With a deep ache in his heart, Marcus held Lindy's hand in his palms. He smiled gently at her. "Why are your hands so cold? Shall I rub them for you?"Before Lindy could speak, he gently rubbed her hands.Lindy's eyes widened in surprise, unsure of what to do.‘I’d never thought Marcus could be so gentle. Was he just as gentle to his other half?’As she thought about it, random evocative imagery popped into her mind.She freaked out, she quickly shook off her wild imagination and smiled at him. "Uh, I’m not cold anymore. Lucas and Sonnet are still here, not nice for us to..."Marcus wrapped her hands close to his body. "Then keep 'em’ warm here."The corner of Sonnet's mouth twitched. ‘Damn, if I hadn't known this was fake, I would’ve thought they were truly in love.‘No! Lindy may be faking it, but could that be real for Mr. Pine?’Realizing this, Sonnet smiled like a proud mama hen.‘If this fake love turned real for Marcus, they would be a good match! Lindy would’ve gotten
After a while, Marcus and Sonnet came back. Then, Lindy stood up to leave.Marcus immediately stepped forward to hold her hand. "Come on, I'll send you back to your office."Lindy smiled, turned around to say goodbye to Lucas, and walked out with Marcus on her arm.After they left the restaurant and walked to Marcus' car, she let go of his hand and smiled at him. "Thank you for today, your acting was impeccable!"Marcus looked at her deeply. "I think, we have to be thorough if we’re going to put up an act.""Huh?" Lindy was surprised.Suddenly, Marcus took a step forward and pressed her against his car door with his body. He supported the car with both hands and wrapped her whole body in his arms.At that moment, Lindy panicked. She stretched out her hand to push him away. "You...What are you doing..."He lowered his head. His hot breath was getting closer and closer to her, and then his lips were pressed against the corners of hers.Lindy was stunned, her mind went blank.Sh
"Then, what do you want?""I don’t care, you have to pay me by going shopping with me!"Lindy laughed through her tears.Marcus’ heart melted watching her laugh and cry. He wiped away her tears with his fingers and said, "Okay, it’s done. I'll send you home."“Okay.” Lindy opened the car door and sat in by herself.As she waited for Marcus to get into the driver's seat, she remembered, "Oh, rats! I forgot about Sonnet!""She went back in Lucas' car," Marcus replied.Lindy breathed a sigh of relief.Marcus started the car. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Lucas is in love with Sonnet, right?"Although his plan went smoothly, he became worried about his buddy. So, he took advantage of the situation to find out.Now Sonnet seemed to put up walls against Johnson. He was afraid that Lucas will take advantage of the situation and gain the upper hand."Yes," Lindy said softly."Then what about Sonnet? If they were in love, why did Sonnet marry Maxwell at that time?""Sonnet
Almost a week later, Lucas called Sonnet. He told her that he had reserved a private room at the Grand Harbor City Hotel. He invited Sonnet and Lindy's family to have a get-together over the weekend.On Saturday, Sonnet asked Logan for a day off and went out with her kids and her father.Sonnet was about to book an e-hailing ride, when Lindy said, "No need to book, a car will pick us up soon.""You book a ride?""No, Marcus arranged it."Sonnet was pleasantly surprised. "So, you two are together now?"Lindy shook her head like a rattle. "It's impossible between us, forget about it.""Then why would he pick you up?""He accidentally found out that we were going to the Grand Harbor City Hotel. He thought traveling there will be inconvenient because there are so many of us, so he arranges a car to pick us up.""Accidentally found out. And you believed that?! Don't you know why a man is courteous to a woman?" Sonnet sneered.Lindy waved. "Oh, you know nothing about us. He wouldn’
Lucas squatted in front of him and nodded hard. "Uncle Myles, I’ll remember this!"Myles smiled and patted his head. "We'll be rooting for you here in Harbor City! Go and chase your dreams!"Lucas touched Myles' hand.Although Myles was a paraplegic patient, he was great-hearted. No matter which of the three children encountered difficulties, Myles can help them see a new perspective through a mere few sentences.A disabled body was not terrible, for his wise mind and open-minded attitude was his true treasures. Even if he could not physically help them, the spiritual guidance and support he gives them made him indispensable in their lives."Lucas, when are you leaving? We will see you off then," Sonnet asked."Leaving on Monday."Lindy was a little bit reluctant. "In such a hurry?""Yeah, the company has been urging me. I requested an extension until Monday.""How strange, why do I feel that your company wants to keep you far away?" Lindy tilted her head and said.Sonnet pat
He narrowed his eyes. "Who texted you?""It's my papa, Uncle Johnson!" Lune exclaimed. "My papa sends a text message to my mom every night."Jaybie gave her a side-eye. Lune felt it and quickly covered her mouth.Maxwell turned sour. He looked at Sonnet and said, "I see that you have a pretty good relationship with the kids’ godfather!"He silently cursed, ‘That damned *sshole has gone to Germany, yet he still pesters my dear wife. How abominable!’Sonnet put the phone away and replied lightly. "Yes, but that’s none of your business, right, Mr. Yates?"Maxwell was devastated, and he looked terrible.Sonnet added, "Mr. Yates, I think it's inappropriate for you to look at my phone while you stand quietly behind me. I hope you don't do that next time. It's rude to spy on other people's privacy.""I'm not spying. Your posture was so obvious like you were trying to show off!" Maxwell said angrily.Ever since Lucas appeared, his dear wife has been treating him differently. How inf
‘Phew, that was close! I almost spilled the beans! I can't reveal my identity now!’"My what?" Sonnet said coldly, "Mr. Yates, even if you are my neighbor or my boss, you have no right to interfere in my life! I can chat with or date whoever I choose. Why do you care?""I wouldn’t care if he's a good man, but he's not a good man!" Maxwell's anger, which had just calmed down, was instantly ignited by Sonnet's retort."How is he not a good person? He’s my childhood friend, and I know him very well!" Sonnet was also angry."You know him well just because he’s your childhood friend? Lindy is also your childhood friend too, and she’s in love with Lucas. Do you know that?!"Maxwell regretted it as soon as he said it.Sonnet was stunned too. She was in a daze and stared at Maxwell.After a while, she squinted her eyes and asked Maxwell, "How do you know that Lindy’s in love with Lucas? You’re not close to Lindy. How do you know so much?"Maxwell panicked. He made a slip of the tongu
Half an hour later, Sonnet and Marcus sat face-to-face in the cafe."Mr. Pine, the reason I called tonight is to ask you about the time you pretended to be Lindy's boyfriend to meet Lucas. Do you know why she asked you to do that?" Sonnet went straight to the point.Marcus looked at her for a few seconds and sighed softly. "You’re a smart person, so I won't hide it from you. Lindy asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend so she could give up on Lucas. She did that because she knows that the person Lucas loves is you."You used to have a husband, but you’re single now. Lucas can pursue you openly, so she willingly gave you both her blessing."Sonnet was silent.‘Gave us her blessing…’She knew that Lindy had known about Lucas' feelings for her a long time ago. Lindy loved Lucas. Yet, she silently endured it and watched the man she loved love someone else! ‘How long has she been enduring this emotional torture?‘At this point, she still wants to bless us both?!’Sonnet’s heart a