Spoiled by the Silver Fox

In this world, Ashley was the only one who had ever told him that...when the urge to cry overcame, just allow it... She was the sole haven he could retreat to. Just rest if he was too tired, she used to tell him.

With her, he never had to worry about those prying eyes... The tenderness she showed him made him comprehend that life was more than just those confounding complexities.

She once was his everything... He now lacked the courage to face her.

Not to mention meeting her gaze after all this elapsed time... He dreaded that her tenderness for him might have faded away.

If he didn't see her, he could still harbor a glimmer of hope;

If he did, he risked facing utter disillusionment.

No one in this world could fathom Jeffrey's torment.

After Jeffrey's departure, Stephanie cradled the inconsolable Emily, softly patting her back and soothing her, "There, there. It's alright. We don't need him! Emily, you still have your mommy and me! And my husband can fill in as your dad. See how handsome he is! Far surpassing Jeffrey! If you wish, I'll lend him to you anytime."

Sebastian helplessly said, "What are you even talking about!"

"Honey, I'm comforting the kid... Stop interrupting."

a person even talk

You'd be very happy being his

head, "But he's not my dad...

doesn't love

"He does!"

insight. "Emily, how do you know

leave

That means he loves

want to go out, but Mom can't take

your own problems... Emily

but... Emily is really sad." Emily's

was filled with sorrow.

Jeffrey had his own struggles. How could Ashley, who had once

what good would it do for her

eln

Emily to grow up in a healthy environment, yet, she still couldn't bring herself to let go. Her heart

for Emily. Such a cute little girl, going through so much at such

was also a bit