'What's going on? Why is she suddenly talking about having a meal and giving gifts? And what does she mean by that?' Luke felt frustrated because Wyneth did not share her feelings after watching the video. Despite this, he quickly agreed to her invitation; after all, it was better to be asked out by her than the other way around.When Luke agreed, Wyneth said, "If you're free, text me, and I'll make a reservation."Luke wanted to nod in agreement, but remembering the car earlier that evening, his expression darkened, and he said, "I'm free tomorrow."Hearing this, Leo, who was standing nearby, could not help but look at Luke. "Luke, tomorrow—"Luke interrupted him coldly, "Tomorrow, okay?"Leo was speechless. 'Forget it, I'm just a small-time assistant. What can I do? I'm helpless.'"Tomorrow, then? I'll check my schedule, and if I can, I'll text you.""Okay," Luke replied.After the conversation, the elevator grew quiet. Nobody spoke, and the others did not dare to say anythin
After Wyneth said "coincidence", Luke responded with a serious expression. "Coincidence? If I knew your room was across from mine, I probably wouldn't have moved here."After hearing this, Leo and Yoyo simultaneously looked at Luke, both thinking the same thing, 'He really knows how to act tough.'Wyneth blinked, not knowing what to say, and wondered, 'Is Luke still mad about the past?'As he noticed her lustrous eyes fixed on him, Luke felt a surge of guilt. Worried that his previous words might have hurt her deeply, he quickly said, "Right? If people knew I moved here after knowing you were here, what would they think?"Hearing this, Wyneth paused for a moment, then nodded. "You're right."At this point, Luke really did not know what to say. They all walked quietly to their own rooms."Well... we're going in now," Wyneth said goodbye to Luke and opened the door.Seeing her leave without any hesitation, Luke called out to her, "Wait.""Yes?"Luke looked at her, struggling to
Luke was momentarily stunned by the words. He pursed his lips, his face turning as dark as storm clouds."So, I think if you haven't thought it through, it's better not to pursue Wyneth now, otherwise, you might end up hurting her," Leo said.Luke glanced at him. "What are you even talking about? Even if I show interest in her, do you think she would be easily influenced by me? Just because I'm willing to pursue her, doesn't mean she feels the same way." He could not shake off the memory of her getting out of that fancy car. He did not know who the owner was, but the car seemed expensive, so the owner must be significant. Her expression as she stepped out was unlike her usual self, so it probably was not one of her brothers.Meanwhile, after Wyneth entered the room, she immediately went to the mirror to take off her costume. Yoyo was behind her, assisting. Wyneth started to remove her eye makeup."You can tell me now, right, Wyneth?"Wyneth paused in her actions. "Tell you what?"
Upon hearing Yoyo's words, Wyneth felt a headache coming and corrected her, "Not 'is'; 'were'."Yoyo, still excited, shrugged. "Whatever, it's all the same."Wyneth could not wrap her head around it. "'Is' and 'were' - they're totally different! One means now, the other means it's over.""So what's going on now? He's not over you, even after the divorce? He wants you back?""I have no clue what's going on in his head." Actually, Wyneth thought they should both move on after the divorce. He should not be trying to see her again. But who knew there were still so many complications after they split up."He must want you back, regretting that you guys split up. Why did you two even break up? Did you just say 'let's break up,' and he was like 'okay'? After splitting up, did he give you a lot of money? He's loaded, so he must've given you a bunch of money, right?"Wyneth looked at Yoyo, who had just promised not to ask anymore, and thought to herself, 'Does she have the memory of a gol
'It's Mr. Hamilton, and Wyneth didn't even save his number! Poor ex-husband!' Yoyo thought, then quickly replied, "M-Mr. Hamilton? I-I am Yoyo. Wyneth is in the shower. She asked me to answer for her."Hearing Yoyo's uncertain tone, Hayden could already tell why she had answered the phone with such confusion. It was not hard to guess that Wyneth probably had not saved his number, so when her roommate answered, she sounded confused. "Okay," Hayden responded. Although he had expected Wyneth would treat him like this, realizing the truth made Hayden's mood inevitably sink. 'She really has been trying hard to distance herself and doesn't want anything to do with me anymore.'Feeling the sadness in his voice, Yoyo felt extremely awkward. She thought, 'Why did I even answer Wyneth's phone? I should've just let it ring.' Since she was not in the position to offend Hayden, Yoyo carefully asked, "Do you need something from Wyneth? Should I pass on a message, or should she call you back later?
Wyneth stepped out of the shower, drying her hair. "Who called?"Feeling guilty about a secret deal she made with Hayden, Yoyo tried to lighten the mood when Wyneth asked who called. "Guess?" Yoyo said.Wyneth picked up her phone to check the call log when Yoyo quickly said, "Actually, it was Mr. Hamilton. I didn't say it straight out because I was afraid you wouldn't be too thrilled."Hearing the surname Hamilton, Wyneth knew who it was without checking. 'Why is he calling again?' she wondered. Seeing Wyneth silent and even stopped scrolling through her phone, Yoyo became scared, pressed her lips together, and hugged her arms. Wyneth waited for a while, but Yoyo did not speak. She glanced at Yoyo. "So, what did he say?"Being asked this way made Yoyo feel even more guilty. "He didn't say anything."However, Wyneth stared at her with suspicion. "That's not right.""What's not right?""You're not right. You usually have a lot of questions. Why don't you have any now? And you're a
While they were filming, Luke constantly had a frown on his face and caused her to face difficulties at every turn. She had to give gifts and invite him for meals before he even began to change his impression of her slightly. So, the idea of him actually being interested in her seemed far-fetched."I'm not overthinking. If he wasn't interested in you, why would he WhatsApp me, asking all sorts of questions about you?""People aren't mean, you know. What's wrong with asking about me?" Wyneth sighed, "Come on, it's late. We have filming tomorrow. Let's get some sleep.""Talking for a bit won't affect your sleep. How about we make a bet?"'Not another bet...' Wyneth really did not want to respond."Luke is definitely into you."Wyneth felt that if she did not admit it, Yoyo would probably keep talking, so she nodded and agreed, albeit reluctantly, "Mm-hmm.""You admit it?""Yes, you're right. Let's go to sleep."'Forget it. These two handsome guys like her, and she can be so indi
Wyneth looked at the plentiful food for a moment before realization dawned on her. When Yoyo came out and saw the food on the table, she exclaimed in surprise, "Why is there so much food?"Already seated and sipping her milk, Wyneth shot her a knowing glance. "Shouldn't you be the one to tell me?"Hearing this, Yoyo felt guilty and remained silent, quietly sitting down to eat her breakfast. As a result, breakfast was unusually quiet for Wyneth, which she found enjoyable.Afterward, Wyneth and Yoyo prepared to leave. As they stepped out of their room, they coincidentally ran into Luke and Leo, their neighbor from across the hallway.Spotting Wyneth, Leo immediately greeted both of them, "What a coincidence! You're going out too?"Wyneth nodded. "Yes. Good morning, Luke.""Good morning, Luke," Yoyo also greeted Luke."Good morning." Luke glanced at Wyneth. Without makeup, her face was clean and fair, her hair neatly tied back, and she wore a simple outfit, yet her beauty was undim
"I heard," Hayden sighed, thinking she might tell him not to touch her."What do you think?" Wyneth asked."Me?" A small smile formed on Hayden's lips as he gently kissed her. "It's whatever you want."Wyneth's eyes sparkled. "So, you'll listen to me?"Hayden hesitated. "Except...""What?" Wyneth's tone shifted to annoyance. "You aren't backing out, right? You just said it's up to me.""It's not that I'm backing out," Hayden said, "I just have one condition. I'll listen to you any other time, but there's one thing I can't do.""What thing?" Wyneth asked.Hayden leaned in and whispered in her ear. Wyneth's face turned a shade of pink, and she pushed him away, gasping."You're such a creep!" she exclaimed.Hayden took her wrist, drawing her close and kissed her earlobe. "What's the matter? Isn't this okay for us? Don't you think so?" As he kissed her, he began to unbutton her collar. His voice was low and smooth. "Just listen to me this one time. For everything else, whatever y
On the ride home from the hotel, tears rolled down Wyneth's cheeks nonstop. This time, though, she was not alone by the car window. She was nestled in Hayden's arms. He wiped away each tear, comforting her all the way."Don't cry. It's just a mix-up, okay? He said he's fine and will be around for a long time," Hayden whispered.Despite his soothing words, Wyneth's tears did not cease. Seeing this, Hayden, filled with concern, gently asked, "Is this not what you wanted?"Confused, Wyneth looked up. "What are you talking about? I'm beyond happy he's alive."Hayden smiled, gently wiping her eyes. "Then why are you still crying?""I'm crying because..." Wyneth bit her lower lip, with Hector's words echoing in her mind.She had always been upset, believing her father had not wanted her years ago. But just as she was about to leave, Cindy pulled her aside. "Wyneth," her mother said gently, "your dad did want you. When I divorced him, I had just one demand.""What was it?""I wanted o
Everyone was silent. Just before entering the private dining room, Wyneth blurted out, "Is he really dying?" Hearing this, Andrew's steps halted. Before he could answer, she added, "How long does he have? Why didn't anyone say anything before?"Andrew sighed and turned around. "Is that why you're here?" Wyneth pursed her lips. A wave of uncertainty washed over Andrew. 'This mom and daughter,' he thought, 'they're here because they got it all wrong. Mom is acting differently toward Dad, too. She was all tough before, but now she's gone soft, probably thinks Dad is dying. And Dad? He's just laughing, like he's having a good time with all this mess.' Andrew hesitated, then said, "Let's talk inside." He chose to hold his words for now.Hayden and Wyneth walked into the private dining room. Cindy was passing dishes to Hector. As they entered, every pair of eyes turned their way. A divorced couple and six sons stared at Hayden. Used to the predictable world of leadership, Hayden now ventur
In the end, Wyneth decided to stay. She could see the honesty in Matilda's words and knew she was sincere. Recognizing Matilda as not her birth mother made Wyneth realize she should not hold her to the same expectations. With acceptance, she focused on building her future with Hayden, freeing herself from doubts and reservations.With Wyneth's decision to stay, Matilda's heart swelled with joy and immense honor. Realizing Wyneth's sincere intentions, not merely chasing the Hamilton family's wealth, transformed their relationship. Matilda's newfound warmth toward her was evident. Gifts, once withheld, now freely flowed into Wyneth's room. At auctions, Matilda eagerly bid on items for Wyneth. During jewelry store visits, Matilda generously bought her gifts, swiping her credit card without hesitation, and welcoming her nearly as a daughter.Wyneth received a call from her mother. Even after so many years, her mom, Cindy, was still bossy. "Your father isn't doing well. You should come to
Just at that moment, a knock sounded from outside."Sir, your mother is back," someone said.Hayden could feel the person in his arms stiffen, her body tensed. "Don't worry, I'm right here," he reassured her softly."Your mother heard that Ms. Walford is here. She wants to see her," the voice from outside continued.'Meet me?' Wyneth bit her lower lip lightly. 'Why does she want to see me? To insult me again?'"She hasn't eaten yet. She can meet her after eating," Hayden said, gently turning down the request for Wyneth. Outside, everything fell silent."Won't this offend your mom?" Wyneth's voice filled with concern as she asked.Hayden looked at Wyneth, pausing for a moment before speaking. "I know she's been mean to you," he said. Wyneth's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm sorry." He bent down and lightly kissed her forehead. "You've been treated unfairly." Seeing her blink, he added, "Let's eat first. After that, I'll go with you."Wyneth was a bit nervous, but not as anxious a
Hector was speechless as Cindy mistakenly thought he was ill. Seeing her worried face, he felt the misunderstanding might not be so terrible. He shared a look with Andrew. His eldest son caught on immediately, giving a subtle head shake. Understanding the signal not to mislead Cindy any further, Hector hesitated before gently asking, "Can I see her? Even just a glance?" It had been many years since he last saw his daughter up close, and she had not called him "Dad" in all that time.Cindy, lost in thought, stared at Hector before finally nodding as if admitting defeat. "Fine, I'll call her."Later, Wyneth fell asleep. Upon waking, she found herself on the large bed in Hayden's bedroom. She saw Hayden sitting at the sofa, busy with a computer.Hearing her movement, Hayden immediately got up and walked toward her. "Awake? Thirsty or hungry? Want something to eat first?"Having slept through lunch, Wyneth was hungry, so she nodded. "Sure."After Hayden left to give some instructions,
'He shifts moods so fast,' Wyneth thought as she stared at her unattended ringing phone.Observing her delay, Hayden asked, "What's going on?"In his mind, a thought flickered, 'She seems reluctant to take the call. Perhaps there's tension with her eldest brother?'"He's calling now; must be about him," Wyneth whispered."About your dad?"They had decided to be together, and Wyneth did not hide anything from him. "Yeah, my dad."Hayden did not utter a single word."I don't like him," Wyneth softly said, staring at her ringing phone. "Answer it for me and say I'm asleep," she whispered to Hayden as she cozied up to him. Without a word, Hayden picked up the phone and conveyed the message before ending the call.After ending the call, a curious Hector asked, "Well? Where is she?"Understanding the situation, Andrew said, "She didn't answer the phone; she's asleep."Despite hearing the words, Hector felt something was off. He sighed, "She really doesn't like me.""Don't worry, D
"Trouble recognizing faces? What do you mean?" Hector Spencer asked.Andrew sighed. "Dad, he's Wyneth's ex-husband."Hector's eyes widened in surprise. "He is? No wonder I didn't recognize him. I must've barely seen him before.""Is that what's bothering you?" Andrew asked."What else would it be?" Hector replied, still taken aback.Andrew sighed. His dad, Hector, was good at many things and never stayed mad at people. But there was one funny thing about him: he could never remember faces of people outside their family. "You don't mind?" Andrew asked.Smiling, Hector replied, "Mind what? She's told everyone, so she must be ready. I've never been the dad she favored. If I object now, won't she dislike me even more?"Andrew was left speechless by this. He had not expected Hector to have no objections. "Seems like someone doesn't need your approval."Changing the topic, Hector asked, "What about your mom? Is she back?" He had been living alone for many years.Andrew exhaled. "I t
Everyone rushed to check out Wyneth's Facebook and, sure enough, they saw her admitting to the relationship, along with a freshly taken selfie.At first, Wyneth only wanted to write a post. But after Hayden tasted the joy of going public with their relationship, he suggested taking a wefie for the official announcement. Feeling his excitement, Wyneth agreed. They posted the wefie on Facebook, captioned "Officially Together". Yet, Hayden was not done. He captured another photo, this time holding her hand, eager to share their love with the world.Since Hayden was not a celebrity or idol, he had no fan feelings to fret over. Eager to declare his love, he did not hold back. His photo captured his sharp features and dark, gem-like eyes that shone under the camera lights. The image showcased his palm holding Wyneth's fair, slender hand. Their contrasting hands highlighted his affection, radiating warmly from the photo.After the photo came out, everyone was shocked. This included fans, p