Mason didn't return overnight. Renee spent the night on the couch. She couldn't tell how much time had passed when she finally lifted the smoke-gray blanket off her body, stepped into the bathroom, and stared at the disheveled woman in the mirror. Her hair was a mess, her spirit was low; she almost looked down on herself in this state. Forcing a smile, she stepped into the shower. Come on, Renee, pull yourself together!Downstairs in the living room, Elaine had come downstairs early too. She hadn't slept well either, her mind buzzing with various thoughts that kept her awake. Several times, she took out her phone, but Sarah's defiant messages didn't arrive.This somewhat surprised her. Given Sarah's personality, once she and Aaron's wedding plans were confirmed, how could she not show off? Could it be... that something had changed?The butler sighed deeply, "Mr. Mason didn't return last night. He went to Charm Night.""Charm Night?" Elaine repeated, suddenly understanding. She looked
Aaron's expression soured immediately, and his eyes were filled with anger. "Don't go too far!"His warning was serious, and it left Elaine unable to keep smiling. Her own anger surged within her, threatening to consume her last shreds of reason. Flames seemed to ignite in her eyes, burning brightly.Aaron appeared to have reached his limit. "I have things to do. I'm leaving."He stood up, and Elaine followed him out of the café. The midday sun was still strong, and against the light, his silhouette seemed to block out all storms. She stood in the shadow he cast, squinting her eyes slightly as she looked up at him.It was as if Aaron suddenly realized something. He came to a sudden stop, his clenched fist exuding determination. "In two days, Sarah and I are going to register for marriage."Finally, she heard him say those words with her own ears. Elaine smiled. "Do you love her? How much? Would you die for her?"He abruptly turned around, his eyes locked onto hers with fury. "Enough!"
Aaron returned to the company, his brow furrowed. He knew Sarah's character all too well. She wouldn't waste a second clinging to him without a good reason. After their lunch today, she had left under the pretext of having something to do. She had been absent-minded during the meal, clearly hiding something from him.Soon, Jason messaged him that Elaine and Sarah were meeting on the rooftop of a certain building. After reading the message, his brow furrowed even tighter. Just what were these two women up to, hiding things from him?Melissa suddenly called him and said, "I've grown old now and I've come to my senses. As long as you treat Sarah well in the future, I'll rest assured. As for everything else, I'll handle it."Aaron found her words quite strange, so he dialed back, but Melissa's phone was already switched off. Of course, he didn't know that her call to him was a prelude to her offending someone else.Melissa sat in her car, two phones within reach. One was the phone she had
Making sure her phone was in her bag, Elaine let out a heavy breath. If these photos and videos couldn't blackmail Sarah, she would approach Aaron. As long as Aaron was still a man, he would never allow compromising photos of his woman to be publicly circulated.Just as she was about to step out from behind the wall, the door to the emergency room suddenly swung open. Seeing this, Elaine quickly hid behind the wall, listening to their conversation."Fortunately, we got her to the hospital in time. The patient isn't in life-threatening condition.""That's good. If something really happened to Sarah, I..." Melissa's voice was tense. She watched as the medical bed was wheeled out, and she hurried over."Thank you," Aaron politely thanked the doctor as he joined them on the other side of the bed, and they all escorted Sarah to her room.Once they were out of earshot, Elaine emerged from behind the wall. After a moment's thought, she went in a different direction."Dr. Baker, wait a moment
Like a gust of wind, the man rushed past, ruthlessly pushing Elaine aside. She crashed into a chair, which toppled over, and then fell to the ground. Her left arm and elbow hit the hard floor, sending a wave of intense pain through her body. She almost blacked out, but she clenched her teeth, enduring the agony as she propped herself up and sat up. The scene before her froze her in place.Aaron carefully cradled Sarah in his arms, his movements gentle, as if he held a precious treasure. His gaze held an unprecedented tenderness, as if it could melt, even tucking the blanket around her. When had Elaine ever seen Aaron so tender and meticulous?Her eyes stung with bitterness, a tearful sensation welling up. She quickly averted her face, biting her lip hard and lowering her head. She quietly pushed the fallen chair back up, straightened her disheveled shirt and hair, and finally, commanded herself to lift her gaze and calmly look at the two of them."Is everything okay? I'll call a docto
第90章 结婚登记Is it love? He was so certain that Elaine found herself unable to refute. She even thought, if it made him more accepting, she might as well admit it. Disregarding his scornful gaze, she nodded resolutely.The man burst into laughter, his contemptuous gaze still fixed on her. "I thought you were different from other women, turns out you're just the same! Love for me is fake, but love for my money is real, right?"He was humiliating her, and Elaine remained silent.He felt even more dissatisfied. Grabbing her chin, he menacingly demanded, "Is the Smith family not providing you with money, that you're humiliating yourself like this?"Elaine still didn't speak. Even though her heart was already aching, she tightly bit her lips. She hadn't needed to hear his answer when she came to the hospital; she already knew what it would be.Her silence only fueled the man's anger. His fingers grew even tighter, almost crushing her bones. She endured the pain, clenching her fists tightly wh
Aaron paid no heed to the possibility of hurting Elaine as he pulled her along. They climbed a dozen flights of stairs, with Elaine stumbling and faltering as if she might fall at any moment, yet Aaron seemed utterly indifferent...Not far away, inside a white BMW, Calvin couldn't believe that Elaine was marrying Aaron. He had been sitting in his car dazed for a while, initially trying to convince himself to let go completely. However, witnessing this scene had made him unable to stay put any longer. He opened the car door, ready to confront Aaron."Don't go!" A person suddenly appeared in the passenger seat.Calvin turned in surprise and found himself face to face with the newcomer. His anger flared, "Why shouldn't I? She's your cousin! Are you just going to stand by and watch her being bullied?"Compared to his anger, Mason was much calmer. He looked at Aaron as he pushed Elaine into the car and then drove away. He spoke, "The issues between them are complicated."Watching the car d
On their first night of marriage, Elaine stayed at the Smiths' house. Aaron didn't make a call or send a text, presumably being held up by Sarah.As Elaine contemplated this, she found it somewhat amusing. Aaron believed that being with Sarah was a way of treating Elaine well, but he didn't realize that once news of their marriage became public, it would be a wonder if Sarah didn't have a breakdown!Unable to fall asleep early, and with thoughts of the competition on her mind, Elaine focused on her drawings for several hours. She had a special attachment to wedding gowns, perhaps because she knew that she was destined to have no connection to them in her life. Even if she were to wear one, she wouldn't obtain the so-called happiness. She had a strong desire to design a unique wedding gown for herself, not for the sake of wearing it, but as a form of emotional expression.With inspiration flooding in, she lost track of time and realized it was already past eleven. Satisfied with her in