Downstairs, I paused before speaking, "Mr. Arton, there are a few things I feel necessary to discuss with you."This time, Arton looked more deferential and nodded politely, "Please, go ahead.""If you're taking custody of the child, you must lead by example and take good care of him," I stated firmly.Arton nodded solemnly, "We will."His words were concise, and his response was sincere. Satisfied, I continued, "Furthermore, I can inform you that Melanie has escaped prison, and this matter could escalate."I looked at him sternly, "If she comes to you, I hope you won't make any foolish decisions. If you want your child to grow up healthy, you need to separate him from having her as his mother. You must provide him with a good and healthy environment to grow up in."I didn't inquire about your character before as we had no interactions. But now, because of Charlie, our paths may cross. If you act inappropriately, I won't stand idly by."I saw him glance down at his own feet, but

I understood that she had emotions brewing inside her. After all, she hadn't been able to reach Jared for many days. In moments like this, anyone would feel uneasy.Which woman wouldn't want to share the pregnancy news with her loved one as soon as possible?I was truly regretful for my carelessness in forgetting such a significant matter.After she tested herself last night, her emotions must have been complex. But neither of us was there to console her. I imagined she had a sleepless night, which explained why she hadn't gotten up yet and seemed disoriented.In her current state, how much comfort could I offer? After all, I wasn't Jared—the person who could untangle this mess.I didn't know what was going on in that man's mind.But I knew that even if he loved Ivanna, breaking free from the shackles of the Huffman family might be an unknown challenge for him.For adults, making choices against one's desires for the sake of family, business, career, or long-term interests was a

When we saw the expression on Ivanna’s face, both Lauren and I sensed that she had something on her mind.In truth, the two of us knew exactly what she was going to say."I don't want this baby!" Ivanna said through gritted teeth, her words sharp. "I spent the whole night thinking about it.""You're being unreasonable," I retorted, a tinge of irritation in my voice. "Don't act impulsively. We're not kids anymore, so you need to face the situation head-on. You can't be reckless."Lauren fixed her gaze on Ivanna as well. "I agree. You need to discuss this with Jared.""I can't even find him! How can I discuss anything with him?" Ivanna was getting caught up in her frustration."Ivanna, please be rational. Given the current circumstances, he can't be with you all the time, even when he's in Foswood." I said harshly.Lauren pulled me aside, offering me a comforting look before gently trying to persuade Ivanna to see reason. "You really need to think carefully about this, Ivanna. Don

I remained in low spirits even after I saw Atlas.He noticed immediately and pulled me into his arms. He looked down at my face in concern and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so down?”I glanced at him and said, "Can you reach Jared?""I still can't reach him. What's going on?"I explained Ivanna's situation to him. "Find a way to contact Jared. Tell him about this situation. It wasn’t right for him to just leave without a word, especially with Ivanna in this state. I can totally understand why she reacted that way," I complained to Atlas in a displeased tone.He nodded. "I’ll let you know the minute I get any news from him. But it looks like you can’t stop letting someone else’s business affect your mood, huh?"I didn't like the way he said that. I reproached him coldly, "Is this just someone else’ business? Is Ivanna just a random person to me? She’s worried about me for many years. I can’t just stand by and do nothing about her situation!"I was upset as I thought about

When she heard my question, Myra fell silent for a moment. I could tell that she must be feeling a little sad.After a brief pause, she sighed. "Well... you're right. But still, he has family. He's a treasure, and no matter how good he is with me, it's not the same as living with his own family. Blood is thicker than water, after all." I could hear the helplessness in her voice. "That's right. Talk about it with Johnson and consider having a second child soon maybe," I said softly, "Don't worry; your burden will only get lighter, and you’ll do well with Johnson in the future."I intentionally hinted at something with my words. Since Johnson had turned over a new leaf and passed the test of time, I believed he was someone worth trusting. It was clear that he could handle things on his own, especially after Matthew's incident. He had been Matthew's right hand, but he was no longer as important after Melanie joined the company.I had plans for his future.I was confident that Myra c