing breakfast. She found herself surprisingly enjoying cooking for Alexander and her father-in-law, a sharp contrast to her past self. Today was special. Alexander had told her last night that he’d be staying home to rest,
Chapter 106 At the Cartier Residence, Summer smiled as soon as she saw her husband entering their bedroom. She removed her reading glasses and quickly set aside the book she had been reading on the bedside table. Rising to meet him, she welcomed Arlan with a warm hug and kiss.
Chapter 105 Rain’s heart pounded in her chest. She could feel the warmth of his breath against her skin and the steady strength in the way he held her. For a second, the world around them seemed to fade, leaving only the two of them standing there, bathed in the