Olivia promised not to run and cooperated fully.
That night, she detailed how Richard had found and bribed her to lure Mark.
After settling Olivia in Blake's vacant villa, Leo left past eleven.
Hungry and tired, he recalled cooking with Sunny—her average but heartwarming home cooking.
On impulse, he drove to Sunny's building, seeing the light in her apartment.
Regretting his harsh words, he hesitated but finally, masked and hat-clad, knocked on her door.
Sunny opened it, red-eyed from crying.
They stood in silence.
"Why are you here again?" Sunny asked hoarsely.
"Olivia came to me," Leo said, pushing the door open.
Sunny's face stiffened. "Did you send her to the police?"
"Not yet. I have other plans. Don't ask," Leo said.
The air grew tense. Leo stepped closer, tucking her hair behind her ear. "My words this afternoon—did they hurt you?"
Sunny widened her eyes. "Of course not. I deserved it."
Hearing her admit fault, Leo smiled faintly and pulled her into his arms.
Confused but relieved, Sunny leaned into him, finding comfort in his warmth and lemon-fresh scent.
"Don't provoke me again. I can't control my temper," Leo sighed.
Sunny nodded silently, tears welling up again.
She feared losing him.
Leo gently pushed her away and kissed her swollen eyes.
Sunny trembled, feeling his warmth.
"Fool," Leo muttered.
Sunny stayed silent, enduring his scolding.
"Idiot," he said again.
Sunny flinched, wanting to protest.
"If you dare upset me again, I'll really leave you," Leo threatened.
Sunny tensed, panic in her eyes.
Leo, seeing her submission, said, "Cook for me at home."
"Haven't eaten yet?" Sunny asked.
"Yeah. Have you eaten anything?"
"Neither have I," he said as her stomach growled.
Leo grabbed her bag, took her hand, and led her downstairs.
At home, Sunny made pasta and soup.
After eating, Leo's mood lifted. With Sunny, he longed to return home after work.
After her bath, Sunny watched Leo switch TV channels.
She stared at his back, wanting to ask about Olivia but held back.
That night, Leo kept Sunny up so late that she couldn't get out of bed the next morning. He gave her the day off and went to work alone.
Benjamin and Eda's wedding was set for early next month. Their lawyers were handling asset distribution, with both agreeing to keep pre-marriage assets separate to protect their relationship.
Cedrick spared no expense for Benjamin's wedding.
That night, Benjamin treated Howard and Blake to drinks.
"Blake, you seem preoccupied lately," Benjamin said.
"Not arguing with Catherine, are you?" Howard added.
Blake smirked. "I don't dare."
"The model husband!" Howard sighed.
Blake shrugged. "When I think about how hard it was to win her over, my temper fades."
Benjamin and Howard nodded in agreement.
Benjamin and Eda had planned a baby without marriage.
But when Eda read about motherhood, she realized a stable family was crucial for a child's well-being, prompting their decision to wed.
From the moment Eda conceived, her love for her child grew, transforming her into a selfless mother willing to make any sacrifice.
When Eda announced their wedding, Benjamin was momentarily stunned.
Joy overwhelmed him as he spun her around, only to be gently scolded to be careful with the baby.
He carefully set her down, his face beaming.
The dark clouds over Benjamin's heart dissipated.
Eda's willingness to marry and bear his child was the ultimate fulfillment of love—a dream he'd once only dared to imagine.
As they set the wedding date and began preparations, the three friends, once carefree, now faced fatherhood.
Howard and Benjamin once admired Blake's composed nature as a business asset.
Now, they envied him in a new light.
Blake, with his bright and adorable children, seemed the ultimate winner in life. His kids, already over four and past the worrisome early years, were a source of pride
Benjamin awaited the birth of his child, while Howard's little princess had reached a challenging age.
Despite their unique struggles, fatherhood brought a newfound sense of responsibility, maturing all three men.