“Yeah. I think so too. Let’s concentrate on the sample and see if the result will be better. We’ll test it internally for a while first. If it’s good, we’ll launch the new product.”Freya removed her gloves in a good mood and said with a smile, “Let’s get off work. Everyone has been quite stressed lately. Relax in the next two days. There’s no need to rush.”“You too. You can spend some quality time with your boyfriend.” Tessa winked at her. “It’s been a while since I last saw your boyfriend.”“He’s away on a business trip.”Freya took off her white coat in the changing room. After changing into a knit sweater, she was ready to leave. Suddenly, she caught a husky figure leaning against the wall at the exit of the laboratory. The man was wearing a plain, decent, black shirt. With his shirt tucked in his trousers, he appeared to have broad shoulders and long legs. Although he was wearing a mask, it was hard for one to avert their eyes away from him due to his sturdy physique and attr
“Shoes?” Ryan raised his brows. “What shoes?”“Sports shoes. I need a pair of lightweight sports shoes.”Ryan said, “I can shop with you, but you need to pay for your shoes.”Freya was dumbfounded. “You can’t even bear to buy me a pair of shoes? Are you strapped? It should be okay if I choose a pair of shoes costing a few hundred dollars, right?”“You’re overthinking it. I’m not that strapped.”Ryan snickered and said meaningfully, “I can pay for anything else you want to buy except for shoes. It’s not good to give your other half a pair of shoes, especially sports shoes. Once you wear sports shoes, you’ll run fast. What if you run away from me? I’ll be very pathetic.”Freya was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses. She was slightly speechless. “Are you for real?”“Yeah,” Ryan said, “This is the saying from the older generation. Anyway, I have a friend who gave his girlfriend a pair of shoes when they just got into a relationship, but they broke up shortly after
Little did Ryan know the impact such a simple act had on Rodney.Rodney, who was in a nearby Land Rover, watched Ryan and Freya enter the restaurant with their hands held.His head nearly exploded.Today, he deliberately went to Freycatheli to wait for Freya. He knew that she would not meet him if he asked her out.He believed that she would forgive him one day as long as he persevered.However, he saw Ryan come shortly while he was waiting.After that, Ryan and Freya walked out together. The two of them were chatting happily before Freya gave Ryan her car keys.After they got in, they were not in a hurry to have the car started.What else could a man and a woman do in the car instead of driving?At that moment, Rodney’s mind was filled with a lot of thoughts. He imagined they could be hugging, kissing, or behaving more intimately than those. Nevertheless, the effect of the privacy glass was so good that he could not see anything inside the car.There were several times whe
Rodney rolled down the window. The traffic officer froze the moment he caught sight of his reddened eyes. “Excuse me. You can’t park your car here. Please move your car away as soon as possible, or I’ll issue you a fine.”Rodney pursed his thin lips. He did not move a muscle, looking just like a statue.“Hey. Didn’t you hear what I said?” The traffic officer began feeling impatient.“Go ahead and issue me a fine,” Rodney said frostily.The traffic officer realized that Rodney did not know his place, so he directly issued him a fine. “Hurry up and move your vehicle. Otherwise, I’m going to issue another fine to you later.” Rodney rested his face on the steering wheel that he was holding and gave a deep laugh.“You’re crazy,” the officer muttered before he rode on his motorcycle and left.Rodney’s posture remained the same. After staying still for quite a while, his dark eyes slowly became terrifyingly grim.Since the two of them got together behind his back, they should bear th
Ryan narrowed his eyes. He lifted his hand and grabbed hold of Rodney’s fist. Then, he warned him with a cold and low voice, “Watch your mouth.”“Am I wrong to say that?” Rodney bellowed in rage, “When did both of you start getting together behind my back? Have you no shame? One is my cousin, while the other is my ex-wife. Both of you are my closest family members, yet you betrayed me.”“We didn’t betray you. As you said, she’s your ex-wife. Now that you both are divorced, you have nothing to do with each other.”Next to Rodney who was worked up, Ryan looked remarkably composed.“Hah. Who knows if both of you got together before we divorced?” Rodney pointed at Freya, then at Ryan. “No wonder you couldn’t wait to divorce me back then. He even helped you to divorce me. Both of you have been in an affair since then! Do you take me for a fool? I’m indeed such an idiot to be cuckolded.”His bellow grew louder. Initially, only the security guards of the restaurant surrounded them. Late
Freya regretted it. If she had known this earlier, she would rather have left Dani fatherless and raised her alone. She should not have married Rodney, let alone accept him in order to provide Dani a complete family.While hugging Freya, Ryan pursed his lips tightly. His eyes flashed with remorse without her noticing it.He made a false step tonight.He wanted to announce his relationship with Freya via Rodney.He was well aware of Freya’s cowardice. Although she loved him, she did not have the courage to announce their relationship.In fact, he was afraid that if this situation persisted for too long, they might end up breaking up.Nevertheless, he did not expect Rodney to be so insane. Were those words what one should say?He used to think that Rodney became foolish all because of Sarah and that Rodney cared too much about his first love. Only now did it hit Ryan that Rodney had changed long ago.Rodney was no longer the cousin and family member Ryan used to play with.Rod
“Ryan, I… I…”Freya’s face paled as she stammered.“Are you unwilling to do that?” Ryan’s eyes revealed sorrow. “Freya, aren’t you willing to sacrifice just a little for me? As I said, it’s just a little.”Upon hearing it, Freya was filled with remorse. Ryan was ready to be with her without a car for his future. He loved her so much, yet she was so cowardly and useless. “Sorry, Ryan. I’m willing to try. I hope you understand that it’s not because I don’t love you… I don’t mind other people trampling on me. I’m just afraid that they’ll criticize me like how Rodney did just now…“The same has happened to me in the past. Thomas was the one who beat and bullied me, yet other people only listened to his one-sided account and claimed that I seduced him. When in fact, I was the victim. When I went out on the streets, I was criticized badly and got pelted with eggs. Even my parents couldn’t hold their heads high. Later, I couldn’t bring myself to stay in the country…”“I got it. I underst
Freya exchanged glances with Ryan before she nodded grimly.After the two of them got out of the car, Freya walked in front with Ryan following behind her.As soon as the door was opened, Mrs. Lynch walked over while carrying Dani. She said with a smile, “It turned out that you were having dinner with Ryan. I thought you went out on a date.”At the sight of Ryan, Dani’s eyes lit up. She stretched out her hands to ask for a hug. Ryan took Dani. He lifted her high and asked, “Did you miss me?”Dani made some noise. As she smiled, her dimples were visible.“Aww. She’s very fond of you.” Mrs. Lynch grinned. “Come in and have a seat.”Mr. Lynch rose to his feet and offered Ryan to come in. “What brings you here today?”“I have something to tell both of you.”Ryan, who was carrying Dani, sat on the couch and began to look solemn.“What’s the matter?” Mr. Lynch told the servant to prepare some coffee.Freya lowered her head. Ryan then tossed her a gentle glance. “Well, Mr. Lynch,