They would resort to any means necessary to achieve their goals. If they truly knew of Lily's existence, there would inevitably be a bloodbath. She wouldn't gamble on luck.
Raelynn wanted to go see Lily tonight.
Ian drove Raelynn over to Professor Alistair Finch's residence.
As they were arriving, Ian finally spoke. "Willingness negates any talk of fairness. Don't forget, you're a professor at Kingsford University now. You'll be a massive help to the Hudson Family's medical projects in the second half of the year."
He didn't want Raelynn to feel indebted.
Raelynn understood his point and nodded.
Ian parked the car. "I'll fly to Canada in the next couple of days to get the paperwork. Wait for my news."
"Okay."
Raelynn got out of the car.
She watched Ian drive away.
Only then did she head inside.
Alistair looked surprised when he saw Raelynn arrive. "Why are you here at this hour?"
Raelynn said, "I plan to sleep here with Lily tonight."
Alistair was a bit taken aback.
Given Raelynn's previously ultra-cautious nature, she hadn't even dared to spend too much time with Lily. But now...
Raelynn didn't offer further explanation.
She quietly went to Lily's room.
Lily was very well-behaved and went to bed promptly at nine every night.
It was almost ten o'clock now.
Raelynn, afraid of disturbing the household, tiptoed to the side of the bed. Looking at Lily's sleeping face, she climbed onto the bed and gently stroked the little girl's soft cheek.
The dust was about to settle.
Lily woke up groggily at that moment.
Upon seeing Raelynn, she naturally hugged her. "Mama, I had a dream again."
She always dreamed of her mom sleeping next to her. Her mom had many difficulties and couldn't stay with her, so she always made up a little story about her mom before bed, hoping it would come true in her dreams.
Raelynn's eyes immediately stung with unshed tears.
Lily had always known her biological father was someone else.
She just assumed he had passed away or they had separated. Lily rarely asked about him.
Nor did she try to understand what kind of relationship Raelynn and Ian truly had.
It was a bit too complicated for her little world.
Lily looked up at Raelynn. She didn't know why Raelynn was asking, but she thought seriously for a long moment. "Actually, who my dad is isn't important. Who I like isn't important either. I only care about Mama's choice. Whoever Mama likes, I like."
Raelynn felt a sudden urge to cry.
She had been so tired all along this journey.
Especially with everything that had happened recently.
It had pierced through her emotional defenses.
She silently held her little sweetheart tighter, the corners of her eyes damp.
Lily stayed still, obediently sensing Raelynn's emotions.
She whispered, "Why are you crying, Mama? Is it because of the dad I've never met?"

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding
I think for as slow as the beginning was, their turning point is just so fast... really hope we actually get to read about R and S and their rekindle.... we did not read 950 pages for their story to be sidelined. Im for this sideline story, but it if it's to separate from the main characters and their story, please make it separate book....
Author please update more chapters...
I really like Zella, she is becoming a good friend to Raelynn. Ian needs to go. The relationship with Chloe is confusing. Some chapters they are cousins, sometimes they're sibling. A little confusing....
Julians role as big brother- I feel comes from a genuine place, but in a relationship thats is just as stained as Raelynns and Sebastians. It hard for me to connect to his big brother role as he too was such a problem before. And while they talked a little bit, the conversation did not give me the believe there was resolution between Raelynn and Julian. For a brute, he should make his feelings clear about the situation to Raelynn and then step back, until there is more foundation for him to stand on....
Knife in my heart. I hurt for Raelynn. She has made it this far, but how much does she have in her, everyone has a breaking point. Some back of me hopes the author is joking to lighten the mood after so many intense chapters, but thats not this kind of story or couple....
My heart cannot take this. This, cannot be how it ends with these too. They need resolution with each other. Raelynn needs to be more humanize with Sebastian. We know she is hurt, but this is the branch. She needs all these answers, if not for them to be together, then for Lily to have both her parents. Stop with the mind games Raelynn!...
Its like the story is just repeating itself...
Timeline is getting lost for me. So many treasured little memories Raelynn has but yet, he was gone for years ? Anyways... still rooting for them! These two need a heart to heart. Lily "forgetting" someone, not possible in this day and age and I hope thats not their storyline....
Sebastian, the man of few words.... needs to find all the words! Needs to fight for her! On note, seven years seems like a long time for this master plan (which I am sure goes back much farther). Rereading this novel, and it seems like everything has played out in a 5-8 month time span. And I feel like all Sebastian's doings/ plan have not been revealed. I hope we get to see the whole picture and have the resolutions we hope. But seven years of mistreatment, I just don't see Raelynn fully coming back. If these was 2-3 years, maybe, and I know it changes some characters around, but it would still work. Rooting for them!...
Literally on edge!...