As soon as Shanon entered her father's house, Avery immediately pulled her to her room. She didn't know since when her sister had been standing behind the door. Avery seemed to be really looking forward to her arrival.
“What? Why do you look in a hurry?”
“Ssshh... I have something important I need to talk to you about.”
“Yes, you said so in your message. Sorry, I couldn't come earlier. Suddenly, one of my lecturers had a seminar today and I—”
“It's okay. You don't need to explain anything to me. I know you're working really hard on your education because you have incredibly good dreams for the future," Avery rubbed her shoulder gently before she moved to lock the door.
"So, what is this about?"
Avery looked nervous. She repeatedly rubbed her thighs before throwing herself on the bed.
"Two days ago I checked our company."
“Ave, I told you that company—”
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“Sorry darling, I'm very busy today. I have overtime because there are urgent things that I need to finish immediately.”“It's a shame we can't have dinner at my house.”"Maybe next time. I'll look at my schedule for tomorrow, and maybe we can have dinner at your favorite restaurant.”“Ugh, how could I possibly refuse it? You are the best. I love you, Anthony. Good luck with all your work.”Anthony was still holding his cellphone with one hand, while his other hand was resting on the steering wheel. The atmosphere in the car returned to silence after Miley turned off the phone. His car had been parked in his carport for half an hour ago. But Anthony was reluctant to get out, and he deliberately stayed in his car long enough to stare at Shanon's wide open window. From where he was sitting, Anthony could see the silhouette of Shanon's body as she was taking off her clothes to change into pajamas. The movements were
"This is the end of my presentation. Thank you all for your attention.”The sound of applause filled the silence in the classroom, where Shanon had just finished giving a presentation on macroeconomics."Good job, Ms. Wilson. I look forward to you presenting your thesis in the hall in the coming months.”"Thank you, Mr. Angelo. I hope I won't disappoint you with my thesis.”"I trust you."Shanon smiled, getting a pat on her shoulder from Mr. Angelo as support for all her hard work so far. It could be said that the man was one of her favorite lecturers because she never got into trouble in his classes and Mr. Angelo always appreciates the results of her hard work.“Amazing presentation.”“Jordyn.”Jordyn walked into her nearly empty classroom while clapping at her. Shanon was still tidying up some of the books and papers she used for today's presentation. She smiled, welcoming Jordyn.
Anthony paced around the living room, worried and angry at Shanon for not answering his dozens of calls. Shanon disappeared without a word after he saw her get into Jordyn's car this afternoon.Anthony couldn't stop cursing his stupidity for not trying to stop Shanon when he had the chance. This afternoon he was too angry because he saw Shanon kissing Jordyn in an empty classroom. Against the background of the blackboard and diktat books stacked on the table, they both looked like they were really enjoying the kiss. God only knows why Anthony didn't pull Jordyn away from Shanon and beat him to a pulp. The good side in him prevented him from doing that for several reasons, firstly because they were on campus, Anthony couldn't let the campus council further corner him because he beat up a student on campus, secondly, because he remembered when Shanon shed tears in front of him because of his assholery. He didn't want to see Shanon cry again because of him. He had to keep the da
“Hey Shanon, how was your dinner date last night?” Sarah waved from seat number two from the front.Shanon looked at her sharply and told her to shut up because some of their friends were starting to look at her suspiciously.“Tsk, that wasn't a dinner date. We had dinner at Jordyn's house with his brother too.”“For me it is a dinner date. Looks like you're satisfied with dinner."“They treated me like a princess. I am very satisfied and full.”“Great. I called you last night and this morning, but you didn't pick up."“My phone fell at Jordyn's house. I only realized it last night when I was about to call Anthony and ask him permission to stay at my father's house. Somehow my cellphone fell because I was rushing home to see Avery who was arguing with Yvone.""Good grief. I really sympathize with you. Tell me if you need my help, I will try to help you.”“Actuall
“Jordyn, thank you for everything. I don't know what my and Avery's lives would be like without you.”“Glad to be able to help you and be useful. This is all I can do as a friend.”“Tsk, you're kidding, huh?” Shanon hit him lightly on the shoulder.They both looked at the one-story house with a yard and a very pretty low wooden fence. The grass in the yard had been neatly mowed. Several flower pots were added in the right corner of the yard to beautify the face of the house. Yesterday, Avery bought some fruit plant seeds and plans to plant them in their yard next spring. Avery was very excited about the prospect of a comfortable and beautiful home with a variety of plants in their yard.“We wouldn't have this house without your help. Thank you for renting it to us when we really needed a house to start a new life. Now Avery can live here comfortably without having to fight with Yvone."“No, don't than
Shanon decided that it was time for her to go home after running away from home for a week. Actually, the term going home sounded too much for her. Firstly, because the house was not her house. She was never a part of that house, which made her feel that it was a place to come home to. Second, even though she was Anthony's legal wife, their marriage was fake. All of Anthony's assets, including his house, never belonged to her. She was only in the house for a short time. Until Anthony let her go.Thinking about it made Shanon sad. She was caught in an annoying dilemma. She wanted to stay away from Anthony for the good of her future, but she was pregnant with Anthony's baby. They would forever be connected because of that baby. Shanon didn't want to be a naughty mom who separated a child from his own father. So, today she was determined to tell Anthony about the baby, and at the same time she wanted to ask Anthony for permission to live with her sister. It was time for her to r
"Hey, what's wrong with you?"Shanon just walked towards her sister without answering her question. She hugged Avery tightly to shed all her tears on her shoulder.Avery frowned in confusion at Shanon, then she looked at the taxi driver, who looked just as confused as her."What did you do to my sister?""Not me. She's been crying since she got into my taxi."Avery let the taxi driver go and took Shanon into the house. Shanon still didn't want to say anything to her after they sat down in the living room. Avery suspected it had everything to do with Anthony. She saw that Shanon was still fine when she said to her that she was going to Anthony's house to get some of her stuff. But, when she arrived home, Shanon didn't bring anything at all, and instead cried hysterically until her whole face turned red."Do you want to tell me now?"Shanon raised her face full of tears. She looked pathetic with red eyes and gasping for breath.&
“What is this, Anthony?” Samie Witacker threw photos on his desk after breaking into his office without permission.Two minutes ago, Anthony was still talking to Ben on the phone to discuss some business. Samie suddenly barged into his office without knocking and threw a tantrum while throwing the photos on his desk."Those are photos of me with Shanon," Anthony answered dryly.No need to check all the photos one by one. He had looked at a photo at the top of the pile, and he found a photo of himself with Shanon at his house. It was clearly an old photo. Whoever took his photo with Shanon, at that time they were still living a fake life as the perfect bride and groom to trick his grandfather. In these photos it was clear that he and Shanon seemed to care about each other. He also found several photos of him kissing Shanon in the car.“Your wife, huh? Why did you never tell us that you were married to one of your students?”&
Shanon frowned in confusion when she saw Anthony suddenly stand up and throw the napkin on the table. He hadn't finished eating his steak and hadn't touched the wine, but Anthony suddenly left the table in a silent anger that confused her.“Hmm... I think he's sick of having a wife like you. You show the affair too bluntly in front of him."“You've really drained all my patience, bitch. If you can’t say proper words, you better shut your damn mouth.”Shanon moved her chair back and stood up.“Shanon, where are you going? Your ankle is sprained. I will help you.”“No, Jamie. I can handle it. You just keep eating here.”With unsteady steps, Shanon walked out of the dining room. She was so angry that she wanted to hit something. If Annika wasn't her friend, she would have happily punched her sister-in-law in the damn mouth who had been messing with her since this afternoon.Shanon walked to
Shanon was happy because her relationship with Anthony was quite conducive throughout the afternoon and evening. They didn't leave their room after Anthony got a bruise ointment. They spent their time lazing around in bed, cuddling. Shanon enjoyed a very calm moment with Anthony with the sight of a snowstorm that made the entire landscape outside the window very white. They could barely see the mountain ranges or trees that were usually clearly visible from Shanon's room.At seven, they finally went out of their room because they were starting to get hungry. Anthony held Shanon's waist tightly and led her down the stairs because Shanon refused to be carried by him. Shanon's friends greeted Anthony in friendly tones as they passed each other near the stairs. Shanon was very grateful because she didn't run into Jammy at all while walking down to the dining room. That would be a very awkward moment. Shanon hoped they could return to Boston as soon as the storm passed.&ld
Anthony jumped down from the helicopter with solid footing. He brushed off the sunglasses that framed his eyes and rolled his gaze to the range of snowy mountains that spread out around him. Everything was white and a little misty. Anthony turned towards the magnificent villa that stood on flat land at the top of the hill. The villa was quiet. Anthony told the pilot to wait because he wasn't planning on staying that night. He just wanted to take Shanon home right then and there. He thought about it while they were still in the air. He wouldn't let Shanon stay at the villa any longer with her ex-lover and immediately took her home.“Are you one of Mrs. Sarah’s friends?”"Yes. Where is she? Where is everyone?”“They were skiing on the hill.”"When are they coming back?" Anthony asked impatiently.“I think they'll be back at lunch.”Drake looked at Anthony's appearance from head to toe. All black
Shanon appeared exactly five minutes later in a white and blue gradient ski outfit and furry hoodie. Shanon carried goggles and other ski equipment in both hands.“They gave me this before I came out.”“Sarah and Stevan make sure their friends have everything here. Let's go. Our friends left half an hour ago.”“They must be at the top of the hill. Why is there no cable car here?” Shanon started to complain just a few steps after her shoes hit the snow. The combination of uphill roads and very thick snow made the walk feel five times more difficult than just climbing up a steep mountain.“Where's the fun if you just get on the cable car and glide? The journey from the bottom to the top is more amazing than just gliding.”“Really?”As far as Shanon could see, she only saw pine trees and rocks covered in snow. Shanon wondered whether Anthony was a ski fan or not? She had seen Anthony s
“Morning, Shanon.”“Morning, Josie.”“It seems you didn't sleep well last night.”Shanon put her ass on one of the empty chairs next to Joselyn and her husband. Most of the other round tables were already filled with other couples. Shanon caught a glimpse of Sarah and Stevan sitting with Justin and his girlfriend.“Yeah, I think so too. I woke up with a very tired body and mind. I need some coffee.”Right after Shanon said that, a housekeeper came in with a pot of very fragrant coffee and started filling her empty cup with coffee that made Shanon's mouth almost drip."Thanks."“What would you like for breakfast, ma'am? We have pancakes & bacon, hashbrown & sausage, and smoked beef omelets.”“I want a smoked beef omelette with hashbrown, can I?”“Sure. I will be right back."Shanon leaned her back against the back of her chair whi
After making sure Sarah didn't follow her, Shanon dashed to her room and plopped down on her king size bed as soon as she arrived at her room. She rolled herself up like a fetus. She felt that the bed was too big to sleep on alone. She had never felt so vulnerable when she was away from Anthony. She was always fine while living alone in New Heaven. She had never missed Anthony so much. But, that night she felt vulnerable and missed Anthony so bad. She needed to hear Anthony's voice.Shanon rushed to grab her cell phone on the nightstand. She deactivated airplane mode and dozens of notifications started flooding into her phone. It took Shanon ten minutes to wait until the notification ringtone died down, and her cell phone returned to silence. Shanon then pressed the speed dial to call Anthony.“Anthony…” Shanon's voice sounded hoarse and wet."What's wrong with you? You turned off your phone, and you suddenly called me with puffy eyes?”
Something big?Shanon thought Jammie was just joking to scare her or intimidate her. She didn't have any inkling as she went into the dining room with the dress code Sarah had set for that evening. A silk nightgown for the women and silk pajamas for the men. Sarah seemed inspired by their summer vacation at Joselyn's villa. At that time, they had a pajama party and played a snakes and ladders game all night while eating various kinds of snacks that they brought from their respective homes.But for tonight, Sarah had modified it a little. She didn't make her female friends wear pajamas, but instead nightgowns, as a sign that they were no longer teenagers, and that they were adults with integrity.“Welcome to the pajama party.”Shanon's jaw dropped as she entered the common room. The room was on the first floor, second hallway after the hall. The room looked really amazing with a gold interior and walls covered with gold wallpaper. The
Shanon quickly forgot everything Jammie said as she was busy welcoming her friends who came to the villa that day. They reminisced while screaming and hugging because it was the first time they had met since graduating from high school.“Anna Hughes! Oh my gosh, I can't believe it's you.”“Sarah, thank you for inviting me and my boyfriend.”“Hi Anna. Are you pregnant?”“Oh, our Shanon genius! And yes, I'm pregnant."“Oh, congratulations to you, darling!” Shanon hugged Anna warmly.She then hugged Aaron, Anna's lover.“Welcome to our humble Villa. Please follow Tobby to your room.""Thanks."Not long after Anna and her lover went to their room in the right wing, Drake arrived from the airport with three couples. Joselyn, the blonde woman, got out of the van for the first time and screamed excitedly as soon as her eyes caught the figures of Shanon and Sarah.
Anthony's voice on the speaker startled her. Shanon hurriedly opened the door wider and asked Jammie to come into the villa. Shanon then turned her back to Jammie to talk to Anthony."I have to go," whispered her.“Hey. Is he one of your friends?”Anthony caught a glimpse of Jammie's face over Shanon's shoulder. Anthony narrowed his eyes suspiciously at his wife's movements.“Yeah, he's one of my friends. I have to find Sarah or Drake to get them to prepare a room for Jammie. I'll call you again tomorrow. Love you.”Shanon sighed softly. She didn't know why she suddenly became that nervous just because Jammie came while she was on a video call with Anthony.“Did I interrupt you with your boyfriend?”Shanon choked up hearing Jammie's voice so close to her ear. She hurriedly turned around and smiled awkwardly. Her face turned red when she was stared at so intensely by Jammie."That was my husba