However, since no one ever expressed such thoughts openly, Serenity acted clueless.The happier she was, the more jealous other people would get. “It’s late, honey. Go to bed. Even if you aren't sleepy, our baby needs to rest.”Zachary, who felt a little guilty, quickly changed the topic and coaxed his wife to sleep. Nevertheless, he was reluctant to end the video call himself. Ultimately, it was Serenity who hung up. She put her phone down and caressed her bump. She mumbled to the baby in her womb, “Lil’ Bun, your dad is still keeping secrets from me. Even if it’s a white lie, he’s still lying.”After a short silence, she added, “We can’t blame him, Lil’ Bun. He’s doing it for our sake. I can’t risk going over because of you. Those who love you aren’t willing to let me go over because it’s too dangerous.“Do you think your dad and the rest can return safely?”The baby in her womb moved slightly under her touch as if answering her.Upon feeling a kick from the baby, Seren

“Zachary has been reading parenting books whenever he has free time. He’s well on his way to being a stay-at-home dad.”Jane smiled. “That was what Ben did too.”It was no wonder that the two CEOs trusted each other despite their minimal interactions. Their companies had also been collaborating more.It turned out that they were similar people. The two ladies smiled at each other. Their happiness was evident. Whether it was Zachary or Ben, they were outstanding men and the heads of their respective families. Although busy, they had never neglected their family, wife, or children. They had fulfilled their responsibilities as a father and husband to the fullest. As their wives, Jane’s and Serenity’s joy was overflowing. It was not surprising that many women wanted the two men. “Go get some rest. Good night.”“Good night.”Jane and Serenity returned to their rooms. Another person who had yet to sleep despite the late hour was Caroline. She turned off the ceiling lig

[Darren, what do you think my mother will do to me tomorrow? Drug me again? Or knock me out?]Darren could not respond. He could guess many methods but had no idea what Belinda would use. Caroline did not ask further either. Her mother was unpredictable and he was not her mother’s assistant, so there was no way he would know what she had planned.Caroline added: [It’s late. You should get some rest. I’ll try to sleep too.] She placed her phone on her bedside table and turned off the bedside lamp. However, with so many things on her mind, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. After a while, still unable to drift off, she sat up. When she turned the bedside lamp back on and checked the time on her phone, it was already past four in the morning.Caroline gave up on trying to sleep since she could not sleep anyway. She got out of bed, grabbed a jacket, put it on, and slipped into her home slippers before heading out. The house was quiet. At this hour, everyone was still in dre

Their mother Belinda was simply biased. She favored girls over boys. What could they do? This was their lot, being born into the Fisher family. Even their daughters did not have much standing with their mother. Only the daughter Caroline would eventually have was Belinda’s much-anticipated successor.If he had not been born into the Fisher family and did not have to rely on Fisher Enterprise for a living, Adrian would have wished for the Fishers to fall into chaos and for their hateful family rules to be changed. All the other families were led by patriarchs, but it was the opposite for the Fishers.“Dad, why do you think Mom and Caroline are awake this early? It’s too early for just a walk. It’s so cold outside too. Are they not scared of the cold?”There was heating indoors and though it was not snowing, the temperature was still very low. The Wiltspoonians who had come over to Jensburg rarely went out unless it was for business precisely because they were scared of the cold.Hun

Even if there were dangers hidden in the banquet tonight, he had to walk with her into it.“But tonight's dinner is definitely fraught with peril. You guys need to stick close to Caroline. I can promise you that it will keep you alive,” Hunter said. “Your mom won’t let her only daughter come to harm, so she’ll make sure everything is well arranged to protect Caroline. If you follow her, you’ll be safe.”Adrian frowned. “Dad, that’s just your guess. We’re her sons. If there is danger, why would she call us back? Dad, don’t overthink it.” Hunter glared at his eldest son. “You never listen to me. If you had listened and all returned to the Clark family home, I wouldn’t be so anxious tonight. And now, you’re still ignoring what I say.“Your mom has hated me to the bone for a long time. She usually doesn’t even want to see me, so do you really think she suddenly asked me to move back just for the sake of having a family reunion this Christmas? Why hasn’t she called all your children ba