"Is there some pressing matter you're dealing with?" Diana asked casually as she approached, thinking he might be upset, prompting his retreat to the upstairs.
"Dear, I'm looking into our business affairs in Africa," John replied, closing his laptop. "I haven't dispatched Jackson; it was his own volunteering."
Diana's face fell, realizing John was indeed irritated.
Just as she suspected.
"John," Diana got closer, took the laptop off his lap, tilted her head, and gazed at him. Then, she planted a gentle kiss on his lips.
"I'm sorry; it's my fault for making you upset."
She looked at him with pleading eyes. "I got carried away for a moment because I was genuinely happy..."
The affectionate nickname 'baby' she used had an almost magical effect, like a potent elixir of love.
"No need to apologize," John said as he raised her chin with his hand, gently caressing it.
His eyes were filled with an unbreakable tenderness
After she finished showering, Leah suddenly remembered a significant issue. Her pajamas were a strappy set because she thought she'd be alone for the night and grabbed two random pieces. Who would've guessed Colin would show up, let alone stay over? Was it inappropriate to wear this? Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, she pulled the pajamas over her and looked at her porcelain-like skin revealed on the outside. A sly smile tugged at the corner of her lips. Why not? They were already a couple, after all. She was curious about Colin Darling's reaction. Outside, Colin was drying his hair and sitting quietly at the table with a glass of cold water. Just then, he heard the bathroom door open. Colin instinctively turned his head and glanced over. He froze. Leah had her hair up in a bun, wearing cotton slippers as she walked out. Her small face was natural and untouched by makeup, yet still breathtaking. But most importantly, she was dressed i
Colin:... Leah reached out, clutching his shirt, and whispered, "Alright, let me be more serious. Colin Darling, tomorrow, let's go back to Cloud City." Colin looked somewhat surprised. His tone lightened unintentionally. "Weren't we planning a date? Why the rush to return?" "Let's reschedule the date for when we're back," she said slowly. "I need to see a doctor." Colin's fingertip twitched. Leah continued in a low voice, "Colin Darling, I'm sick." Summoning her courage, she added, "Do you want to hear about my past? But you have to promise not to judge me after hearing it." Colin reached for her, gently running his fingers through her long hair. "Sure." Leah began slowly, "I had an unhappy childhood, Colin. I never had a father from the beginning." "When I was still a baby, my father died in a car accident. My mother believed it was my fault because I had a fever that day. My father rushed back home, a
The following day, Diana slept in until late morning. John had already risen, leaving the room in serene silence, with only her presence to break it. She shifted her somewhat stiff body and memories of the previous night flushed her cheeks. "Damn," she muttered. She shouldn't have teased him like that. In the bathroom, she almost didn't make it out. John had to carry her out, her limbs giving way. Even as she drifted into slumber, her dreams were filled with John's endearing and teasing nicknames. That infuriating man didn't spare her even in her dreams. Diana tossed aside the covers and made her way to the bathroom. After her morning routine, she emerged from the room. Downstairs, John sat on the couch, engrossed in his laptop, presumably tending to business. On the nearby balcony, Leah, Mitbahl Misoup, and Ethan were gathered around a circular table, engaged in a card game. Everyone was dressed
But this time... Could it really be because of that woman, Diana? Patrick pondered, unable to come up with any other explanation. "Cough, cough." Standing in the light snow, Yosef couldn't help but cough a couple of times. "Sir, we should get inside quickly." Patrick immediately slipped a hand warmer into Yosef's grasp. Behind them, Kirin and Natalie stepped out of the car, gazing at Yosef's figure with growing concern. "The temperature has been dropping rapidly these past few days, and Mr. Nelson's condition seems to have worsened again," Natalie said, her worry evident. "You'd better worry about yourself. Mr. Nelson told you not to come, so why did you follow us?" Kirin shot her a sidelong glance. Previously, due to her unauthorized actions, Yosef had ordered Kirin to give Natalie twenty lashes. Now, even walking seemed a bit strenuous for her. "I'm fine," Natalie retorted, standing tall and fo
As she listened to the ever-increasing numbers, Diana quickly calculated in her mind. Oh no. It's almost exceeding her savings! Just then, the man beside her, John, raised his hand. "One hundred million." "One hundred million! This gentleman bids one hundred million!" The auctioneer was getting excited. Marlowe frowned, a tinge of jealousy welling up inside her. This woman was quite the schemer. Her man was willing to spend such a huge amount to please her. Marlowe bit her lip and turned to Yosef, wearing a slightly forlorn expression. Just as she was about to try and get him to support her, Yosef raised his hand. "Two hundred million." Marlowe hesitated for a moment and then felt a surge of excitement. He's bidding... Unexpectedly, Yosef was standing up for her?! Marlowe's eyes gleamed with excitement. She suppressed her inner turmoil and sat more firmly. With Yosef supporting her, that short sword was definitely within her grasp! But it seemed Yosef didn't have much f
That stubborn man, defying her words, was about to make a costly mistake. All she could do was pray that someone else would continue to raise the bids. And then... "25 billion," Yosef called out from his side. Diana exhaled sharply. Oh, no! She was terrified! Finally, it seemed like it was about to end. But then, John extended his hand and calmly said, "30 billion." Diana: !!! She pounded her chest frantically. She couldn't breathe; she was going to die! 30 billion! 30 billion, for heaven's sake! It was all about money! Diana's eyes wandered, as if she were watching a gold mine collapse before her eyes. "Come clean, you definitely want to buy this island, don't you? You must want it! Wait until we get back; I'll deal with you!" Diana scolded John. John remained composed. "Don't worry." Diana: ... What good was her worry! The bid had
Leah felt as though she had been lifted by someone's embrace. The embrace was warm and comforting. Occasional commotion reached her ears. She paid it no mind. She simply clung tightly to the person's shirt, as if holding onto a lifeline. Amid the turbulence, she fell into complete unconsciousness. She had no idea how much time had passed. Her eyelids trembled, and she regained consciousness. She squinted her eyes, adjusting to the light, and slowly opened them. What she saw was a clear blue sky. If it weren't for the chaos of the rescue efforts around her and the smell of burnt air, it seemed like everything before was just an illusion. "Are you awake?" A voice came from beside her. Leah sat up and raised her eyes. She looked towards the source of the voice. Then, she witnessed the most beautiful sight in the world. A young man sat on the bench next to her,
"Doctor Langstaff has seen her and said that she's undergone a severe emotional shock, leading to a rejection of reality and the emergence of a second personality." "This time, it might take a while..." Colin furrowed his brow. Doctor Langstaff implied that they should prepare for the possibility that Leah could remain trapped in this personality for the rest of her life. "So, how can we restore her original personality?" Diana inquired. Colin replied, "It requires a catalyst, but we don't know what it is yet. We'll have to explore and find a treatment method that combines her psychological trauma." Diana's heart sank. Does this mean Leah might not recover? In an instant, Diana felt an overwhelming sense of dread. One of her sisters-in-law had turned into a man, while the other had regressed to a five-year-old's intelligence. She now had deep concerns about her third sister-in-law. With Ben's ineptitude, would he choose someone even mo