Lorian stood at the door and dialed Kris's number. She sounded hesitant and evasive on the phone.Lorian guessed that she had gone to find Holly. So, he headed downstairs and got into the car. Then, he instructed the driver to go to Holly's apartment. Lorian knew that Holly painted during the day and would definitely return to her apartment for that.…Yanni instructed a nurse to tidy up the examination room before walking out with her hands in her white coat's pockets. She headed towards the inpatient building, intending to visit a critically ill child she had attended to a couple of days ago. Now that Yanni had some time, she wanted to check on the child. The pediatric ward of the hospital was chocked full of worried adults and frightened children. The scent of medication filled the air. Being sick was never pleasant. So, the atmosphere was often somber and filled with concerns.As Yanni passed by, doctors and nurses greeted her respectfully. "Dr. Yanni."She nodded fain
Yanni couldn't be bothered with him. She kept her hands in her white coat's pockets and kept a blank face. "I am first and foremost your wife, Gael. I'm just a doctor. Stop acting like a jerk and use my medical ethics to restrain me."Gael was displeased and was about to speak, but a nurse ran over. "We have an emergency with one of the patients, Dr. Yanni."Yanni immediately followed her and left Gael and Emilia behind. They were two old lovers.Emilia cautiously suggested, "Since Dr. Yanni is in the hospital, maybe you could stay here with Ansley, Gael. When Dr. Yanni finishes, you could explain things to her. "I'm sure she has misunderstood us."Gael didn't agree to it. He glanced at his watch. "I have matters to attend to at the company. I have to go."Emilia tried to persuade him. "Gael."However, he left anyway.…Holly was in a corner coffee shop. She looked down and stirred her coffee gently. Her voice was slightly husky. "I didn't expect you would ask me out, Kri
Lorian sat in the car. He spaced out for a while before reaching for the cigarette pack on the center console.Then, he lit a cigarette with trembling fingers. The pale blue smoke blurred his vision.Lorian kept thinking about his past with Holly, as well as the fact that she was married. He also thought about the words she said."I'm married, Lorian."That was right. Holly was married!Lorian had already lowered himself to such a degree. He could even look past the fact that she was married.All he wanted was for her to get back to his side, but she didn't want to do it.If she didn't want to do it, then why would Lorian make her stay? He should have a little dignity for himself!After Lorian finished his cigarette, Lorian dialed Poppy's number and informed her of the villa's location. It was his private property, but he rarely lived in it.…A man was at the Walwell Villa an hour later. A wine glass lay tilted on the carpet In the master bedroom on the second floor.Deep
Holly was blushing slightly when the door opened. Ignacio took off his coat and hung it casually on the coat hook at the entrance.Then, he pulled Holly into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her tenderly. She tilted her head back and tried to speak, but he seized the moment to slip his tongue in."Mmm... Ignacio."Holly's broken voice was halted by his tongue. He kissed her intensely. The subtle sounds of their kiss were so sensual that it turned them on effortlessly.Ignacio pressed Holly against the cabinet as he caressed her slender waist. Everywhere he touched her, he gave her goosebumps.She was sensitive and trembled slightly in his grasp. Ignacio paused to gaze into her eyes and gulped sexily, "Feels good, huh?"Holly felt embarrassed and didn't want to respond. She lightly flicked a strand of hair from her cheek."I haven't finished getting ready. Let me make you a cup of coffee first, and then we can go out for dinner."Ignacio pressed her waist gently. His touch
Ignacio looked at the restaurant's name through the car window. It seemed familiar to him. It was likely a place they had dined at before.However, any man with a functioning brain wouldn't bring up such a thing to their wives. As the car stopped, he turned to his wife and noticed her eyes were moist.Ignacio asked softly, "Is this restaurant special to you?"Holly nodded. She didn't intend to say more but held onto the car handle. She noticed Ignacio's intense gaze.He showed no intention of getting out of the car. She couldn't help but whisper, "When I was little, Dad used to bring me here to wait for Mom."The wait lasted for four years.Those years were irreplaceable for Holly, and her family was something she couldn't let go of. That was why she returned to Brookesville even if she had no future with Lorian.However, Ignacio focused his career overseas. Holly was somewhat worried about it.Ignacio guessed her thoughts. His slender, handsome fingers caressed the steering wh
Holly remained quiet all the while. Ignacio focused on driving as he reached over quietly to hold her hand.She glanced at him sideways. "Ignacio?"He kept his eyes on the road ahead and sighed softly. "You're going home, Holly, not to the execution ground."Holly looked at the limousine ahead of them and murmured softly. "It's not that different!"Ignacio's lips curled into a charming smile. "If anything, I should be the one who's nervous! Don't worry. I'm here."The traffic light ahead turned red at the intersection, and their car ground to a halt.Holly leaned against his shoulder gently. Her voice was soft. "That's exactly why I'm scared! I wouldn't be afraid at all if I were single."Ignacio adjusted her hair. His touch was so gentle as if he was petting a small animal. His voice was warm. It sounded like a lover but more like an elder. "It might be too late for regrets now, Holly! You didn't utter a word of regret while you were enjoying yourself in bed last night."Hol
"Must've been a genetic mutation." Gladys muttered to herself. She was worried whether such an outstanding man could truly be relied upon.Noah and Gwynn shared her concerns. The Morse family was scholarly, and it was possible Ignacio's parents wouldn't accept Holly. However, there were so many people present now. It wasn't the right time to discuss it. After a lengthy exchange of pleasantries, Noah remained silent.At that moment, there was movement on the staircase. Lorian stood on the stairs. He wore a set of casual home clothes. The chandelier above cast small shadows on his handsome face, making his features appear even more defined and sharp.Lorian looked coldly at Holly and Ignacio. She had brought her husband home.When Holly looked up, she met his gaze unexpectedly, and her lips trembled slightly.Things became extremely awkward. Suddenly, Ignacio held Holly's hand gently and calmed her inner unease. He stood up and said to Lorian politely, "We meet again, Lorian
From a personal standpoint, Noah certainly hoped that Lorian and Holly could reconcile. However, Holly was already married. As a father, he couldn't destroy Holly's marriage for Lorian's happiness. Besides, Noah could see that Ignacio truly loved Holly. On top of that, Holly had feelings for him as well.It was a happy ending for them!Noah smiled helplessly, "Holly will talk with her mother about some things later. "Why don't you stay and have a few drinks with me, Ignacio? I'll have the driver take you both home afterward."Ignacio nodded, "It's my pleasure."As Holly went upstairs, Ignacio watched her retreating figure with deep affection in his eyes.Noah sighed once again. Love wasn't about who came first.…Gwynn was in the master bedroom on the second floor. She took out the items she had prepared long ago and placed them in front of Holly.Holly felt a bit uneasy. "Mom."Gwynn gently stroked Holly's long black hair and said softly, "This booklet lists all the thing
Originally, Lorian and Tegan were going to return to their own place. Due to Ocelotte's situation, they ended up going back to Sanders Residence together.Lorian parked the car and turned to Tegan, speaking gently: "Later, you should talk to Ocelotte. This kid has grown up and never had another girlfriend. He must have been hurt."Tegan softly responded, "Okay."She thought for a moment and murmured, "It seems like Ocelotte hasn't forgotten her."Lorian placed both hands on the steering wheel, his long fingers lightly brushing it. Then, he smiled. "Even so, he won't admit it. Let them handle it themselves. Ocelotte isn't a child anymore."With that, the couple got out of the car.Ocelotte had already gotten out of the car earlier. Lola was now over a year old, and she wobbled her way over. He bent down and picked up his little niece. Lola kissed Ocelotte's cheek affectionately. Then, she wrapped her arms around his neck, looking utterly adored.Lorian and Tegan walked over, an
Late at night, the city’s neon lights began to fade.A luxurious black limousine slowly stopped at the entrance of the club. The car door opened, and a group of people stepped out. There was an extremely beautiful young girl who was surrounded by people in the center. She wore a pure white little dress, and her slender legs glowed white in the light.Ocelotte remembered that he had once held those slender legs as they fucked through the night. He was in the prime of his youth, and they did it for the entire night. Molly!Ocelotte looked at his past lover coldly. No, she should be called a love scammer. She had gotten what she wanted; she had become a famous actress. Meanwhile, Ocelotte no longer believed in love because of Molly's desire for a million dollars. Now, he was disgusted when he saw her pure appearance.…Ocelotte’s gaze was too blatant, which displeased the staff. “Could you please stop taking photos, mister?”Molly's female assistant, Paisley Perez, stepped for
Paityn threw everything aside and fully enjoyed everything Jamie gave her.The sky began to drizzle lightly.Jamie carried her into the car. Through the fogged-up car windows, the faces of the man and the woman became blurred.The diamond ring, resting delicately on Paityn’s neck, swayed gently.…Back in the private room of a top-tier luxurious club, Denny was almost in tears. He clung to Lorian’s arm, pleading, “I beg you, Lorian! Please tell Jamie I didn’t mean it! I don’t have the guts to offend Paityn, I was only trying to help him.”Lorian shoved him away, sneering, “You’re lucky he didn’t kill you today. Go back and clean up your mess at the company, don’t say I didn’t warn you. If I offend Jamie, I’d be in deep trouble, let alone you!“I can’t help you, and I don’t want to, Denny. Have you forgotten that Paityn is my sister-in-law? Consider yourself lucky that I didn't work with Jamie to kill you. Now, get the hell out of here.”…After Denny left, the private room rem
Outside, Jamie still had a temper. He pressed Paityn against the wall and kissed her fiercely in a secluded corner of the club. He took possession of her lips again and again, savoring the rare moment of her compliance.Finally, Jamie ended the kiss after a long while. However, he didn’t pull away. Instead, he kept his forehead against hers. His voice was rough and hoarse. “Why didn’t you resist? Don’t you hate me?”Although Jamie was laced with passion, Paityn, who had spent years with him, understood him. She knew that he cared.Last time, Jamie had blurted out, asking if something had happened between her and Monty. She hadn’t denied it in her anger, but today was different. Today, someone had mocked him publicly.Paityn rested her hand on Jamie’s arm, and spoke softly, “I’ve never slept with anyone else.”…A single sentence for Jamie was like the purest, most elegant music. Suddenly, he pulled Paityn tightly into his arms. He lowered his head to gaze at her delicate face.
Paityn snapped back to reality. She continued washing her hands, and her voice was soft. “I didn’t think about it! You keep bringing up his age, which means you must care quite a bit. Are you feeling powerless now? Has it come to the point of buying time with money?” Jamie continued to smoke his cigarette slowly. It was truly impossible to change Paityn. He couldn’t understand how Humprehy could tolerate her. Was she not so fierce in front of others? Just thinking about it made Jamie feel extremely uncomfortable. In Jamie's mind, he and Paityn had a child together. A man’s inherent nature is often filled with possessiveness towards women. No matter how many times she married—ten or eight times—he always felt that Paityn was still his woman. They were the original couple. The lighting was soft and alluring, with only the sound of flowing water filling the air. Jamie was captivated by her figure. Paityn wore a black form-fitting long dress with a front slit and six exquisite go
Only two or three guests had arrived in the lavish private room, and Jamie was one of them. Tegan was busy, while Lorian doted on Tegan and stayed close by, making sure she wouldn’t tire out even a little. The three men who arrived first were playing cards. Just as Paityn walked in, one of them looked up and casually said, "We need one more player, Paityn. You're just in time to fill the spot." Jamie laid his cards down, and the man quickly corrected himself: "I mean… Ms. Paityn." Another person nudged his arm and winked at Jamie, saying, "She's Jamie's wife." Jamie remained quite reserved, giving a light snort in response: "Grow up." At that moment, Lorian approached with a mug and handed it to Paityn. He chuckled as he said, "Don’t say nonsense; Paityn has a boyfriend, who was a 26-year-old young man." Paityn knew he was being playful and didn’t deny it; she wouldn’t be that timid. She took the cup and thanked him. On the other hand, Jamie looked up at Lorian with an am
After Paityn finished her shower, she dried her wet hair and walked out to the terrace to relax. The night breeze brushed against her face, and she felt very comfortable. To be fair, Carol spent most of the time with the Lockwood family, which made things much easier for her. She often had free time to enjoy tea with Tegan or go shopping. In this regard, Jamie did quite well. However, that was all there was. After the incident with Yara, Paityn thought it over and made the decision to draw a clear line with Jamie. They had different mindsets, and being together would not bring happiness. This time, Paityn had no resentment about the separation; she also wanted to move forward. After two or three months, they indeed no longer had any ambiguity, which she felt was great. Today, Tegan and Lorian introduced Paityn to a young man who was even younger than her at just 26 years old. He was a talented designer with a gentle and kind personality, and he was very attentive and sweet. P
Yara managed to hold back her emotions and took her handbag to say goodbye to Mason and Zoe. Then, she waved at Carol, who generously packed a little of her favorite cookies for Yara.“Thank you,” Yara said softly, holding the bag of cookies.Carol lowered her head and quickly dug into her meal. “Mommy said I need to eat to grow tall and strong. I want to be tall to protect Mommy.”…Yara walked out of the Lockwood Manor. The lawn was lush and green, with a few adorable fireflies flickering about, creating a charming scene. In the distance, tall trees loomed, casting deep shadows. Under the faint moonlight, Jamie stood there smoking. He was in his 30s and at the prime of his life. He was handsome and sharp like a finely honed blade.Yara had imagined many scenarios with him, but she finally realized it was all one-sided. Jamie found her annoying, and so did the Lockwood family. However, they hadn’t been straightforward about it out of courtesy.Yara had her own pride, and now t
Jamie was stunned for quite some time. He couldn’t understand why Paityn would go on a blind date. Didn’t she love him? Why would she seek someone else before things were clear between them?Just as Jamie was about to ask, Jennifer sighed and said, “Paityn said she wants to start a new life. She doesn’t want to feel heartbroken anymore, and she doesn’t want to hang on to the past. She said she wants to take a page out of your book.”Jamie felt a surge of anger. He rubbed his nose defensively, insisting, “Don’t listen to her nonsense, Jennifer. I’m not fooling around with anyone outside.”Jennifer usually had a good impression of Jamie, but what mother wouldn’t side with her daughter? She let out another sigh, “So, you’ve really messed up.”Jamie fell silent. As he settled into the back of the black Cullinan, Carol was busy playing with her blocks in the backseat. The sweet little girl was happily playing by herself. She spoke softly without looking up, “Daddy is angry again.”Jami