"Is that you, Prisley?"That voice sounded so familiar!Prisley turned around immediately and saw a familiar figure standing in the hallway.Tall and slender, with a face that was too thin. A well-fitting T-shirt paired with sweatpants, he looked just like she remembered."Spencer!" She exclaimed and ran towards him.Spencer lifted Prisley and spun her around a few times before setting her down.They laughed with excitement, their chests rising and falling with their breaths. Prisley buried her face in his chest."It's really you. What brings you back so suddenly?" He couldn't hide his joy."I just quit my job and thought it was time to visit my parents. I didn't expect to see you here." said Prisley."Spencer, when did you get back?""Just a week ago. I wanted to get settled before telling you.”“After returning from the overseas branch, I asked for remote work so I could take a break.""Your company is great for allowing that.""After all the work I did abroad, they owe me at least t
"I’ve always wanted to tell you…"Spencer’s Adam’s apple bobbed twice."I... I might stay here for quite a while.""What? I waited so long for you to tell me that?" Prisley complained playfully, pinching his cheek.Spencer sighed quietly. "Isn’t that good?" His eyes flickered with a murky glint, holding back too many unspoken words."Of course, it is. By the way, Spencer, do we have any ingredients? I’ll cook for you." Prisley said, opening the fridge."You used to love what I cooked.""Yeah, it’s been years since I had it. I’ve always missed it." Spencer forced a small smile."Wow! You have so much beer! Let's drink a lot tonight!" Prisley said excitedly, chattering non-stop since she saw Spencer.Spencer walked over to the couch and sat down, watching her busy figure with eyes full of love.He wanted to say what he most wanted to in his heart, but he didn't dare.The stable relationship they had maintained for so many years might crumble if he broke the balance. He didn't know what w
This girl he had secretly loved for so many years was now lying in his arms, drunk.She clung to his neck without a care, her soft body pressed against his chest.If he wanted to do something now, it would be so easy.Spencer leaned down and kissed Prisley’s cheek. When his lips reached hers, he paused.His Adam’s apple bobbed, and he clenched his teeth. His breathing was heavy, with a sense of restraint. His lips hovered near hers for a long moment before he pulled away.Leaning back on the couch, he let out a relieved sigh and carried Prisley to the bedroom upstairs, laying her gently on the bed.He turned and went into the bathroom, using cold water to quell the fire inside him.Water poured over him, but his mind was full of the scene Prisley asleep in his arms.She was so soft, so sweet, so unguarded. She truly saw him as her brother, but how could he have such thoughts about her?Spencer closed his eyes, letting the water wash over his face and body, but the fire inside him still
"Your boss and his ex are getting married.""Hey, Prisley, are you listening?" Jennifer called out."Oh… yeah, I'm listening… But what does his marriage have to do with me?" Prisley quickly ended the call, her expression stiff."What's wrong?" Spencer asked."Nothing. Just talking to a friend about my boss.""Your boss is Heather Rynn, right?""You know him?""I’ve heard he's quite a big deal. Rose to a high position at a young age. Some of his mergers are textbook cases.""Prisley, you must have learned a lot working with him.""Oh… yes…"Prisley's thoughts were still tangled in what Jennifer had said about Heather getting married.Spencer sensed her discomfort."Spencer, can you take a walk with me?" Prisley asked."Sure. Where do you want to go?""The cemetery."Prisley's parents and Spencer's parents were buried in the same cemetery, not far from each other. Prisley and Spencer stood before the graves with flowers in hand, silent for a long time.Prisley was overwhelmed with emoti
Prisley tried to call for help, but a hand gripped her throat."Don't scream! Or I'll kill you!" It was the voice of the man from the bar, filled with menace.Prisley's heart raced, but she knew struggling was futile. She obediently forced out a few words, "Don't, I’ll do as you say." Then she gave up resisting.“Calm them down. Don’t provoke them. Then find a chance to escape.” She kept telling herself.Maybe seeing her stop struggling, the hand over her mouth moved away for now.Prisley assessed the situation calmly:She was now out of the bar, and there was no way the bar security could help her. The two men had clearly chosen to act outside the bar, knowing this fact.Spencer had gone somewhere to take a call. Even if he returned to his seat and noticed she was gone, he would have a hard time finding her.In this dark corner of the street, there were only two sleazy men and her, and she couldn't rely on any passerby to help.So, the only one she could rely on was herself.Screaming
It was Spencer!Tears welled up in Prisley's eyes all at once.She didn't want to cry, but couldn't control it.Spencer rushed forward, supporting her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."The man cursed and lunged at Spencer. They started fighting.Although Spencer was much taller, his slender frame only gave him a slight advantage.When the police arrived, the man was barely conscious, and Spencer was also injured.Prisley watched Spencer with concern, reaching out to touch his bruised face, "Does it hurt?"Spencer held her hand against his face, struggling to open his swollen eyes. He smiled, "No big deal, it doesn't hurt at all. Sss-"When Prisley's finger lightly brushed his swollen eye corner, he couldn't help but grunt."Thank you, Spencer. You've always protected me.""Can't let anyone else take that chance." He tried to sound relaxed, not wanting her to worry.Just as Spencer was about to head towards the police, he winced in pain."What's wrong?" Prisley asked."My leg hurts a bit, p
"Have the plane ready, we're heading to Kenzell. Now!""But boss, it's almost midnight. Can we fly early tomorrow instead? I'll arrange it now.""According to the police records, Prisley wasn't injured."Heather can finally breathe. She wasn't hurt. That was really a relief."A man helped her deal with another attacker. I'll get more details."A man? Was it the person she said she loved in her dreams?Heather didn't know how he hung up the phone, feeling completely overwhelmed.Prisley had been missing for so long, causing him so much worry and fear, and finally, she reappeared!He wanted to see her immediately, bring her back, and not let her leave his side for a single step.With a few hours before takeoff, Heather couldn't sleep. Closing his eyes, all he could see was Prisley splattered with blood. His fingers felt cold, then his whole body.These days, Heather still couldn't get used to Prisley not being around. He tried hard not to think about her because when he did, it felt har
Heather got a punch to the face, grimacing in pain. His eyes flashed with coldness and immediately swung back.Spencer also took a punch to the face, staggering back two steps. As his injured leg hitting the ground, his face contorted in agony."Spencer!" Prisley cried, standing between them."Stop, his leg's injured, don't hurt him!" Her eyes, tearful yet filled with hatred, locked onto Heather.Prisley helped Spencer up, supporting him against her."Spencer, I'm sorry, it's my fault," she sobbed harder.Spencer tousled her hair. "It's not the first time I've protected you, and it won't be the last," he said, pulling her behind him to continue shielding her.Heather had a faint victorious smile on his lips, adjusting his sharp suit."Prisley, if you know what's good for him, you'd know what to do," his tone merciless.Prisley stopped crying, glaring at Heather with disgust and hatred. "Fine, I'll go with you."That look unnerved Heather. Prisley had always been obedient and gentle, n