A tall figure stood under the tree. His gaze was filled with tenderness as he looked at her. The man bent down gently to caress Yanni’s forehead and whispered her name: "Yanni."It was Keaton. Yanni’s eyes fluttered open slightly, and she looked at the man in front of her. She wondered how he had suddenly appeared in her life again as if he were everywhere. Yanni was drunk. People often speak more freely when they are in this state. She stared at Keaton with unclouded eyes, and her expression was devoid of any ambiguity. Yanni said bluntly, "I signed the papers with Gael. He asked me if I had slept with you. He also asked if you were better than him."Keaton felt a mix of frustration and amusement. There was an undeniable flutter of unease in his heart. He was a man. So, he couldn’t help but think about sex.Keaton gently caressed Yanni’s face. His voice was low and sensual as he spoke. “I’ll let you know in due time.” With that, he lifted her effortlessly and carried her toward
Yanni took the divorce certificate and stroked it gently over and over. She had endured a lot of pressure for it. Mason and Zoe hadn’t actually wanted to let Gael off the hook. Jamie even tried to beat him up, but she stopped him. She had long since stopped caring about the constant disappointment. Jamie said that they would treat Gael as if he were dead from here on out. Yanni thought he was right. The Lockwood family no longer needed to be entangled with Gael. Everyone had to move forward. If time and energy were spent on someone unworthy, how boring life would be? Keaton gave her a minute before taking the divorce certificate away."Hey, Keaton." Yanni couldn’t help but protest. She wasn’t as sharp as she was at the hospital during her private moments. Instead, there was an inexplicable dullness to her, which gave Keaton the illusion that she was still that high school girl. Seven years of marriage had tempered her mindset. Thankfully, Yanni was still Yanni. A whirlwi
Yanni looked at Gael as if he were insane. "Are you so eager to share a bed with Emilia?" Gael gritted his teeth, "I saw Keaton drop you off." "So, what if he did? Is it against the law? If you can’t get it through your head, Gael, let me say it again. We’re divorced… Divorced, understand? It means there are no more legal bindings. "Let’s maintain some dignity, at least."…Gael stared at her. He had been speaking for a while because he wanted Yanni to give him an explanation and deny any involvement with Keaton or any other man. However, Yanni’s tone was only impatient. She didn’t even want to spin a lie for his sake.Gael gave a bitter smile and said, "I get it, Yanni. I don’t actually care that much about you. It’s just that it’s so sudden. You’ve moved on to someone else so quickly. It seems like you really have no feelings left at all." Yanni really wanted Gael to see a psychiatrist. His gaze dropped slightly, landing on Yanni’s delicate and pale fingers. "You’ve ev
After it was over, Gael showed no intention of continuing. He turned over and got out of bed before going into the bathroom. Emilia turned over on the bed and wrapped herself in a thin blanket. Her nose was still damp with sweat, and her body retained some warmth. However, none of it could make Gael stay.Emilia couldn’t help but wonder if her body had changed after childbirth, which might be why Gael lost interest. She felt a pang of resentment. Gael had fallen head over heels for her in the past. After a while, the bathroom door opened. Gael emerged, and his body was covered in water droplets. Over the years, Gael’s quality of life had been excellent, and his physique was well-maintained. It hadn't changed from the past. Emilia was determined to win Gael over. She wrapped herself in a bedsheet before she got out of bed. She grabbed a towel to dry him off, hoping for another moment of intimacy. However, Gael brushed her aside. He put on his pants and spoke calmly, “There’s
Emilia tilted her head and kissed Gael. This time, he didn’t disappoint her. Their lips pressed against each other tightly. They were entangled and reluctant to part as if they wanted to merge into each other's bodies and never separate. Be that as it may, the distinction between a man’s desire and a man’s love was clear. After Emilia got out of the car, Gael remained inside. Gael didn't dwell on what had just happened. Instead, he found himself thinking about his ex-wife. Yanni had become a tormenting presence in his heart, a mix of love and hate.…Emilia returned to the VIP ward, only to find it empty. Ansley’s heart had failed, and she was undergoing emergency treatment.The nurse informed Emilia that Yanni had personally entered the emergency room and assured her to trust that Yanni would be Ansley’s attending physician from now on. Emilia might've seen Ansley as a means to an end, but Ansley was still her daughter. It was impossible not to feel heartache, especially
Gael walked over. Emilia looked anxious and turned to Yanni. She was fearful that Gael might've heard it. She was even more afraid that Yanni might reveal that she hadn’t divorced Carter.Emilia was overthinking, though. Yanni had no intention of meddling in her personal issues. As long as Yanni was in charge of Ansley’s treatment, she would dedicate herself to healing the child. However, a heart transplant was very much a matter of luck. It wasn't something that could be done just because one wanted to. Emilia relaxed when she saw Yanni’s indifferent expression. She didn’t avoid Yanni, but she leaned on Gael’s shoulder and sobbed quietly as she described Ansley’s critical condition. Gael was deeply worried, but he was overwhelmed by the commotion outside the emergency room. He gently patted Emilia’s shoulder and suggested she go and stay with Ansley. She wiped her tears and softly agreed.The hallway was now empty, leaving only Yanni and Gael alone. He appeared much more
Yanni felt a bit embarrassed and annoyed. "Keaton."On the other end of the phone, there was a light and amused laugh from Keaton. However, he let her off easily.Yanni walked over to the sofa and sat down. She leaned against the backrest while gazing at the desk bathed in sunlight. That bouquet of calla lilies stood resilient. It felt as if one could feel new life forming within their own body just by looking at them.Calla lilies… Was this Keaton's version of romance?…In the evening, Yanni made a trip back to the Lockwood Villa.The crimson sunset bathed the mansion in a fiery glow, like flames flickering through a forest. Yanni's car pulled into the parking lot. A servant came over to open the car door and delivered a little report. "Mr. Mason has been waiting for you for two days."Yanni smiled lightly. "It's more like he's nagged about me for two days!"The servant mimicked Mason's tone: "She thinks she's grown up and become tough now. This was such a big matter, and she
"Yanni.""Yanni..." Ella called out.…How could Yanni possibly resist? She confirmed with Ella, "Just one night?"Ella gave a serious but childlike promise. Her voice was soft and sweet, "Daddy will take me to kindergarten tomorrow morning."Yanni relaxed a bit. She could handle it if it was just one night. She had something she wanted to say to Keaton anyway. So, she looked at him while holding Ella, "Come upstairs for a cup of coffee."Keaton stood there in the darkness, and his gaze was unfathomably deep. After a moment, he walked over and gently took Ella into his arms. Keaton and Yanni walked side by side toward the entrance. The soft light above them cast a warm glow, making them look just like a family of three.…Ella was exceptionally well-behaved. As soon as they arrived at the apartment, she found a small desk and started on her homework. The sight of her little figure made Yanni’s heart soften.Yanni was preparing coffee for Keaton. She couldn't resist the quest