Adam responded with a chuckle. “Who cares? I saved her life back then. Besides, maybe she decided to marry someone else because she saw me become a vegetable. Since she chose the high-class life, she has to endure the loneliness that comes with being a wealthy man’s wife. Otherwise, do you think mar
In the late night, the sound of running water came from the bathroom. Carol lay on the bed. She was completely drained of energy. The disheveled sheets and scattered clothes all around served as a reminder that everything that happened more than two hours ago was not a dream.She did not know what s
She said he looked familiar on purpose. She wanted to see if Adam would admit his identity.“Hello, Miss Caroline. I’m Adam Snyder, President Henry’s partner. Nice to meet you.”As soon as Adam finished speaking, Carol responded with a series of mocking remarks. “There is no need for such niceties,
“Answer me.” Titus leaned down to rest his forehead against hers. “What exactly is love to you?”His scorching breath spread between their noses. Carol felt a sudden rush of heat surging through her body. This sensation reminded her of last night by the windows, where this heat had led her to lose c
Adam did not stop Carol anymore. As he watched her leave, the sorrow in his eyes turned into anger.Titus must have told Carol about it, or else how could she find out about everything?That was what he told Carrie, but he only said that so that Carrie would stop being jealous of Carol.Carrie might
“So, it wasn’t like the media said. Miss Aqua didn’t reject his proposal since she left early that day. But even if she stayed, Mr. Titus wouldn’t be with her.”After hearing Rivas’s explanation, Carol remembered what Nancy had said earlier. It made sense why Nancy had such disdain for Aqua. It turn
Carol shared everything about herself for the first time. Titus listened quietly without interrupting. When the wind got stronger, he took her hand and pulled her inside. After closing the sliding door, the room became quiet. He looked at Carol’s sad face and hugged her.He gave her a gentle pat o
As soon as Rivas said it, he realized he had said something he should not have, so he smacked himself on the mouth. “Look at me. Why do I end up blurting everything out?”“Don’t worry, Mr. Rivas. I know Aqua lives across the lake.” Carol picked up the spoon and opened the lunch box. “She messaged me