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Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 841- What If My Only Condition Is For You To Divorce Bianca?

When Mavis Laviere entered the CEO’s Office, she saw Luke's side profile.

From her point of view, she first noticed his two crossed slender legs that made him appear elegant.

He was wearing a white shirt and a black tie, which highlighted his calm temperament.

Luke was flipping through the document with one hand while holding a cup of coffee with the other, gently blowing at it.

After hearing Mavis' footsteps, he slowly turned around to meet her bright eyes.

It was noon, and the light was bright and warm.

The height of the 80-story floor made it so that there was a lot of natural lighting in Luke’s office.

The faint golden color shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows and landed on him, making his unique facial features even more alluring.

Even though she had stared at his face countless times throughout many years, Mavis was still taken aback by his beauty. She said softly, Mr. Crawford."

What she wanted the most right now was to call him 'Luke', but she knew that he would be displeased if she did that.

She dared not displease Luke.

"Hey, you're here." Luke did not lift his head. He just lit a cigarette for himself.

Then, he heard Mavis say, "Mr. Crawford, here's the work schedule for this month, as well as the consumer profiles for our new target audience. And... my resignation letter..."

She placed the documents on Luke's desk and stood there quietly.

Mavis looked so well-behaved and gentle, very different from her usual image as a strong woman.

Luke raised his head. He looked at Mavis and noticed that she looked different today.

In the past, she always had gorgeous big waves on her hair and wore fitting suits paired with pointed high heels. Even if she kept quiet, her presence alone would be domineering.

However, that day, she was standing in front of Luke in a bohemian-style floral dress. Her charming wavy hair was smooth and straight. She had bangs, and her makeup made her look young and sweet.

Suddenly, it seemed that she was ten years younger. She looked like a young intern who had just entered the corporate world.

Luke raised his eyebrow and threw the work schedule that Mavis had handed to him on the table.

He held her resignation report in his hand, his deep and sharp eyes locking on her as he said, "Why do you want to resign out of the blue?"

Mavis was one of his top-performing staff; her strong work ability was undeniable.

She was well-informed of the latest technologies and had a keen eye for industry development. From time to time, she would share her forwardthinking design concepts. Her excellent negotiation and public relations skills were also top-class.

Mavis' resignation would be a loss for T Corporation.

Mavis suppressed her emotions but was still affected by his magnetic voice. "Mr. Crawford, I’ve worked with you for ten years. It’s not a short time, but it's not long either. I've learned a lot from you, but now I think it's time for me to part ways with T Corporation. I've been tired for as long as I can remember. I want to quit and travel the world. I want to live my life and check off the things that have been on my bucket list for the longest time."

Luke stared at Mavis’ face, quietly blowing out smoke.

His voice was calm as he said, "Why do you suddenly want to take a break? Is there too much on your plate recently? Or, are you not satisfied with your salary? Ms. Laviere, I can give you an increment, or give you more shares of T Corporation. What do you think? If you're dissatisfied with T Corporation or me, you can tell me straight. The two of us have known each other and worked together for so many years. I think we understand each other well by now, and you know that I like things to be straightforward." 1

Mavis looked deeply into Luke's eyes.

Luke sat as straight as a tree, his sexy thin lips moving as he spoke.

He had said something but she did not hear him clearly. His deep and elegant voice replayed in her ears, making her feel a burst of emotion.

When he noticed that Mavis was staring at him, Luke coughed and gave her a gentle reminder, "Ms. Laviere, are you spacing out?"

Mavis was brought back to reality by him and her expression stiffened a little. She said, "Mr. Crawford, I’m sorry, I was thinking about something."

Luke asked, "Oh? What were you thinking about? Ms. Laviere, do you want to consider what I said before you make a decision? I can either raise your salary or I can give you shares of T Corporation. To be honest, you contributed much to the success of T Corporation. If you leave, it would feel like I lost one of my hands. I might not get used to it."

Mavis looked at Luke's delicate features, especially his handsome eyes, quietly.

She looked at how the sunlight fell on his long eyelashes, highlighting his deep-set eyes that looked exceptionally gentle when he asked her to stay. However, he returned to being emotionless a second later.

She could not help but chuckle to herself. She shook her head as she said," No, Mr. Crawford, you know that I don't want those. I have money and power now. To be honest, I'm content with the position that you've given me. I think you should know the true reason why I stayed in T Corporation for so many years. I’ve never said it, but I know that you know. You're just choosing to act like you don't know. Luke, you see me as your subordinate who helped grow your business over the past few years and nothing more. However, there are some things that cannot be controlled. For example, some confusing feelings... There’s someone who has been waiting for you for years but has never been treated kindly..." "Ms. Laviere, what do you want? What if I insist that you stay in T Corporation?" Luke was slightly taken aback. He did not expect Mavis to reveal everything.

He, who had always been sharp and alert, was somewhat at a loss.

Mavis took a deep breath, struggled for a few seconds, and finally said," What if... my only condition is for you to divorce Bianca?"

Mavis breathed a sigh of relief after she said the words that she had been wanting to say.

However, when she met Luke's icy, gloomy gaze, she thought that Mr.

Crawford looked terrifying...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 842- It's Time For Her To Let Go

Mavis was a little scared by Luke. She had never seen him with such a gloomy expression before. He looked like he was ready to kill.

She raised her eyebrows and wanted to say something, but Luke acted first and spoke in an expressionless tone, "Ms. Laviere, since you want to leave, then you can leave. Although you're one of the top performers of T Corporation, we can survive without you. Since you've felt tired for a long time, you can take this opportunity to take a good rest."

What?

His change was so abrupt that Mavis was not able to keep up. She uttered," Mr. Crawford, I... I'm not..."

She actually had no intentions of resigning. She did so only to find out how much he cared about her and to show him how important she was to him and T Corporation.

She did not want to leave the position she had struggled for years to achieve.

Luke flickered his cigarette as the ash fell into the ashtray.

Then, his hand that was holding the cigarette moved closer to his sexy thin lips. He took a deep inhale. He looked so light and breezy, but Mavis, on the other hand, was beyond anxious.

When Luke was huffing and puffing, his eyes that were as deep as the vast sea were slightly squinted.

His handsome features displayed a dull expression that blasted Mavis to the past. She felt as though she was facing Luke for the first time again, just like when he had interviewed her years ago.

At that time, he had also looked at her with the same judgemental eyes.

"Ms. Laviere, it's been a long ride for my wife and me. We went through a lot since we first met and fell in love. As long as she wants me, I'll never turn my back on her. I’ll never say the word 'divorce' to her. If you insist on leaving, I'll not force you to stay. After so many years, I thought you were someone who understood me, but I didn't expect you to threaten me."

Mavis bit her lip awkwardly.

She could hear impatience and contempt in Luke's tone.

Mavis bit her lip until it was bruised, yet she did not feel any pain.

The cigarette smoke was suffocating her. She wanted to cough, but she tried her best to endure it. Her pale face turned red from holding her coughs in.

"Luke, you know what I’m talking about. In the past ten years, there were so many well-known groups that tried to poach me with the promise of a lot of money but I never once considered any of their offers. I believe you're aware that you're the reason why I continued to stay in T Corporation.

Luke, after so many years, I've become accustomed to seeing your face every day. I write about my love for you in my diary almost every day... My love for you is petty and humble. I never told you about how I feel for fear that it'll ruin our relationship. Luke, I love you with everything that I have..."

Maybe it was because Mavis was sharing her deepest secrets and finally talking about her grievances after so many years, so she felt like a wilted flower when she was done talking. Her tears could make anyone pity her.

Luke put out his cigarette and said coldly, "Ms. Laviere, I thought that you were a mature and wise woman who knew that love is fragile. What matters most is being responsible. I apologize if I've done anything to cause any misunderstandings. I want to make it clear that our relationship is strictly

professional. You're a wonderful woman. There are countless bachelors in the world for you, so why are you waiting stubbornly for a tree that can't bear fruit?"

Mavis straightened her back and smiled bitterly. "Emotions are never logical. There are a lot of choices that one can make and there are a lot of temptations out there, but I chose you since the moment I saw you. I remember the first time I met you. You stood out from the crowd among so many interviewers. Since then, you have become a unique existence in my life. Life is long and I don't want to live a life of regret because it's impossible to find someone else like you."

Mavis decided to let it all out.

It was the first time in years she felt so relaxed.

Luke threw the cigarette butt into the ashtray and suddenly smiled. However, the smile did not reach his eyes.

Luke's overpowering aura made Mavis' scalp tingle. She suddenly regretted telling him about how she felt.

However, Mavis thought that since her secret was revealed, she no longer had to hold back.

She knew that if she wanted to leave a beautiful impression on him, she should turn around and leave. At least, she had said her piece after so many years and put a full stop to her one-sided love story- even if it was not a fairytale ending.

"Mavis." Luke looked at her trying to be strong and knocked on his table a little irritably. "I can’t give you what you want. You don’t need to waste your energy on me. You're a good woman and you’ll find love. Take care."

Luke's delicate, elegant face and his words slowly penetrated Mavis' body like a poisonous thorn. He was cold and ruthless. He appeared calm as if he was just stating something factual.

He did not love her. He did not love her before and would never love her.

He clearly told Mavis this.

Mavis clutched her heart, almost biting her lower lip until it bled. Her other hand was tightly clenched.

She still had some hope in the beginning, but when she heard him confess that he did not love her, she could not help trembling as if daggers were piercing into her bones...

"Mr. Crawford, I’m sorry. I've embarrassed myself today. I’m sorry, I won’t do it again. Thank you for taking care of me for so many years. See you... soon."

After saying that, Mavis held back her tears, bowed deeply to Luke, and grabbed her bag. She then walked out as her hand trembled while holding her bag.

Her steps were heavy as if her body was being crushed by a huge boulder.

When she turned around, she burst into tears.

After ten years of waiting, she ended up with nothing. She had been waiting for him since she was a young woman. Time had turned her into a mature woman but even after so many years, she still could not impress him. She knew she had no reason to hold on to him anymore.

She was tired of waiting. It was time for her to let go.

Luke stared at Mavis' back and thought about her contribution to T Corporation over the years, as well as how selfless she had been in helping him. He thought of calling out to her, but at last, he kept quiet...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 843-She Started To Understand Why Luke Was Obsessed

Coffee shop.

The coffee shop had a piano playing tunes in the background and was filled with chatter and laughter. It was one of the best places in A City.

It was elegant and stylish.

At a coffee table covered with a white tablecloth, two women with very different appearances sat across each other.

The woman on the left was Bianca. She had light make-up on, and her face was as beautiful as porcelain with her rosy cheeks. Her eyelashes were dense, long, and curly, highlighting her eyes that were as clear as spring. Bianca appeared like a goddess who made others feel comfortable in her presence.

The woman opposite her was wearing a white sundress. Her smooth black hair looked like a waterfall. Her makeup was exquisite and suited her oval face. Her big eyes were full of sadness.

She was still the ever arrogant Mavis Laviere.

Bianca was a little surprised that Mavis requested to meet with her, and she was even more confused when she noticed that Mavis was dressed so differently from before.

Mavis, a rose with thorns, had transformed into a reserved lily.

Bianca slowly stirred the sugar into her cup and asked softly, "Ms. Laviere, why did you want to have a chat with me?"

Mavis sat by the window, taking a sip of her coffee.

The bitterness from the black coffee made her frown involuntarily.

She gave a wry smile and looked at Bianca, asking, "Ms. Rayne, do I look terrible today?"

Mavis' voice was cold and hoarse as if it was mixed with a little unwillingness.

Although her makeup was exquisite and her blush concealed the paleness of her face, Bianca could see that Mavis was faking her happiness.

Mmm... How should she put it?

Mavis looked like someone who had just been abandoned and left in a place without oxygen and water. She was withering and losing her vitality.

However, Bianca never thought that Mavis would be the one who was dumped.

Mavis has always been arrogant, and it was usually she who would look down on men. No one in their right mind would dump her.

"No, Ms. Laviere. To be honest, you still look beautiful. Compared to before, you make me feel fairly comfortable," Bianca replied.

Instead of drinking coffee, she picked up a milkshake next to her.

Unlike Mavis, who loved coffee, she had already begun to improve her health and fitness although she was still young.

An excessive amount of caffeine was not good for health.

Mavis heard Bianca's answer and chuckled. However, it sounded a little helpless as if Bianca had told a joke.

She took another sip of coffee and played with the handle unconsciously as she said, "Mr. Crawford... loves you very much."

This sentence was not rhetorical, nor did it carry any tone of denial. It was as though she was merely stating a fact.

However, Mavis started tearing up. No one knew about the sadness she had hidden in her heart for so many years.

Bianca was taken aback and looked at Mavis. She tightened her grip on her cup as she said, "Yes, as you can see, we do love each other."

Mavis thought that Bianca appeared a little nervous and chuckled weakly. She tucked her bangs behind her ears. "Ms. Rayne, don't get me wrong. Don't think of me as your enemy. After all, I was never qualified to be your rival..."

Bianca stared straight at her. "Is that all that you want to say to me?"

Mavis glanced at her and felt a pang of insecurity. "No, I asked you here to tell you that I’ve resigned from T Corporation." "When did this happen?" Bianca's eyes widened, and for a moment, she was not sure how to feel.

She had not wanted to meet Mavis. Although she knew that there was nothing between her and Luke and that it was just a crush, Mavis’ existence was like a thorn stuck in her side. She could not remove her because of her role in Luke’s company.

Mavis pursed her lips and said, "Mr. Crawford agreed to my resignation this morning."

Bianca subconsciously avoided her scorching gaze.

The sadness in Mavis' eyes was so obvious that Bianca felt a sense of guilt, even though she knew that it was unnecessary.

However, Mavis' sad appearance seemed to be shouting...

'I had to leave because of you.'

Although it seemed ridiculous, Bianca's emotions were complicated." What’s next for you?"

Mavis sighed lightly and kept silent for a long time before she spoke, "I'm not too sure. I have yet to think about it. I might leave this city. After all, this city has left me with a lot of bad memories. I might go abroad and start a new life."

Bianca was not sure what to say to Mavis, so she asked mechanically, "Are you sure that you can let go of everything here?"

Ten years of love that had turned into an obsession would not be easy to let go of.

At that moment, Bianca lowered her walls against Mavis.

When she thought about it, perhaps Mavis was always proud and flaunted her strength because she lacked the confidence to be loved.

Besides, for so many years, the only thing that Mavis had done was make herself think that there was something between her and Luke. She had not caused substantial harm to her, unlike Kassy, who would do anything in the name of love.

If they were not rivals in love, Bianca thought that she and Mavis would make good friends.

Mavis shook her head helplessly and said, "Feelings are weird, I don't think it'll be possible for me to let go now. I believe that time will make things better. I don’t think I'll ever be as obsessed as I used to be over the things that don’t belong to me. Unfortunately, it took me ten years to understand this..."

Bianca blinked and said, "If you need any help in the future, give me a call. One day, if you're tired of wandering outside and want to return to T Corporation, you'll always be welcome." "Thank you." Mavis gazed at Bianca again.

The woman in front of her was the mother of three children, but she looked young and innocent. Her beautiful eyes were clear and bright, just like black onyxes that dazzled brilliantly. Her smile brought light to the world, which was unexpected when one thought of the difficulties she had gone through.

Mavis understood why Luke had been obsessed with Bianca for so many years and continued to be obsessed.

If she were a man, she, too, would want to keep a woman like Bianca by her side. She was worth it.

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 844-Provocation

Bianca walked out of the cafe and went to a well-known mall next door because she wanted to buy some clothes for her children.

She had not been spending much time with them as she was occupied with the recent events. She felt guilty about it.

Bianca shopped around and bought two large shopping bags worth of clothes for the twins and Tommy.

When she passed by a boutique, Bianca saw a pink, princess-like dress. The color, texture, and style were great. She thought that it would be perfect for Sue’s daughters.

Once in a while, Sue would buy Tommy and the twins some clothes or other gifts. Bianca wanted to return the favor and went in to buy the dress for her daughters.

She bumped into someone as soon as she entered the boutique.

''Sorry...” A man apologized, his voice sounding magnetic.

That familiar voice startled Bianca.

The man’s body was well-built, and the impact hurt Bianca a little. She lifted her gaze and met a pair of evil but sad eyes.

It was Xavier Tanner!

Bianca took a step back when she saw the man's face.

Her flight or fight mode was instantly activated.

The moment Xavier looked down and saw Bianca, he was shocked. A City was big and he thought the chances of bumping into each other were low. He did not expect to meet Bianca.

Although he fantasized every day about when he would be able to meet her, now that she was in front of him, he thought that he was dreaming.

Bianca’s heart twitched, and her voice was trembling as she uttered, "A City is pretty small, I didn't expect to see you here."

Although it had been years since the incident, the damage Xavier caused her still lingered.

Every time she thought of him, she thought of how she had almost been humiliated. She did not want to see him ever again.

Xavier could feel Bianca's hostility toward him as well as her strong resistance. His breathing grew erratic as he said, "A City is fairly small. You ... How are you doing?"

Xavier's gaze was locked on her. He was greedily looking at her innocent face. Pain and love were hidden in his charming eyes.

Xavier knew she was doing well without having to ask.

Luke loved her so much, so he would never allow any harm to come her way.

What was more, she was the daughter of the Provincial Committee Secretary. No one dared to step on her toes.

Bianca was as beautiful as ever. Time had not left any traces on her body. She looked younger and more charming.

Xavier stared at her affectionately, but the latter kept avoiding him.

However, perhaps his gaze was too compelling, so Bianca eventually looked at him.

His face was evil and charming, but he looked a lot more haggard. His suit was wrinkled. It seemed that he had not ironed it in a while. His eyebrows seem to be in a constant frown as well. He had lost his playboy traits and only looked as though he had given up on life...

Bianca took a step back awkwardly. "I'm doing great. How about you? Are you with anyone?"

She meant to imply something.

People who visited children's clothing stores were usually married and had a baby. Otherwise, why would a free spirit like Xavier come to such a place?

The relationship between the Crawford family and the Tanner family was ruined the moment Xavier kidnapped her. The two families did not keep in contact, so Bianca was not sure whether Xavier was married.

Xavier put his hands in his pockets and stared straight at her. He said with a wry smile, "No, I don't think I'll ever get married."

He thought that time would make it hurt less and there was going to be someone better who would replace her. He thought that he had moved on from her, but the moment he saw her again, the scar in his heart ripped open once more. It was unbearable.

He still loved her...

"We're getting old and at the age where we should start our own families. If you meet the right person, go for it. Otherwise, your family will be worried." When Bianca faced Xavier, she felt embarrassed and uncomfortable.

It was awkward, and she was at her breaking point. Bianca was thinking of an excuse to leave when she heard a sweet female voice calling out to Xavier, "Xavier, come here and look at this! What do you think of this?"

Bianca looked where the sweet voice came from and saw a young woman about 165cm tall. She was slender and curvy at all the right places. The young woman was wearing a white maternity dress.

She was spinning like a cheerful bird in front of the full-length mirror.

The female shop assistant was serving the young woman diligently, praising her for her good looks and fit figure.

The moment Bianca saw her face, her heart skipped a beat.

This young woman's face looked fairly similar to hers...

She looked to be around 20 years old. She probably had not graduated from university yet. Her face was beautiful, and her skin was fair and delicate like a flower covered with dew. Her beauty highlighted her playful and gentle spirit.

Although she was thin, there was a small bump on her lower abdomen.

It was not obvious at first glance, but because the young woman was deliberately pushing her belly out, it was clear that she was pregnant.

Based on her previous experience, Bianca assumed that she was at least four months along.

Xavier looked a little embarrassed and after hesitating for a moment, he walked up to the young woman. He said in a neutral tone, "Not bad."

Although his ‘praise’ only consisted of two words, the young woman blushed with joy.

She was overwhelmed with excitement. She grabbed his arm and asked," Really? Xavier, among all that I tried today, which one is the best?"

Xavier did not blink his eyes as he answered nonchalantly, "They all look great. Since you like all of them, let's get them all." "Xavier, you're so kind to me. I love you so much...” The young woman stood on her tiptoes and planted a loud kiss on Xavier's face. As she did that, she noticed Bianca from the corners of her eyes.

She had a bad gut feeling. The moment she saw Bianca, the alarm bell in Riley's heart started going off.

Her intuition told her that this woman was dangerous.

She snuggled into Xavier's arms possessively and asked Bianca in a provocative tone, "Who are you?"

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 845-That B*tch Is Pregnant

Xavier did not answer nor explain anything to Riley. With that, the alarm bell in her heart went off even more.

She bit her lip and looked as though she was a woman in love. However, she was staring straight into Bianca's eyes the entire time.

Faced with the young woman’s hostility, Bianca laughed out loud and raised the shopping bags in her hand. "I'm just an insignificant person, an old acquaintance. I'm someone he used to know. We're not that close, so you can just think of us as strangers."

Someone that he used to know.

Strangers.

Bianca's words stung Xavier. His breathing became rapid as he stared at her, his handsome face looking embarrassed.

If an ex-wife was considered an old acquaintance, then their relationship was indeed like she said. It did not mean anything that they once had a marriage certificate. After all, they had never shared a bed nor held a wedding banquet.

The only thing that could prove that they were once husband and wife was that his 'married' status in the Civil Affairs Bureau's system had changed into 'divorced*.

Riley listened to Bianca's explanation and saw her elegant demeanor. She was no longer hostile and smiled sweetly at Bianca. "Well, Xavier, since she’s an old acquaintance, why don’t you introduce me? You made me a little jealous there. Oh! Touch my belly, our baby isn’t happy that their daddy is bullying their mommy..."

She pursed her cute mouth. When she wanted attention, she would act like a cat begging her owner. Even a woman like Bianca could not help but look at her. However, Xavier's expression was sullen and he turned away from her.

"Remember who you are. You should know our relationship better than anyone else. Shut your mouth if it's not something you should ask. Stay in your lane and I'll let you stay with me for a few more days. Otherwise, f*ck off!"

His words were cold and cruel. It seemed that the man who had just offered to pay for all of the woman’s shopping had disappeared.

Riley was stunned. Her beautiful pair of eyes welled with tears. She held back her tears because she was scared of him. She pitifully pressed her lips together, looking like a miserable wife who was getting bullied. She stood in place obediently, not daring to move.

Xavier was rich and handsome. When he was nice to her, he would spoil her in bed. He would tell her sweet lies that made her become an idiot in love. However, when his mood changed, he would be ruthless. When he was angry, he would make her leave if she did not know when to stop.

Riley was well aware of Xavier's violent temper. She was accustomed to his ever-changing moods. She lowered her head, held back her tears, and played with the hem of her dress. She did not dare to make any other sound.

Bianca could no longer stand still. She stood up for Riley and said, "Xavier, I didn't expect that your temper is still as terrible as ever. Now that Riley is pregnant with your child, you have to change."

For some reason, Bianca felt a sudden surge of relief when she learned that Xavier had become a father. It was as though the curse bound to her was gone.

Xavier looked at Bianca and felt a pang of pain. He took another look at her but did not say anything.

Bianca was about to leave but before she did, she whispered to Xavier, "Ah, to be honest, this girl is much better than Melissa. Although she’s a little clingy, she seems like a great person. Since she's pregnant with your child, treat them well. You're not young, it's time for you to start your own family."

When he saw that she was about to leave, Xavier wanted to grab Bianca's hand. "Bea, listen to me, I-"

Bianca immediately kept a distance from him by shoving the thick shopping bags between their bodies. He stared at him warily as she asked," Xavier, what do you want? Are you planning to do something to me in public?" "I didn't mean that..." Xavier sighed. He did not expect that she would still be so guarded against him. He said helplessly, "I just want to say that the past is in the past. Can you stop hiding from me?"

Bianca waved her hand impatiently and said, "Forget it, I don't want to talk about what happened before. You should mind your own business.

Goodbye... No, I hope I never see you again!"

After she said that, she turned around and anxiously walked out with the shopping bags in her hands. She did not want to look at this man and his lover anymore.

She rushed off so hurriedly that she did not notice Xavier's obsessive gaze behind her or Riley's puzzled eyes...

As soon as she got to the entrance of the shopping mall, the sun was shining brightly. Bianca thought of calling her driver to pick her up but decided against it. It would take at least an hour for the driver to arrive at the mall. Plus, it was peak hour. There was no point in doing that.

It was better for her to book an Uber or get a cab.

After Bianca booked her ride, she waited quietly in the designated waiting area outside the mall.

Not long after she sat down, she heard a sharp female voice screaming and crying. "Aunty, you have to help me! Xavier insists on canceling our engagement. Why does he want to marry that lousy art school student who has slept with God knows how many men? How can this be? I’ve waited for Xavier for so many years. He can’t just get rid of me!"

Bianca looked toward the source of the voice and saw Melissa, who was chattering and complaining to a plump but fashionable older lady.

Bianca was familiar with the older lady. Although she had only seen her once, she would never forget that face.

It was Xavier's mother, Lacy Foster.

It had been a long time since she last saw Melissa, but she was still the same person. The only difference was that she had long light blue hair. Her hair was tied into neat pigtails, which cascaded casually from her head.

She was wearing a sleeveless sequined top and tight-fitting black shorts that showed off her straight and slender legs.

Lacy Foster took Melissa's hand and soothed her. "Melissa, you know that I think of you as family. You’re the only one qualified to join the Tanner family. No wild woman will stand a chance. Xavier has brought back so many different women throughout the years and I’ve always made sure they didn’t last long!"

Melissa raised her eyebrows and said sadly, "Aunt Lacy... It’s different this time! All the previous ones were driven away by me, but this time, that b* tch is pregnant..."

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 846- A Child Is Much Better Than A Pet

Lacy was taken aback when she heard what Melissa said. There was a look of surprise in her eyes.

After all, her son had never been in a serious relationship for as long as she could remember. This was the first time she heard that a woman by her son’s side was expecting. She was overjoyed to hearthat!

However, when she saw how hard Melissa was gritting her teeth...

Lacey grabbed her hand again. She started telling white lies as she comforted her, ' Melissa, it doesn't matter even if the woman is pregnant. She still won't be able to join the Tanner family. It’s no big deal, we'll let her give birth to the child. My husband and I will raise them. You and Xavier can still get married... I can guarantee that the child will never be a barrier between you Xavier. I'll not let the child get in your way..."

Melissa's brows were tightly knitted together. She screamed, "What? Are you going to let that b*tch give birth to the child? That can never happen! As long as I’m a part of the Tanner family, I’ll never allow that child to exist!"

Her voice was sharp and piercing, causing other shoppers who were passing by or resting by the corridor to look at her.

Melissa did not hold back and became even more frantic. "Aunt Lacy, I need to make this clear. If the Tanner family wants to have me as your daughter-in-law, you must respect my principles. Unless the baby was conceived in my belly, I’ll kill the rest of them! My parents will not let me be wronged. You can only choose between the bastard child and me..."

Bianca looked at Melissa's jealous expression that had turned vulgar and hideous. She was a little creeped out.

Melissa's jealousy was still so strong. Previously when she found out that Xavier had something to do with Bianca, she had framed her again and again.

Melissa had not changed much over time, but it seemed that she had gotten even more sinister...

Lacey's expression changed. She looked embarrassed and helpless.

When she noticed that people were staring, she pulled on Melissa's sleeves and whispered, "Okay, my dear, I’ll do as you say. You need to work on getting pregnant..."

Melissa stomped her foot and said angrily, "What can I do if your son doesn't want to sleep with me? Do you think I can give birth to a child on my own?"

After speaking, she stepped on her seven-inch high-heels and walked into the mall while swaying her hips.

"Melissa, wait for me, I'm still tired." Lacey grabbed the shopping bags and followed behind Melissa like an old maid.

Melissa did not notice Bianca because there were a lot of people inside the mall. Bianca was sitting in a high-traffic area where the bustling shops were. Hence, the crowd blocked her from Melissa's sight.

Bianca saw Melissa entering the shop she had just left. She narrowed her eyes slightly.

Xavier should still be in the shop with his pregnant little lover.

It was likely that the two parties would run into each other.

What a good show it would be!

However, it had nothing to do with her. After all, it was about time Xavier paid for his sins!

Rayne Manor.

Bianca went to visit her grandpa first.

The caretaker was taking care of him. Her grandfather was in a deep slumber. He needed a lot of rest after undergoing major surgery at his old age. His immune system was affected and his body was recovering slowly, so he was not able to move around as much.

Seeing that her grandfather was resting, Bianca checked in with the caretaker and learned that he just had dinner an hour ago. He took his medicine immediately after.

Bianca tucked her grandfather in, told the nanny to take good care of him, and placed the gifts she had bought for her grandfather at the mall earlier on the side of his bed. She then returned to the living room.

As soon as she got to the living room, Tommy pounced on her like a cheery bird.

He hugged her thigh tightly and said, "Mommy, why did you come back so late? Tommy missed you so much..."

The twins were sent to Crawford Manor to spend time with Old Master Crawford a few days ago, so Tommy was the only one left in the manor.

Old Master Rayne stayed in his room a lot because of his poor health, but when the weather was great, the caretaker or Bianca would bring him out to bask in the sun.

Therefore, the only person in the villa who was active was her baby son.

Bianca's heart warmed when she saw her son's handsome little face that was filled with joy.

She squatted down and looked at her son. "Mommy bought something for you and your brother and sister. That’s why I was late." "Oh, is that so? Thank you for the gift." Tommy planted a kiss on Bianca's face.

Bianca giggled at her son's actions and placed the gifts on the sofa.

She took out one of the smaller shopping bags and handed it to Tommy." Mommy bought you a pair of overalls, two T-shirts, and a leather jacket. Do you like them?" "Yes, Tommy loves them. Mommy, you have the best taste! You must be tired after shopping, so let me massage your legs..." Tommy was trying to make Bianca happy while he attentively hammered her leg with his tiny fists.

Feeling her son’s uneven massage on her legs, Bianca smiled brightly. Her heart seemed to be full of sweet honey.

Raising a child was better than raising a kitten or a puppy.

Although Tommy was naughty and often pushed her buttons, when he was well-behaved, he was adorable.

When Luke came back, it was late at night. His handsome face showed his fatigue.

He thought that Bianca was asleep, so he took a shower and walked out in a white bathrobe.

He sat on the sofa with his eyes closed to rest. He planned to wait for his hair to dry before going to bed.

The recent events involving T Corporation and the pursuit of Wayne Blatt occupied most of his time now.

Linder the dizzying warm lights, Luke's resolute and handsome silhouette looked tempting and sexy.

When he closed his eyes and went through his thoughts, a pair of soft hands gently pressed on his forehead and temples, giving him a massage.

Bianca's fingers were slender and soft under the lights. Her figure that was leaning on his back was like a willow blowing in the wind.

Luke knew who she was without having to look. He knew it was her the moment he smelled her unique scent.

He raised his hand and moved it upward little by little along her fingers.

In the end, he grabbed her hand and wrapped it in his, as if he was tempting her...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 847- My Wife Is Irresistible

Bianca smiled and continued to massage him.

The slender fingers of her right hand occasionally stopped at his sensitive Adam's apple, while the other hand kept pressing gently on Luke's temples, smoothing out his furrowed eyebrows.

Her strength was just right, and the acupoints were accurately massaged. It made Luke feel comfortable, his exhaustion seemingly melting away.

While she was massaging him, Bianca said softly, "Luke, you seem to be frowning a lot recently. It's not good. You're a young man, but you're turning into an old man with wrinkles."

Luke looked back at her and saw her obsidian eyes. A loving look appeared when he saw Bianca's face. ’You won't love me if I turn into an old man?"

Bianca gently hit him a few times with her fists before saying softly, "What do you mean? Even if you become an ugly monster, I'll always love you. It's just that your expression is always so serious and you don’t even seem relaxed when you get home. I’m worried about you."

Bianca's tone was gentle and kind. She was like a little girl who wanted attention. It made Luke gently curl his lips.

He tilted Bianca's chin and said in a light but flirty tone, "It seems that I haven’t been giving you attention lately, that's why you’re having such thoughts. I haven't been satisfying you recently, eh?"

Bianca glared at him angrily and landed a fist on his shoulder. "Stop being silly! You're the one who's not satisfied. Stop thinking about things like that! Aren’t you embarrassed?!"

Luke held her fist and pulled it closer to his lips. "Other wives take good care of their husbands... but my wife hits and scolds me every day. Why do I have such a hard life?"

Bianca bit her lip, trying hard to shake her hand loose. "You made your choice. I didn't ask you to marry me. Let me go..."

Luke laughed out loud and pulled Bianca into his arms. ’I had no choice. I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. You have two choices now. One is to follow me to the bedroom, the second is to do it on the sofa. Which do you choose?"

Bianca blushed and pushed him. "You're crazy. This is the living room. I don’t want to do it with you here.’’

Luke smiled even more wickedly and pulled her pure white pajamas down. He pinched her flushed face and said, "You’re the mother of our three children. I’ve seen every inch of you. Why are you still shy? We have to spice things up once in a while. We can't have sex in the bedroom every time, can we? We can occasionally change places to make it more fun. Baby, let's go take a bath together, okay?"

Bianca tried to wriggle out of his arms, but she was being held so tightly by him that she almost suffocated.

She could finally breathe normally again when she escaped. "I don't want to take a bath. We’re already past 30 years old. Can you not behave like a teenager?"

Luke carried her and walked toward the bedroom. He kicked open the bedroom door and said, "What's wrong with being past 30 years old? I'm in my prime now. You might not be able to get it anymore when I'm over 80..."

After he said that, he kicked the door shut and placed Bianca on the soft bed.

The decorations in the room were comforting. The interior had warm but simple colors that created a relaxing environment.

Bianca had just landed on the bed when she smelled the familiar and masculine breath by her nose.

Her body stiffened slightly as Luke's strong arm grabbed her. He opened her mouth to kiss her ears, and he asked in a low voice, "Why are you in a daze?"

Even though they had slept together countless times, Bianca would still get a little nervous each time. "I’m not thinking about anything. I'm just a little tired today and want to rest early."

Luke laughed wickedly, his hand beginning to touch every part of her as he said, "You don't have to think about anything. You just need to enjoy it quietly. I'll be the one doing the work."

Bianca's face turned redder as she grabbed his hands. "Don't say it like that. I contribute as well, okay? Let's talk about other things, such as poetry and music, or how the universe is formed, ahem... We can also talk about God..."

Luke put his jaw on her shoulder, and the sound of his exhales from his nose turned her on. "In 1932, the paleontologist and theologian, Father Pierre of the Church of Jesus Christ, wrote 'The Evolution of Chastity'. The article specifically emphasizes that love is the source of happiness given to mankind by God. Only through in-depth exchanges between men and women can you get ultimate enjoyment and the love between the two can be further sublimated."

He was being naughty while speaking about a serious topic. It made Bianca ashamed and annoyed.

She wanted to say something, but Luke pressed himself onto her.

After a few hours of fun, it was already late at night. Both of them were sweating profusely.

Luke cuddled her and kissed her affectionately on her forehead. "What are you thinking about? Are you tired? Do you want to do it again?"

Bianca used her sharp teeth to bite his pectoral muscles. "No, I want to rest. I have a lot to do tomorrow."

She bit him hard, but Luke was still smiling as he rubbed her disheveled hair as if to soothe a naughty pet.

When she saw the bite mark left on his chest, Bianca felt a little bad. She touched his short hair, which was a bit spiky and wet because he had just' exercised’. The beads of sweat felt like feathers drenched with rain when she brushed the palm of her hand across.

In an instant, Bianca's heart became soft. She leaned on his chest and drew on it with her fingertips. "I met Xavier Tanner in X Mall today..."

Luke stiffened and then sat up from the bed. His eyes turned cold as he asked, "He didn't do anything to you, did he? Is he still eyeing you?"

Seeing that Luke was on full alert, Bianca could not help but laugh aloud." What are you thinking? He would never dare to do anything to me in public. You've taught him enough lessons for him to remember for a lifetime. I'm just an ordinary woman, how would he remember me?"

Luke said in a serious tone, "My wife is irresistible. Who told you to be so beautiful and charming?"

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Bianca knew that he was most likely joking with her, but she could not help but smile as she gazed into Luke's focused eyes. novelbin

She gently rubbed his chin with her tender hands. "Hmph! Stop making fun of me!"

His chin was clean and smooth.

He had shaved his stubble beard while he was in the bathroom earlier. She could smell his unique body scent and the freshness of the shower cream.

Bianca's gaze fell on his hair...

There were several gray hairs among his damp black hair.

Bianca carefully plucked those gray hairs and showed them to him.

She smiled stiffly as she gazed at his handsome face. "This is the second time I found gray hairs on your head, Luke..."

Luke hugged her slender waist and brought her close. He did not mind the gray hairs that much. "That's normal. People of my age should have at least a few gray hairs. Do you think that I'm already old, my wife?"

Bianca kissed his thin lips and rested her head on his chest. "You're not old, and I'm not saying that you are. You should be at the peak of your life."

Luke returned the kiss, but there was a hint of melancholy in his eyes." Sometimes I feel guilty when I'm with you, Bea. I'm a few years older than you, and you're still so young and beautiful. I've brought

you a lot of unwanted pressure. If I'm not your husband, your life would be totally different, and it might be a lot better. I don't think I can ever let you go though. After all, I've waited for you for so long that I thought I'd be alone for the rest of my life..."

Those words were like honey that brought sweetness to Bianca's heart. "If I hadn't met you, I don't think I'd fall in love with anyone else. People don't always fall in love at first sight, Luke. I’m your wife, and you are my husband. I guess we are destined to be together, and we hope that we can continue to love each other mutually."

Luke's slender fingers touched her tender lips, and he gazed at her indulgently. "Tell me honestly, Bea. Do you feel aggrieved being together with me?" His voice was hoarse and sexy.

He might satisfy all her material needs, but he was always busy at work. Sometimes, he would only return home after midnight.

Occasionally, he would come home drunk because of the business dinners he had to attend. His business trips would last for as long as half a month, while she had to stay at home alone.

Luke knew that Bianca was sensitive to emotions, and just like any woman, she would want to be pampered and showered with love. Scarlett, Jim's wife, was a good example. She wanted to cling to him at all times.

If that were what it took to be a husband, he would fail as one. He would fail as a father too.

Bianca almost melted in his warm embrace.

When her fingers intertwined with his, she said very softly, "I hope you won't ever ask me that question again. I've never felt aggrieved when I'm with you. Instead, I think that I'm very lucky. You might be busy with work, but you always make it a point to come home every night, and that's enough for me. When you're not at home, I'll be occupied with my business, and time will pass very quickly when I'm

busy. Whenever you leave early in the morning, I thought that time would pass in a flash, and I get to see you again at night. I'm very happy with you!

"On the other hand, I thought you'd be the aggrieved one for marrying me. You're an outstanding man, and you can marry the daughter of any wealthy or influential family if you want. You should have married someone that matches your status, but instead, you married a woman with an unremarkable background. You’re the one who’s at a disadvantage!"

Luke gently nibbled her earlobe and whispered softly, "I don't need anything other than you, Bea. Sometimes, I think that you're the rib that God has taken from me..."

Bianca gazed into his eyes and smiled mischievously, "Now that you have all your ribs once more, you won't feel any more pain."

Luke smiled sinisterly and pinned her under his body. "I guess I'll have to take extra care of this lost rib of mine!"

Sensing that Luke was getting in the mood once more, Bianca trembled and frantically grabbed Luke's hair. ’..."

Luke grunted softly. 'She's a vicious one. She’s going to scalp me!’

His muscles tensed up, and he punished her in his own unique way...

That night, Bianca was like a small boat in the turbulent sea. Every inch of her body was battered...

Queenie's health had been improving lately, and Jack returned to his work.

He had been very busy at work. Every day, he would bring Ms. Bosch, his personal secretary, and his other subordinates to survey the communities in various areas of the city.

He was almost constantly traveling. One day, he would be in the slums. The next day, he would be inspecting a waste treatment plant. Sometimes, he would not even find the time to eat.

Fortunately, Ms. Bosch was a good cook.

Otherwise, his elderly body might not be able to withstand the long hours of working and traveling.

Queenie would sometimes tell him jokingly, "You're almost at the age of retirement, Jack, and you shouldn't be working so hard as though you're still young. You're not going to continue another term, so why make yourself suffer?"

Jack was a stubborn man. Once his mind was fixed on something, he would make sure that it was done to the best of his ability.

He replied to his wife like this, "I'm the leader of the provincial government, and I have a lot of responsibilities. As long as I'm in the position, I'll make sure that I'll perform all my duties. I shouldn't leave a mess for my successor. That way, he can take over my job easier, and A City won't descend into chaos just because the leadership has changed."

Queenie knew that she was not going to convince her husband otherwise. She could only let him be and reminded Ms. Bosch to take good care of Jack.

One day, Jack had returned from the vineyard at Sunny Valley. He had been surveying the development of the town, ensuring that the basic infrastructure was maintained and the homestays were in good condition.

When he got back to his office, he received a mysterious delivery...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 849-His Stern Face Instantly Turned Ashen

Doubtfully, Jack began to unwrap the mysterious delivery package. It was mysterious because there was no name or address on it.

Ms. Bosch was worried that it might be a letter bomb or that it might contain harmful substances. She scanned it and made sure that it only contained paper documents before handing it once more to Jack.

When Jack opened the envelope and read the document, his usually stern face turned ashen, and his body began to tremble slightly.

He slammed the document on the table, picked up his coat, and rushed back home.

A few days earlier, Luke had obtained several bottles of imported herbal liqueurs.

Bianca gave Old Master Rayne two bottles. She wanted to give two bottles to Old Mr. Norman, but she was busy with her new business, and she had nearly forgotten about it.

She only remembered it when she happened to glance at the two bottles sitting in the wine cabinet.

Old Mr. Norman was her biological grandfather. Bianca did not have too many interactions with him, but the kind and wise old man treated her well, and she respected him very much.

That day, Bianca took the two bottles of liqueur and drove to Old Mr. Norman's house.

The old man was still living in his old residence.

His new residence had been designed by Bianca, and it was a major project. Bianca had been busy with handling T Corporation’s matters for a long while, and the project had been stalled.

Bianca felt guilty about that. She wanted to get an experienced designer from T Corporation to replace her in the project, but Old Mr. Norman insisted on Bianca. He did not mind waiting for Bianca to be free again so that work may resume.

Bianca drove the plain-looking Volkswagen through a stately front gate.

Old Mr. Norman's residence was guarded by guards armed with rifles.

The guards saluted Bianca as she drove past them.

A scanner recognized her license plate, and the gate opened automatically.

The wide asphalt road was flanked with pine trees. It seemed that the road had been newly widened.

At the end of the road were several majestic yet aged administrative buildings among blooming flower beds and trees.

The car drove past the classic-styled administrative neighborhood. Each of the mansions was surrounded by a high wall with an electrified fence, and behind the mansions were a row of townhouses.

Old Mr. Norman's residence was among the row of mansions in front of the townhouses. There was a grape trellis in front of the mansion. Grapes were growing in bunches on the vines; those that were almost ripe were a tantalizing purple-red color, while some were green like emeralds. It was a lively sight.

Bianca had just parked outside the mansion when someone opened the front gate.

She could hear two sets of footsteps walking out.

A caretaker helped an old man walk out of the house. The old man looked at Bianca endearingly. "You're here, my granddaughter. I've been waiting for you." "Grandpa." Bianca felt a wave of tenderness when she saw Old Mr.

Norman. Didn't I say that you should wait in the house? Why did you come out?" She said.

"You've lost weight, Bianca!" Old Mr. Norman's lips trembled slightly as he looked at Bianca from head to toe.

He wanted to go closer to greet Bianca, but the caretaker stopped him. "It's too hot outside, Sir. Let's go inside the house, and you can chat with Miss. Ms. Rayne, when Sir got to know that you were visiting, he'd been mumbling over and over about when you'd come, and he would look at the front gate. He was so worried that you might suddenly have an emergency and postpone the visit..."

Bianca handed the two bottles to the caretaker and held Old Mr. Norman's arm. "I told you that I'd be coming, and I'd keep to the promise. You should have waited for me in the living room. It's so hot outside, you shouldn't have come out."

Then, she helped Old Mr. Norman walk back into the living room.

The air conditioning made her feel a lot more comfortable.

The furnishings in Old Mr. Norman's residence were old-fashioned, but the house was kept clean. There was a retro-style couch and a painted wooden cabinet.

Several hanging baskets hung from the ceiling. Below them were several stools with miniature palm trees as well as a bonsai plant.

Behind the Victorian-style partition was the study.

The study's door was ajar. One could see that a variety of paintings were hung on the walls.

Next to the table was a rack that contained a variety of brushes and oil paints.

Everyone knew that Old Mr. Norman loved painting, and Bianca's mother seemed to have picked up the habit from him.

The caretaker came over carrying a tray with a plate of cut watermelon and a bunch of grapes. Ms. Rayne, these are the grapes from the trellis outside, and Sir bought the watermelon earlier. They have been refrigerated. I hope you'll enjoy them." "Thank you, Ma'am. You should eat some too." Bianca handed the biggest slice of watermelon to Old Mr. Norman.

Old Mr. Norman wagged his hand and pushed the watermelon slice back to Bianca. "You should eat first, Bea. I'm already old, and I shouldn't eat cold stuff!"

Bianca ate two slices of watermelon and some grapes. Then, she took a napkin and elegantly wiped her mouth.

"Where did you buy the watermelon, Grandpa? It's so sweet! It's the sweetest watermelon I've ever tasted. Also, the grapes are very sweet too.

They're almost as sweet as champagne grapes."

Old Mr. Norman smiled happily. "Your dad's the one who bought the watermelon. The grapes are indeed a hybrid of champagne grapes, and I've been tending to them for more than twenty years. If you love it, you can bring some home." "Thank you, Grandpa. You're so nice to me!" Bianca smiled and answered. She noticed that only Mr. Norman was at home and could not help but ask, "Where's Grandma?"

She knew that Old Mrs. Norman was not very fond of her, and she would try to get out of the way whenever she came to visit. Old Mrs. Norman was usually at home, so it was quite surprising that Bianca had not seen her yet.

Just when Bianca finished asking the question, Old Mrs. Norman appeared at the door with Leia holding her elbow...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 850- He Had Never Seen Such Prejudice

Leia was dressed in a pure white sleeveless scalloped dress with a round neckline and a tapered waistline. She had light makeup on, and that made her look like an innocent young woman. She seemed quite docile, just like the character she always portrayed back when she was an actress.

Her right hand was holding Old Mrs. Norman's arm, while her left was holding two big shopping bags. She was whispering something to her grandmother.

Old Mrs. Norman was giggling happily. Wrinkles appeared on her well- maintained face.

"Grandma," Bianca stood up from her seat and greeted Old Mrs. Norman. She held a grape in her hand.

The sweetness that had lingered in her mouth suddenly became tasteless.

Old Mrs. Norman reflexively turned to the voice that had greeted her. She was visibly surprised when she saw Bianca, and the joyous expression on her face reduced by a little. "It's you, Bianca. Why did you come here when it's so warm outside?"

She was not fond of that granddaughter, even though the DNA test had conclusively proved that Bianca was biologically related to her.

Firstly, the old woman showered her love on Leia, who had lived in the Norman residence since she was a young girl.

Secondly, Bianca was not a meek woman, and she had embarrassed the Normans publicly several times before she was reunited with her birth parents. Moreover, Bianca did not suck up to her grandmother, and Old Mrs. Norman could not find any reason to like her.

Thirdly, even though Bianca was reunited with the Normans, she insisted on being a Rayne instead of changing her surname.

Those were the reasons why Old Mrs. Norman was not fond of Bianca.

Bianca knew that her grandmother was not fond of her, and she was not going to play up to her whims.

Whenever she came to visit her grandfather, she would greet her grandmother and nothing more.

Old Mr. Norman was unhappy that his wife treated his granddaughter that way. He had told his wife multiple times in private that she should not be so cold toward Bianca, but she never changed, which made him helpless.

Considering that it was rare that Bianca visited him, Old Mr. Norman told his wife with a long face, "So what if she's here? Can't she come to her grandparents' house? Bea's considerate enough to bring me two bottles of herbal liqueur too. Why, you're her grandmother, yet you don't welcome her?

"That's not what I said! You misunderstand me, old man!" Old Mrs. Norman replied sheepishly. She did not say another word, but her expression toward Bianca became even more unpleasant.

Seeing that Old Mrs. Norman was aggrieved, Leia tried to speak up for her grandmother. "You've misunderstood Grandma's words, Grandpa. She's saying that it's warm outside, and she's worried that Bianca might have a heatstroke... isn't that so, Bianca?" She said gently.

Bianca gave a side-eye to Leia. "It is indeed quite warm outside. If you can bring Grandma shopping despite the heat, then I shouldn't neglect my other grandparent."

She looked at the bags with luxury brand logos that Leia held. Her implication was obvious.

Leia's smile froze on her face. "Grandma hasn't gone out for a walk for a long time! She needs the exercise. It's not good for her to stay at home for too long."

Bianca chuckled. "You're so considerate, Leia."

Old Mr. Norman could sense the tension between those two siblings.

He coughed deliberately and told the caretaker standing there awaiting orders, "It's rare that both of my granddaughters are here. We should have a sumptuous lunch today, Jen. Please buy double the ingredients when you go to the grocery store later. Let's have a good lunch."

At Old Mr. Norman's age, what he wanted the most was a harmonious family. Even though Leia was not his biological granddaughter, she had lived with the Normans for almost twenty years, and he had already treated her like family.

Of course, that was provided that Leia behaved.

Old Mrs. Norman sighed and picked up Leia’s hand. "You're a good girl for going around town with me today. I hope you didn't find me troublesome. I’ve missed you, and you should stay over for a few days. I'll give a call to your parents later in the evening," she sounded very caring when she said that.

Leia gently rested her head on Old Mrs. Norman's shoulders and said coyly, "Alright, Grandma. I'd like to take a bath now. You should join me too so that I can wash your back." "I'll take my bath later in the evening. You should go first." Old Mrs. Norman beckoned to the caretaker. "Jen, please prepare Leia's bathwater and a set of clean clothes for her. You should tidy up her room too. She's going to stay over for a few days." "Yes, Madam."

The caretaker undid her apron and helped Leia carry the shopping bags." Please follow me upstairs, Ms. Leia."

While Leia walked behind the caretaker, she glanced knowingly at Bianca, as though saying, "So what if you're the Normans' biological granddaughter? Grandma loves me more anyway!"

Old Mr. Norman did not like where this was going. He said, "If that's the case, you should spend some time chatting with Bianca..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Old Mrs. Norman faked a yawn and said lazily, "I'm tired from all that walking. I'll be back in my room for a rest."

Old Mrs. Norman turned around and walked away without looking at Bianca.

Old Mr. Norman was furious. "You're becoming more muddled as you age!

Can't you see who's..."

He was so angry that he could not finish his sentence.

He had never seen his wife being so biased. Bianca was their biological granddaughter, but his wife would rather favor their adoptive granddaughter instead.

Bianca was used to being prejudiced against. She did not mind it.

Instead, she comforted Old Mr. Norman, "It's fine, Grandpa. She can do whatever she likes as long as she's happy. I'm happy enough that you care for me!"

Old Mr. Norman gazed at his granddaughter profoundly. He wanted to say something, but all that came out of his mouth was a long sigh.

His wife might be muddled, but he was not.

Bianca was an outstanding young woman. She was much better than Leia when it came to her career or personality. Unfortunately, Old Mrs. Norman had been swayed by Leia's sugar-coated words and would rather dote upon her than Bianca. What a pity!