I didn't know what was in her mind, but I wasn't crazy yet. I still loved Farrell because I couldn't throw away these six years of feelings in one second. But to return to him after he hurt me, that wasn't going to happen.Farrell would regret what he did to me. I'm sure that day would come, but I meant what I said. I wouldn't take him back. His actions in destroying my father's hard work and bringing him close to death were unforgivable.Moreover, after he hurt me on Saturday night and told me to apologize to Bella, the second chance for him was tightly closed.I wouldn't open that door no matter what he did.“I apologize for being prejudiced, nothing more. Farrell and I are divorced. You have to accept reality. We won't reconcile,” I stated.“Camari? Why did you say that?” she gently asked. “Tell me, did my son hurt you? When? I'll have a serious talk with him.”The waiter brought drinks, giving me a chance to think about my answer. I ordered a cup of cold coffee to go while Eleanor
My heart was pounding furiously. Otis Haworth proposed to me to be his wife. The man who owned the fifth best financial company in the country. Even though his name wasn't mentioned daily in the business news, people respected his company.He was right. His idea was better, much better. My parents and I had more protection by being under his protection. Farrell or Bella couldn't touch me again. Anyone else who intended to hurt me would have to go through Otis.“Don't worry. It's only for one year. I won't keep you forever. I know you don't love me. I promise I won't touch you. You just need to accompany me whenever I attend important events,” he added.I looked at him in disbelief. I was officially divorced from Farrell today. I was single so there was no harm in marrying whoever I wanted. Farrell was going to marry Bella, why would I reject the proposal of a man who was better than my ex?“Okay. Let's get married. I'll do whatever you want as long as it doesn't violate the law and con
[Otis]Jasper laid me down, then returned with the oxygen tank. I refused the medicine he offered. I didn't want to be dependent on that poison. Feeling the fresh air enter my nose, I felt more relieved. I breathed deeply, trying to calm myself.I didn't know why the nightmare had returned. I hadn't thought about Jim and everyone from my old high school in a long time. Although I was bullied in middle school, the worst times were in high school and college, because my friends were like giants around me.My short body might give them the courage to make fun of me. After all, I was an easy target. Father didn't care what happened to me. I came home battered, only Mother cried for me.Father never talked to the school or tried to stop the abuse I was receiving. His silence made the people at school and college even worse. Because the person who attacked me was the son of a prominent person, the school chose to remain silent.Had I hired a bodyguard a long time ago, perhaps my psychologica
Jasper and I met Camari in the elevator. She looked different in her blue formal dress. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, showing off her long neck. She covered up the redness on her cheeks with her makeup perfectly.She looked a few inches taller in her high heels. However, I didn't feel inferior or intimidated by the increase in height. The woman's appearance was enhanced by her sweet smile.“Good morning,” she greeted as she entered the elevator.“Good morning,” Jasper and I replied in unison.“You're gorgeous, Miss Gastrell,” Jasper complimented, making me roll my eyes.“Thank you. You are very handsome, Jasper.” Camari smiled at him.“How does Mr. Haworth look?” Jasper glanced at me. Seriously?Before Camari could answer, the elevator doors opened. A man and a woman entered. Fortunately, they interrupted in time. So, Camari didn't have to awkwardly answer my assistant's stupid question. In a moment, the elevator was full of other residents heading to the parking lot.Jasper and I e
[Camari]My name was cleared, and my reputation restored. However, I didn't betray Otis by turning down his job offer. Mr. Bloom wouldn't have investigated the theft case if no one had pushed him. I believed Otis had forced him to investigate.I wouldn't have a better ally than him. Even though he was a Haworth, he agreed to take everything from Farrell. In return, I willingly became his pawn. I had no idea what he was planning to propose to me, but I would do anything for him.I couldn't wait to see Farrell and Bella pay for all their evil deeds to me and my parents. Bella wanted to make my life miserable for eight years. Seriously. I was the one suffering.I met Jasper and Otis in the elevator. We greeted each other, but not for long. Since other residents filled the small space, we couldn't chat further. Otis and Jasper exited the elevator first. I had a parking space on the ground floor, so I came out later.The distance from the apartment to Otis' office was very close. The differ
Hearing the doorbell ring, I opened it. Otis arrived with Jasper and Isaac. I invited them in. We couldn't discuss personal matters at the office. So, we signed a prenuptial agreement outside of work hours.Farrell and I had a similar agreement in a similar thickness to the one Isaac had prepared. I read every sentence carefully. Otis was generous. He gave me a large monthly allowance. I couldn't believe the zeros behind the numbers.“What's wrong?” Otis asked.“Didn't you write the amount of my monthly allowance wrong?” I looked at him in confusion.“All the numbers on there are correct. I transferred your monthly allowance earlier,” he said.I took my phone from the table and opened the screen. He was right. There was a statement from my bank stating that some money had been transferred to my account. Crazy. I didn't need that much money to fulfill my monthly needs.“I can top it up if it's not enough,” Otis said.“Oh. No,” I quickly refused. “This amount is just too much.”Isaac chu
[Otis]I couldn't sleep because I was getting married to Camari. It was a big decision, and I was so worried about repeating the same mistake. What if she changed her mind? What if she met a better man and betrayed me?Camari wasn't Cattleya, but she was also very sweet. Cattleya assured me she would be faithful and with me until death do us part. She knew Haworth held true to their vows. Yet every word out of her mouth was a lie.Remembering what Farrell had done, I calmed down. Camari and I were in the same position. We were betrayed by our partners with people close to us. I wouldn't betray someone I cared about because of that pain. So, I believed Camari would be faithful to me.Step by step the marriage went smoothly. Camari put her signature on the prenuptial agreement with confidence. I admired her relationship with her parents. They approved of our marriage without drama.Jasper looked at me intently once we were in my office. “Are you worried about Mrs. Haworth? You must have
Camari guided my hand to her face. I was sure she could feel my hand trembling, but she said nothing. Her lips touched mine. Oh, my God. I was kissing the woman who had graced my dreams for the past few nights.I even touched her soft and delicate face. I suddenly felt unworthy of touching her. Camari held my hand again and placed it on her chest. I gasped. She took advantage of it by deepening our kiss.“Camari,” I said reluctantly."I'm your wife, Otis. I’m completely yours. You can do whatever you want." She unbuttoned my pajamas and stroked my chest. “Just as you're completely mine.”Camari led me to do as she wished. She didn't laugh or mock me whenever I misunderstood her instructions. She patiently guided me and asked me to say what I wanted.I just knew the relationship between a man and a woman could be this beautiful. I was amazed at my body and Camari's reactions whenever our hands touched different body parts. I let tears fall from my eyes as we became one.I couldn't expla