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    “Mr. Edwards, you and my sister have been divorced. There’s no need for you to see her anymore, and it’s best <b>if </b>you don’te looking for her again,” Bryce said coldly.


    Theodore was anxious. “Bryce, there were many misunderstandings in the <b>past</b>. Reba really likes me. She divorced me out of anger. Let me in. I’ll exin everything to her. She will forgive me. I know she will.”


    <b>As </b>Theodore spoke, he suddenly remembered something and hurriedly added, “Right, about J, <b>I </b>can exin that too. Nothing ever happened between me and her. Her child isn’t mine. I never betrayed Reba or our marriage.”


    <b>“</b>Get lost!” Bryce cut him off bluntly, issuing an unmistakablemand for him to leave.


    In the next moment, Bryce turned <i>to </i><b>go </b>back inside.


    Theodore <b>was desperate </b>and grabbed Bryce’s arm.


    But Bryce had trained for situations like this. He swiftly turned, performed a reverse takedown, and threw Theodore <b>over </b>his shoulder on the ground instantly.


    He released Theodore immediately, clearly disgusted.


    “Don’t bring up the past anymore. No matter what, my sister has nothing to do with you or your family now. If you have any sense, go home and stay there. Stop thinking about my sister. If I catch you again, I won’t let you off so easily,” Bryce warned sternly.


    With that, Bryce turned and walked into the house without another nce at Theodore.


    “Bryce!” Theodore scrambled to his feet, desperate. “I messed up in the past. I really understand where I went wrong now. I hurt Reba, but I’m ready to make things right, I’ll apologize to her. We still love each other.”


    Without a second thought, Bryce grabbed a broom from the <b>corner</b><b>. </b>He swung the handle with all his might, striking Theodore’s calf.


    The blow sent him several steps backward, just enough to push him out of Carter Vi.


    Bryce drew an imaginary line in the dirt with the broom handle. “Take a good look. Inside this line is the Carters‘ territory. Don’t step in again, or don’t me me for what happens.”


    Terrified, Theodore stumbled back even further. The pain and his past dealings with the Carter family had taught him that Bryce’s threats were never empty. If he said he’d hit, he meant it.


    Seeing that Theodore had the sense to back off, Bryce snorted and turned to go back inside.


    Theodore’s <b>face </b>twisted with frustration. He wanted to <b>leave </b>but couldn’t bring himself to walk away.


    By the time Patrick returned from work, it <b>was </b>already dark. As he stepped out of his <b>car</b>, he noticed a familiar figure standing under the streetlight by the gate. It <b>was </b>Theodore.


    Disgusted, Patrick spat on the ground and went inside without ncing at Theodore.


    Theodore stood at the gate for a long time, long enough for his <b>legs </b>to go numb. It gradually dawned on him. Reba was genuinely furious this time and didn’t want to <b>see </b>him.


    Wed,


    he held into the trash and walked away


    Just as he stepped into his own house, his phone rang: The called D showed it was Michael,


    Theodore hesitated for a moment before answering the call:


    “Theodore? How did it go? Did you make up with Reba?” Michel’s voice came through the phone.


    “Have Reba bring the kids to Edwards Manor tomorrow. You grandparents want to see them; Michaelinued.


    “No,” Theodore replied, his voice low and weary,


    “What?” Michael was puzzled. “What do you mean?”


    Theodore felt a surge of frustration. If it weren’t for Michael constantly interfering<i>, </i>would things with Reba have gotten


    this bad?


    “She’s still angry. It might take some time before we can reconci” Theodore said.


    There was a patise on the other end of the line before Michael spoke again. “Hmm, that’s to be expected. Women can be temperamental, like your mother. She often got angry over nothing. And now that Reba has the Carters backing her, it’s normal for her to feel more assertive.


    “Just be patient with her. Spend some time making her happy. By her flowers, jewelry, and handbags, She’lle around in a few days. And don’t forget to clear up the misunderstanding about J’s child not being yours”


    Theodore nodded, his voice still subdued. “Okay”


    Michael thought momentarily before adding, “And as for Jenny,ven though you’ll be with Reba, it’s best not to offend the Smith family. Find a way to soothe Jenny. Don’t let her be to upset”


    Theodore frowned, “I’ll exin to her”


    There was no future between him and Jenny. He never had feelings for her.


    “Good, as long as you’ve got it under control. You can handle the details yourself. But don’t drag things out with Reba<i>. </i>Try to make up and get the marriage license soon. It’ll put everyone at ease,


    “If she’s really upset, take a few days off work to be with her. The benefits of being with the Carter family far outweigh <i>a </i>few extra days at work. It’s not like you’ll make a fortune in a day or two, Michael continued to patiently advise his son.


    Theodore nodded. “Alright,”


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    Stacey woke up. She got up, tidied herself, and then carried Kev downstairs,


    Lily was still asleep, and Stacey didn’t want to wake her.


    Adrian was watching a legal program on TV downstairs. Hearing the noise from the stairs, he quickly stood up.


    He walked over, took Kev from her, and asked with concern, “Marning. Are you hungry? Should I ask the housekeeper to make you something to eat?


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    <b>Stacey </b>shook her head. That’s fine. Is Mom still asleep?”


    Adrian nodded. “Yes”


    Stacey didn’t know what to do next.


    Adrian thought for a moment and then suggested. “You could go outside and have a look around. Our garden is quite nice.”


    Stacey considered it but then remembered Lily. She was a bit worried. “Maybe I’ll wait for a bit. Lily should be waking up soon. I’ll go after she wakes up


    Adrian was taken aback but then nodded. “That works, too.”


    Stacey sat in the living room, watching TV with her brother.


    Adrian silently handed her the remote.


    Stacey shook her head. “It’s okay. This is fine.”


    Adrian chuckled, “Why are you treating me like a guest?”


    Stacey sighed, “Aren’t you the one doing that, Adrian?”


    Adrian paused, then quietly took back the remote. “Alright, from now on, I won’t treat you like a guest. Watch whatever you want. Don’t worry about me.”N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    “Okay,” Stacey agreed.