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Alex’s eyes were shining with excitement.
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There were two reasons why he wanted the marriage to make it up to Haley before. Firstly, he feared that she would have an unhappy marriage because she was unable to have kids. Secondly, they shared many interests and topics, and he didn’t mind her.
Now that Haley herself said she was child–free and wouldn’t have children no matter who she married, all his worries were
gone.
Alex said, “Haley, I impulsively pursued and proposed to you back then because you saved my life.”
After a brief pause, Alex’s voice turned firm. “As you mentioned, I’m the only heir of the Warren family, and it’s my duty to continue the family line. I must have children.”
Haley stood there in shock like she had been hit by lightning.
Alex said, “I’ll compensate you, then we’ll break up. You can go find your true happiness.”
Haley stood there mouth agape, and her mind was in complete chaos.
That day at the Warren Manor, she had overheard Alex arguing with Nancy where he insisted he was going to be child–free for life.
Therefore, when Alex tested her just now, she said she didn’t like kids and wouldn’t have them with anyone.
She had no idea that Alex’s true intention was to break up with her.
“I was just joking with you.” Haley suddenly looked at Alex with innocent eyes. “Why wouldn’t I like kids?”
Haley continued, “I believe each women should be a mother. That’s the point of being a woman.”
“Haley?” Alex locked his eyes on Haley’s face, not missing any change in her expression.
Haley suppressed her inner unease and said with a happy look, “I wish I could have a son and a daughter in this lifetime.”
No matter what Haley said next, Alex couldn’t hear her clearly anymore.
He felt like climbing from hell to heaven and then falling back into hell.
Haley easily caught the disappointment in Alex’s eyes and bit her lower lip hard.
She thought, ‘He is so eager to test the waters and break up with me. That’s because he can’t wait to be with that bitch Ellie, isn’t it?‘
Alex went to great lengths to stop Ellie from being adopted by the Warren family, even putting himself against her.
He would rather have Ellie hate him than let her become his sister in name. That was because he feared there would be no chance left with Ellie.
“Alex, how long will you serve in the army?” Haley asked, trying to change the topic hesitantly.
Alex looked really tense and clearly irritated. “Not sure.”
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Haley said, “Since your return date is uncertain, why don’t we get the marriage certificate before you leave? I’m willing to wait for you, but at least you give me a status.”
“Get in. I’ll drive you home.” Alex dodged the question and opened the front passenger door.
The next morning, a gloomy atmosphere hung over the Warren Manor’s living room.
Last night, Alex made quite a scene and the power went out. Aaron stayed at the manor, worrying about Ellie.
Evan didn’t find any so–called “evidence” at Ellie’s apartment last night.
The painting Alex brought out was ultimately completed by Ellie as Aaron.
Under Alex’s relentless pressure, Ellie swore but never admitted she had liked him.
Nevertheless, that didn’t mean people wouldn’t overthink.
Alex was arrogant and bold in his actions, but one thing was certain: he never lied.
He was confident, proud, and looked down on everything, so he couldn’t care less.
But everyone, without prior agreement, stopped mentioning the matter.
Ever since Carlos saw Alex’s military review documents, he locked himself in Orion’s room, refusing to talk or come out.
Todd sat seriously on the couch with exhaustion clear in his furrowed brows.
Nancy clutched Alex’s conscription documents, her eyes swollen from crying. “It’s all my fault. I spoiled him too much.”
At that moment, Evan rushed in. “It’s confirmed, Mr. Alex Warren’s military review has passed. The documents are authentic.”
“That bastard.” Nancy pounded her chest in anger. “He knows Orion died at the border with no body found, yet he still dares to stab at our hearts.”
Ellie looked at Aaron with red eyes.
Aaron hesitated before breaking the silence. “Since Alex is so against it, I don’t think we should force the adoption.”
Family bonds, no matter how disappointing, were impossible to break.
Despite being a jerk, Alex was the only heir of the Warren family and the sole hope for his parents.
Even if his parents verbally criticized Alex, they wouldn’t really disown him.
Todd immediately declared, “This adoption idea came from our Warren family. Now that things have gotten this bad, we’re too embarrassed to face your parents. We can’t let that bastard keep causing trouble.
Nancy spoke in a hoarse voice, “Aaron, please don’t lower yourself to that bastard’s level. Our Warren family will give you a proper explanation and won’t let Ellie suffer.”
Ellie had been silent all morning and finally said, “Even without the adoption, I’m still a daughter of the Warren family.”
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Haley said, “Since your return date is uncertain, why don’t we get the marriage certificate before you leave? I’m willing to wait for you, but at least you give me a status.”
“Get in. I’ll drive you home.” Alex dodged the question and opened the front passenger door.
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The next morning, a gloomy atmosphere hung over the Warren Manor’s living room.
Last night, Alex made quite a scene and the power went out. Aaron stayed at the manor, worrying about Ellie.
Evan didn’t find any so–called “evidence” at Ellie’s apartment last night.
The painting Alex brought out was ultimately completed by Ellie as Aaron.
Under Alex’s relentless pressure, Ellie swore but never admitted she had liked him.
Nevertheless, that didn’t mean people wouldn’t overthink.
Alex was arrogant and bold in his actions, but one thing was certain: he never lied.
He was confident, proud, and looked down on everything, so he couldn’t care less.
But everyone, without prior agreement, stopped mentioning the matter.
Ever since Carlos saw Alex’s military review documents, he locked himself in Orion’s room, refusing to talk or come out. Todd sat seriously on the couch with exhaustion clear in his furrowed brows.
Nancy clutched Alex’s conscription documents, her eyes swollen from crying. “It’s all my fault. I spoiled him too much.”
At that moment, Evan rushed in. “It’s confirmed, Mr. Alex Warren’s military review has passed. The documents are authentic.”
“That bastard.” Nancy pounded her chest in anger. “He knows Orion died at the border with no body found, yet he still dares to stab at our hearts.”
Ellie looked at Aaron with red eyes.
Aaron hesitated before breaking the silence. “Since Alex is so against it, I don’t think we should force the adoption.”
Family bonds, no matter how disappointing, were impossible to break.
Despite being a jerk, Alex was the only heir of the Warren family and the sole hope for his parents.
Even if his parents verbally criticized Alex, they wouldn’t really disown him.
Todd immediately declared, “This adoption idea came from our Warren family. Now that things have gotten this bad, we’re too embarrassed to face your parents. We can’t let that bastard keep causing trouble.
Nancy spoke in a hoarse voice, “Aaron, please don’t lower yourself to that bastard’s level. Our Warren family will give you a proper explanation and won’t let Ellie suffer.”
Ellie had been silent all morning and finally said, “Even without the adoption, I’m still a daughter of the Warren family.
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Ellie looked at Nancy and said, “My mother used to say that the one who raised me is also my mother.
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“Mrs. Warren, I’ve grown up with the Warren family, and you treat me like your daughter. We are just like mother and daughter. For me, the formalities don’t matter anymore.”
In the world, no parents ever truly won over their children.
Though Orion had an accident at the border, Alex still chose to go there.
If Alex really joined the army because Ellie joined the Warren family, the elders of the Warren family be very heartbroken, and no one would take over the Warren Capital.
If something were to happen to Alex at the border, Ellie didn’t know how to face the caring elders of the Warren family. Her reason for joining the Warren family was for self–protection and to have someone to support her.
It would be ideal if she could stay as the adopted daughter of the Warren family.
But even if she couldn’t, living as she did before with the Warren family elders, she could still receive their protection. “Ellie.” Nancy’s lips trembled as her tears made her face look worn out. “The shares we gave you last night will be yours.” Ellie said, “Mrs. Warren, I’ve grown up and have a job. It’s time for me to repay you and show my respect. I can’t take them.” Ellie and Aaron owe the Warren family a debt that they might never settle in this lifetime. Thus, Ellie couldn’t accept those shares.
Even if she was short on money, she wouldn’t be endlessly greedy without any boundaries.
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At noon, Ellie sent Aaron to the entrance of the Warren Manor.
Aaron didn’t mention Alex pressuring Ellie last night to admit she had liked him for seven years. Instead, Aaron said, “Don’t push yourself too hard.”
Before Aaron could finish speaking, Alex’s sports car slowly stopped at the gate.
As the car window rolled down, Ellie looked at Alex inside with a cold expression as if he were a stranger. Ellie said, “Aaron, it’s all in the past. From now on, my vulnerability and sincerity will only be for those who deserve it.”
Ellie’s voice wasn’t loud, but Alex could hear every word clearly.
Alex gripped the steering wheel tightly when he recalled the despair in Ellie’s eyes last night as she would rather swear on her future happiness than admit to liking him.
Because of his self–control, the veins on his neck bulged, and his eyes turned red as he stared at Ellie.
