Michael almost impulsively revealed the truth.But in the end, he held back.Jane misunderstood him. It didn’t matter if they weren’t even friends.As long as she could see what kind of person Zachary really was, she would understand his actions later.“Okay, I’ll do as you say, Jane. I’ll leave now.”There was only a door between them, but the soundproofing on the top floor was quite good, and Zachary hadn’t heard anything.He just kept checking the time, feeling it was taking too long.Just as he was about to knock, the door opened.He saw Michael carrying a suitcase as he walked out.Then Jane followed behind him.“How was it?” Zachary took the suitcase from her hands, his voice soft.Frank cocked his brows, then stepped away to find Charlotte, giving them some space.Jane was about to speak when the door diagonally across from them opened.Nina stood there, looking distressed, tears brimming in her eyes as she looked at Zachary.“Zachary, I feel so terrible…”Zachary
Zachary’s threat didn’t make her panic at all.Even if the truth were to come out in the future, she would drag them down with her.What did she have to fear being alone?Either Zachary would become her husband, or Jane would walk the path to the underworld with her.If Zachary and Jane were to be in love, then she would let them be separated by life and death.She would like to see how they would love each other then.“Zachary…”No matter how many dark thoughts Nina harbored, her anger didn’t show on her face.Her pale complexion, paired with tearful eyes, looked pitiful.“I’m not trying to make you responsible. I know you and Miss Greenwood have just made some progress, and I know you like her a lot. I didn’t mean to ruin what you have, but last night wasn’t my intention. I resisted, but I just couldn’t push you away. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have gotten hurt…”Zachary couldn’t remember anything after he slept with Jane.He had no recollection of waking up in the same bed wit
Jane smiled.Charlotte observed that smile, feeling a sense of understanding.On the other side, the female doctor exited the room and respectfully reported to Zachary.“Mr. Collins, there are tears in the private area, and some redness and swelling, but it’s not too serious. I’ve prescribed medication. It should heal in a few days, but for now, no bathing, just wipe off any sweat, and avoid vigorous exercise or swimming at the beach.”Zachary raised his hand, and Roy escorted the female doctor out.He didn’t linger.But just after taking a step, the door behind him swung open wide.Nina timidly leaned against the door. “Zachary, I… I can’t see, I can’t apply the medicine.”Zachary’s expression was unreadable. “Didn’t the female doctor apply it for you?”Nina quickly responded, “What about the next few days…”Zachary replied coldly, “I’ll arrange for her to come again.”After saying that, he strode away.Nina finally removed her facade, her expression twisting into somethin
Jane handed the juice to Charlotte and sat down beside her.Across from them was a small boxing ring.Zachary and Frank had already changed into their boxing gear and were standing in the ring.Both were of similar height, their upper bodies muscular and defined, and they had good looks—truly a visual feast.“Did Zachary and Frank bet on who would get married first? If Frank loses, what does he want from Zachary?” Charlotte took a sip of her juice and smiled. “He said he wants something big.”Jane laughed, glancing at the ring. “Those two are so childish. It’s hard to say who will win; I see them as evenly matched.”Charlotte didn’t respond.In the ring, Zachary tapped gloves with Frank.Neither needed to say much.They had practiced together. Their strikes were precise and powerful.Jane became so engaged that she pulled Charlotte to the edge of the ring.“Go, Zachary! Don’t let him win, push forward!”Charlotte couldn’t help but chuckle.When Frank had Zachary in a hol
Zachary was at a loss for words.What were they like now?A coquettish woman was trying to move the coldest of hearts.Zachary had no choice. He tried his best to make himself prepared.He tried to crack a smile, looking like a fool.“Ha... ha...”Jane scoffed, “Your smile is as dry as your apology.”Zachary did his best. He sighed, “Is there any other request that I can fulfill?”“What counts as something you can fulfill? Isn’t that your comfort zone?”Jane began to squirm, wanting to break free from his restraints.“Only when you find a way to fulfill the impossible does it count as sincerity. Mr. Collins, please let go of me.”Zachary lowered his head, resting it on her neck with a long sigh.“I’ve lost.”After saying that, he raised his head and attempted to smile.His mind wandered to Charlie's foolish expression.But in the end, he was nothing more than a shell of himself.His face barely moved. There was no trace of a smile.Not even a glimmer of joy in those da
“Because I, of all people, hate bitches the most.”She saw Nina struggling to contain her emotions and twitching her lips. She cupped Zachary's face and told him, “Remember that.”Zachary nodded. “Got it.”Nina turned to leave.At that moment, her face twisted with anger. ‘That wretched woman has to die.’Jane glanced at Nina's stumbling steps and said to Zachary, “I made your childhood friend run away. Aren't you going to comfort her?”“I won’t.”Zachary swiped the access card to enter, placing Jane on the bed but not getting up immediately.He lowered his body slightly, his voice low and melodious. “I only comfort you.”Jane stretched her legs, resting her feet on his thigh, gently rubbing against him with a smile. “Mr. Collins seems to have woken up to his desires.”Zachary held her ankle, but Jane preemptively pulled back and turned to wrap herself tightly in the blanket.“I’m tired. I’m going to sleep.”Zachary patted her through the blanket, his voice carrying a hint
“Zachary, I’m doing this for you. I see that Miss Greenwood has hostility toward me and wants to leave, so I won’t be a bother to you. Even though I’m leaving, I won’t go back to the Collins family. I won’t let my godmother know about this. I’m planning to go abroad and never return. If you care about our past, just find a way to send my grandfather’s ashes to me overseas. This way, I won’t be alone abroad, and I can still burn paper for my grandfather every year.”Zachary’s brows tightened more and more, he could almost crush a fly with them.After a few seconds of silence, he said, “Jane doesn’t have hostility toward you, and no one said you were a bother. You don’t need to overthink it.”“Let’s forget about going abroad. I’ll have someone send you back to Jeswood. Can you come down now?”Nina shook her head. “Zachary, you should take me abroad. With this incident, I’ll always be a thorn between you and Miss Greenwood. If I stay, every time you see me, you’ll be reminded of what
When Jane groggily woke up, she felt as if she were still swaying.Thinking it was Zachary still at it, she tried to push and kick him, but ended up missing.She opened her eyes and realized she was in the cabin, alone in bed.Seeing a white shirt draped over the sofa, she put it on and opened the door to step outside.There was hardly anyone in the hallway.She went on the deck and it was also empty.Leaning against the railing, she enjoyed the breeze and the scenery, suddenly noticing that the cruise ship had stopped, with splashes of water rising.She curved her lips, intentionally walking to one side, and the splashes followed her movement.She walked all the way to the soft ladder.A person emerged from the splashes, climbing up the ladder.Jane leaned against the railing, watching.Her gaze started at his handsome face, following the sparkling droplets of water as they slid down.They landed on his well-defined muscles.Zachary pushed his wet hair back, bent down clo
Jonathan almost spit out the tea he was drinking."You have principles now?""Not the right time to talk nonsense."Westley. "Do you always talk in a way that pokes others' pain points?"Jonathan smiled for a moment. "If you've done it, don't be afraid of people talking about it."Westley didn't want to continue the conversation and stood up to leave.He went to the kitchen to find Jordan and found her eating ravioli."Didn't you say you'd help?" Westley sat next to her. "How come you're eating secretly? Give me a bite?"Jordan guarded the food. "It’s in the kitchen. There's still plenty in the pot.""But I want to eat from your bowl.""But I don't want to give you any."Westley laughed. "Okay."But while Jordan took a bite of the ravioli, he kissed her.Jordan's eyes widened as she felt the ravioli in her mouth being stolen away."You're disgusting."Westley smiled. "Sweet."Jordan couldn't eat anymore and pushed the remaining ravioli to him. "I'm not eating anymore."
Now that she had remarried him, this was also her home, and there was no need to tidy up anymore."Really?" Westley turned her around. "It'll be troublesome to go to another room and come back for something later.""What do you mean?" Jordan felt like she didn't understand his words today. "Just spill it already."Westley nodded seriously. "Okay, I'll spill it. We're married now. From now on, when we come back here, we'll sleep together. If you don't tidy up and pack your things, there won't be anything for you in my room."Jordan understood. She suddenly smiled and patted his shoulder. "Who said that after marriage, we have to sleep in the same bed? If there's nothing of mine in your room, I'll sleep in my own room. It's not like you only have one room."Westley laughed. "Okay, you're being naughty now."Jordan replied, "You become like the people you spend time with."She finished speaking and ran off.She went to the kitchen to see Miranda and offer to help.Miranda told he
"What is there to prepare?" Westley sat down with Jordan. "They're not strangers."Miranda gave her a glare and handed Jordan some fruit. "Look at me, still wearing my pajamas...""Jordy, it's not that I don't care about you. It's just that Westley didn't say anything, and you two... we also didn't want to ask too much. Wait for me to change into something proper. What would you like to eat? I'll personally cook for you."Jordan quickly stopped her. "No need, we're so familiar with each other already, Mom."Miranda froze, then after a long pause, she grasped Jordan's hand, wiping her tears as she said, “Okay.”Jordan gave Westley a look, and he handed her a tissue.She wiped Miranda's tears. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you worry.""It's our fault," Miranda patted her hand. "We never thought that Westley would do that.""You two grew up together and had a great relationship. We always thought, when we're gone, he'll be able to love you and take care of you well on our beha
Jordan asked him, "You finished so quickly?""Why does it sound like you're unhappy that I came over?""No, it's just that your meetings used to take quite a long time."Westley casually ruffled her hair.Jordan wasn't happy. "You messed up my hairstyle!"Westley chuckled softly. "You're just had your hair down. Is it even styled?""You don't understand.""Alright, I don't understand."Westley pulled her back to the bedroom.Jordan wasn't happy. When they were going upstairs, he carried her back to the room."Do you really like kids that much?"Jordan put her hands against him to stop him from getting any closer."What, can't I like kids now? Henry and Sparrow are so cute."Westley caught both her hands and pinned them down. "Then should we have one too?"Jordan struggled. "Who said I want to have one with you?""Then who do you want to have one with?"Jordan kicked him with her leg. "Get off me."Westley bent down and asked, "Afraid of the pain?""Yes." Jordan was pi
Jordan didn't really know—she had only come here to escape.Now, there wasn't much left to escape from.If it weren't for wanting to spend a few more days with Jane and the others, she would have already been ready to go back to work.Westley saw that she had been thinking for a long time without speaking and asked, "So, are you coming with me to the theme park, or playing with those two kids?"Jordan almost forgot—there were two adorable children here."Then I'll play with the kids.""What, still think I'm too old?"Jordan gave him a playful glare. "Stop bringing that up all the time. Don't think you can keep me trapped with that topic."Westley asked, "Then why not come to the theme park with me?""Weren't you the one who gave me the choice?"Jordan gave a soft snort. "If you only want one answer, then next time give me just one option.""Alright." Westley looked at her with eyes full of affection. "Whatever you say goes.""I've got a meeting—you go play with the kids."
It felt very unreal.It felt like she was dreaming."Will you marry me?""Huh?"Jordan was completely dazed, thinking she would hear him say a lot of touching words.But in the end, all she heard were just those simple words."Are you... talking?"Westley nodded. "Yes. Will you marry me?"For a moment, Jordan truly wanted to throw the flowers at his face.But then she remembered her conversation with Charlotte.And she felt that Charlotte had a point.They were already married, yet Westley still wanted to give her a sense of ceremony.Even if he didn't say any romantic lines, she wouldn't be able to refuse his proposal now.With that thought in mind, she reached out her hand."I will!"Westley slipped the ring onto her finger, stood up, and hugged her.Jordan heard him whisper softly in her ear. "I'm really nervous. It's my first time doing something like this, so I don’t know what to say—I was afraid I'd cry. Give me a little grace. Whatever you want to hear, I'll say
"Okay."Jordan started to feel something was off. "Charlotte, I remember you didn't like the smell of cigarettes. Didn't Frank stop smoking after being with you?"Charlotte responded calmly, "Not really. If I didn't like the smell of cigarettes, I wouldn't have gotten along with Jane for so many years. She was already smoking when I first met her. Also, Frank didn't stop smoking just because he was with me. It was only later, when I was pregnant and feeling unwell, that he stayed by my side and simply forgot about it. Men have a lot of work pressure too. If he smokes now and out of my sight, I think I should try to understand that. That's what being a couple means."Jordan was persuaded. "Yeah, I guess you’re right. There should be mutual understanding. I do act a bit spoiled sometimes."Charlotte said, "When I talk about understanding, I don't mean compromise. If there's something you really can't accept, it still needs to be discussed between the two of you."Jordan was confused
"Wow."Jane and Charlotte stood at the doorway, watching with great interest.It was quite the appetizing show.Zachary and Frank, on the other hand, weren't interested, and headed to the yard to set up the grill.Frank chatted casually with him. "He's been proving himself for two days now—why do you keep poking at his age? He even made you bleed."Zachary said, "I did it for the greater good. Look at them now, kissing like they can't bear to part."Frank cocked his brows and said nothing in response.Jordan overheard Jane and Charlotte's voices.Her face turned completely red from embarrassment.She couldn't push Westley away, so she had no choice but to bite him.When he relaxed his grip, she took the chance to run.She didn't even dare glance at Jane and Charlotte at the door.Back in her room, she buried herself under the blanket.So embarrassing.Downstairs, Jane and Charlotte, satisfied with the show, headed to the yard.Westley, meanwhile, went upstairs.Sure eno
'What was that?'Jordan truly had nothing in her head but confusion.She had just been teased by Jane outside.She thought that since she hadn't come downstairs in the past couple of days, everyone already knew—Westley was... not impotent.Why was Frank saying things like that now?"Frank, what are you talking about?""Nothing."Frank left the kitchen and sat next to Charlotte.After Jane finished tending to Zachary's wound, she even fed him some food.The man held his wife in his arms and asked in a low voice, "All your friends are bringing their husbands food. Why aren't you doing the same?"Charlotte smiled. "That's because Jane took a bite and didn't like it. She thought it would be wasteful, so she gave it to Zachary."Frank played with her hand and asked, "Is there nothing you don't like to eat?""Nope."In the kitchen—Jordan sensed that Westley was upset. She reached out and hugged him, asking, "Did Zachary and the others tease you?"Westley finished handling wha