It was a big blow to Mr. Lesley to see his precious daughter on the entertainment news headlines in a very embarrassing and terrible form.Out of politeness, maybe I should go forward and comfort a few words but I was afraid that as soon as I opened my mouth, I would say, "In fact, it's not just the entertainment news headlines, because on Wall Street, the financial section will also squeeze out a small space to visit your daughter and my ex-husband's intimate photos."So that was why I said I was nothing like my mother. I would use such methods to vent my dissatisfaction. It was all Leo's fault. He kept taking from me, yet was stingy with emotional value, not even a bit.He also chose betrayal. From blocking me on Instagram to the Gala on my birthday, from behind the scenes to in the open, he trampled me thoroughly inside and out.Mr. Lesley was a man who could distinguish between urgency and importance. He apologized to me and had a brief and very unpleasant conversation with Eli
Duncan arrived with the speed of lightning. Before the police had even escorted Leo away, I was already greeted by the figure of my exceptionally skilled lawyer at the hospital entrance.He was the one to inform me before the police could utter a word. "Leo has violated the restraining order, which is a criminal offense. He will be arrested and face criminal charges."The police officer overheard and corrected him. "It's potentially facing criminal charges."Duncan expressed his gratitude for the officer's reminder, and when he turned to me, his eyebrows twitched ever so slightly. I understood his message instantly. For us, it was a certainty with a probability of one hundred percent because he was Duncan.In reality, Duncan had been delivering documents to the courthouse and decided to drop by the hospital to check on my condition. Seeing that I was indeed fine, he was about to leave.As we said our goodbyes, he unusually closed the gap between us, and we shared a brief embrace a
Duncan and Ethan completely disregarded Leo, with only Lily giving him a fierce glare.I observed that Leo was clearly still reeling from the courtroom's blow. Escorted by the police, he maintained a dignified demeanor and said to them, "You'd better treat me with respect. I'll be out on bail soon."His gaze swept over us, a sneer playing at the corners of his mouth as he tried to regain some ground with his words, speaking sarcastically. "Hailey, you calculating and heartless woman, you deceived me for two years with a cowardly facade, just to extort me now? It's truly repulsive!"He directed the last sentence to the two men present. "You guys have picked up my ex-wife. How amusing. If you're just looking to fuck her, you might as well seek out a prostitute. I can recommend one. It's far more enjoyable than being with her."He was as foolish as a potato head and his words were as venomous as a snake. I was torn between slapping him or considering his previous remarks as new ev
Did you believe in love at first sight?This question was meaningless, a distracted hypothesis in casual conversation, where the person asking the question tried to capture you with a tender gaze. Bingo!This was the beginning of a flirtation, which I would usually call, hitting on someone.Nevertheless, it was not that these men who approached me were doing it on purpose. I just happened to think of my divorce application. The man whose name was next to mine also used this sentence to pry open my heart."No." My voice was as if from somewhere separated from the night, vague and ambiguous. "I don't believe in it.""What's wrong with you?" Lily waved a bottle of wine at me from behind the bar, while I leaned my elbow on the shiny counter.The bar Lily chose was neither spacious nor bright. But today was my divorce party. I couldn't be picky about this either."I'm the one who wants to ask the question. What's wrong with them? Do you know what it feels like to see six Leos hitti
This was too sudden. I had never considered the possibility that Duncan might have feelings for me beyond friendship. Even if Lily had joked about it, I dared to believe that she had never imagined this situation either.I was even somewhat grateful for Duncan's damned thoughtfulness. If I met him at the restaurant on Sunday night with a foolish and ignorant mindset, and he suddenly said such a thing, what would I do?'God, I don't even want to think about that possibility!' I wondered.Just as I was trying to deal with the chaotic emotions, a call from the hospital ruined everything."Hailey, we need to talk to you about Mr. Edward's latest condition." Ryan's voice was unusually heavy on the other end of the phone."I'll be at the hospital right away," I replied briefly, and after hanging up, a sense of foreboding washed over me.At the hospital, Ryan was already waiting for me in his office. I sat down, and he handed me a medical record, speaking in a very serious tone, "Mr. Ed
I was rendered speechless by Matteo's call. The air in my home seemed to solidify, and all sounds were swallowed by this sudden, devastating news."Ethan, no way." I finally found my voice again."Why?""The surgery is usually performed in the donor's country, considering the condition of the donor's heart.""I know that.""You don't! Our original plan was already bold, and that was based on the assumption that there would be no accidents with the donor. Now that the donor is in danger, with life hanging by a thread, what if they die during transport? What if there are other unforeseen changes?"Seeing me getting more and more agitated, he reached out and placed a hand on my back to soothe me.I continued, "Medicine is a discipline so rigorous it's brutal. It's not as simple as a child's puzzle, where you take a piece out and fill in another."Ethan looked at me, his gaze firm yet tender. He gently took my hand, trying to offer some comfort. "Hailey, I understand your concerns,
Ethan's reply was as instinctive as it was swift. He yanked me toward him and our lips met in a long, deep kiss, his tongue delving in as I reciprocated with a flick of my own. As he reached for his phone under the couch, he ended the call with Matteo without a second thought.Soon, the silence of the room was punctuated only by the sounds of our kissing and our heavy breathing.Worried I might run out of breath, Ethan eventually released me, but it was he who let out a muffled groan first. He looked down at my hand, stroking his dick through his pants, then met my gaze."I can see something in your eyes," he said, hoisting me up and carrying me toward the bedroom, not forgetting to ask, "Am I mistaken, Hailey? I feel like you're starting to accept my love."Hanging onto him just as I had on the cruise, I hooked my legs around his waist to keep my balance. This time, there was no penetration, but it was no less intense. Ethan's hands, cupping my soft buttocks, kneaded them, occas
Ethan had left early in the morning. I'd bet on it. When the sky was just beginning to lighten, with darkness and laziness prevailing. All I felt was a lingering good morning kiss. I should have gotten up from the bed, performed a formal departure ritual, or asked Ethan for a more serious commitment.After all, as everyone knew, all men's words in bed were no different from barking dogs. But I didn't have much strength and had to let it go.When the dawn light outside the window climbed onto the lawn outside the house, I went to the hospital.Strictly speaking, I hadn't fulfilled my duties as a doctor in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department for a long time since I took leave due to Edward's matter, but the dean still kept a room for me, my office.Ryan took away all the medical records that I needed to handle, leaving only a clean and tidy Attending Physician nameplate that didn't require responsibility, prepared for me. As long as I ended my vacation and returned to my post, I co