Freya’s hand that was holding a spoon paused. She raised her head and asked, “You’re not joining?”“I’m okay with anything.” Rodney shrugged nonchalantly. “As long as you like it.”“Then… Is it okay if I want to go to the Maldives for our wedding photoshoot?” Freya raised her eyebrows.Rodney was stunned. “It’ll take about a week if we go to the Maldives, right? Dani’s still too young…”“We can go there on a private airplane. We can bring two more nannies along too.”“I’m quite busy with work,” Rodney said vaguely, “I can’t hand over everything to Carson. We can just take the photos at a beach nearby. I can accompany you to the Maldives in the future if you want to go there.”He could not leave Australia this month. He would be in trouble if something happened on Sarah’s side.“... Okay.”Freya gazed at Rodney for a while in silence. Then, she smiled.After breakfast, she went upstairs to change her clothes and then came back down with her handbag. “Wait, I’ll give you a rid
“No.” Freya shook her head. “But Rodney didn’t come back the whole night the day before yesterday. He lied to me, saying that he had a business engagement with Mr. Micheal. I asked someone to investigate it. Mr. Micheal already left Australia long ago. He’s not in Canberra at all. Oh, but Rodney lied as though he himself believed it was the truth. The fact that he went to Cairns for a business trip previously was a lie too.”Catherine went silent. She gazed at Freya’s pale face. She suddenly felt regretful. Why had she advised Freya to try to get along with Rodney back then?However, Catherine never thought that Rodney would be like this either. Not much time had passed yet Rodney was already telling lies.Freya continued saying, “I gave it some thought. With Rodney’s character, it’s unlikely that he has another woman outside, so it has to be Sarah. You also said that Sarah has returned, but she can’t be found. Sarah might’ve hurt Rodney before, but you said yourself that she’s
9:00 p.m.Freya heard the sound of a car returning from outside after she took a bath.When she walked out in her pajamas, Rodney had just come in from outside. He was carrying Dani and kissing her.“Madam Snow…” Aunty Cally greeted her. When Rodney saw her, his eyes brightened. He immediately went over to Freya, wanting to hug her.“Why are you back so late? What were you busy with?” Freya instinctively felt repulsed. She put her hands against his chest and deliberately said, “I can smell women’s perfume on you.”Rodney became flustered at that moment. It was impossible. He had only carried Sarah to the dining table during dinner that night. Did the smell get on him because of that? However, the scent could not possibly be that strong with just a touch. Did Freya have a dog’s nose?“That’s impossible.”Rodney widened his eyes and showed a wronged expression. “I didn’t even touch a woman’s hand today.”“Really? But there’s indeed the smell of women’s perfume.” Freya looked at
Rodney’s expression was filled with frustration. How could the past compare to the present?It was different for men once they had sex. The sensation of it was unforgettable. However, Rodney could see that Freya really did not want to do it. Maybe it was because he had been returning home too late in the past few nights. He did not want to do that either, but Sarah was down with a cold and her leg was injured. He was worried, so he would go to visit her after he got off work.After that, when he saw Sarah having her meal all alone, Rodney would think she was pitiful. Therefore, he would have his meal there before he returned home.Forget it. He would not go over for the time being. He would accompany Freya more.Since then, Rodney returned home to be with Freya and their child every day after he got off work to make Freya happy. Sometimes when Freya monitored his whereabouts, she would suspect whether she had been overthinking it.After all, Rodney would either be at home or
“Try to persuade her. I’ll come over later…”Just as he finished speaking, he heard the housekeeper’s voice. “Miss Neeson, don’t move… Ah, let’s get up… Young Master Snow, I can’t talk to you right now. She’s drunk and she fell.”The call ended with a beep. Rodney became anxious. However, the movie still had an hour remaining. He looked at the time and went downstairs immediately. …In the cinema, a phone buzzed with a notification. Freya lowered her head and took a look. Rodney had sent her a Whatsapp message. [Freya, something happened in a company that’s under my name. I’m going over first, so I won’t be watching the movie with you. I’ve already informed the driver to pick you up. You can contact the driver after you’re done watching the movie.]After remaining silent for a long time, Freya could only process the information after gazing at the message again. She had been abandoned halfway through the movie. What urgent company matters had occurred that made him be
That was Rodney’s first time seeing Sarah this way. Maybe this was Sarah’s true self. …Late into the night.When Freya heard the sound of the door opening downstairs, she glanced at her phone. It was already 2:00 a.m.Rodney had stayed in that condominium until 2:00 a.m.Ha.Freya closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep. 20 minutes later, Rodney lay down beside her lightly. Freya noticed that Rodney was having trouble falling asleep. He kept tossing and turning. Although he did it lightly, she still noticed it because she could not sleep too. She thought about many things in her head.The night had never felt so long before. In the morning, she acted as if she was waking up from her sleep. Rodney got up too. His eyes were red. “Wifey, I’m sorry. I had some urgent matters yesterday. Was the movie… nice?”“Have you taken care of the problem?” Freya asked calmly, “What happened to the company?”“Oh, a fire broke out at a small company that I invested in previousl
Within that hour, Catherine had already contacted Elle of Liona. Elle investigated the matter quickly. “The condominium was built by Glory Properties three years ago. There are three shareholders in Glory Properties, Frankie Hayes, Zac Lawrence, and Rory Wooten.”“Rory Wooten?” Freya frowned. “I think I’ve heard of that name before. Oh, some time back… Rodney said he was going to a meal to celebrate his friend’s birthday. That friend’s name is Rory Wooten.”After she spoke, her heart felt even colder. “Could Rodney be using his friend’s house as a cover to hide a woman?”Catherine did not reply to Freya. She asked Elle, “When you were searching for Sarah before, have you checked this area?”Elle hesitated for a moment and said, “That’s an expensive neighborhood. Many of the owners are Canberra’s noblemen who are using the houses as an investment. When we were conducting our investigation, the management of the neighborhood said the residents were complaining. Afterward, Snowden’s m
“I’ll have Elle block all exits from the condominium. We’ll sneak in.”Catherine thought of an idea. “Let’s find a place to change our clothes.”…Half an hour later, Freya and Catherine had changed into a set of black sportswear and sports shoes. They even wore baseball caps with wigs underneath them. They looked like two 18-year-old students. However, they were not girls but two handsome boys. They followed a husband and wife who were staying in the condominium and went inside.After going in, Catherine immediately shoved a stack of cash into the woman’s hands. “Aunty, thank you so much. This is a small token of appreciation.”“No need to thank me. I despise sc*mmy men who keep mistresses behind their wives’ back the most,” the middle-aged woman said angrily, “You guys must catch that homewrecker. I’m not taking the money.”“Mm, I’ll divorce that man after I catch that mistress. I don’t want to put up with this anymore,” Freya said as her eyes reddened.Those words were her
Behind the banana tree, Charity drew the leaves and walked out.She wore a discreet smile. “I didn’t expect Young Master Jewell to be so well-liked by girls. Girls these days are really bold and proactive. I’m old.”Looking at Charity’s pretty face, Chester could not help but smirk. “If you’re considered old, I’m even older.”“For men, the older, the more charming,” Charity said.“Really?” Chester suddenly grabbed hold of her hand and pulled it. “Do you think I’m charming?”Charity made a point to size him up. A moment later, a look of disdain washed over her face. “Not in the slightest.”Chester was exasperated. “Even if I’m not, I won’t allow you to escape my clutches.”As soon as he finished speaking, he leaned forward domineeringly and locked lips with Charity.Ever since she quit the entertainment industry, she hardly wore lipstick. He was not sure of the brand of the lipstick she applied today, but it was soft and smelled good.“Go away. You may kiss your girl…”Charity
A grand wedding was held at the seaside.The two couples exchanged vows, kissed, and promised to be lifelong companions. It was the happiest moment of their lives.When Charity brought the ring to Catherine, Catherine asked in a low voice, “Do you want me to toss the bouquet to you?” “No.”Charity rejected outright.However, Catherine did not force her. After all, she could tell that Charity was not as eager as Freya to have a wedding.Frankly, Catherine found it tiring to prepare for the wedding.“Alright. Although you don’t want it, it doesn’t mean he feels the same.” Catherine darted a playful glance at Chester.He was outstandingly handsome among the groomsmen.Some attendees of the wedding were under the impression that Chester and Charity were a couple, while some others were unsure. There were even a few pretty foreign girls who took the initiative to flirt with Chester, whereas some girls took out their phones to take photos of him. Charity took a glimpse of Chester
Charity was speechless.It was true that Chester could not do it with her.Was that why her good friends could look so calm even after hearing that she had spent a night with Chester?“What gives? Could he have done it with you?” As soon as Freya noticed that Charity was quiet, she asked with interest and curiosity.“You’re overthinking it.”Catherine said with a discreet smile, “Even if there’s something wrong with that part of his, he could’ve done it if he wanted to.”“Wow. Sure enough, you know everything, Cathy.” Freya chuckled. “Charity, you can get Cathy to teach you one day.”However, Catherine still felt a little embarrassed, and her face flushed red. “Shaun used to have a mental block in that aspect too, but he would still make me happy. If Shaun knows that, I believe Chester knows better.” After all, no one could beat Chester when it came to his experience with women.Charity was silent for a while before she said, “It doesn’t matter to me. I’ll let nature take its
“You haven’t answered my question.” Charity asked in annoyance, “Why were you in a hurry to get away from me?” A miserable look washed over Chester’s face. “If I hadn’t done that, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have been able to get hold of myself.”Charity looked down at the lower part of Chester’s body. “Is it because… you can’t control it anymore?”Her directness caused Chester’s face to turn grim. “Charity, do you mean that I have no sexual urges? There were homosexual eunuchs in the past. Although that part of mine can’t function, I can still feel the necessary sensations. When I see your sexy side, I still have the urge to hug and kiss you.”Once Charity understood the situation, she felt slightly more relaxed.After all, she was a woman and was under the impression that she had lost her charm in front of Chester.“Charity, next time, can I…” Chester suddenly bit his tongue and stared at her. “Kiss you?”Charity’s pretty face instantly heated up.When had she stopped him from kis
Charity never knew that the three of them could sleep so soundly. When she sent Cal to sleep sometimes, he would always wake her up several times in the night. Moreover, she would worry that he would kick off his blanket, so she would hardly sleep well.However, with Chester around, she subconsciously felt more relaxed as she did not need to care about everything on her own.Just as the dawn broke the next day, she was woken up by a kiss. “Charity, it’s about time to wake up. You’re going to be a bridesmaid today. You need to wake up early.”While waking her up, Chester kissed her for his own advantage.Charity opened her eyes in a daze. She still felt so sleepy that she did not want to move.“Are you planning to lie in?”As it was rare to see Charity so lazy, Chester secretly laughed. “Let me help you get changed.”By the time he staggered to her wardrobe and took out the bridesmaid’s outfit, Charity had woken up with a startle. “Why are you moving around? You should lie do
Charity was in the bathtub until she felt sleepy. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she heard Chester’s deep, gentle voice. “Charity, wake up…”She opened her eyes to see Chester’s face close up. Charity was exhausted. She woke up groggily, and her brain felt like it was not working. She rubbed her eyes. “How did I fall asleep?”Her hand felt slightly wet, and only then did she realize she was lying in the bathtub naked. Her body’s curves were vaguely visible under the red rose petals. Meanwhile, Chester was standing beside the bathtub with a fresh towel in his hand. That scene suddenly hit Charity like lightning, and the grogginess she was feeling immediately disappeared.She wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to hide in the bathtub. Her face blushed in an instant. “Who allowed you to enter without knocking? Get out.”“I called you, but you didn’t hear me.”Chester lied without flinching. “I came in because I was worried something happened to you. You’ve been in
“I should be the one asking you why you’re in my room,” Chester asked Charity as he raised his beautiful brows and smiled like a sly fox.“...”Charity glared at him. After exchanging glances with him for a few seconds, she carried her son and walked away.When she held the door handle, she felt a force grabbing her from behind.Chester stopped in his tracks and wrapped his hands around her slim waist. “Are you afraid that I’ll eat you up?”“You think you can do that, huh?” Charity turned around and glimpsed at the lower part of his body. “Can you do it now?”Chester’s handsome face stiffened, and a look of dejection washed over it.All of a sudden, Charity felt that she had gone too far by adding insult to injury.For a man, that was his greatest pride.“Since you know I can’t do that, what are you afraid of?” Chester gripped her waist. “Charity, stay here. All other rooms are occupied. If you don’t stay here, you have nowhere else to go.”Charity stomped on his foot. “Did y
“Suspect that the child is yours?” Shaun continued all of a sudden.Chester nodded.The more the child resembled him, the more afraid Chester was.He would rather the child bore a greater resemblance to Charity.Shaun glanced at Chester, who looked uneasy, and could not help but laugh. “As I said, onlookers see most of the game, and that saying is very true. Even Chase could tell that the child is yours at first glance. Do you think a clever person like Charity hasn’t noticed it?”Chester was momentarily stunned, and a thought flashed across his mind. He was a little perplexed, but he dared not give it a thought. “Do you mean…”“Perhaps she has found out about it long ago, but she just hasn’t exposed it.” Shaun said indifferently, “I even suspect my wife knows. Considering how smart she is, how could she not have guessed that Charity had used your sperm to get pregnant?”Chester revealed a strange expression, but he was holding on to some hope. “Maybe she didn’t guess it. They m
Catherine, Freya, and Charity were sitting together and chatting. When Chase went over, Catherine immediately asked protectively, “What’s wrong?” “Your husband is bullying me.” Chase hid behind Catherine and glanced at Shaun, who was walking over with a dark expression. “Move your paw off my wife,” Shaun warned with gritted teeth. If it were not for Catherine’s presence, he would have thrown Chase off the plane. “What are you doing?”Catherine glared at her husband. “Chase and I are friends. We’re besties. What’s with your attitude?”“That’s right.” Chase straightened his back with Catherine’s support. “I simply said you got lucky to be able to be a dad despite being so sc*mmy at first. Cathy even brought a set of twins back to you. I’m so much better than you guys, yet I still don’t have a girlfriend. Did I say something wrong? How unfair is this?”“Is he angry because of that?” Freya asked sarcastically. Chase nodded repeatedly. “Was I wrong?” Catherine threw the bag o