Before Lorian arrived, he had already guessed the purpose of the meal. However, he still came. In truth, he didn’t understand why he felt compelled to attend.Lorian and Tegan had already signed the divorce agreement. No matter how much Noah tried to persuade him, it wouldn’t change the outcome. Besides, Tegan had admitted that she wanted to be with Dustin. They were both in the education field and had common interests. They should get along well.Lorian thought to himself how letting go was the right decision for both of them.Lorian quietly observed Tegan. After he sat down, he instructed the restaurant manager and ordered a few dishes. He even ordered Tegan's favorite dish out of habit.When the meal began, Noah chided with a smile, “You’re not uneasy at all.”Lorian gave a slight smile. He didn’t respond. Noah was unable to contain his impatience. He gently set down his glass and asked, “I’ll ask you one thing, Lorian. Is there any chance of saving this marriage?”The atm
Lorian is not a woman. He had never given birth and had no experience. When Tegan said this, he naturally nodded in agreement. He even suggested that the chef should prepare something more nourishing for her, but Tegan declined.Tegan went back to her seat. She really didn’t have the strength to stay for dinner. She quietly expressed her desire to go back. Lorian immediately said, “Are you afraid he’ll be angry? Strictly speaking, you’re still my wife.”Tegan was slightly taken aback. A little later, she gently shook her head.Noah personally saw her off when they left. He didn’t try to dissuade her. Instead, he spoke to Tegan like an elder advising a junior. He told her to come to him if she encountered any difficulties and advised her not to mind Lorian’s crazy talk. Noah had overheard about the issue concerning Dustin.It was dim inside the car, and Tegan’s eyes were moist. She was a kind-hearted person, and she felt quite sorry for the breakdown of her marriage with Lorian, e
Tegan took out her phone and saw a text from Sophie, who was one of her former students. It was just two short sentences.“Merry Christmas, Ms. Tegan. I saw your husband—Mr. Lorian. He’s at our school.”…Tegan was stunned for a moment. Then, she remembered that everyone in Brookedsvilleknew about it when she married Lorian, but their divorce hadn’t caused a major stir. So, it was normal for Sophie not to know.Tegan replied to Sophie’s message, “Merry Christmas to you too, Sophie.”Aside from that, she didn’t dwell on why Lorian was at the school. They were already divorced, and the reason was no longer important. After New Year’s Day, she planned to leave Brookesville.After sending the message, Tegan didn’t leave immediately. She stood there, watching the delicate snowflakes falling from the sky. Tegan couldn’t help but remember their wedding—how she and Lorian had kissed in the same kind of snow, watched the Ferris wheel together, and how he had given her a "Love Encounter.
Lorian said dryly, “Just taking a walk.”Originally, Lorian was supposed to return to the company to preside over a meeting. However, he was feeling a bit down and couldn’t quite pinpoint the reason. After giving a few instructions to Kris, he drove home alone.After the divorce, Lorian didn’t move back to the family home but continued to live in the villa where he and Tegan used to live together.Halfway through his drive, Lorian suddenly remembered that Margaret had complained this morning about not being able to find a certain seasoning. Lorian knew it was available at a particular imported supermarket. He felt unsettled and decided to drive there to clear his mind.As the gentle snow fell to the ground, Lorian entered the supermarket, wearing a thin wool coat and measuring six feet in height. He drew many admiring glances from women. Lorian was accustomed to such attention and walked directly to the seasoning aisle. He picked up two bottles of ketchup. He was preparing to che
After hanging up the phone, Lorian was dazed for a while. He realized that the cigarette in his hand had gone out, with a few ashes falling onto his trousers. His long fingers were also trembling slightly.When Lorian looked up, the pregnant woman was no longer in sight. All of a sudden, he stepped on the gas pedal. He was instinctively trying to track her down. After he drove for 328 feet or so, he abruptly slammed on the brakes. The car swayed violently as he took a moment to catch his breath.Lorian lit the half-burned cigarette with trembling fingers. What was he doing? Why did he act so irrationally and try to track down a pregnant woman he didn’t even know? He didn't even see her face clearly. Was it because the way her long hair draped over her shoulders resembled Tegan? If Tegan was pregnant, would she too have a full figure and come to such a supermarket to buy things for a child? Would she also walk alone in the snow?Where was Tegan's husband? Why wasn’t the here to p
Lorian had a fortune that was worth billions. He attracted numerous women in Brookesville. An opportunity to go on a date with him was a rare and coveted resource. Leanna knew that the basic quality of being a high-society lady was to be unflappable and to understand one’s role without overreacting. After discussing Niccolò Paganini, the conversation lagged again.As Leanna was struggling to find a new topic, the man across from her suddenly stood up and walked briskly toward the exit of the café. Lorian's rapid departure caught her off guard.“What’s wrong, Mr. Lorian?” Leanna called after him urgently. She was puzzled as to what could have caused Lorian to lose his composure. Was something wrong with the Sanders Group?…At the entrance of the café, the former couple stood just a few steps apart. They had only been separated for only three months and yet everything had changed...Lorian stared intensely at Tegan’s pregnant belly. She was pregnant. She was actually pregnant.
Tegan had no intention of rekindling things with Lorian. In fact, he hadn’t given her a chance. Not only was he speaking derisively, but he also had a new girlfriend. Leanna suited him well, and Tegan couldn’t help but think back to last year’s company end-of-year party, where he refused to bring her. She realized he must always have admired this type of competent and sharp woman.Tegan maintained her composure. She and Lorian were divorced, and the thing between them was history. After making her cutting remark, she politely nodded to Leanna and was about to leave. To her surprise, however, Lorian grabbed her wrist.Lorian held it tightly. Tegan’s wrist hurt excruciatingly, and a faint bruise beginning to appear. She let out a low whimper and looked up at him, her eyes warning him.“We’re divorced, Lorian!”“Your new girlfriend is right here, Lorian. Do you think it’s appropriate to be holding my wrist like this?” Tegan didn’t say these things out loud. If she had, only she
With a sharp thud, Jamie slammed the car door shut and drove away from Lorian’s villa.…After Jamie left, the servants in the villa sprang into action. Some were preparing the tea for Lorian's hangover, while others were cleaning up and trying to make him as comfortable as possible. They carefully removed his thin wool coat to help him feel less burdened.Margaret was wiping Lorian’s neck, scolding him as she did so. She lamented that he was a mess without his wife and reminisced about how good a wife Tegan was, who was thoughtful and caring.Was Margaret referring to Tegan? Lorian lay back on the sofa and felt the room sway around him, especially the chandelier overhead. His head was spinning.Meanwhile, Margaret continued to chatter away. Lorian was irritated and just wanted to go upstairs to lie down in the bed he once shared with Tegan. Although her scent was long gone, there were still memories of her in that bed.He stood up unsteadily and leaned on the banister as he made