"Maliyah,I breathed.How…you…how…I was so flabbergasted.Someone pulled me off her and I realized it was Timothy."Noah read aloud."Oh my God,they met again."Zoe cooed."Finally,his suffering will be over but I have a feeling that she's going to pretend not to know him.""She better not."Noah was leaning against the headboard on the bed with Zoe between his legs as he read to her one of the romance books she had just bought.This was one of their favorite activity together.His cellphone rang out.He glanced at it on the bedside table to see that it was Winnie."I thought you said Tristan has started sleeping at his house."Zoe knew that Winnie always called because of Tristan."Yeah,but she said he only came by once last week."Zoe sighed,wondering if Tristan would ever get over his grief.Though she knew that he had wronged Cora a lot but she wished both Cora and Tristan could finally find some peace now.Noah reached for the cellphone and picked up."Hello,Winnie.""I'm…I'm so sorry f
Noah turned to face Winnie."You should go home and get some rest,Winnie."The older lady quickly shook her head."I want to stay and…""Winnie,please, I wouldn't want any of us falling sick from trying to stand strong for Tristan."She then nodded,reluctantly."I'll come by later."Noah nodded."Just make sure you eat and take a nap."He saw Winnie off to the door and then stared at Phoebe."You too,Phoebe,you should go home and get some rest."Phoebe didn't insist.She nodded,looking sad."Let me know if anything comes up.I'll come by some other time.""Okay."When Phoebe walked off,Noah turned to face Zoe and slowly held her hand."My love…""I know what you're going to say.I'm going to go have a bath at home.And I'll bring you some food.I won't take long.""You should have a nap too."Zoe shook her head."No.I want to stay here with you."He knew he couldn't win against her so he nodded.She tried her best not to take too long.After having her bath and dressing up,she got into her car,
*CORA*It felt as if my heart was hanging in my throat as I stared up at the sky.The sun didn't feel as warm as before.I looked around, at the strangers coming and going at the door of the church.I suddenly felt helpless as I realized that there was nothing that could make a person completely numb.I wish I could just scream but I didn't want to draw attention to myself.I had thought I had finally become hard-hearted but hearing these had happened to Tristan and his assistant made me start struggling to breathe.I ran a hand through my hair,not knowing what to do.Two months had passed and my carefree life was about to comd to an end.But was it necessary for me to go back?Why would he even call out my name in his unconscious state?Why didn't he call Phoebe?She's the one he fucking loves!He just loves messing with me,consciously and unconsciously,didn't he?I was in a dilemma.If I didn't go back,Zoe,Noah and Winnie,oh especially Winnie would see me as a bad person.I took out a c
Noah and Zoe walked back to Winnie.A doctor informed them that Tristan's condition was partially stable now but he wasn't completely out of danger.Winnie got food for the three of them and by evening,Noah talked both ladies into going home to rest.Though,Zoe was unwilling to leave,Noah begged her to so she had to go home.That night,Noah slept on couch in the ward.He wanted to keep an eye on Tristan but exhaustion overtook him and he fell asleep.Noah woke up to the sound of a voice.He quickly said up to see Tristan murmuring in his sleep.Tristan looked so distressed in his unconscious state.Noah bent down and gently held his hand,trying to comfort him.He could vaguely hear Tristan calling Cora's name.He sighed,wishing Tristan hadn't been so mean to Cora.Why didn't he realize his true feelings for Cora sooner.Now he was injured and still calling out to Cora in his sleep.It was heartbreaking to witness.He couldn't ever imagine being hostile towards Zoe.He loved Zoe so much and
*CORA*I had already gotten gifts for Zoe and my dad.This night before I depart was moving slowly then I expected of was it just me?Feeling bored,I walked over to get a bottle of wine.I wasn't much of a drinker but I like to drink a lot from time to time.I took out a goblet and poured a glass of wine, which gave off a strange light in the bedroom light.I walked over to the balcony and leaned against it,gently taking sip after sip of my wine.I looked down to see a young boy and a girl,they looked like a couple as they danced under the nightlight.It felt so heartwarming to watch.Will I ever get to experience this?I recalled the time when I was hopelessly in love with Tristan,I'd romanticize every good thing he did for me.At that time,he shone brightly in my eyes.He was all I could see.I thought that one day I would become all he sees too.But I was wrong.And he was no longer the hero in my heart.He belonged to another woman now,to protect her from wind and rain.He was like a s
*CORA*Leaning against the seat of the plane,I took a nap.And after waking up,I told the stewardess to bring me some good.Since I started traveling,I've had great appetite.I even missed the food cooked by Winnie and my dad.Thinking of Winnie,I felt sad.She must be so worried because of Tristan.I hope he gets better for her sake because he's like a son to her.After dinner,I took out my iPad.I loved to read,especially romantic novels so I settled for one.The novel took me on a rollercoaster of emotions in just a few hours.It made me happy,sad,angry,I even cried.The Male lead loved the female lead so much to the point where I started to feel jealous.I had never experienced such a deep and passionate love before.I closed my eyes imagining myself as the female lead in the book.I would literally be the happiest woman on earth.I slept off again and I was awoken when we were about to land.As soon as I got off the plane,I saw Zoe and Noah waiting for me at the exit.Sighing,I dragge
*CORA*"Well,Cora,I'm very sorry to turn you down but you can't steal me away."Zoe replied,laughing."Plus,Noah treats me so well so you don't have to worry.""Yes!"Noah let out from the front seat and I laughed.We then fell into silence and just continued heading for the hospital.I sighed,heavily.The relaxed atmosphere was about to be enveloped by the depressing atmosphere in the hospital.I couldn't imagine what it would be like.It was as if I was seeing him again after many years.It had only been two months.I had imagined countless scenes and conversations.When the time really came,I was so nervous that I could hear the beating of my heart.I tried to stay calm.I couldn't afford to look small in front of him.I couldn't let him feel that he could still do anything he wants to me.We finally got to the hospital and I stood at the hallway in front of the ward.Noah and Zoe were behind me.My fist clenched as I knocked on the door.I had to face it.I had to face him.I had to stop be
"Tristan, I only come here today to see you because of Winnie,Zoe and Noah.They were really worried about you.I hope you don't have any other thoughts. The reason why I came to see you is that I don't want others to gossip about me. In case someone will slander me and say that I am heartless."Cora's delicate face looked ruddy in the light of the hospital. Perhaps it was because she was excited, or perhaps it was because she had a good rest for the past two months. Now, she was almost the same as she was four years ago. What changed was her broken heart which was gradually healing.Tristan swallowed.Her words were more painful than the wounds on his body."I see." Tristan's face darkened and his voice lowered.He had ruined what they had and he couldn't blame anyone. He just wanted to recover as soon as possible, so that he could ease his relationship with Cora.He still believed that he could make things up to her.The worse her attitude was, the s
Looking at the quickly moving Cora,Tristan's long and narrow eyes were dimmed. After all, he couldn't even figure out the woman's mind.Without even turning her head,Cora knew that Tristan, who was standing behind her, was furious. The last pleasure of a couple was probably to torture each other. While thinking of this, she came to the dining room.The villa was big, so was the dining room.The dining room was on the first floor, but it was in another building beside the villa. The restaurant was a classic triangular building. It looked like a castle from Middle Ages Europe, and the layout inside was also elegant.The wall was covered with hand-embroidered silk. The patterns were dragon and Phoenix in bright color.There were evergreen plants around the room, adding a touch of warmth in cold winter.In the middle of the restaurant, there was a long set of tables and chairs, on which there were already many dishes covered. The covers wouldn't be opened until all people were seated.Lad
*CORA*I looked at Tristan,seriously."Do not ever bring this up to me.""Cora,please give me another chance.For the sake of Lady Jane."I hated the fate that he was trying to use my weakness against me!Even if I were to ever consider going back to him,I needed to feel his sincerity!Not him trying to use Lady Jane and make me suffer all over again.I was filled with disappointment towards him.This man in front of me was a rogue.I had been fooled by him for various reasons, and now he shamelessly asked for remarriage."Tristan, let me tell you clearly. Listen up, I won't accept any remarriage, no matter what,no matter what reason or condition it is. I won't accept it. I won't accept it. " My voice grew louder and louder.The two of us had already walked out of the courtyard and came to the forest road outside the villa.I hated his ways so much that I refused to remarry without leaving any room for negotiation!*********************How could Tristan think of something like this? Ju
*CORA*No matter how much Tristan had hurt me, I felt that it was temporary. Finally, after being hurt again and again,I found that I was wrong.The man who loved you won't intentionally hurt you even once, and the man who didn't love you would hurt you again and again.This time,I finally decided to make up my mind. I didn't know how many chances I had given to Tristan. In these repeated entanglement,Tristan was always being domineering and belittled me with his old tricks.Looking up at James, who was reading quietly next to me, I thought, 'Life can be fruitless sometimes. Who says that we must get married and have children, and who says that we must achieve success and win recognition?Standing aloof from worldly success like James is also a kind of positive attitude towards life'.After thinking twice,I made up my mind. This time, even if just for protecting my self-esteem, I decided to go against everyone's expectations.I won't give Tristan a second chance even if it would disap
*All this was a conspiracy*Cora had been repeating this sentence in her heart. It was just a few months. What kind of waves could be stirred up in Tristan's heart? Life was so long. A few years was just like a blink of an eye.The various reasons and excuses prepared for Tristan in her heart seemed ridiculous now. Cora finally realized that she was just a piece in his hand. She only deserved to be placed on the right position by Tristan so that his Grandma would be pleased. As for her, the chess pieces would not complain.A trace of bitterness appeared in Cora's mouth. If Tristan deserved sympathy, then which one presented didn't deserve?When Lady Jane looked up at Cora,she was already very tired. She hadn't said so much for a long time, but she had to say it today."Cora,please come here."Cora walked over and stood beside Tristan obediently.Lady Jane reached out her hand, which was held tightly by Cora. "Grandma, what do you want to say? I'm listening.""Cora,I know the Godoy fam
*CORA*Lady Jane looked dispirited.She looked in a pretty bad state, not as fresh and energetic as she was before. "I'm fine. You must have been here for a long time. Cora, come and have a seat." Although Lady Jane's voice was weak, there was obvious affection and tenderness in it.A smile appeared on my face, but my smile was a little stiff. I really didn't have the mood to smile at such a moment. "Grandma, how are you? Why don't you go to the hospital to see a doctor?"She coughed and said, "I'm fine. I'm not used to such a cold place like the hospital. Recuperating at home is ok."Tristan and James sat on the chairs beside the bed, and so did I. The atmosphere was a little awkward at such a solemn scene.*********************James looked at the servant next to him and the servant came over. James ordered in a low voice, "Bring some porridge to Lady Jane and call the doctor over."The servant nodded and walked out quickly. Not long after, a doctor in white came in quietly. He nodde
*CORA*Tristan sat on the sofa dejectedly, followed by me.I kept a distance from him.James suddenly said, "By the way, you must have not had breakfast yet, right? I've prepared it for you. It's in the dining room. Go and have breakfast." It seemed that James just remembered it. He really forgot about it just now."I have no appetite."Tristan replied."You have to eat something.You can't certainly make Cora eat alone."Tristan stared at me and gestured."Let's go eat breakfast."The silent atmosphere was like a thick wall between the two of us. It made me too depressed to breathe. I had to bear it.All kinds of appetizing food were placed on the table. Glancing at Tristan, I thought, 'Although I'm not in the mood to eat, I have to pretend.We have to at least eat.'Sitting down to eat breakfast quietly,I didn't say anything. I was afraid that my words would make Tristan more unhappy, although I didn't know why I cared so much about it. Maybe it was because of Lady Jane.****************
Uncle James was waiting at the door. It was so cold outside and no one knew how long he had been standing there. The cold wind had out a piercing chill. Cora greeted James as she got off the car.James said with a smile, "You came so early. It's cold outside. Come in."She nodded. Tristan got off the car and greeted James, "Uncle, I'm going to park the car. You and Cora can go in first."James nodded and smiled at the sight of the hand-warmer of Cora. He was pleased that Tristan finally learnt to take care of her.James walked ahead, followed by Cora. While James walked, he said in a calm voice, "Cora, I've heard about things between you and Tristan.He's really remorseful for everything he's done.I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive him."Cora raised his eyes to look at the back side of James's head. In fact, he was not really old. However, due to overthinking and overwork, he looked much older than average people."I…emm.."She didn't know what to say.She didn't want the m
Tristan started the engine, looked up at Cora and asked, "You haven't had breakfast, are you hungry?""Not really."Tristan nodded, "Grandma had asked the servants to prepare breakfast for us. We can have breakfast when we arrive.""Okay," said Cora in a voice that only could be heard by herself. The atmosphere was a little awkward, and even the air became silent.With so many questions and tangles in his mind, he couldn't say a word. Her heart used to be dead, but now she could feel that it was beating fiercely for this man again.The warmth feeling in her hand was so unreal. In the past years, Tristan had never bought her anything. But today, what did he mean?Were all these were meaningless?Cora opened her mouth suddenly, "I..."At the same time,Tristan said, "I..."Her heartbeat stopped for a second and she didn't dare to say anything more. She could only peek at Tristan from the corner of her eyes. She should be hating him
*CORA*"Let's stop talking about this,Tristan."With that,I hung up on him.I didn't want to hear anything else he had to say.Not long after I ended the call,my phone rang again and it was Lady Jane.I picked up and her voice immediately make me feel warm.She begged me to come over to see her as it had been a long time since she last saw me.I agreed.I couldn't help but think about the 4 years since she had been entered the Godoy clan after marriage.Lady Jane had treated me well.Even if I didn't gave birth to any child, she never urged her, let alone be harsh to me.Although I rarely saw her all year round,my heart was still full of respect for Lady Jane."I then thought about what Tristan had just said on the phone. All these confused me Give him a chance? A chance for what? What about Phoebe?Tristan didn't mention Phoebe all through the conversation. What happened?Women were born to be paranoid,I was no excep