What was he supposed to do? Go inside and tell her to stop crying for Karl? He could not believe how the romance between Karl and Danielle had somehow gotten to this point. Love was truly a terrifying thing. He told himself to stay away from it altogether for the rest of his life. He went downsta
Danielle hesitated for a moment before sending another voice message. “I miss you too, and I’m very worried about you.” Karl replied very quickly, “There’s nothing to worry about. Just take good care of yourself and Burtie, okay?” “Okay. I’m planning to send Dave back home to take care of you.” “
Timothy carried Burtie in his arms and started playing with him in the yard. Burtie was laughing cheerily the entire time. Danielle watched them play while sitting silently on the chair. She wondered how nice it would be if Karl were here. Slowly, the weather got warmer, and she developed a habit
Danielle stood by the entrance for half an hour before leaving. Barely three minutes after she left, Karl stepped out of the villa with Dave. “Sir, the beach is too windy today. Let's go back inside.” “No, you can get back to your work. I’ll just head over there and take a walk myself.” “Sir…”
He was so sickly thin. Heartbroken, she found herself thumping at his chest angrily and crying out, “Karl, you liar! You promised me you would take care of yourself. Why are you–” “So, don’t leave. Stay here and watch over me.” Danielle looked at him and clenched her fist. The reason she left wa
Dave had to give in when he noted how adamant Karl was about it.He took it as a sign that Karl was still rebelling against his fate. He worried that if Karl continued to choose to deny the facts, it would plague him for the rest of his life. In that case, he might as well help him remove every tr
Danielle gestured at the room. “The living room gave it away. It looks like you’ve been living here for a while.” Karl smiled. “Why… did you move here?” “Why do you think?” Danielle exchanged glances with him, her eyes were filled with sorrow. Both of them understood that neither of them could
Upon hearing that, Teddy scowled. “She is.” “Are you sure?” Teddy glared at him. “What is that supposed to mean?” Noah was just as hostile when he turned to him and said, “If I’m being honest, I have never seen a father so cruel to his daughter. Do you know that even the most evil stepfather woul