Chapter 614


    Bruce shook his head. “You don’t get her, Evelyn. She has an insatiable appetite for money. She won’t


    divorce me unless I can cough up a hundred million. No matter how hard I work, I can’t make that kind


    of money. But I yearn to be with you so badly that it’s driving me mad. That’s why, when that wealthy


    widow took a liking to me, I didn’t outright reject her. I’ve been stringing her along, hoping to secure that


    hundred million in alimony so I can sever all ties with her and then divorce that dragondy. Then, you


    and I could be together forever.”


    “A hundred million? That much?” Evelyn was stunned, only then realizing that her hand was still


    sped within Bruce’s.


    “It’s a lot, I know. That’s why I’m stuck. I want to give you and Thssa aplete family, but I can’t.


    Poor Thssa doesn’t have a father to back her up, and she’s at the mercy of the Sinir family.”


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    Bruce sighed. His tone was filled with regret for not being able to marry Evelyn and help Thssa.


    Every word was like a dagger to Evelyn’s heart, highlighting her deepest regrets and fears.


    Evelyn felt as if she had found someone who truly understood her pain. She could feel her chest


    tightening as sadness welled up within her.


    “Isn’t that Thssa’s mother, Evelyn?” A woman’s voice echoed from the doorway of the hospital


    room.


    Evelyn turned around to see a young woman standing at the entrance. After a moment of confusion,


    she suddenly realized that her hand was still being held by Bruce. She awkwardly retracted her hand.


    Composing herself, she asked, “May I know who you’re looking for?”


    “I’m looking for you both.” Faye stepped in, handing Evelyn a business card. “I’ve been Lysander’s


    secretary for seven years.”


    After seeing the introduction on the card, Evelyn realized that Faye was a part of Lysander’s circle. Her


    demeanor instantly became more cautious and serious.


    “Faye, what brings you here?”


    “I only just found out that Thssa has given birth to four children for Lysander. They all had dinner


    together at Mr. Sinir’s grandparents’ house, the Sinir Mansion, this afternoon. I’ve heard that from


    now on, Zephyr will pick up the children from their kindergarten and take them to his ce for dinner


    every day.”


    Faye diverted the conversation towards Thssa. She had originallye to visit her sick father but


    overheard Evelyn’s conversation with Bruce at the door of the hospital room. Faye felt a golden


    opportunity presenting itself.


    “You’re saying the children will be taken care of by Lysander’s grandfather from now on?” Evelyn asked


    in shock.


    “Mr. Sinir is still unmarried. Naturally, his children would be raised by his grandparents, just like he


    was. Otherwise, having kids around might make it inconvenient for Mr. Sinir to find another woman


    to marry.” Faye exined.


    Evelyn’s heart filled with indignation and resentment once she heard this. “But Thssa was at the


    Sinir’s house too, wasn’t she? She’s the mother of those children!”


    “That’s exactly what I wanted to talk about.” Faye continued, “I was at the Sinir Mansion this


    afternoon too, having dinner with Zephyr. He didn’t hide his disdain for Thssa and made things


    difficult for her at every turn. It’s clear he won’t let her marry Lysander. After all, she’s a country girl, and


    Lysander is from a wealthy, influential family. They value matching social status, you see. I fear


    Thssa might even have trouble seeing her children in the future.”


    Evelyn’s chest heaved in despair. “How can that be? Didn’t Lysander promise that Thssa could see


    the children whenever she wanted?”


    “But the children will be under Zephyr’s care soon. Mr. Sinir might want to help, but he could be


    powerless to do anything.” Faye spoke, as her face expressed deep regret.


    “As an observer, I feel sorry for Thssa. I empathize with her. If Zephyr and Sybil had epted


    Thssa, she might have had a chance to marry Lysander.


    But Thssa is too inexperienced in these matters. She might not know how tomunicate with the


    elderly.”


    Faye seemed genuinely concerned for Thssa.


    Evelyn was heartbroken and sighed heavily.


    She couldn’t provide Thssa with the strong support she needed.


    “Evelyn, don’t take it too hard. It’s not so bad. If you can’t fit into their circle, don’t force it. Living a


    simple life can be wonderful too. There’s always a chance to have more children. I need to visit some


    patients, so I’ll be going now.”


    After forting” Evelyn, Faye made her exit, leaving behind a distraught Evelyn.


    The possibility of having more children was the cruelest blow. Which child wasn’t their mother’s most


    precious jewel? Which child could ever be reced in a mother’s heart?