Maureen met his pitch–ck eyes, suddenly at a loss for words.

Wife…

Didn’t he never admit that she was his wife?

Geoffrey continued driving, a mix of emotions churning inside him.

That child looked about four years old, just the age when Maureen was carrying his child.

An excitement he’d never felt before surged in his heart; this feeling, he thought, was strange but not unpleasant.

They sped along the way.

Before long, they arrived at the entrance of Pearl.

Arge vi, outside of which a few small flowers were faintly blooming, flowers that Maureen had nted with her own hands in the past.

Since Geoffrey didn’t like them, she could only nt them outside, and now few remained.

Geoffrey stepped out of the car first, then opened the passenger door.

“Get out

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Maureen had no idea what was wrong with him today, so she obediently stepped out.

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Everything before her looked familiar, identical to four years ago.

“You’ll live here from now on.”

Geoffrey added.

Hearing this, Maureen blurted out: “No.”

She immediately regretted it–living close to Geoffrey was a perfect opportunity.

But memories of the cold treatment she’d endured in this house made

her want to flee.

“Mr. Sutton, I don’t remember marrying you. Living together wouldn’t be proper.”

“Besides, I have a ce to stay. It suits me just fine.”

In the past, Geoffrey would never tolerate refusal from Maureen.

Yet now, it kept happening.

He didn’t buy her amnesia act–she was still pretending.

Perhaps the drive home had cooled his temper somewhat,

“Is that the only reason?”

Maureen nodded: “Yes.”

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Geoffrey remained unconvinced.

“We can sleep in separate rooms.”

“That still wouldn’t work.”

Maureen paused. “I don’t want people to gossip.”

Afraid of gossip?

In Karaville, what woman wouldn’t want to be linked with Geoffrey.

Geoffrey remembered her spending the past four or five years with Gareth. Proximity breeds affection, especially between childhood

sweethearts.

“You’re just afraid Gareth might hear the rumors, aren’t you?”

His deep eyes turned icy.

Maureen’s expression darkened instantly.

She refused to indulge his arrogance: “Mr. Sutton, married or not, I

choose where I live. That’s none of your business.”

With that, she strode past Geoffrey without looking back

Each word felt like a p across his face.

“None of your business“?

Watching her retreating figure, he realized she was slipping further

away.

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Geoffrey hated this feeling.

He dialed Wayne.

“Bring the child back. Whatever it takes.”

“Yes, sir.”

“And keep targeting Gareth’s businesses. I want every project of his to go down the drain!”

After hanging up, Geoffrey’s face darkened as he recalled Maureen’s unfazed departure.

She’d once promised to love him forever!

How could feelings change so abruptly?

Had she fallen for Gareth?

Whether yes or no, he must win Maureen back.

What belonged to him–even if discarded–couldn’t be given to others.

Geoffrey sat in the car, lighting one cigarette after another, pulling out that child’s photo.

If this was his own child, why would Maureen hide him overseas?

Once he brought the child back, he’d uncover the truth.

And no matter what, this time he’d keep Maureen by his side,

Never again letting her slip beyond his sight!

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Beverly Hills Vi Estate.

Maureen stood on the balcony calling Katherine.

Katherine gasped upon learning Geoffrey had taken her back today.

“Has he turned over a new leaf?”

Maureen shook her head. “I don’t know what’s gotten into him.”

Geoffrey seemed unusually agitated today, as if desperate to tell her something.

“This is a rare chance! Why refuse?”

“Approaching Pearl… it dredges up too many memories.

How could I be in the mood to seduce him?”

Maureen paused. “Besides, if I lived with him, what about Jacob?”

Katherine understood.

“You’re right. Staying apart is wiser.”

“Mhm.

How’s Jacob beentely?”

Maureen asked again.

When Jacob was mentioned, the tone of their conversation noticeably

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“My nephew Dongyang says he’s be the ringleader of the kids now. Even the ss bully reportedly listens to him.”

Katherine didn’t ask who the ss bully was.

Thus, she remained unaware that the child was Willie, the eldest grandson of the Sutton family.

“Tell Jacob not to stand out too much,” Maureen cautioned.

Maureen deeply understood the truth that outstanding people always attract envy.

Her son had always performed exceptionally, making him easier to discover.

Bloodlines were mystifying–both children were miniature versions of Geoffrey.

If Geoffrey learned of their existence, Maureen didn’t dare imagine the

consequences.

After reminding Katherine, she hung up and stepped onto thewn outside.

A breeze carrying waves of heat swept through, yet Maureen felt no difort.

Though her health had improved over recent years, she remained frail.

That afternoon, Maureen rested without eating much.

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Meanwhile, at the International Academy…

Jacob had just gotten out of school, and the driver waster than usual today.

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