“The fever must have burned my brain. I didn’t get to wear my clothes properly, and I bet you must have put your jacket on me when you brought me here.” Mona leaned back against the pillow as her beautiful eyes flickered. She ridiculed, “Don’t tell me it’s you who unbuttoned me, Mr. Fontaine.” It was a joke, but it sounded pleasant to the man’s ears. A hint of mischief mixed with the sweetest tone to become a harmonious melody that soothed his heart. She was in her most relaxed state. She no longer had to comply with his every request or take care of his emotions like when they were still married. She could reveal her truest emotions before him without any scruples. It was sarcastic, but he liked it and he could no longer pull himself away. “What if it’s me? What are you going to do?” “Nothing. It’s not like we haven’t made love before,” Mona said as she crossed her arms, tapping her fingers on her elbow. “You’re rather generous. Aren’t you afraid that the one in your hou
Thaddeus was not mad at all. He was in a casual mood. He leaned back on the couch and crossed his legs. He glanced at Linda and asked, “Why are you everywhere?” Seeing Thaddeus’ relaxed state, Linda got the confidence to continue the conversation. “Mr. Fontaine, don’t worry. I didn’t see anything back at Susan’s house.” Thaddeus raised a brow. He glanced at Mona and asked, “So what if you saw us? Is there any problem with us being intimate?” Mona choked on her water. She covered her mouth and coughed. What was he referring to? Had they done something while she was barely conscious? Thaddeus got up from the couch, sat by the bed, and patted Mona’s back to ease the cough. “Be careful. Drink slowly.” Mona was speechless. What was he doing? They were divorced, so who was the show for? “Wait. Mr. Fontaine, I thought you and Susan were already divorced. That means you are just some stranger to her. Are you trying to take advantage of her?” Linda’s imagination went wild when
Linda mustered her confidence and seized the opportunity to voice out all the questions that troubled her mind. “Mr. Fontaine, I think you are trying to take advantage of Susan and don’t want to take the responsibility. You can’t do that.” Linda suddenly sounded stern. She continued to feign ignorance and blurted her mind out. “Susan is a good woman. She’s been with you for so many years without a respectable title, yet you fell for another younger and more beautiful lady and you ditched her? You come back to her when you’re bored just to flirt and toy with her, treating her as a tool that you can use to kill time. Aren’t you being a jerk? “I want to make this clear. Please do not disturb Susan anymore and let her live her life. Can you do that?” Linda felt relieved after voicing her concerns. She used to be isolated by her schoolmates, and it was Susan who had stood up for her. Now, she wanted to do something for the kind and strong girl that she called her friend. Thaddeu
After Linda left, Mona was left alone with Thaddeus in the room. Mona held the cup of water in her hands, sneaking glances at Thaddeus subtly and trying to capture the expression on his face. Thaddeus captured all her little actions. The man sat comfortably with his forehead propped on his hand, looking at the woman’s beautiful face. Mona clearly sensed his powerful gaze and it gave her goosebumps. If she was not scared of the man would go after Linda, she would have asked the man to leave already. She bit the bullet and looked into the man’s eyes. She calmed herself down and said, “Linda is a straightforward person. She’s not mindful of her words. Don’t take her the wrong way.” “Oh? What would that be? How far have you progressed with Victor? Staying together already?” Thaddeus asked with a raised brow and a ridiculing tone. Mona felt chills down her spine. She even tightened her collar as a sign of caution. “No.” “I don’t believe you.” “I don’t care if you believe
“No. I only had sex with you and you alone,” the man answered with a serious look. Mona was skeptical. Her alone? Thaddeus was going to marry Samantha yet they had never had sex before? Could that explain why he was so eager and dry? Was it because he had not touched a woman since they divorced? Mona nodded and scoffed. “I read a book saying that men have a lesser desire to have sex with women they love. You really like Samantha.” “What book is that? What kind of nonsense are you reading?” Thaddeus frowned. It was his ideals in life that made him go after what he loved and let go of what he could not get. If he had to suppress his feelings for the woman he loved, it could not be love. Mona pursed her lips. It was meaningless to continue the conversation. “Mr. Fontaine, how long are you planning to stay?” Thaddeus understood that she wanted him to leave. He turned around and sat back down on the couch. He picked up the magazine from the table, crossed his legs, and s
The doctor and the director chatted with Mona for quite a while and wished her a speedy recovery before they left. The two men who were still fighting refused to leave. One of them sat on the couch with his magazine and the other one handed Mona a glass of water. “Susan, what was that about? The director said you did a research paper on Millie’s condition?” Victor asked. Mona replied, “When Millie’s doctor suggested surgery with high risks, I rejected it. I tried using acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat her condition and after some time, Millie’s condition got better. I guess I’m lucky.” “Susan, you’re amazing! You are a genius!” Victor spared no effort with his praises, more or less trying to flatter her. Thaddeus glanced at the two of them as they chatted. He was displeased. Bam! The magazine was slammed on the table and the noise interrupted their chat. Seeing his uncle’s reaction, Victor curled his lips in delight as if he had won the battle. He continued, “Ou
There was a man kneeling on the floor with his head down. The sudden blinding light made him cover his eyes with his hand. Thaddeus strutted over as he removed his gloves casually. He stood in front of the kneeling man and asked, “Did he speak?” “No, sir. He’s a tough one.” Thaddeus then peered down at the man. His handsome face was half-hidden in the shadows, his thin lips curled into a wicked grin, emanating a frosty presence. A killer thirsty for blood! That was the phrase that popped into Gregory’s mind when he saw Thaddeus again. Thaddeus sat on the couch at the side and crossed his legs. He had a cigarette hanging at his lips while clouds of smoke veiled his expression. “Want one?” The man pulled a cigar out for Gregory. Gregory trembled. Thaddeus spat another cloud of smoke as he waved the cigar in front of Gregory. He casually said, “Don’t be nervous. I just want to talk.” Gregory mustered enough courage to look at Thaddeus, but it lasted only for a second
Mona did not want to spend the night at the hospital, so she asked the doctor to discharge her with some medicine. Linda was cooking at home when they came back. She came out looking surprised with the spatula in her hand. “Susan, you’re out already? Are you okay?” Victor said, “Susan can’t sleep on the hospital bed, so I brought her home. I’m here with her. It’s going to be okay.” Linda pouted. “You are just going to follow whatever she says? This is messed up.” “It’s okay, Linda. I feel a lot better after the drip,” Mona said as she patted Linda’s hand. She then looked at Victor and said, “You can go back now. Thank you for today.” Victor showed no intention of leaving. He asked, “Susan, how did my uncle know that you are sick? And how did he arrive so fast and bring you to the hospital?” “Victor, are you trying to question Susan? If you have questions about your uncle, why don’t you go ask him? How would Susan know? Are you suspecting that Susan called him here? “B