Holly's face turned pale. She looked at Ignacio and the woman hugging him. She wasn't dull enough not to figure things out. The woman in front of her was clearly the same woman who called Ignacio throughout the night.He hadn't answered her calls. Instead, he chose to meet up with her afterward. Are they lovers?Holly felt deeply embarrassed. At a time like this, no woman could remain composed. She pressed the button that'd close the elevator door, not waiting for Ignacio to explain himself.Holly didn't want to see him now, nor did she want to see his lover. The elevator doors closed in front of them slowly."Holly."Ignacio forcefully pushed Caitlin away and wedged his hand into the closing elevator doors. He tried to grasp Holly's hand to explain.However, Holly flung his hand away. She stood in the corner of the elevator. Her body was trembling slightly.She had married the wrong man. That was what she was thinking now."Let me explain, Holly." Ignacio stepped forward.
Ignacio had slept with her again and again tonight.Holly was already at her weakest. She had no strength left to deal with a man who had abstained for two years. She could barely endure it, let alone utter a word."Be good. Call me 'darling' and I'll let you go."Ignacio stared intensely at her delicate face. Her long black hair trembled against her fair skin, creating a captivating visual.Holly appeared innocent yet alluring. How was he supposed to stop?Eventually, she cried in his arms. Her long lashes were wet with tears while they rested against his shoulder blades. Holly whispered in a blurry voice, "Darling."After that, she felt ashamed and buried herself in the crook of his neck, not willing to come out.Ignacio held her close. He didn't continue. Instead, he just held her in his arms and let their skins touch. It was as if their hearts beat as one and that they were alone in this vast world.Ignacio called out her name with a touch of tender affection. He wasn
Meeting the parents?Holly was a bit surprised. She was about to say something when she heard a female voice which was both familiar and unfamiliar."What a coincidence, Ignacio!"Ignacio and Holly looked up. It was Caitlin. She was standing there with a coy smile.Caitlin wore a black silk slip dress, and her long black curls cascaded over her slender waist, exuding charm and sensuality. However, dressing like this early in the morning gave her a slightly worldly air.Ignacio didn't linger his gaze on her. Instead, he merely gave her a slight smile and remained distant.Caitlin wasn't deterred by that. She asked politely, "May I join you guys, Ignacio?"Holly nibbled on her sandwich, looking like she was waiting for the drama to unfold. Ignacio handed her a ham sandwich to eat before turning to Caitlin with a gallant demeanor. "Of course, you can join us. We'll be leaving shortly after all."Caitlin sat down and placed her purse on the table. She expected Ignacio to serve
Caitlin couldn't accept it.Ignacio took Holly's hand and said, "Excuse us, but we need to go.""Ignacio..."Caitlin quickly chased after them. She pushed her dignity aside and grabbed his arm. "Please listen to me, Ignacio. I only did what I did because I had no other choice. We had nothing back then, and that opportunity was right in front of me. "All I had to do was sleep with him..."Caitlin's voice trembled as she looked at Ignacio and pleaded for a chance.Ignacio gently removed her delicate fingers and said softly, "That was your choice, Caitlin. I don't blame you. "However, we had to break up back then, and it's not possible between us now."Caitlin started to sob."Did you ever love me, Ignacio?"She truly had no dignity left. Holly was Ignacio's wife, and she was standing right there. And yet, Caitlin asked him such a blunt question. There were quite a few people around who turned their heads to look.Underneath the crystal chandelier, Ignacio's features appe
Holly didn't want to hear it anymore. Ignacio reached out and stroked her hair gently. He spoke tenderly, "From the day we got our marriage certificate, I never planned on letting go. "What happened that night wasn't a coincidence. It was something I had planned for a long time."Holly's chest rose and fell with emotion. After a moment, she murmured and tried to regain her dignity, "I didn't realize you were such a pervert."Ignacio hadn't told her everything, but she could imagine how debauched the scene must have been. Holly's face was still warm when they got out of the car. Ignacio wrapped his arm around her as they entered the house. They carried the gifts that Anna had prepared. It was a gesture of goodwill for Holly's visit. Anna had chosen well. She selected items that Ignacio's parents loved.Jodie came to greet them as soon as they stepped inside. She ignored her son and took Holly's hand warmly. "Come in and sit down! Which fruit do you like? I'll cut some for
Holly stood there while Ignacio sat on the sofa. The two-thousand-square-foot living room had a huge window at the back. The sunlight streamed through and cast a soft glow over the room. It was indescribably warm and cozy.Holly and Ignacio weren't just husband and wife. They were family. As far as Holly was concerned, marrying him also meant gaining new parents. She finally had a family of her own. Ignacio extended his hands toward her. Holly felt a bit shy, but she placed her hand in his palm. He wrapped his hand around hers and gently pulled her to sit beside him. Then, Ignacio smoothed her hair, as if he were petting a beloved pet. His parents exchanged another look. Their faces were filled with contentment.Lyla came out with the dishes and happened to see this tender moment. She couldn't help but smile. "Mr. Ignacio really dotes on his wife."Anna smiled as well. "Mr. Ignacio cares deeply for Ms. Holly."Remy also smiled. "It's good for a man to cherish his wife. It k
Honesty was often dull. Noah and Gwynn felt that this blind date was going nowhere. They knew how picky Lorian was, and sighed silently.To their surprise, Tegan followed up with a question of her own, "Why did you choose to go on a blind date, then? Is it because you've reached the suitable age too?"Tegan's parents were mortified. The Mckinney family was wealthy, but they were a far cry from the Sanders family. The business from Sanders Group made up a third of their dealings. It would be one thing to fail to marry Tegan into their family, but they couldn't afford to offend the Sanders family.Theo scolded Tegan, "What nonsense are you talking about? Apologize to Lorian right now."Before she could respond, Lorian spoke calmly, "Tegan wasn't wrong. I'm here because I've reached a suitable age for marriage. "However, she's only twenty-four years old. She's still young, so there's no need to rush."The parents of both sides heard what he said and felt that the matchmaking was
On the side, Kris dared not speak. Did Lorian just say Tegan was his wife? From what she knew, Lorian's blind date hadn't gone well. Was he trying to provoke Holly now?After a while, Holly regained her voice. She looked towards Jodie and introduced, "This is my brother now, and this is his girlfriend."She hadn't met Tegan before and didn't know how to address her. Tegan, however, knew of Holly. Her sister, Paityn, was in the business circles as well, and she had mentioned Lorian and Holly's situation. Seeing Holly for the first time, Tegan was somewhat curious. It wasn't until Lorian rested on her shoulder that Tegan snapped out of her trance. She looked up to see a handsome and dignified man.In truth, she was satisfied with this blind date, but she also knew the disparity between herself and Lorian. It ranged from family background to education, and social status. She knew she shouldn't be sitting here with him for a blind date. Her sister, Paityn, was the one who would