James’ expression darkened. “Stop spouting nonsense. She’s just a friend.”“Who the hell are you trying to fool? How can a male and female be just friends?” It was clear that Jessica did not believe James.Tamara was a little embarrassed. She wasn’t sure if she should order anything from the menu.At this moment, Jessica suddenly glared at her and said, “Hey, listen up. James is due to get married soon! I’m his fiancée. You’d better get as far away from him as possible, or else I’ll make your life a living hell!”Tamara looked at her silently.“Jessica Custry, if you’re here to interfere with my work, I’d like to ask you to please leave,” James said, sounding irritated.Jessica looked aggrieved. “You’re yelling at me because of this woman? That means you fancy her!”Tamara could only blink. Why did she have a bad feeling about this?Not a moment later, Jessica turned to glare at her furiously, then said, “You must’ve seduced him! I’m going to kill you.”Tamara typed on her pho
Tamara froze.With wide eyes, she watched Sebastian walk away with the woman. She snapped back to reality a moment later and trailed behind them. She stood at the entrance of the children’s clothing store and watched them walk further away from her. Tamara blinked her eyes.Didn’t Sebastian tell her that he was going to be out of town for work?What was he doing here?Who was that woman next to him?Her mind was racing with questions. Tamara sent a text to him on her phone.Tamara: “Have you reached Andoville?”After sending that text, she looked up to observe Sebastian from ahead. She watched the man take out his phone and type.Not a moment later, her phone buzzed. She looked down at it.Sebastian: “Yes.”Tamara paled instantly.It was obvious that the man wasn’t in Andoville. Why was he lying to her?“Miss, do you still want to purchase these clothes?” the shopkeeper noticed how pale Tamara had gotten and asked in a cautious tone.Tamara shook her head, then handed th
Tamara tossed and turned in bed late at night. She checked her phone now and then, but there were no new notifications.That only added to her frustrations. After a while, she realized she couldn’t sleep even if she remained in bed, so she stood up to go downstairs and get some water.It was dark downstairs. She noticed some light shining through from outside after walking around the area.Tamara was taken aback. When she looked outside, she noticed that the porch was brightly lit and a car was parked at the entrance. A tall figure could be seen leaning against the car, holding a lit cigarette between his fingers.Tamara blinked at the sight. Was that… Sebastian?He came back?Why didn’t he just come right in?Tamara walked up to the front door with a glass in her hand, her eyes fixed on him quietly.Sebastian was stunned for a moment. Then, he put out his cigarette and waited a few moments before walking up to her. “You saw me, didn’t you?”Tamara’s well-trimmed brows quivere
Joanne turned her beautiful face toward Tamara.Tamara had only caught glimpses of the woman’s back the day before. This was the first time she had looked the woman in the eyes.Joanne was gorgeous. Her beauty was slightly intimidating. Just the sight of her would brighten anyone’s day. Anyone who took one look at her would find it difficult to look away.Tamara’s clear, crystal eyes glimmered slightly. She walked over and shot both Joanne and Yareli a small smile. Yareli yammered on, “Miss Custry, she’s a mute. Please don’t take it to heart if she makes any mistakes.”Joanne smiled. “Of course. I’m naturally very tolerant of the disabled.”Tamara’s shaped brows furrowed at that, her eyes filled with coldness.Did Yareli call her over just to embarrass her?And in front of Joanne?It was already bad enough that Eugenia was around. Was Joanne going to be added to the mix?What on earth was Yareli planning?Joanne looked at Tamara with pity and sympathy in her eyes. “Young Mr
“Seb, are you here to pick up Miss Custry?”Yareli looked over at Sebastian with a smile.Sebastian made a noise of assent but did not look at Joanne once. He went over to Tamara and bent over slightly. “What are you doing here?”As Tamara was about to sign her reply, Yareli interjected, “I called her over to get acquainted with Miss Custry. She’s your wife, after all.”Sebastian kept his gaze fixed on Tamara, waiting for her answer.Tamara pursed her lips. There was a hint of joy in her eyes as she signed, “I received a text telling me that Old Mr. Lynch wanted to see me, but when I arrived, I found them waiting for me instead.”Sebastian was the only one who knew how to read sign language in the room.As such, Yareli and Eugenia’s expressions had darkened. Joanne’s gaze remained fixed on Sebastian.He was the only man who dared to disregard her presence!She was suddenly very intrigued by him.Sebastian grabbed Tamara’s hand and said, “Let me drive you home.”Tamara got up
“Sure.” Sebastian answered in a low voice, then turned to leave.Tamara sent him on his way with her eyes and went back to her room. After getting him to promise her a date, she found that her worries had been allayed.…Meanwhile, back at the Lynch manor…When Joanne saw that Sebastian had returned, she grinned widely.“Sebastian, what took you so long?” Joanne walked up to him and asked in a coy voice.Sebastian’s expression was cold. “I was sending my wife home. Why shouldn’t I take all the time I need?”Joanne was stunned. “You’re absolutely right.”Sebastian turned away and left the manor, heading toward his car.Joanne trailed behind him. “Sebastian, you seem to get on really well with your wife. How did you guys meet?” she asked, seemingly unintentionally.However, Sebastian merely took the passenger seat and did not even spare one look at her.Joanne blinked at the man. Seeing that Sebastian was in the passenger seat, did he mean for her to be the one driving?Joann
Joanne looked reverent as she prayed. Her beautiful face fit in very well with the church decor.Sebastian, on the other hand, acted in the same manner. He was still texting Tamara on his phone.Joanne opened her eyes to see Sebastian’s head bowed low over his phone. Sunlight hit his face, illuminating his jawline favorably. He looked noble yet unattainable.Envy flashed in Joanne’s eyes. She said, “Aren’t you going to pray for something? Even if it has nothing to do with seeking a new marriage, you can always pray for a long, happy one with your current wife.”Sebastian’s face froze when he heard that. He put down his phone and began to pray.Disappointment flashed in Joanne’s eyes. It turned out that he would only pay attention to whatever she said as long as it involved his wife.How was this fair?His wife was nothing but a scheming mute who was planning to cheat him out of his inheritance.Joanne watched Sebastian pray for a long while before suddenly speaking up. “To be h
A loud smack resounded.“Tamara Simmons, this is all your fault! Seb wouldn’t have gotten shot if it weren’t for you!”Yareli glared furiously at Tamara. She looked at Tamara like she was dirt beneath her shoe.Tamara froze from the sudden assault. She stared at Yareli in disbelief.Jerome did not expect Yareli to hit Tamara either. He hurriedly explained, “Young Mrs. Lynch had nothing to do with—”“Did I give you permission to speak?” Yareli glared at Jerome in displeasure.Jerome hurriedly shut his mouth, not daring to speak up anymore.Joanne arched her brow. She cast a glance at Tamara’s swollen face, then at Yareli. A taunting look flashed in her eyes.“Miss Custry, are you alright?” Yareli looked at Joanne.Joanne shook her head. “I’m alright.”Yareli looked distressed as she said, “Gosh, how could something like this have happened? Thank goodness you’re alright! If anything were to happen to you, how on earth would we be able to explain it to your family?”Joanne felt