However, John knew very well how he felt about Cordy—never had he felt such overwhelming emotion, as if it had been pent-up within him for years and now unstoppable after it had been unleashed.His heart would race just from remembering Cordy, and he would feel a terrible yearning to see her and the impulse to keep her constantly by his side.He had never felt that way toward Nana before, and he understood that he was not infatuated.This was an obsession of a lifetime, which was why he was determined to break up with Nana—it was better to be hurt for a moment than forever, and he was certainly reluctant to be hesitant, which would only cause more damage in time.Still, he could admit that he felt like he owed Nana, and he decided he would not refuse her if she ever came to him for help—but he refused to be coerced into staying in this relationship.That was why he was unmoved despite all of Nana's attempts to convince him otherwise… But when he returned to the hotel afterwards an
John woke up in the hospital with the Lynds surrounding him along with a feeble Nana.The bandages wrapped around her wrists was all too obvious.Keith had wanted to give John a beating after he woke up, furious that he broke up with Nana and made her try to kill herself, but it was Nana who stopped Keith, putting her body between them despite her vulnerable state.Even if John was spared a beating, Keith threatened him that if he hurt Nana again, neither him nor Cordy would ever leave the capital, telling him not to challenge the limits of his patience again and to stay at the hospital with Nana.Nana had lost a lot of blood when she slit her wrists, and the doctors were suggesting that she stay for further observation.She kept apologizing throughout, claiming that she did not expect such harshness from her father. She kept telling him how he loved her and could not live without him, and she did not want this but just could not control herself.John never responded, and Nana di
As Nana leaned her head gently over Lucas' shoulder, he continued to give her the silent treatment.Right now, he needed time to come up with a way so everyone could walk away without grievances.Likewise, Nana needed time to accept his departure.However, that was certainly not what Nana thought—she had no intention to let him leave at all.Everything she wanted since she was a child, she would possess them without fail.And men were no different.She got what she wanted, or she would destroy it—that was her principle in life.Just like how 'walking away' did not exist in her vocabulary.- At the hospital, Cordy and Sean took turns visiting Jesse.Their grandfather's complexion had improved over the last few days thanks to therapy. Anyone who did not know that he was unconscious would easily buy that he was just asleep.The doctors also agreed that he was getting better and might wake up in a few days.They had been saying that for days, however, and it got a little frust
Patrick was glowering.Sean was unquestionably an obstacle on his path to love and was truly despicable.Nonetheless, Sean suddenly asked Patrick, "Where to?"Patrick did a double take, stunned by the sudden question.Why was he being so polite?Still, he growled grumpily, "I don't know my way around.""Then I'll make the arrangements."Patrick actually expected nothing from Sean's arrangements, and it would be basic at best.He was therefore surprised when Sean arranged an itinerary for an entire day. It was not the one where they just idled to pass the time either, but a reasonably arranged trip.Their first stop was a famous ancient site in the capital. It was interesting when they first visited, but it could get boring if they just walked around, which was why Sean arranged for a good tour guide to tell them all about the place.The next stop was to the restaurant with the capital's best local cuisine. Naturally, they might get drowsy after filling their stomachs, so Sean
Cordy and Patrick were surprised by what Sean said, since they presumed that they would be leaving by cable car.Naturally, there was a 60% chance there would not be cable cars available, and they could not tell if the cable cars were still operating. The only options in that case would be hiking off the mountain or staying the night on the mountain. It never crossed their mind that Sean would directly arrange for a helicopter to take them home, and the arrangement was undoubtedly better.They came here on a while without bringing clothes or anything else to stay the night. Suddenly staying was naturally a little uncomfortable.Moreover, it was very cold at this hour even with cable cars, and frosting might occur on the cables.And if they walk on foot, their legs might give up before they do.On the other hand, a helicopter would afford them yet another admiration of the mountains' beauty and the infinite vastness of the horizon.Cordy actually wondered if she did not know S
Patrick gestured at himself eager to liven things up. "Come on. Do your worst."Finding him childish, Richard simply ignored him.Sean could not stand it right then. How did Patrick even manage to survive in the political scene? With that personality of his, his rivals would eat him up and spit him out at any moment!Nonetheless, he suddenly kicked out a wave, splashing it at Patrick and hitting him in the face."Hey! Are you a kid? I wasn't playing with you!" Patrick snapped grumpily."Look who's talking, thirty-year-old who acts like a ten-year-old.""Are you mocking me?""What do you think?""Fuck!" Patrick shrieked even as he kept splashing Sean repeatedly. "I've had it with you! You stood in my way for love, and you're now interfering with me bonding with my future son?! You really have a lot of free time, don't you?!"Sean was naturally not to be trifled with, and he promptly retaliated with even more splashes at Patrick.All at once, the modest-sized pool was filled
Being caught off guard, Sean choked on several mouthfuls of water vigorously. He got up angrily and looked at Patrick, who had gotten away with his scheme. "All's fair in fights." Patrick failed in the water fight he had with Sean just now to the point he could not even open his eyes. Of course, he had to take revenge. "Ah!" Patrick was only smug for less than two seconds, for Sean abruptly pressed Patrick's body into the water. It was beyond Patrick's imagination that Sean was so cunning, so he choked on several mouthfuls of water until his face was flushed. "Pfft!" Sean laughed coldly. He looked down at Patrick. Of course, Patrick could not stand being provoked by Sean. He stepped forward and was about to fight against Sean. Richard was near them at first, but now he hurriedly took a few steps back for fear that he would be harmed when they got into a fight later. He could not figure out why they were so childish to that extent given that they were grown-ups.
Sean opened his eyes in a daze. He looked at Richard, who was sleeping beside him. "Let me carry him home. Don't wake him up. Help me wake Patrick up." "Okay." Cordy tried to wake Patrick up. Patrick moved slightly, but he did not want to wake up. "Go back to your room and sleep," Cordy reminded him. "We've arrived at Cranston Hall."Patrick struggled slightly before he woke up. When he glanced at the time, he found that it was now past midnight. It was no wonder he was so sleepy. He yawned and got out of the car with Cordy. "Where's Sean?" Patrick was confused. "He carried Richard back to the room." "Damn! I missed another chance to perform well." Patrick became displeased. Consequently, Cordy was rendered speechless. She wondered if Patrick became dumb after falling in love. They walked into Cranston Hall, where Patrick insisted on seeing Cordy off to her room. Cordy did not want to waste time in the middle of the night, so she acquiesced. "Cordy." Patric