"How did you stay up there so long, your parents ...... didn't say anything, did they?"Like a beach after a tsunami has receded, Hermosa always felt like her life experiences were about to be exposed to the air like those glossy gravels.Like a deflated ball, she sat dumbly on her hospital bed and asked worriedly."They're very concerned about your health and mine. My mother, Simona, looks the most anxious.I believe it is related to the injuries I sustained before.""I know sir, she was also very depressed when she stayed with me.I always think of Elisa when I see your mother.I think if I were Ms. Simona, I would have mostly passed out."Brent sighed, "Hermosa, I never thought I'd have someone to share the hardships of life with before.Until just now when I was talking to my mother.She gazed at me, still strong and smiling, and comforted me until my father arrived at the hospital after dealing with his business.I saw my mother throw herself into his arms at once and cry hoarsely
That night,Brent hid from Hermosa and Elisa what he and Jeffrey had actually discussed .Brent went out into the corridor to have a cigarette.He knew how angry and upset Hermosa was.She must have been frustrated with her family and her parents to the core.He now had the feeling that no matter how much he loved her, the hollow and forlorn part of her heart would remain there forever.Like her unborn child, it would always be a thorn in her side.He called Wilbur, his secretary , and a respectful answer came from the other end."Mr Brent, the case of Hermosa being forced to sign an agreement against her will by her father, Chad, is being investigated.It's just that we found out that Chad did lose a large amount of money gambling at the Warrington Hills Casino.The person who signed this agreement was a third party dealer of the Casino.I checked out the person who was behind the gambling and his information was hidden very well and it will take some time.But that money was indeed o
Location: Warrington Hills"Young Master, that man has paid back the money, a million wired from an anonymous account.""So quickly, was it the full amount?""It's a cheque for the full amount.""Weren't you the one who told me before that he didn't have any money? I signed that contract because he didn't have any money.""Young master, I think... That man might have borrowed from a loan shark.""Go and find out for me where the girl on that contract is working now.I heard you say that old man's daughter works at the Gentleman's Bar?It's a shame that a girl like that is working in that shithole, go and write a cheque to the owner sometime and redeem her.""Then the million..."In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, a tall man with raised eyebrows shook the champagne he was holding.Obviously mature looking, the way he sipped his wine in his bathrobe and crossed his legs to look out the window had a touch of teenage frivolity to it.He sat on the sofa, his head tilted back and sai
"What?"Ray didn't expect Hermosa to ask himself such a question and froze slightly, "Should I say not really...""Rather than crying a lot, he's particularly sensitive to certain things, probably more empathetic.""When I was still in school, I heard that Brent once killed a litter of mice as a freshman for an experiment and felt awful for a very long time.His roommate peeked at him when he wasn't noticing and found him crying.""Everyone didn't know what was wrong with him, but when he was asked later, he said that he was thinking that the litter of mice, originally, shouldn't have died."Ray said, glancing back warily at the sick bay door.Luckily, Brent was still in rehabilitation and couldn't hear her."Hermosa, don't say I told you about this.""You're afraid he'll be angry with you?" Hermosa laughed, "Don't worry, he's not that petty." Hermosa couldn't help but say. She couldn't remember much about her first encounter with him four years ago.All she remembers is the rainy
Brent texted Hermosa three times in a row, each one more frantic than the last.He'd never done anything like this before, and Hermosa was perplexed for a while, so she responded with a tiny lie.Hermosa: I'm just downstairs at the hospital for a walk, I'll be right back.It was now 6.15, so she would have to spend another fifteen minutes on a quick shopping trip and then walk back in five minutes, which would be "quick", right?Hermosa thought with a slight sense of guilty conscience as she picked out a few more temptingly colored oranges, bought a can of coconut milk and some sugar and glutinous rice flour.She was about to go to the cashier when she turned around and was wrapped in a pair of strong arms."...... Brent?"Hermosa was startled and almost dropped the shopping basket in her hand.It wasn't until she smelled the familiar scent of the man and heard his familiar breathing that she responded, "What's wrong with you?"Brent's face was pale and he looked to have come in a hur
Brent looked up at the dim and bright streetlights outside the hospital.For the first time in a while Hermosa saw a look of unease in the man.Brent looked more thoughtful than he had when they had faced danger once.He sighed, the breeze blowing the ends of his hair to reveal his forehead.He quickly adjusted his thoughts and gave Hermosa a bright smile."Come here I want to hug you." Brent suddenly opened his arms to Hermosa like a schoolboy seeking a hug of love.Hermosa meekly walked over and buried her head in the crook of his arm."There is nothing more important than you right now Hermosa.I will communicate with them about our relationship.We need to give them time too.Don't worry I'll take care of all these trivial things for you.""I really won't affect the relationship between you and your family?..."Hermosa looked up at him worriedly.Brent, however, smiled brightly and rubbed her head as if he were soothing a puppy."What are you worrying about? They won't be too conc
She was still haunted by haunting memories most nights at the hospital. Only tonight, the dream was as real as if it had already happened.In the dream, the faces of the killed Fido and the unborn child in her womb became increasingly distinct, only to be squashed into a two-dimensional condition as the blood wrapped around Hermosa's body and tried to strangle her.She struggled to open her eyes, crying in terror, and was greeted by the slightly tired but worried face of Brent."Hermosa , darling, you're having nightmares again.Tell me what happened this time."Although he put on a calm and mature face to try and calm her down.Hermosa could see that he was nervous about her too, his eyes saying "I'm really worried about the state you're in."Brent took Hermosa's hand, as he always did, and brushed the tip of his nose against her fingertips."Sir, is it okay if I want to discuss something with you?""Hmm? Say it baby.""Sir... I... I... Can I go back to work at the Gentleman's Bar w
"All of the patient's tests show that her health indicators are normal and she can be discharged as of today.Brent you should come out with me for a minute and help her get the discharge report.""Ray, I can do it myself." Hermosa sat up from her bed excitedly ready to follow Ray to the discharge report."It's okay Hermosa you just rest for a bit I'll go.""Hey ~ you guys are finally out of hospital, every time I go to work I see you two showing off your love, now you can finally go home and fall in love.""Alright, Alright, Ray you hurry up and bring us the report." Said Brent, pushing Ray out the door on his crutches. She had hoped to approach Ray in order to obtain a photograph of Brent at her office with a bunch of college pals.She was now left to gather her belongings and dress Elisa in her kindergarten uniform in preparation for taking daughter to school."Mummy, do we really have to go home today?" Elisa asked Hermosa with her two little hands cupped into fleshy little fist
"Since you won't fuck me, I'll have to do it myself."Hermosa pulled her panties forward, allowing Brent to lift his head and kiss himself. Their lips and tongues were wetly intertwined, parting with a tangled and erotic silver lining, "Comfortable, husband?"Hermosa's voice was husky and sticky, and when it rang in Brent's ears, the warm breath and vibrations of her vocal chords felt like they were reaching directly into her chest."Fuck."Brent was so turned on by her that he took a deep breath but refused to let go of the fuck and simply let Hermosa ride himself, swinging his hips slowly as he whimpered and stroked herself.But Hermosa's movements were far too light.As if in retaliation for Brent's excessive gentlemanliness and tenderness, Hermosa keeps her movements so minimal that they feel like an itch on Brent's boot, a torture rather than a relief from his desire.Hermosa is still smiling, admiring Brent's lust-stricken expression, his fingers teasingly stroking the knot in h
After the evening meal, the other relatives went home and Micky and Jeffrey drove their girlfriends home, leaving Brent and his family to stay over at his parents' house. Elisa was called to bed by her grandparents in the master bedroom to read her a whole storybook. So Hermosa and Brent lay together in what used to be his bedroom, cuddling and closing their eyes, but no one could sleep. Hermosa was mostly surprised. She still can hardly believe that she has integrated herself into Brent's home. At the party today, Brent's parents didn't mention the two of them outright, but it was clear that they thought Hermosa was part of their family. The others, too, seem to have taken the same view, wishing Hermosa and Brent every happiness. When they heard she was pregnant again, the grandparents and Simona were overjoyed, asking her questions and explaining what she should eat during her pregnancy. Evan didn't say a word, but when they had finished talking, he came over to her and asked he
It was after two in the afternoon, and the streets were full of pedestrians coming and going, not to mention the traffic. hermosa was startled, and when she pushed Brent out of the way, her heart was beating out of order and her face was burning, but not from the sun. "What are you doing?" Hermosa pretended to scold him, but her heart was sweet, like the ice-cream that melted into sweet sugary water in the sun, "There are so many people here, what if the other parents see?" "I just want them to see." Brent said matter-of-factly. He came to pick up his children with Hermosa almost every day, and it was obvious to him that several of the male strangers looked at Hermosa with something more than a hint of innocence in their eyes. Hermosa himself had been aware of this for a long time and knew what Brent was jealous about, but he couldn't say anything when people just looked at him. "Are you that vindictive?" Hermosa laughed helplessly and raised his hand to slap Brent on the forehead
Time flies, and even though it feels like summer all year round in this city, one can still tell that the year is coming to an end by the red lights and colourful Christmas trees that Chinese families put up on the streets to celebrate Christmas. From early morning to late afternoon, Brent's phone was ringing off the hook as Micky and Jeffrey took turns tweeting and posting pictures of the family celebrating the New Year and @Brent. He was so confused that he tried to pretend he didn't see it, but Jeffrey sent him a private message straight away. Jeffrey: What do you mean, you're really going to leave us alone? Brent: Am I going to die with you guys, or are you going to push me out?Jeffrey: There was a long silence before he sent a second message.Jeffrey: I'm sorry.Jeffrey : I take a lot of responsibility for this situation. I have no complaints at all about you being angry with me, but don't gamble with your parents.Jeffrey: It's hard for them too, they haven't slept much the
When Hermosa had her check-up the other day, the doctor had just specifically instructed that they were not to have sex until they were 12 weeks pregnant. Otherwise the contractions from the intense banging and pleasure would likely put the fetus in danger. "But it's hard for me." Hermosa knew what Brent was worried about. She doesn't come up to him, she just lies there, lifts one leg and stamps her thin white toes on Brent's belly. It was so hot that it tickled Hermosa's feet. She couldn't help but laugh softly, Brent couldn't see her expression in the darkness, but was tickled by the sound of her voice. "Then don't move, I'll do it for you." Brent couldn't actually resist. He leaned down to continue kissing Hermosa, reached down to remove Hermosa's pajama trousers and smiled when he felt them. Brent touched Hermosa's fragile, sensitive front along the shape and she immediately stifled a grunt of impatience. "Mmmm ...... husband ......""Keep it down, Elisa should be asleep." Br
"I know exactly what your impression of me will be after what I just said, but I don't regret it."In the guest room, Hermosa also stood up. She looked Simona in the eye and said sincerely, word for word:"And I beg your pardon, but whatever decision you make, I will not leave Brent. unless he tells me himself that he does not love me anymore and that he is breaking up with me.""So I've just said all that to you and it's all for nothing?"Simona couldn't help but sneer out. There was a look of deep exhaustion and despair in her eyes that evoked guilt in Hermosa. She didn't want to hurt her at all, didn't want to upset her, but she had no other choice."I'm sorry." Hermosa rarely stuck to one thing from start to finish, but this time he wouldn't budge, no matter what, "Please forgive me."Simona didn't say another word.She just looked at Hermosa and the atmosphere froze in silence. Suddenly the door to the room slammed open and Brent walked in and took Hermosa's wrist in his hand."S
Simona takes Hermosa to the guest room on the first floor. The room was large, bright sunlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and white curtains, making the whole room look airy, Simona dragged over a chair and sat down with Hermosa in each, looking at her in the sunlight: "Brent will probably be back soon, there's not much time:"Brent will probably be back soon and there's not much time, so I'll get to the point.""As well as NYC, we have cottage properties in LA, CA and FL.It's not huge, but it's enough for you two, mother and daughter. We can also find you a decent job if you need it and give you a thank you payment, just mention the amount. But only if ......""Provided I leave Brent, is that right?" Hermosa asked bluntly.Simona, probably not expecting her to be so direct, was stunned: "Hermosa, I know he's very fond of you. It's the first time in his life that he's liked someone so much, but ......""But you two really aren't right for each other. I'm his mo
By the time Hermosa had finished her series of pregnancy tests, the sun was almost down.As she sat on the bench outside the hospital with her test report in her hands, Brent was on the phone with his back to her. Every now and then he turned back to her and gave her a gentle smile, as if to tell her that it was okay, he had everything covered. She smiled with sudden relief and looked up as Hermosa watched the sun set in the distance and silently touched her stomach.She remembered the pain she had felt when she had first lost her second child and felt the beauty of the present, and suddenly her eyes were red. It was only when Brent came to help her back to the car that she felt a small sense of reality return.When she returned home, Brent took care of her for two days. On the third day Hermosa was waiting at home for Sam to take Elisa home. At that moment there was a sudden knock at the door."Could it be that Mister is back?" With joy on her face she ran to the door and opened it i
Within an hour, Brent had breakfast ready and served to Hermosa. Hermosa had just come down from the first floor when she smelt the heavy smell of cheese. In a trance she felt her stomach lurch. She covered her mouth and sat down in her seat, fighting back the sickening feeling of revulsion. At the moment Brent still had his back to her as he sorted the food in the oven."You've lost a lot of weight again in the last few days, try the chicken I made for you. Elisa is coming back from nursery this afternoon. I just informed Sam today to send the kids back. I heard that Elisa was arguing that she didn't want to come back, they must be spoiling Elisa rotten..." Brent was in a good mood today, chattering away without noticing Hermosa's face getting worse and worse as her hands trembled and she reluctantly took a bite from her fork into her mouth. As she took her first bite, the strong flavour of the cheese caused her to feel dizzy. She hurriedly covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom.