Tim narrowed his eyes, glanced at Mona coldly, and said with a straight face, “You’re imagining things.”“Well, I hope so. No matter what happened, cheer up.”Mona stood up and did not say anything more. Tim was obviously in a bad mood and was deliberately distancing himself from her. Furthermore, it seemed he was somewhat angry. She did not know what he was angry about. Nonetheless, it was not her who angered him anyway.Just as she stepped forward to go to the doctor’s office, Tim suddenly spoke up and called out to her.“Wait.”Mona stopped, turned around, and looked at Tim in confusion. “What’s wrong?”“Are you and Thaddeus Fontaine really husband and wife?”Mona sensed something strange. Was that the reason why Tim was in a bad mood?Could it be...“He’s the biological father of my two children.”“I’m asking you if you’re husband and wife.” Tim’s tone was domineering and forceful, stunning Mona for a moment.“Wait, why do I have to answer that question? Why are you rais
The window of the passenger seat slowly lowered, revealing a sunny and handsome face.Mona looked over and saw Tim.“Where are you going? I’ll give you a ride.”Tim looked normal as if nothing had happened.Mona figured that since she told him to act as if nothing happened, she should not appear embarrassed. Otherwise, it would make her seem petty.She smiled graciously at Tim and said, “Is this car yours?”“Yeah.”Tim got down from the driver’s seat and went around the car to open the passenger side door for her.“This is the most ordinary one of the many cars I have.”Mona was startled, feeling that Tim was acting strangely. He had always been very low-key. Why was he suddenly showing off his wealth in front of her?“You seem to have a lot of cars. Do you like them?”“Yeah, it’s just for fun.”“Oh, you’re pretty rich.”Mona glanced over casually and got into the car without continuing the topic.Tim leaned forward into the car, shortening the distance between them. Mona
The man got out of the car, holding a black umbrella in his hand and another umbrella in his other hand. He walked over to the security booth.“I knew you didn’t bring an umbrella. Let’s go, I’ll take you back home. Children will get a cold easily if they’re caught in the rain.”For her children’s sake, Mona did not refuse. She took the umbrella from Tim’s hand and opened it.“We’ll take one of the children each.”The two adults got into the car while carrying the children. The rain grew more and more intense with no signs of stopping.“Give me your address. I’ll set the GPS.”Mona told him her address, and Tim drove toward the district she mentioned while driving with one hand on the steering wheel.“The neighborhood you live in isn’t cheap.” Tim glanced at Mona and asked, “Did the children’s father buy it for you?”Mona replied, “He helped me find a new home, but I can afford to buy it myself.”“I know you’re great, but don’t work too hard and do everything so seriously. You
Mona took the two children into the building and thanked Tim. “Thank you. Bobby, Millie, say bye-bye.”Bobby and Millie waved at Tim and said goodbye with a smile.“How lovely.” Tim rubbed the children’s heads, then looked at Mona and asked, “How are you going to thank me? Won’t you invite me up for some tea to warm up?”Mona was about to refuse as Thaddeus was at her home. However, even if he was not, she still would not want Tim to come up.“Mister, my daddy doesn’t like other guys coming to our house. I think it’s better you don’t come up since Daddy has a bad temper. He hits people if he gets angry.”Millie waved her fist and warned Tim before Mona could speak.“Aren’t you divorced?” Tim’s expression was astonished as he asked Mona.They were still living together despite being divorced?“Yes.” Mona did not explain herself. “We’ll get going now. I’ll treat you to coffee another time.”Tim was slightly disappointed. He stood where he was as he watched Mona and the children
“Nope. A guy drove us home. He’s Mommy’s friend.”A dark light flashed in Thaddeus’s eyes, hiding a dangerous killing intent.Millie did not notice and shook her head as she ate her drumstick.“What did that guy say to your mommy?”“Hm. Let me think...” Millie’s mouth was stuffed full with meat from the delicious drumstick. She vaguely told Thaddeus everything she could remember, including how Tim told Mona not to work too hard and how she would get old quickly.When Thaddeus heard this, it became harder to hold back the anger in his heart.That boy said all that clearly because he wanted to become the children’s stepfather.“What’s wrong, Daddy?” Seeing Thaddeus’s dark expression, Millie raised the drumstick to his mouth and said, “Have a bite.”Thaddeus rubbed his throbbing temples, furious.From his experience as a man in his thirties, he knew that if he was not at home, Tim would surely ask Mona to invite him up for a cup of coffee. In a place like home, he would have ma
Mona was speechless.She rarely argued with the man. In fact, they never argued before. It was not because she was generous, but because Thaddeus did not care about anything. Almost nothing could affect his mood.Mona could not understand what was going on this time. All she did was not come home in his car. Did he have to get so angry?“So, that’s why you’re angry tonight?”“Who said I’m angry?” Thaddeus snorted coldly. He flipped through the book and asked casually, “Has Tim been pursuing you recently?”Mona paused for a moment, remembering Tim’s confession to her today.Was this man an esper? How did he know everything?Mona was vague and did not answer the question directly.“Why? Do you want him to pursue me?”“Do as you like. It has nothing to do with me.”The man slapped the book on the desk and pushed the wheelchair to the window, turning his cold and mysterious back to Mona.Mona pursed her lips, more or less guessing the reason why Thaddeus was angry.It was the m
Due to the urgency of the matter, Marcus immediately informed Thaddeus about it. When they arrived at the warehouse in the suburbs, the workers had already put out the fire and were carrying the goods inside.Thaddeus’s cold face was calm and serious. When he stepped into the warehouse, his presence gave the workers a sense of intimidation and distance, and everyone worked hard to do their jobs.“Chins up, everyone. It’s time to earn your salary.”Thaddeus glanced at the workers and spoke in an imposing voice.The ground was flooded, and the goods piled up inside had to be carried out as soon as possible to reduce losses.While giving out commands, Thaddeus rolled up his trouser legs, took off his suit jacket, and threw it at Marcus. Then, he joined the team of workers in carrying the goods. His tall body bent down and worked together with them.Marcus had long been accustomed to this part of Thaddeus’s behavior. While outsiders saw Thaddeus for how bright and dazzling he was, th
Marcus heard the helplessness in Thaddeus’s tone and sighed.On one hand, was his hatred for Yvonne, and on the other hand, was his love for her daughter. He must be feeling very conflicted.The complicated family feud was not something that Marcus, a mere assistant, could interfere with. So Marcus simply continued to drive.When they arrived at Bits and Bites, the sky was slightly brighter. However, it was still too early, and they had to wait a while before the breakfast store opened.After buying all of Mona’s favorites, Marcus looked at the time and urged Marcus to drive back to Galaxy Bay as quickly as possible.Marcus sped all the way to the destination. It was only when he looked back did he realize that Thaddeus had fallen asleep in the backseat.“Sir?”He called out, but Thaddeus did not respond and continued sleeping like a log.Thaddeus had stayed up all night last night doing physical work. A normal person would have collapsed from the effort.Marcus looked at the