“Are you done? Even if Sarah was never kidnapped, I had planned to divorce you long ago.”Freya said with an annoyed look, “Rodney, don’t you get it? From the moment you hid Sarah, we could never get back together. I really don’t understand why you keep pestering me like a madman. I couldn’t tell that you were this sort of person before we got married. If I could, I wouldn’t have married you.”Rodney’s handsome face paled. “Fine. I was wrong, but I’ve never thought of divorcing you. You shouldn’t have sided with Eliza…”“At the end of it all, you just can’t bear to see Sarah get hurt, right?”Freya said impatiently, “If you have evidence, go ahead and report it. Stop coming here to pester me. For the sake of their children, other divorced couples won’t let themselves turn into enemies yet you always come to cause me trouble. I don’t understand. Did I burn your house or kill your parents? Can you stop it and stay away from me? If something is wrong with you, go and see the doctor. D
Catherine was stunned. Eliza had sent her a WhatsApp message yesterday, so she guessed that Rodney would come looking for Freya soon. According to Eliza, Chester rebuked Rodney last night. Rodney then came here this morning to apologize to Freya.After all, Rodney kicked her and had an affair. He must be regretting his actions now.Unexpectedly, he infuriated Freya so much.Fine. Rodney was a hopeless idiot. Of course, there was another possibility, which was that Sarah told on Freya after Rodney returned home last night.Sure enough, one must not underestimate their opponent at any time.“Alright. Don’t be mad. I was the one who asked Eliza to tell him the truth.” Catherine patted Freya softly on the head.“Huh?” Freya widened her eyes in shock. “Catherine, what are you trying to do?”“This is one of my plans. Don’t worry. Although Rodney knows about it, it’s no use. The evidence that it was Eliza’s doing has already been cleared,” Catherine explained, “But I thought he came
Catherine shrugged. “Freya, our company needs to improve, so you need to learn. Although you’re already doing well, you haven’t been going out to widen your experience. This explains why your product development hasn’t been progressing. Moreover, you’re the core of our company. Although our sales are pretty good, our plan is to rise to the top little by little. The products you’re developing aren’t good enough, and I believe you know this better than anyone else.”Freya kept quiet. Of course, she knew that she was facing a bottleneck. If she went there to learn, she would be able to go a long way in her career. Nevertheless, she was worried about Dani…“I know you’re worried about Dani,” Catherine said, “If you attend the training, I’ll help you look after Dani. I can even send her to the Hill family’s manor. I’ll look after her as though she’s my biological daughter, and I think everyone in The Lodge will take care of her very well too. Think about it carefully. This is a golden opp
Freya glowered at Ryan helplessly. “I’m talking about Dani. You hold a place in my heart as well, but of course, you can’t beat—”Ryan sealed her lips and softly nibbled them. “Drop it. I don’t want to hear it.”The man’s deep voice was heavy with despondency. He resembled a pathetic little puppy.Freya blinked her dark eyes. All of a sudden, she felt an urge to extend her hand to wrap it around his neck and kiss him back. “I can’t bear to part with you too, but we can always talk on the phone and have video calls. You can take care of yourself, but Dani can’t. Can you not be jealous of a kid?”“Darling, I’m not jealous.” Ryan raised his lips and smiled brightly. “I was teasing you.”“You…” Freya stretched out her hand to jokingly strangle him.However, Ryan was agile enough to catch her hand. He placed her hand by his lips and kissed it. “I just want to ask whether you want to go for the training.”“Of course, I do,” Freya said with mixed feelings, “I’ve been staying in the lab
It hit Freya that this was how it felt to have someone support her.It turned out that it felt so good to have someone understand her.At this point, romance was what Freya needed the least because she had just given birth to a child who lacked a father’s company. Romance took time, and moreover, she had to work. She wanted to spend the remaining time with her child.Ryan had never blamed her. He tried his best to match her schedule. It was fine even if he and Freya had to accompany the child in the house.Freya knew that was not how regular people went on dates. However, Ryan had never complained about it. He was like a warm blanket that wrapped himself around her appropriately.“Thank you, Ryan.”Freya hugged him softly.“Don’t thank me. As your boyfriend, it’s my duty to support your dreams.”Ryan ran his fingers through her long hair. “But when you return, you need to compensate for it.”Compensate…Freya’s face suddenly reddened.Could he be referring to that kind of co
However…From the scene in the living room, Ryan, Freya, and Dani indeed looked like a family. After Aunty Loretta brought the coffee, she quickly carried on with her chores rather than interrupt the conversation between the two young people.Freya then said with a low voice, “But if you look after Dani every day after you get off work, Godfather and Godmother will suspect things. Aunty Loretta will also—”“Don’t worry. By the time you return, I’ll have made Aunty Loretta my confidant.” After Ryan spoke, he noticed Freya’s look of shock. He could not help but clarify, saying, “Now that you’re staying in this building and we’re always clinging to each other, she’ll find out about it sooner or later.” “...”Freya was at a loss for words.Indeed, it was the best solution to make Aunty Loretta side with them. Nevertheless, at the thought that Aunty Loretta would learn of their relationship, Freya instantly felt embarrassed. “Will Aunty Loretta think that I seduced you—”“Freya…”
Ryan would not hurt Freya.This was what Freya deeply realized.Catherine: [Get ready, then. You’ll be leaving three days later.]Shortly after, Ryan sent Freya the script for the act they would be performing in front of Heidi and Nathan during breakfast tomorrow.After Freya read the script, she replied: [Considering that I’m not a professional actor, I’m not very confident. What if Godfather and Godmother see through me?] Ryan: [I’ve already made it concise enough. You have very few lines, and I’ll mostly be the one acting. I believe you can do it.]Freya was at a loss for words.Ryan: [They say all women are drama queens.]Freya: [Who did you hear this from? I’ve never heard of it.]Ryan: [Do practice later. If you don’t, I’ll tell Dad and Mom tomorrow that I like you, so I want to take care of your child when you’re away for training.]Freya: [You win.]She had no choice but to pick up the script and practice it several times.…When Freya headed to the dining room fo
When Ryan and Freya put on an act and made some casual remarks, Heidi and Nathan fell for it just like that.They were no ordinary people but the prime minister and his wife. Who in Australia had the audacity to play mind games with them and even successfully deceive them?After breakfast, Freya and Ryan left together.Nathan took a tissue and wiped the corners of his mouth. He said to his wife glumly, “How can Ryan take care of Dani? He’s a man, and moreover, he’s unmarried and childless. How would he know how to take care of a kid? I think I’d better ask Sister-in-law to pick Dani up and let her stay in the old residence for two months. After all, Dani is her biological granddaughter. Sister-in-law has always been nagging about it too.”Heidi smiled, but she slightly disagreed with the idea. “If she looks after Dani, she might not send her back later.”Upon hearing that, Nathan furrowed his brows. “Darling, you mean…”“As you said, Sister-in-law misses Dani very much. What if s
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