Westley only told him to arrange the plane.The assistant still asked Carter.Carter only coldly responded with a few words. “I can’t stop him from getting himself killed.”The assistant quickly arranged the plane.When he landed, Jordan and the others had already set off for the mountain.Westley was also preparing to go up.But when the assistant draped a coat over him, he noticed that Westley’s face didn’t look good, and he had coughed several times.“Sir, it’s very cold here. You can’t catch a cold right now. Also, there are no other transports up there. You’ll have to walk all the way. You can’t overexert yourself.”Westley waved his hand. “The sea of clouds is something I owe her. I want to see it with her too.”‘When she captures it, I want to see the happy look on her face.’The assistant could only bring more people along and pack some emergency medicine in his pocket, where it would be easily accessible.He accompanied Westley as they walked step by step up the mou
“Jordan, it's raining. If it doesn't stop tomorrow, there might be hope,” said Jasmine, looking out the window.Jordan and the others were having dinner provided by the homestay, which was very much a local specialty of Zeara. She quite liked it.Jasmine had already finished eating, while Jordan was still eating slowly.Upon hearing her words, she responded with a gentle nod.“Not necessarily.”Jordan had a point.The best kind of sea of clouds was hard to catch.Just because it was raining didn’t mean it would appear.Jasmine leaned closer to Jordan and asked, “Jordan, have you never been able to capture it?”Jordan shook her head.There had been one opportunity, and there was even a rainbow.Such opportunities were rare and hard to come by.It was a pity.Jasmine noticed Jordan’s expression darken and there was a flash of anger in her eyes. Thinking it might be related to Westley, she changed the subject.“Your mentor is really good to you.”Jordan actually felt a bit
"But I'm not so happy now either. Especially when I heard the news of his death."Jordan's hands started to tremble, as if she could still feel the blade stabbing into Westley's chest.The blood seemed to still be on her hands, no matter how many times she washed them, it wouldn't come off.Jasmine held her trembling hands, sliding her hand up and down Jordan's back, comforting her."I think it's fine. Everyone has a bit of a temper. Besides, he did make mistakes."There were some things Jordan didn't say.The tears came uncontrollably again.She couldn't wipe them away fast enough.The more Jasmine comforted her, the harder she cried. In the end, Jasmine stopped talking and just held her tightly, giving her strength and solace.At some point, they fell asleep in each other's arms.Half-asleep, she heard shouting.The ground was shaking, shaking so hard she felt like she was going to throw up.Bang, bang, bang—"Jordy!"The violent knocking startled Jordan and Jasmine awake.Before the
"He gave you my medical records, the years of treatment I underwent, and the videos of me hurting myself. Only then did you believe that I wasn't faking my illness."Those were the words Jordan had left unsaid to Jasmine.She truly knew everything now.But her emotions were a mess—overwhelmed, unsure of what to do.That was why she had talked to Jasmine about it in the first place—she had been searching for a direction.And now, with him right in front of her, she asked directly, "Westley, you can be deceitful with others, but why can't you be honest with me?"Westley regretted it too.But what was done was done. He couldn’t go back in time.Solving the present and looking toward the future was far more urgent.Yet, somehow, he had still messed everything up."It was my fault."But an apology wasn't what Jordan wanted to hear.Some things, once they happened—once they caused harm—an apology couldn't undo them.After a moment, she said softly, "You weren't completely wrong
Westley smiled and said, "Alright, I'll listen to you."It was too risky.Jordan was both terrified and anxious.Moving was extremely difficult.Her teeth were chattering.Westley noticed and lowered his head, pressing a kiss to the tip of her nose."I'll be fine. Since I promised you this time, I won't go back on my word."Jordan didn't want to argue with Westley anymore.Even if she insisted on saving him first, he wouldn't agree.If he refused to cooperate with the rescue, they would both die.She didn't want to die.And she didn't want him to die because of her.She couldn't bear that guilt."Help me," said Jordan, reaching out her hand. The firefighter slowly pulled her out.The assistant immediately jumped down, supporting Westley, who nearly collapsed."Sir!"Westley lost consciousness.Jordan stepped aside, making sure not to get in the way of the rescue.Once the firefighters pulled Westley out, she followed the ambulance to the hospital.Westley was taken d
Jordan didn't faint, but she felt as if her soul had been drained from her body.She was lifeless.The assistant called for someone to take Jordan to rest and also summoned a doctor.But Jordan refused.She just sat at the emergency room door.She ignored everyone.Jasmine sat on the floor with her, keeping her company.Every second of waiting was pure torment. This was because the bad news that Carter had brought.Meanwhile, in Jeswood.Jane received the news and tried calling Jordan, but there was no answer.It was Zachary who managed to contact Westley's assistant.The assistant handed the phone to Jordan.Jordan didn't move.The assistant said, "It's your sister."Only then did Jordan take the phone. "Jane...""Are you alright?""I am, but Westley..."Jane already knew. She said, "That's how it is with doctors. They need the family to be prepared, so they always mention the worst-case scenario first. When I was giving birth, didn't they also tell you about all the
Jordan forced herself to take a few bites.Nathan saw how miserable she was and didn't push her to eat too much.The sky outside darkened.Only then did the emergency room light go out.The earthquake had caused severe devastation.The emergency room entrance had been bustling with people earlier.Now, it was eerily quiet.Only they remained, still waiting.Every little sound was magnified in the silence.Jordan shot to her feet.Seeing Carter, she immediately asked, "How is he?"Carter wore a mask, revealing only a pair of sharp, icy eyes.There was a hint of mockery in his gaze. "Now you're worried?""Watch your tone." Nathan stepped forward, shielding Jordan. "What happened last time had nothing to do with Jordan. Westley did that to himself."Carter's voice was frigid. "How does it have nothing to do with her? If it weren’t for her, why would Westley stab himself?"Nathan wanted to argue, but Jordan stopped him."If you have something to say to me, you can say it la
Westley sat up by himself.Jordan was so startled that she almost spilled the water."You...""I'm not that fragile." Westley took the cup from her hand, took a sip, and said, "Carter was just scaring you.""I'm fine."Jordan clasped her hands together, lowered her head, and apologized again.Westley was amused and pulled her over so that she could sit down."You don't have to apologize to me. You didn't do anything wrong."Jordan was silent for a moment. "Thank you."Westley felt helpless because of her behavior."Why are you suddenly being so polite with me?"Jordan didn't know what to say and fell silent.Westley asked, "Did you not eat properly?"Without waiting for her answer, he called someone to buy food."You really are stubborn."Carter came over to check on Westley after learning he had woken up.Seeing that he could still smile, he mocked him.Westley simply said, "Stop scaring her."Carter continued his examination and sneered at his words. "You'll die bec
She now saw herself only as a sister figure to him. Even though they were a bit close, there was still a sense of distance and wariness.It was impossible for her to fully open up to him.But at that moment, suddenly talking about their relationship wasn't really appropriate.Besides, with how things had developed between her and Westley, if he intervened, it would just force them apart.In the end, it would be her who got hurt.‘Forget it.’Nathan decided to just watch how things would unfold.If Westley still didn't realize his mistakes and hurt Jordan again, then no matter what, he couldn't let them be together."Has Jasmine not come back?""Huh?" The topic changed too quickly, and Jordan was a little slow to react. "No.""Nathan, did you take anything from this room?"Nathan's gaze darkened slightly. "No."Noticing that he was in a bad mood, Jordan didn't ask about his situation with Jasmine."Jasmine probably has something she wants to do."Nathan could tell from her
"I've already picked out a few candidates, but I just haven't had the chance to arrange meetings for you yet. Maybe you've only ever been exposed to him since childhood. Try dating someone else, and you might realize he isn't the only one for you." Jordan shook her head. "Nathan, that's not it..." "I'm certain I like him—no matter how outstanding others are, I won't be interested." Nathan frowned. "You've never tried being with anyone else. How can you be so sure?" Of course, Jordan was sure. Ever since her youthful heart first fluttered, she had been certain, apart from Westley, she would never love anyone else. And that was precisely why his indifference had wounded her so deeply. She had filed for divorce and despised his later attempts at remorse. Because she had never wavered in her feelings—yet he only began to love her after she decided to let go. If he had realized it even a little sooner, they wouldn't have suffered through such a painful, drawn-out
"I’m not doing anything," Westley answered her question, squeezing her hand slightly. "Just need your help with something."Jordan was already in her 20s.How could she not understand the things between men and women?His voice was dangerously hoarse now, and what kind of help could he possibly need from her?"You do it yourself, I can't help.""Well, I’ll do all the hard work."He was the one doing all the hard work indeed.But he was holding her hand, making her hand... move with his!Jordan tried to pull her hand back. "Westley, you’re making me mad."Westley leaned on her shoulder and laughed lowly. "Alright, after you help me, feel free to get angry. Hit me however you want. But right now, Jordy, I can't stop."The temperature in the kitchen gradually rose.With the heating, it made the air dry and uncomfortable.She had just taken a shower to cool down, but now, a thin layer of sweat had formed.She felt hot.Jordan had nowhere to hide and couldn't break free.In t
The arm around her waist suddenly tightened.The breath sprayed near her ear, hot and unsettling.The man's hoarse voice came. "Don't want to sleep? Then how about we do something else?"Jordan gripped the blanket tightly, weakly lying, "I want to go to the bathroom. I haven't washed up yet either."Westley released her.Jordan quickly escaped. She didn't know what she might do if she stayed another second.Westley lowered his head, glancing at her, then sighed deeply.This was a pyrrhic victory.Jordan stayed in the bathroom for a long time.She even took a shower.But after finishing, she suddenly remembered that her bath towel had been taken by Westley.Standing in the bathroom, she felt like she had no way out.And in her haste to come in, she hadn't grabbed a change of clothes.She had impulsively picked up the clothes that Westley had swapped out of and her clothes and tossed them into the laundry basket.Her clothes were now all wet.She could only silently fume.
‘I’ve already taken my pants off and you’re just going to leave it at that?’She thought this must have been intentional on Westley's part.She raised her leg and kicked him, then turned around, pulling the blanket away, her back clearly showing a trace of resentment.Westley didn't mind, pulling both her and the blanket into his arms.He chuckled softly in her ear."Your reaction right now makes me think you're dissatisfied."The deliberate pause was even more teasing.Jordan immediately elbowed him.But because she was tangled in the blanket, she couldn't put much strength into it.The muffled laugh of the man in her ear clearly mocked her, making her even angrier.Her emotions flared up too quickly, and tears started falling.Westley felt the wetness on his arm, it was hot.He quickly sat up.He knew about her tendency to lose control of her tears, but seeing her cry still made his heart ache.He gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eye with his thumb and whis
"You can't possibly have nowhere to stay."Westley turned her around and found her eyes tightly closed.He laughed softly. "You used to try everything to see what’s in front of you right now, so what's wrong now?"Jordan had been influenced by dramas and novels back then.Because she was protected by the Howard family and watched over by Westley, there were no other men around her except for him.Even if there were, she couldn't see their abs.So at that time, she could only secretly look when he was training or at moments when he would take off his clothes.Leanne had also helped her a lot.When she was young, he saved her when she was hospitalized.He injured his shoulder, and he had to take off his clothes to apply medicine.During those days, she insisted on taking care of him and saw a lot.But all of this ended before she turned 18.It was like playing house, no one took it seriously.Later, she never had the chance to see Westley’s body again.Now, she couldn't loo
Westley's eyes flashed with a deep, meaningful smile.He replied calmly, "How did I trick you? I'm just being very sincere. I was just asking about the things from before. I didn't mean anything. If you're overthinking, then... Are you feeling guilty?"Jordan retorted immediately, "I'm not guilty!"Then, she weakly explained, "I didn't do anything wrong. My confession was real, and the words I said to your mom were for you. Later, I didn't contact you because your attitude toward me wasn't good. I didn't dare to reach out. So, it's all your fault."Westley laughed. "Alright, it's all my fault."He released her and stood up, heading toward the bathroom.Jordan stood frozen, not knowing why the conversation ended so abruptly.They didn't really reach any conclusion.But that wasn't the point. She followed him to the bathroom door and knocked."Westley, are you taking a shower?"There was no response. She pressed her ear to the door and thought she could hear water running.Alt
"I..."Jordan leaned on his shoulder, her voice soft. "Can you just say it?""Okay."Westley was easy to talk to. "You said that after giving it some thought, you might have mistaken your feelings for me. You might have confused sibling love with romantic love. Actually, maybe you don't really like me. That was the gist of it. The exact words, it's been so long, I don't remember."Jordan didn't believe that he didn't remember.If he didn't hold a grudge, he wouldn't have treated her the way he did afterward.He didn't even send her a message.Even when the Howard family invited them back for dinner, he had his subordinates contact her."You really are petty."Westley chuckled, pulling her even closer.He kissed the corner of her lips. "Yep, I'm petty. For the things I owe you, I'll apologize and make it up to you, but for the things I've done right, I'll remember them and make you pay me back."Jordan quickly grabbed his wrist, her speech speeding up."Westley, I can explai
Jordan was rendered speechless. "You didn't drink tonight. What, are you drunk from fruit juice?"Westley let go of her, changed his shoes, and, as if he were at his own home, casually unbuttoned his shirt and sat down on the sofa."Huh?"Jordan changed her shoes and walked over. She sat at the coffee table in front of him, her face serious as she said, "You'd better tell me the truth!"Westley leaned back against the sofa, his posture casual."What do you want me to confess?""I want you to..."The man suddenly moved closer, and Jordan swallowed her words.She stared wide-eyed at the extraordinarily handsome man in front of her.He had undone four buttons of his shirt, and as he moved, his muscular physique subtly showed through.Her gaze couldn't help but fall inside his collar.Suddenly, she felt her mouth becoming dry."Jordy, you need to take responsibility for your words.""I..."Before she could finish, her waist was grabbed, and before she could react, she was sit