Yanni frowned, “What does it have to do with you?” Gael blurted out, “You’re my wife.” Yanni remained silent and stared at him. Gael was panting and looking disheveled. He didn’t even know why he cared so much. Wasn’t it natural for them to move on to new relationships after the divorce? After a long silence, Yanni finally spoke, “Just go back! Pretend you were never here.” However, Gael refused to leave. He pressed his foot against the doorframe. He was able to overpower her resistance and went inside. However, his presence only deepened the emotional turmoil within him.Just moments ago, Yanni had been with Keaton. Although he had tidied up after, that distinct atmosphere of intimacy lingered. Moreover, the remnants of their time together were still visible on the sofa. It was something any mature adult could easily recognize.Gael's eyes reddened. “Are you really that impatient, Yanni?”Yanni moved to the window and tightened her bathrobe around her. Her voice carried
Gael stared at the small thing, and his eyes slowly reddened. He couldn’t accept this reality....Gael felt frustrated. He just wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol. He even wanted to give in to his despair. After all, Yanni didn’t want him anymore. What did it matter who he was with now?Gael went to a bar. It was lavish yet tranquil late-night, with only the hoarse yet melancholic voice of a female singer soothing the lonely souls of the patrons.Gael ordered the strongest alcohol, but it couldn’t extinguish the fire burning in his heart. A couple was kissing in the corner. The woman’s side profile looked especially like Yanni. She wore a black sweater dress, and just like her, she wrapped her arms around the man’s neck. They were completely absorbed and enjoying the moment.Gael had drunk too much. His vision blurred as he stared at the woman, his Adam’s apple bobbing involuntarily. He mistook the woman for Yanni and the man for that scoundrel Keaton. Gael was burning wi
Gael might've done it just to get back at Yanni. He spent the night with Emilia in the villa. They had a history. So, they wasted no time in embracing each other and indulged in their desires once they entered the master bedroom.Gael had some alcohol in him and quickly finished the sex, but Emilia felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. She had finally stepped into the role of the mistress of the villa, replacing Yanni. With her wish fulfilled, Emilia felt a warmth in her heart. When Gael turned over to sleep, she wasn’t upset. Instead, she went to the bathroom to fetch a warm towel to tend to him. Emilia knelt beside Gael as she gently and attentively wiped him down. She turned his arm and caught a glint of something shiny falling from his hand. It was a diamond ring, dazzling and beautiful. This was Yanni's wedding ring. However, she was a surgeon who often performed operations. So, she rarely wore it. That was why it remained as good as new after seven years. Emili
Gael was overwhelmed with deep emotions, and he couldn’t help but call out, “Yanni.” …Half a month later, autumn deepened and early winter approached. Yanni sat on the sofa, reviewing a document. The bright office was warmed by the heating, creating a cozy atmosphere. On her desk stood a crystal vase filled with the calla lilies that Keaton had sent her. Keaton had been bringing fresh ones every other day. He always replaced them with new blooms. He said he wanted to make sure that Yanni would think of him whenever she had a moment of leisure. How childish! Be that as it may, her lips would curl into a faint smile, and her mood would lift inexplicably whenever she thought of Keaton. With her recent research on Ansley’s condition progressing well, Yanni felt confident that she could successfully perform the surgery, given that they had a suitable heart from a donor. Yanni wasn’t a saint. She was a doctor. Just as she was focused on her work, a knock sounded at the do
Gael held an invitation in his hand. His purpose for coming was the same as Emilia’s.Yanni leaned back on the sofa. She rubbed her forehead and said with a hint of a headache, “If you came to deliver an invitation, you’re too late, Gael. Your future wife has already dropped by. Didn’t she tell you?”Gael paused, finally noticing Emilia. She looked guilty. She had just blocked the Mueller fellow, and Gael arrived immediately after.Yanni glanced between Emilia and Gael. She was fully aware of what was going on. Emilia cheated on Gael.What Gael thought was Emilia's gentle and considerate nature was actually just her being resourceful. Aside from not officially divorcing Carter, she also secretly seduced another man behind his back. Yanni didn’t feel the need to confront it. She wasn’t a relationship detective. She had long said that this was the path Gael chose for himself.Gael looked at Emilia. He felt dissatisfied, but he wanted to preserve his dignity. He draped his arm ov
Gael shared a few profound thoughts, and the matter was brushed aside.…At 7:00 pm, Gael was still at the hospital. Meanwhile, Emilia felt anxious as she watched the time. She worried that the Mueller fellow might call again and kept urging Gael to leave.At 7:30 pm, Gael reluctantly departed. As he left, his heart was full of appreciation for Emilia's thoughtfulness. Once he was gone, she began getting ready to head out.Ansley looked up at her with wide and innocent eyes. Her voice was barely a whisper. “Are you going out again, Mom?”Emilia gave a perfunctory reply.Ansley was a sickly child, and she lacked any sense of security after being constantly dismissed and frightened by Emilia. Now, she could only sit quietly on the sofa and play with her toys after Emilia scolded her. The nurses nearby felt sympathy for Ansley, but no one could intervene with Emilia. They thought she was pitiful to have such a mother.…At exactly 8:00 pm, Emilia arrived at the hotel. When Troy
So, Yanni asked Keaton again.…Keaton didn’t want to rush into anything. He looked at Yanni, her face glowing beautifully under the lights. Although he had slept with her, they hadn’t crossed any lines in the past month. Yanni had been busy. She was often caught up in one or two surgeries each day, and today was one of the rare moments she had to herself. Keaton felt a pang of sympathy for her but respected her dedication to her work. Every day, he came to pick her up after work and prepared a late-night meal for her before heading home. In the mornings, Keaton would bring Ella over, just so the little girl could drop Yanni off at the hospital together. Being with a mature man like Keaton made Yanni feel at ease.Keaton stepped closer and wrapped his arms around Yanni. He had just come in from the cold, and the thin wool coat he wore still carried a chill. It felt cool at first when her face rested against his shoulder, but it was replaced by warmth soon. Yanni enjoyed the
Then, Keaton and Yanni kissed. His lips were warm, and he held Yanni close. He kissed her again and again until she completely melted in his embrace…That night, Yanni stayed over at Keaton’s place.…Three days later, it was Gael’s wedding.Time was tight, but Gael still gave Emilia the grandest celebration. At the Regent Hotel, he hosted a lavish banquet with a total of 99 tables, inviting the city's elite. He might've just done it to witness the spectacle. Surprisingly, many people showed up.Emilia looked stunning today. Gael had prepared a custom wedding gown worth millions, making her resemble a swan. The jewelry she wore was worth several million dollars altogether, making her the absolute center of attention. Everyone addressed her as Gael's wife.Emilia felt that everything was worth it.Yanni and Keaton arrived with little Ella. The former didn’t dress up particularly. She merely wore a thin cashmere dress under a black coat, looking warm and perfectly matched with Kea
In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasn’t comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyone’s surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. “Don't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?”Mason didn’t engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brother’s face and marvel: "It’s really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husband’s looks are the wife’s glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, “She must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesn’t mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesn’t know when to keep quiet, but luckily, she’s married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didn’t want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
Ignacio said, "We can’t take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders family’s sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didn’t refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zion’s car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, “Zion came to school. There’s a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!”Gwen playfully replied, “You really know how to enjoy life.”The leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, “See? Your teacher’s wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.”Gwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her “Ms. Gwen.”Gwen corrected them, “It’s Ms. Gwen.”The students laughed and teased, “Ms. Gwen! Mr. Z
Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didn’t cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didn’t care, but he couldn’t bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didn’t even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.“When will you be back?”On the other end, Zion checked the time and said, “I’ll be
Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, “This is my secondary card. There’s no credit limit.” Gwen gasped softly, then teased, “Wow, aren’t you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.” Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, “Thank you, my sugar daddy.” Zion’s response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. “Turns out you’ve got a thing for bad boy