The door of the toilet cubicle was open. Maxwell pushed the door into the cubicle. Zachary was sitting on the floor. He seemed rather flustered. His wheelchair was folded in half. “What happened?” “I rarely go out. I’m still not used to using this wheelchair. I accidentally fell,” Zachary said with a bitter smile. His wheelchair was equipped with pretty advanced technology. He could fold it in half when he wanted to go to the toilet. However, he did not have sufficient strength in his upper body. Therefore, he accidentally fell while trying to get back into his wheelchair. Maxwell sighed softly and bent down to carry him bridal style. He was extremely thin and frail. Although he was a man, Maxwell managed to carry him effortlessly. “Hey! You…” Zachary exclaimed out loud. In the past, it would be his greatest wish for Maxwell to carry him that way. However, things were different now. He was a different man. He liked women now. “You’re not the only one that finds this
“You’re right,” Maxwell said heavily. Both of them soon returned to the room. As soon as Maxwell opened the door, a small figure rushed toward Maxwell. Lune giggled loudly as she threw herself into Maxwell’s arms. Maxwell’s expression instantly softened. He hugged Lune tightly and asked, “What are you doing, Lune?” “Hehehe, Granny Wolf is here!” Lune laughed as she turned to look in another direction. Maxwell looked in the direction that she was looking. A young girl with a scarf wrapped around her head was holding out her hands like they were claws, making howling noises. He recognized her. She was Jinny Thorne, the girl that Lindy had brought home previously. She was bright and lively. She befriended Jaybie and Lune not long after joining them. Shay and Izzy were running around them while giggling happily as well. The adults chatted with each other while enjoying the dishes. Meanwhile, Jinny was focused on playing with the children. He tended to have a good impress
“Perhaps Matteo was busy?” Sonnet tried explaining on Matteo’s behalf. She felt that Matteo’s behavior did not match his personality either. Perhaps there were unspoken circumstances. “Is that so? Does he not have the time at all to visit Jinny at the hospital? I’d like to ask him myself.” When Will got up to leave, Lindy walked over to Matteo with a glass of wine in hand. She raised the glass in front of Matteo and said, “I’m Lil Three’s godmother. You’re our guest. Since you came to attend Lil Three’s hundredth-day celebration today, I must give you a toast.” “You’re being way too courteous,” Matteo smiled at her warmly as he tipped his head back and downed the wine in his glass.Lindy downed the wine in her glass as well. She then cast a mocking gaze at Matteo and said, “Mr. Brooks, it seems like you should give a toast to someone, right?” Matteo raised his brow and asked, “Who are you referring to?” Lindy looked straight into his eyes and said, “You’re friends wi
“Where do you live?” Matteo asked again. Jinny did not dare to turn to look at him. She lowered her head and told him her address. Matteo memorized the address and started the car. For a few minutes, neither said anything. Jinny wanted to talk to Matteo, but she was embarrassed because of what happened. She did not dare to say anything. Finally, Matteo spoke up first. “How’s your leg?” “Oh, it’s alright. I’m just letting it recover right now.” “Was the fracture serious?” “It’s not serious. However, the doctors put some intramedullary nails into the fracture. After the fracture recovers, I’ll have to undergo surgery to retrieve the nails…” A dark look on her face as she spoke. “I’ll definitely have a scar from the surgery.” “If you’re afraid it won’t look good, you can receive scar removal treatment from a cosmetic doctor. You can remove scars using current technology,” Matteo said. Jinny smiled and said, “Actually, I don’t mind having a scar. At most, I can wear
“But I live on the topmost floor,” Jinny said anxiously. Jinny thought that he would probably be worn out to death if he carried her to the highest floor.However, Matteo frowned at her and said, “Are you trying to walk all the way up on clutches when you live on the highest floor? Would you like to injure your other leg as well?” Jinny pursed her lips. She felt a warm sensation in her heart although he had just criticized her. “Hurry up and come on up. I’m tired of kneeling,” he urged her once again. Jinny no longer hesitated this time around. She lay down on his back. He held her legs, got up, and started walking up the stairs.“I’m really sorry for making you do something so tiring. You can put me down and rest for a while if you’re tired.” Jinny felt a sweet sensation in her heart as she looked at how broad his back was. However, she still felt bad for making him carry her. “I’m alright. You’re rather light,” Matteo said. He paused and added, “I’m not as unfit as
Jolyn immediately spoke up in a softer voice, “I was just asking. I didn’t mean anything else. Don’t be angry about it, alright? Alright, you can hang out with your friends as much as you want. I was just worried about you. I’m no longer worried now that I know you are hanging out with your friends.” Matteo hung up and turned to look at Jinny. Jinny had been listening to his conversation by the side. She had an idea of what was going on. She lowered her eyes immediately when she saw him looking at her. “Well, if you’re busy, I won’t take up any more of your time.” “Alright, take good care of yourself.” Matteo nodded and walked downstairs. Jinny felt rather down as she listened to his footsteps fading into the distance. Initially, she thought that she could insist on inviting him in because he had gotten into a pickle with his mother. However, she did not want to do so. His mother must be monitoring him so strictly because she worried he had a girlfriend outside. His mo
After showering and coming out of the bathroom, Matteo realized that someone had moved the clothes that he had placed on his bed. He frowned in distaste. His mother must have entered the room. He had locked his door from the inside, so she must have used a spare key to unlock the door! He put on his clothes and walked out of the room agitatedly. He wanted to discuss it with Jolyn. When he arrived outside Jolyn’s door, a loud thump came from inside the room. He then heard Jolyn’s upset cries.His heart lurched as he knocked on the door. “Mom, what happened? Are you alright, Mom?” The scene that he had witnessed years ago suddenly flashed across his mind. Chills crept across his heart. He could not let anything happen to his mom right now! Since no one opened the door, he turned the doorknob instinctively. The door opened. It was not locked. He walked into the room and saw Jolyn curled up by the base of her bed. She was crying with her arms wrapped around her knees.She look
“Dad,” Matteo greeted Winston. Winston smiled. “Did you send that girl home safely?” “Yeah.” “Didn’t you chat more with her?” Will smiled at him with a purposeful look in his eyes. Matteo did not say anything in response. “That girl is rather pretty. She has a lively personality as well. It’s definitely good for you to date her, but if you were to marry her…” Winston immediately said. “There’s nothing between both of us,” Matteo frowned and said before turning and walking upstairs. Winston frowned after Matteo talked back. He looked at his son’s back as he walked up the stairs with a heavy expression on his face. After a while, he turned and glanced at the living room. He raised his voice and shouted out, “Jolyn Dune!” He spoke to her in a tone that differed from the warm tone he used when talking to his son just now. His voice was filled with authority. Jolyn ran over with a smile on her face. “Darling, you’re back!” She then sat down beside Winston and start