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Chapter 1911

"Daddy and Mommy," Baby Zetty called out as she stood up.

Angeline strode over to Baby Zetty and embraced her into her arms. She affectionately said, "You're finally willing to come home, Baby Zetty."

Jay's deep gaze instantly stared at Baby Zetty's face without blinking. The child's smile looked incredibly forced and stiff, and the dismal in her eyes was so intense that it could not be shaken off easily. Her quick-witted self was now merely a dull shell.

Jay recalled Tempest's warning and felt his heart grow tense.

The kid was truly abnormal.

Angeline pulled Baby Zetty to sit down and said while smiling, "Stay here for a couple of days, baby. You can keep Daddy and Mommy company."

Baby Zetty nodded at her stiffly.

At this moment, the quiet Jay interrupted their conversation, "What are your plans for the future, Baby Zetty?"

Baby Zetty's fingers jerked at the thought. It was as if someone had stepped on her sore spot. It took a while for Baby Zetty to calm her agitated emotions. Then,

she replied, "What are you expecting from me, Daddy?"

Jay replied, "Daddy hopes that you'll live as the best version of yourself."

Baby Zetty suddenly widened her beautiful eyes. Daddy's expectation for her was seemingly a boundless and faintly discernible galaxy as she felt that it was beyond her reach. In her mind, she would only be able to exist with Brother Finn in her life.

Jay added, "Everyone is considered an independent individual, and one should be living as themselves, not dependent on their parents, not clinging to the powerful and rich, and not restricted by love... That's the sort of life they call free and easy."

Baby Zetty murmured back, "That's easy for you to say. It's hardly attainable!"

Jay replied, "Nothing in the world is difficult if you set your mind to it."

Baby Zetty glanced at Mommy. As if she had utterly given in to despair, she said, "I'm afraid that even someone as strong as Mommy won't be able to handle this kind of free and easy life, right?" Jay replied to her very firmly, "No. Your mommy's able to do it."

Angeline and Baby Zetty both looked at Jay in astonishment. Then, Angeline discontentedly protested, "Jaybie, I have to be by your side..."

This line, in a moment of desperation, had become the most beautiful terms of endearment. Jay smiled as he gently caressed Angeline's head and said tenderly," Silly. When I disappeared from the Ares family during those misfortunate times, didn't you do rather well? Although you had given in to despair, you stood back up and carried the heavy responsibility of Grand Asia for me."

Angeline had a sudden realization.

Back then, Angeline had lived life thinking it was worse than death. Even days felt like years.

Angeline shook her head in fear and hugged Jay tightly, saying, "I never want to go through such a terrible period again."

Jay was choked with sobs as he said, "I know."

Meanwhile, Baby Zetty was lost in her thoughts.

She was thinking about the meaning of life...

Jay tried to look for a single trace of ember to reignite the spark in Baby Zetty's blank and hollow eyes.

However, there was not any.

Jay persisted and said, "Baby Zetty, there isn't any hurdle in this world that one cannot overcome other than death. Once a person is dead, there'll be nothing left. As long as one lives on, there will be hope." Angeline frowned, feeling that the issues and topics Jay was trying to discuss with Baby Zetty today were getting exceptionally intense.

Angeline had lost interest and was beginning to yawn.

Then, she stood up and said, "You continue chatting with Zetty, Jaybie. I'll go make us breakfast."

"Okay, go ahead. Make it simple so you don't tire yourself," Jay nagged at her considerately. "Alright."

Then, Angeline headed toward the kitchen.

Jay approached Baby Zetty and got right to the point." What is it? Are you sad after seeing Brother Finn and Sis Tammy living together?

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Baby Zetty looked at Daddy in horror. Could Daddy have seen through her careful little thoughts?

She had been desperately trying to conceal her frail and dreadful ideas.

It was just that Jay was sharp, so he was able to penetrate Baby Zetty's mind in a single glance.

"Are you perhaps thinking that life no longer has meaning to it?"

Baby Zetty convulsed in fear.

"You're scary, Daddy."

Jay pulled Baby Zetty's trembling hands over and said gently, "Daddy's not scary. What's scary is how timid your mind is."

Baby Zetty's tears started tumbling down as she felt as if she had failed her parents.

"I'm so upset, Daddy. I'm afraid that if I continue on being this sad, I'll become a monster... I can't even control my weight any longer."

Jay lifted Baby Zetty and placed her on his lap, saying, "You're still light as a feather, Baby Zetty. There's still a long, long way from you becoming any sort of monster. As long as you work harder and control your

binge eating, I promise you that you'll go back to your old self."

Baby Zetty said, "But I can no longer control myself."

Jay replied, "How about going back to school, Baby Zetty? Perhaps making yourself busy with your studies will stop you from letting your imaginations run wild all day? Then maybe you won't be so sad." Baby Zetty painfully burst into tears, "They said that I was a monster, Daddy."

Jay was taken aback. He finally realized the reason Baby Zetty dropped out of school this time. It was because the other students had been shutting her out.

Jay's eyes immediately became chilly. He resented those rude students who made unwarranted remarks and was also fuming at Jenson and Baby Robbie. How could those two men not assume their responsibility of taking care of their sister?

Jay said, "Daddy will rent you a place outside the school, Baby Zetty. We'll have your two brothers keep you company. That way, you won't have to face your classmates' slanders. But you have to bear in mind that running away is never the solution to the problem."

Baby Zetty nodded at him timidly.

She felt dreadful and at a loss over Jay's arrangement.

However, despite this being the case, Jay was still adamant about sending her back to school.

Furthermore, Jay had secretly arranged a meet-up with Jenson and Baby Robbie in their rented house near the school.

Jenson and Baby Robbie were both flabbergasted.

Their daddy hated the thought of them receiving special treatment the most, yet he had agreed to let them live outside the school?

"What's going on, Daddy?" Jenson could keenly sense that the situation was unusual.

Jay opened a video on his phone and handed it to the two children.

It was a video recording of Angeline trying to fight her clinical depression.

When Jenson and Baby Robbie saw how their mommy was taken over by her depression, begging to die, and Daddy exerting his utmost strength to protect her, they were immediately stunned.

The whole scene was heartbreaking, and it could even be said that it was a ghastly sight. Anyone who saw or heard this would be pulled into extreme depths of sorrow.

Only after that did Jay continue speaking, "I initially never planned on letting you see the most difficult period that Mommy and I had to go through. But now, you must assume my responsibility and work hard to protect your sister."

Jenson and Baby Robbie had a sudden realization after hearing his words.

"What's wrong with Baby Zetty?"

They had not seen Baby Zetty for many days now, and Jenson and Baby Robbie had long suspected that something unpleasant had happened to her. However, they were still at school while Grayson and the others were keeping a tight lip. Plus, they were not allowed to break the rules and go home to visit their sister either.

Jay replied, "She has depression, like your mommy."

Jenson and Baby Robbie sighed with grief. "Just because of a broken heart?"

"That gave her depression?" Baby Robbie's tone showed that he was in slight disbelief.

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Jay said, "Emotions are the most lethal weapon in the world."

Baby Robbie and Jenson immediately understood Daddy's intention. Then, Jenson said, "Don't worry, Daddy. We'll take good care of Zetty, and we'll never let anything happen to her." Jay nodded at them.

Once Jay left, Jenson and Baby Robbie looked at each other. The two realized that since Baby Zetty was not by their sides at the moment, if any accidents were to occur...

The two's expressions immediately changed when they thought of this, and they went out almost as fast as a whirlwind.

At the school's rooftop.

Baby Zetty was currently sitting by the edge of the roof.

Many students had gathered on the ground while looking at Baby Zetty in a panic. They clamored, yelling, "Look, someone's about to jump off the building!"

The teachers and principal started yelling at her from below, "Will you please come down, Rozette Ares?

What if you accidentally fall from that height?"

The other daughters from the Ares family had already begun to implement a rescue plan. Big Sis started climbing the wall like a gecko, and everyone looked at her in bewilderment... Then, they started exclaiming.

"Oh my God, is that Spider-Man?"

Fortunately, Jenson and Baby Robbie made it over on time. Jenson tried to stop Big Sis, saying, "Get down here, Big Sis. It's dangerous."

Big Sis was also well aware that exposing her skills was very unwise and might even cause an issue for the Ares family. When Jenson called out to her, she had not climbed too high up just yet, so she deliberately fell as to not arouse others' suspicions.

"Take care of Big Sis," Jensen said before dashing up the rooftop.

Baby Robbie controlled the situation on the ground while keeping a locked gaze on Baby Zetty with his falcon-like eyes. Whenever Baby Zetty made the slightest movement, Baby Robbie could feel his heart clenching.

"What do we do, Baby Robbie?" the other big sisters asked him.

"Prepare a jumping cushion."

"Okay."

Then, all the other sisters left to look for one.

On the other hand, Jenson had arrived at the rooftop.

Lil Thirteen was also sitting in front of Baby Zetty, patiently telling her story to her.

"Sis Zetty, you're actually much luckier than I am. Ever since I was born, I was trained as a weapon for revenge by the person closest to me. I walked on the tip of a knife and had to face life and death every single day, but my father never cared about whether I'm alive or dead. At the time, I didn't get to live as myself... I longed for a home and a mother. I wanted to be able to go for walks in the park and become as carefree as other normal children..."

When Baby Zetty listened to Sis Thirteen's story, she could feel the despair and pain she had gone through. Then, she kind-heartedly comforted Sis Thirteen, saying, "Don't worry, my dear little sister. Daddy and Mommy will love you from now on, and you'll never have to go through that kind of ordeal again."

When Sis Thirteen saw Jenson, she heaved out a weak sigh.

As Jenson was closing in on Baby Zetty, she suddenly noticed him and scoffed. "Don't come any closer."

Jenson clenched his hands into fists due to tension, and he could feel that the palms of his hands were drenched in sweat.

He tried sorting his thoughts before saying to Baby Zetty sternly, "There are no failures inside the Ares household, Baby Zetty. Do not bring shame upon our

family."

Baby Zetty's eyes were filled with a touch of shame. They were gleaming with tears as she said, "I'm sorry."

Jenson added, "You merely have a broken heart. But think about our daddy and mommy. If they had chosen to give in to despair when they faced those life or death situations, could our family still be whole right now?"

Baby Zetty covered her face and started wailing, "I'm sorry, Jens. I can't be as brave as Mommy."

Jensen was fuming as he said, "Go ahead, then. Jump. Once you jump, you'll only be left with two conclusions. It's either you die or end up paralyzed for life. No matter which outcome it is, you'll become the source of Mommy's pain forever. At that time, Mommy will fall into depression again because of you, and her old illness will likely come back. Then, Daddy will never again be happy... You will become the root and source of all of Daddy and Mommy's impending sorrow."

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Jenson gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "Mommy gave birth to you and raised you. You haven't even paid her back for all of that, yet you're choosing to die. Do you want them to live every day grieving the pain of your death? How could you be so cruel to them? How could you have the heart to treat the two people who love you most in the world in this manner, Zetty?"

Baby Zetty cried so severely that her whole body was trembling. She apologized with all her might, "I'm sorry. I don't want it to be like this either."

Jensen approached her one step at a time. "Think of Mommy and Daddy, Baby Zetty. They've gone through so much already. They're finally together after fighting so hard for this blissful life. How could you crush all of their happiness?"

Baby Zetty had always been a filial child.

Hence, she shouted at him in a stirred-up manner, "I can't... I don't want to be Daddy and Mommy's source o f unhappiness. I don't wanna die anymore, Jens."

She quickly stood up, but because her whole body had been trembling, her feet staggered slightly. She leaned too far out and proceeded to fall.

Sis Thirteen was petrified at the sight.

"Zetty!"

Jenson's eyes and hands were swift as he quickly dived forward, grabbing onto one of Baby Zetty's hands with his. Only his feet were hooked on the edge of the roof.

At that moment, Baby Zetty realized how sweaty Jens' palm was.

It turned out that his calm and merciless demeanor a second ago was merely a disguise. He was more nervous than anyone else.

"Thank you, Big Brother." Baby Zetty proceeded to burst into tears.

"Stop talking and find a way to climb up." Jenson shook off his unreasonable icy-coldness and had become gentle and softer at this moment.

Sis Thirteen regained her senses and ran over to help Jensen.

Then, the two worked together and exerted much effort to rescue Baby Zetty.

Baby Robbie, who was on the ground, saw that Baby Zetty was safe now and immediately hurried up the rooftop.

He pushed the rooftop door open and saw Jenson and Baby Zetty slumped on the ground. Jensen was probably worried that something else would happen to Baby Zetty, so one of his legs was still placed on top of her body, holding her down to prevent her from

moving.

Baby Robbie let out a long sigh and slumped to the floor as well.

After quite some time, Jenson got up and pulled Baby Zetty and Baby Robbie up as well. He said, "Let's go."

Baby Zetty was slightly hesitant. Earlier, it was as if she had gotten possessed and wanted to jump off the building to solve all of her troubles. Now that she was not dead, however, she realized she had done something so atrociously awkward that it was hard for her to go back downstairs and face the rest.

Jenson mocked her, saying, "Next time you're planning on doing a stupid thing, you'll have to think whether you can bear the consequences of doing said foolish thing."

Baby Zetty's face flushed with shame.

Baby Robbie placed one hand over Baby Zetty's shoulders and said, "Hey now, no need to worry about it. I've already explained to the teachers and students earlier that you and Sis Thirteen were just sitting on the rooftop and chatting. And you accidentally fell when you stumbled..."

Jenson asked, "Who'd believe such a bad excuse?"

Baby Robbie said, "Do you think all the students in this school are as sharp and shrewd as you are?"

Once they got downstairs, the teachers and students watching the bustling scene earlier had long

dispersed. They had disappeared without a trace.

Jenson looked at Baby Robbie in bewilderment. "What the hell did you do?"

There was a mysterious look on Baby Robbie's face but he replied, "Nothing?"

Baby Zetty and the others returned to the classroom, and the first thing Jenson did was change her seating arrangement. He moved Baby Zetty's desk next to his. This way, he could monitor Baby Zetty's movements the entire time.

Baby Robbie's side now became completely empty.

He speechlessly glared at Jenson. "Why does Baby Zetty have to sit beside you? Will it make a difference? We're both her big brothers, so what difference does it make?"

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Chapter 1915

Jenson glared back at him in a gloomy manner. "What did you tell me when Baby Zetty dropped out of school back then?" Hence, Baby Bobbie embarrassedly rubbed on the tip of his nose.

When Baby Zetty deferred her studies some time ago, Jenson had asked him, "Why didn't Baby Zetty come to school today?"

The answer he got from Baby Robbie was, "She's probably on her period, so she's resting in the dormitory."

The next day, Jenson had asked him again, "Where's Zetty?"

Baby Robbie replied to him while huffing in anger, "A girl's period doesn't end in just a day. Even if the girls wish that were the case, their periods won't be so kind." When Jenson questioned him again seven days later, that was when Baby Robbie started panicking. "Jens, perhaps something bad has happened to Baby Zetty?" Jenson was so enraged that he had raised his fists, saying, "Let's get out of here and let me throw a few good punches at you."

Baby Robbie covered his head and pleaded for mercy," Please no, Big Brother. It's my fault. I was wrong."

From that day onward, Baby Robbie was deemed unreliable in Jenson's heart.

Baby Zetty had just returned to school this time around, yet she already thought of committing suicide. Jenson would not leave any room for mistakes. Baby Robbie tried groveling with his other classmates so that he could switch seats and sit on Baby Zetty's other side.

Being sandwiched by her two brothers, Baby Zetty could only sigh weakly.

During class, Jenson's eagle-like eyes were incessantly fixed on Baby Zetty. She whispered to him, "Don't you need to focus on the class, Big Brother?" Jenson replied, "I've already learned everything."

When Baby Zetty reached out to take her stationery case, Baby Robbie immediately reached out and held her hand.

Baby Zetty looked at him, somewhat speechless. "I'm just taking stationery out, Robbie."

Baby Robbie said, "Don't move, I'll get them for you."

Then, he took them out of Baby Zetty's school bag and turned the case inside out. He proceeded to disassemble all the stationery that had anything sharp, and when he returned the things to Baby Zetty, the blades inside the pencil sharpener had disappeared.

Baby Zetty initially had no clue how to begin disassembling these things. After observing Baby Robbie's skillful movements, she immediately learned all the steps.

During recess, Jenson forcefully moved Baby Robbie's desk away from them.

Baby Robbie exclaimed to him in dissatisfaction," What the hell are you doing? Zetty's my sister too. I also have the responsibility to take care of her."

Jenson huffed in anger, asking, "What were you doing in class earlier?"

"Dissembling the blades?" Baby Robbie answered him, immensely proud of himself.

Jenson replied in frustration, "Our dearest sister had no idea how to disassemble the blades from the start. The pencil sharpener wouldn't have caused her any harm. Yet, you skillfully showed her how to remove the blades. How many easily obtained sharp items would she have around her now?"

Baby Robbie was dumbfounded. "I was negligent."

Then, Jenson commanded him, "Stay farther away from Baby Zetty."

Baby Robbie pouted his lips, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Baby Zetty felt guilty seeing her brothers quarrel because of her. She was extremely apologetic and said to her brothers, "Jens, Robbie, please don't fight because of me. Don't worry, I'll never do anything stupid again."

Jenson said, "You'd better not. And even if you do, you must never use the blades from the pencil sharpener. Otherwise, I'll be sharpening your brother's head next."

Baby Zetty bit her lip as she nodded.

Baby Robbie wrapped his hand around Baby Zetty's shoulder and joked uninhibitedly, saying, "My dearest sister, my life is in your hands from now on. You'll have to be good and not do anything foolish." Baby Zetty looked at Baby Robbie and said weakly," Don't worry, Robbie. I'll never do anything foolish again."

During lunchtime, Jenson took Baby Zetty to the cafeteria to have their meals. Baby Zetty was hesitant to go when she thought of those students' unfriendly gazes and hurtful comments.

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"Robbie, can't you help me get my food?" Baby Zetty pitifully asked him for help. Baby Robbie reacted almost instantly and agreed to her request. "Sure thing."

Jenson could already imagine Baby Robbie, who spoiled his sister to the utmost extent, buying a portion of each type of food in the cafeteria and presenting all of them in front of Baby Zetty. This would cause fatal temptation for Baby Zetty, who was suffering from a binge eating disorder.

"No way." Jenson refused her.

"Why not?" Baby Robbie and Baby Zetty asked him in unison.

Jenson said, "If you eat with the other students, you'll be more aware of your food intake and it'll slowly help with your binge eating disorder."

Baby Robbie's eyes lit up. "You do make a lot of sense."

However, Baby Zetty felt like she was in a difficult predicament and said, "Jens, I'm afraid..."

Baby Robbie asked with concern, "What are you afraid of?"

Baby Zetty lowered her head, and tears were gleaming

in her eyes. "I'm afraid that the other students will laugh at me."

Jenson said to her, "Do you think of your two brothers as mere decorations?"

Baby Zetty stammered, "Of course, they'll not be hostile to me if the two of you are by my side. But what about when you guys are away from me?" Jenson was already lost in his thoughts.

Baby Robbie clapped on his chest and grinned while saying, "Don't worry, Zetty. From now on, Robbie will be all over you, like air. We'll be inseparable."

Jenson asked, "Then how about when she goes to the toilet? Will you have to become a toilet bowl for her too?"

Baby Zetty chuckled and broke into laughter.

Baby Robbie chirped happily, "Hey, you're laughing now, Zetty. See, happiness is quite simple. As long as you speak more to this evil sharp-tongued king, Jenson Ares, you'll easily be amused by him." The three chatted and laughed happily as they walked to the cafeteria.

When they arrived, the place was already crowded with students. As soon as they noticed Jenson and Baby Robbie, there was an immediate racket.

"Woah, Jenson and Robert Ares are so handsome." "Is Rozette Ares their real sister? The Ares family has so many daughters, but I heard only one of them is their birth sister and the rest are adopted." "She's so ugly, so how could she be their real sister?"

Baby Zetty's footsteps grew solemn.

Jenson's falcon gaze swept across the crowd and finally landed on the source of the noise pollution. He indignantly denounced them, "From now on, if I find out someone's criticizing the Ares family's daughter again, I'll make sure you'll get thrown out of Imperial Capital."

Those noises immediately faded.

Baby Robbie continued, "Regardless of whether or not the Ares family's daughters are adopted, they're all my mommy's treasures. If you're not afraid of death, then please feel free to come for any one of them."

At this moment, Big Sis took the initiative to stand and help Baby Zetty get justice. "You're right, the Ares family only has one biological daughter, and she's our dearest sister, Rozette Ares. Although the rest of us sisters were adopted, Daddy and Mommy treat us as if we're their own. That's the reason they gave us such beautiful names. Carve this into your minds. Whoever bullies the Ares family's children again, as the eldest sister in the family, I'll make sure you won't live to seek forgiveness from me."

After she finished her sentences, Big Sis smashed the plate in her hand in public.

The other students were shocked by her strength.

Then, Big Sis said again with a cold face, "My sister is just sick. Whoever badmouths her in the future, I'll come for you and crush your bones." "Hooray, Big Sis!" The other sisters roared.

Baby Zetty looked at the sisters with gratitude. She walked up to Big Sis and gave her an affectionate hug, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Big Sis."

Big Sis said, "We love you very much, Zetty. So you have to continue living for everyone who loves you."

Baby Zetty nodded at her. "Yeah, I will."

Many students were now being kind to Baby Zetty, saying, "You'll have to work hard to overcome your disease, Baby Zetty. We all believe that you'll get through this."

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A female classmate even walked up to Baby Zetty and cheered her on.

Baby Zetty looked at her and smiled like a blooming flower.

"Thank you."

"Good luck, Baby Zetty."

On that day, Baby Zetty was deeply moved by everyone's support.

She secretly swore to herself that she had to become stronger and be worthy of so many people's affection.

In the evening, Angeline received a text message from Baby Zetty: [Thank you, Mommy. Thank you for giving birth to two of the best brothers in the world. I'd also like to thank you for adopting so many kind and lovely sisters.]

Tears were welling up in Angelina's eyes when she read this text message.

It was akin to watching a desolate and barren land that spring rain had lustrated, exposing a land of flourishing prairie that was abundant with lush greenery.

Angeline read the text message again and again.

When Jay entered the room, he saw her holding onto the phone tightly with tear stains on her face.

However, her eyes were smiling peacefully.

"What are you looking at?" Jay asked as he walked over.

Angeline excitedly showed him the text message." Look at this, darling."

After Jay finished reading Baby Zetty's text message, there was a soft smile on his handsome face.

Angeline praised him, "You were right, darling.

Releasing Baby Zetty into her own environment and allowing her to lick her own wounds was the right decision. Only then can she try to find a good remedy to cure her spirits."

Jay said meaningfully, "The children are all grown up, Angeline. They don't belong to us anymore. They'll soon begin to live in their own worlds and will no longer devote all their hearts to their parents. We have to learn to let them go on to figure out the harsh laws of survival by themselves."

Angeline sighed at him weakly. "I understand what you're trying to say, but I just can't bear to push them away from me right now."

Jay said, "The best kind of tough love that parents can give their children is to push them away. To teach them the ability to survive independently."

Angeline nodded. "I'll slowly learn to let go."

She placed her head on Jay's shoulder, and the two cuddled together. The light projected their shadows onto the ground, and they slowly overlapped onto one another.

"I'll be the one who'll accompany you to the very end, Angeline," Jay said emotionally.

Angelina abruptly giggled and replied, "I'm thankful I still have you, Jaybie."

Jay held her tightly in his arms.

A lot of things in the world were easier said than done.

Angeline might have said that she would let the children fight for their futures by themselves.

However, she was starting to worry about Baby Zetty again.

She raised her little head and looked at Jay rather pitifully while pleading with him, "Why don't you send another text to Jens and ask him how Baby Zetty is doing, Jaybie?" Jay was dumbfounded.

When would Angeline's heart ever stop worrying about their children?

Jay still picked up his phone and sent a text to Jenson: [How's your sister?]

Jenson replied: [Don't worry, I'll handle everything. You and Mommy go ahead and enjoy your lives together. Try to make up for all the regrets that

happened in the first halves of your lives.]

Jay looked at Jenson's text message and his eyes exuded a gentle smile.

Jenson was different from the immature and fragile Baby Zetty. He did not exude bright rays of sunshine like Baby Robbie either, but he had thrived into a magnificent towering tree at the fastest speed.

He was the earliest to bloom among the three children, and the flowers that grew out of him were gorgeous and magnificently eye-catching.

Angeline leaned in, and she was awestruck after seeing Jenson's text.

"Why is this kid so thoughtful?" Angeline asked with a heavy heart.

She felt utterly guilty. She always thought that Jenson's wise and mature character was because of his lack of a motherly figure when growing up. That was probably why he had cultivated those keen insights and cautious prudence that did not match his age.

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Chapter 1918

Jay disapproved of her thoughts and said, "It's hereditary, Angeline."

He did not think that Jenson's sensibility was due to the lack of maternal love. Even if this were the reason, Jay would never admit to it.

He did not want to place that kind of mental burden on Angeline.

Angeline looked at Jay... If she were to recall Jay back when he was in his youth, he seemed to have an extraordinary sense of maturity as well.

Jens and Jay had too much in common. They were both on the autistic spectrum and had the same cold temperament. They were unfriendly, yet they cherished affection and personal loyalty. Moreover, they were both wise beyond their age.

She somehow believed that Jenson's early maturity might indeed be hereditary.

Suddenly, the phone rang once more.

When Angeline looked at her phone, she saw a text from Baby Robbie: [Dearest birth giver, long ago, the kings dismissed hundreds of schools to adhere to one strict religion. In the present time, a hundred schools of thought contend with fighting for equal rights and

open-mindedness. Your son is currently urging his mother to allow for such progressive views...]

Angeline stared at his literary 1,000-word essay and asked for Jay's help with a headache.

"What kind of mumbo-jumbo is the kid writing this time?"

Jay pursed his lips into a smile. Compared to Jens' maturity and stable thoughts, Baby Robbie had a more age-appropriate innocence. He was sunny as well as handsome, filled with vigor and vitality. He was like the scorching sun that could bring warm sunshine to everyone around him.

Angeline typed a few words and replied: [Can you type like a normal person?]

Baby Robbie changed into a more concise method: [ Mommy, I wanna grow my hair and get a perm.]

Angeline felt like her whole person had been struck by thunder and lightning. She was wholly stunned.

When Jay saw the text message, he was so furious that he almost grabbed the phone and threw it out the window.

Angeline caressed his undulating chest and appeased him. "Stay calm, Jaybie."

Jay furiously snarled. "What the hell is he up to? Grow his hair and get a perm? Is he planning on galloping on a horse into the land of absurdity? Does he know that he's a boy?"

Angeline said, "Jaybie, boys with long permed hair can be seen everywhere. Don't be so tense. I'll call and ask him right now."

Angeline hurriedly gave Baby Robbie a call.

Once the call was connected, Baby Robbie's chirpy voice was heard.

"Mommy!"

"Don't call me Mommy."

Baby Robbie pouted and asked, "Mommy, have I offended you?"

"Daddy and Mommy gave you such good looks, yet you're choosing not to cherish them. Who the hell are you trying to be? Long hair with a perm... Would you like to undergo sex reassignment surgery as well?"

Baby Robbie covered his face. "Oh my goodness, Mommy. I never thought you'd be so open-minded. Then I can rest easy now."

Angeline looked at Jay's darkened expression and huffed in anger as she said, "I don't mind it. But I do wonder what your daddy will think if you choose to become his daughter instead?"

Baby Robbie helplessly persuaded her, saying, "I just want longer and curly hair, Mommy. That's all."

Angeline, "Why on earth do you need long hair?"

"Because it looks good."

Ang eline,

The desire to look attractive was something universal.

It seemed like there was no reason to object.

Jay took the phone and ridiculed his son, "Why do you have to look so good?"

Baby Robbie answered, "Daddy, I only want to have a different hairstyle from Jens so people won't mistake us for each other all the time."

Jay rejected. "It's fine if you want a different hairstyle from Jens, but it has to be short and straight."

Chapter 1919

Chapter 1919

Ultimately, Baby Robbie sent them another text. There were no words but merely a few ellipses.

It was as if Angeline could hear the child's helpless sigh as he looked up at the sky.

As the more open-minded parent, Angeline tried to carefully discuss the matter with Jay. "How about we just let him try it out?"

Dark clouds immediately shrouded Jay's handsome face. His mind was currently filled with images of dirty braids, messy ponytails, and other disorderly hairstyles...

Angeline knitted her eyebrows and sighed. "We're both very serious people. Where on earth did the kid develop such alternative thoughts?"

Jay said, "Perhaps it's because he often disguised himself in the military intelligence division and lost hold of his true self."

Angeline looked at the long row of ellipses sent by Baby Robbie. Then, she said to Jay, "I've made up my mind, Jaybie. Even though Baby Robbie is our child, he's still an independent individual after all. We can't blindly oppose his preferences. It's not breaking any morals, so it's better if we leave him be."

Jay looked at Angeline in a daze. In his opinion, a gentle-hearted mother would always result in pampered and spoiled children. Angeline precisely fit that description due to her non-existent bottom line when spoiling the kids.

However, Jay was still a slave to his wife. He knew that Angeline was in poor health, so he dared not resist her so openly. Hence, he pretended to nod in contemplation, but in his heart, he was getting ready to break Baby Robbie's head.

The next day.

Angeline came to the set as usual. When the director saw Angeline, he called her to the side and said, "Miss J, the screenwriter changed the script at the very last minute, so you have a kiss scene with Ash today."

When Angeline heard this, her brain seemed to have been bombarded by claps of thunder in a flash. It took her a while before she was able to recover.

She had only kissed her husband before. Even the act of touching another man made her feel utterly sick.

Angeline attempted to communicate with the director, saying, "I may not be able to do the kiss scene, director. Is it possible for you to find a body double to do it for me?"

There was an immediate change in the director's expression. He severely criticized her, "You're just a rookie, you're not qualified to act like such a big shot."

Angeline felt miserable. "I'm not trying to act like a big shot. But I don't think I'll be able to kiss him.”

As soon as these words were said, the male lead who was somewhat aloof became extraordinarily indignant. Ash felt that he had been utterly humiliated. Looking at Angeline with a darkened expression, he said, "What is it? You don't want to do a kiss scene with me?"

Angeline replied, "My apologies."

Ash overbearingly said, "As an actress, you should have a more dedicated and devoted spirit. I've told the screenwriter already that there should be a bed scene in the future. Are you going to film it or not?" Angeline was immediately enraged. "You were the one who requested for the script change?"

Ash stared at Angeline's flawless complexion. He had developed a favorable impression on Angeline a while ago. However, Angeline was akin to a tall mountain flower that remained aloof from the world. When she came to set every day, other than filming a couple of lines, she would usually ignore the other cast and crew members during her free time.

Due to this reason, Ash had failed to find a reason to get close to her. As such, he could only come up with such a cheap trick.

Angeline would surely argue strongly due to such an unreasonable demand. "I'll not shoot such a scene."

The director was fuming. "Each production team will surely undergo an abrupt script change. In this series, the male and female leads are lovers who love each other to death. Kissing is something inevitable. Are you going to let the audience watch a story filled with a platonic or spiritual type of love instead?"

Angeline said, "The original script didn't contain such a kiss scene, yet the story was still a bestseller. This implies that the book merely emphasizes the plot of the story. We should be respecting the original work."

Since Angeline refused to cooperate, the entire production team had to stop filming. The director was even more enraged.

Ash even warned Angeline, "If you refuse to cooperate with the crew, they have the right to terminate your contract. You'll have to compensate for the sky-high damages. Do you have the money for it?" Since she was a rookie actress, he initially thought she would not be able to terminate the agreement and she would obediently submit if she heard this. Unexpectedly, Angeline was not budging one bit. However, some of the actors with more minor roles began to mumble, "Gosh, if they have to replace the lead again, we'll have to reshoot the whole thing with a new protagonist. Crap... This is so tough!" Angeline started to feel incredibly guilty. These actors with smaller roles had to be industrious to put on makeup each day and only get a few hours of sleep each night. She would feel utterly sorry for them if she poured all of their efforts down the drain.

Ultimately, Angeline chose to compromise.

She said to the director, "Give me some time to get into character."

Everyone was immediately relieved.

A wicked smile filled Ash's eyes. His gaze was focused on Angeline's enchanting lips, and his heart began to become somewhat restless.

Chapter 1920

Chapter 1920

Grand Asia.

Jay was uneasy for some reason and was unable to concentrate on his work.

He took his phone out and decided to give Angeline a call.

After the call was connected, he could hear Angeline's depressed voice.

"Jaybie?"

Jay straightened up his back and asked, "What's wrong, Angeline?"

Angeline replied, "It's nothing."

Jay could sense that something was amiss. Once he gave it a thought, he asked Grayson to drive him over to the filming location.

As soon as Jay and Grayson got out of the car, they were just in time to witness the scene of Angeline and Ash in a romantic setting where they were supposedly on a date.

The stars in the sky were paired with brilliantly red roses on the ground... Ash was staring into Angeline's eyes affectionately...

Nevertheless, Angeline's eyes were somewhat drifting

further away from the script.

When Jay saw how Ash was staring at his woman like a starving wolf, he felt the blood inside his body clotting.

"Didn't we agree that there'll be no romantic scenes?" Jay asked Grayson coldly.

Grayson replied, "That's right. There wasn't anything like that in the script."

At this time, the actor next to them explained very enthusiastically, "This is a kiss scene that the male lead requested. I think there's a bed scene in the future too." Hearing this, Jay could feel his veins and blood vessels rupture in anger.

Grayson looked at Jay in horror. He could feel Jay's whole body turning into a block of ice.

"Calm down, Mr. Ares!"

How could Jay calm down at the moment?

When Ash was leaning forward to kiss Angeline, Jay roared out, "Angeline Severe!"

Angeline's whole body trembled with fright.

She looked toward the direction of the sound and saw Jay striding toward her with angry steps.

"Jaybie?" Angeline looked as if she was relieved from a burden.

Jay walked up to Angelline and angrily rebuked, "Did you inform me before doing the kiss scene?" Angeline,

"Well, this is work..." Did she have to inform him?

Jay raised his fist in anger. "Are you itching to get beaten up?"

Angeline had wholly turned pale due to fright.

As for Jay's threat toward Angeline, it was merely much cry and little wool. He was holding back his fury, and it made him uncomfortable. Ultimately, both of his hands landed on Angeline's lips as he rubbed them forcefully... "Did he kiss you here?"

Angeline took his hands away and stammered, "Oh my God, we haven't even started yet!"

"So you're saying I arrived too early and completely foiled your little moment? Is that it?" Jay cried out in anger.

Angeline immediately hugged his waist and coaxed him, saying, "Don't be so angry, Jaybie. I didn't want to film this scene either..."