“I still feel bad about it. I don’t want you feeling uncomfortable in any way,” Bobby Cates said.He had long thought of Josh Batton as his biological son.“But then again, I am proud that you have so many fans,” he added.Sometimes, pain and joy needed to coexist.Josh’s smile gradually widened. “Don’t feel bad. All right, let’s eat, Dad and Mom.”Bobby and Peggy Howards nodded simultaneously, their hands clasped as they returned to their seats to resume their meal.Meanwhile, Annabeth Cates continued to scroll through the list of Weibo topics, feeling bored as she browsed through other headlines but found nothing else of interest.***The next day, Annabeth and Josh took her parents on their planned vacation, spending a few days together before he flew Annabeth back to Atlantis on his helicopter to land at Atlantis International Airport.Once their helicopter came to a stable halt on a helipad, they held each other’s hands and took an elevator to the underground parking lot

“Yeah, but it means I’ve done a good job, so I ought to keep it up,” Stanley Batton teased.“Okay, I guess you can keep doing so.” Xyla Quest grinned like an idiot while she spoke, unable to identify a single flaw in her husband.His lips curled into a smile as well. “Okay. Is there anything you’d like to eat? I can buy it for you before coming over.”“No, there's nothing I want except for that milk tea from the store I frequent. Can you get some for me on the way?” she asked.“Okay, sure.”“All right, I’ve got to go. There’s something I need to sort out over here,” she told him.“Okay.”After that, Stanley hung up the phone.By then, people outside the car had begun to notice him.The women couldn’t stop staring, all seemingly captivated by him.It seemed like they wished they could pull him up against their faces.Every woman in the country seemed to desire a man like Stanley. One could even go as far as to say he was the type to be desired by every woman in the world.No

There was no other way unless Lukas Ronaldo worked harder if he wanted to live up to Xyla Quest’s expectations.He would hate to disappoint her.He wanted to become the best version of himself and be ready for the best opportunities.He also decided to be even more cautious and remain a good person.His goal was to become an exemplary celebrity like Josh Batton, so to do that, he had to cherish the opportunity and launch his career the proper way.***Xyla returned to her office after checking on the other trainees. By then, it was already completely dark outside.Lights of green and red dotted the entire city. From afar, the city seemed to have come alive.There were still many cars on the road despite it being at night.Xyla walked over to the French windows, feeling at ease as she gazed down.After an entire day’s work, she no longer felt tense and could finally relax.Right then, someone knocked on the door, prompting her to whirl around, smiling as she looked toward her

Some of them had plush dolls in their hands, while others held tiny bells as they entertained the happy children, making them laugh continuously.That sound of laughter was the purest thing in the world.Listening to their laughter filled Xyla Quest with so much joy she wanted to pick them up and kiss them, but she refrained. She then pulled Stanley Batton along to the bathroom to wash their hands before approaching their children slowly.Xyla reached for Lynette Batton while he carried Leon Batton.Their children were growing well, appearing to be much taller and chubbier than before. Even their skin seemed fairer.Their facial features appeared more distinct now, with both twins having similar large pupils that seemed to glisten.“Has Lynette been a good girl today? Hmm? Did you miss Mommy?” Xyla chuckled and asked as she kissed her cheek tenderly.“Hehe. Huh, ahh,” Lynette gurgled, smiling at her mother.Although Xyla couldn’t understand what her little girl was attempting

Sharon Lindt pinched her forehead in disappointment, releasing a long sigh. “Fine, I’ll start cooking and make your favorite dishes.”Sharon had always been the one who did the cooking, mostly because she believed that Xyla Quest preferred her cooking.“You’ve been working all day. Shouldn’t you rest for a while?” Xyla seemed concerned.“It’s fine. Why would I be tired?” she replied.“Do you need any help?” Xyla asked.“You two should wait here. Wilson will help me,” she told them before pulling her husband away.Once they had left, the nannies followed suit to the kitchen to help out, leaving Xyla, Stanley Batton, Lynette Batton, and Leon Batton the only ones who remained in the living room.The family of four sat quietly together, making the ambiance seem even more heartwarming and peaceful.Lynette gently grabbed Xyla’s fingertips with her plump and fair hands, looking adorable as she opened and closed them.Stanley's eyes rested on his wife. “Let’s exchange. Let me hold Ly