“Brother, what are you and Ryan going to talk about that you guys can’t let me in the loop?” Freya was unhappy.“Women shouldn’t meddle in men’s affairs.” Forrest retorted. Freya got furious. “Brother, the way you speak is really hateful. No wonder you’re still single and no woman wants you.”Forrest’s handsome face darkened. Ryan quickly stood in between Forrest and Freya to mediate the situation. “Alright. Forrest, let’s bring this outside.”After walking to the garden, Ryan smiled and said, “Forrest, your words are too straightforward sometimes. Some women can’t take it.”“...”Forrest went silent. He said a lot of rude words last night. Was that why Jessica got angry and wanted to move out?”“Forrest, what’s the matter?” Ryan asked.“Do you know where Jessica stays?” Forrest asked all of a sudden.“Mm?” Ryan widened his eyes in surprise. “Are you looking for her?” “Yes. I have to meet her to discuss some things,” Forrest said annoyedly.Ryan raised his eyebrows and was
Forrest recalled how he treated Jessica last night.He suddenly thought he had indeed gone overboard.“Alright then.” Seeing Forrest’s expression, Ryan thought his goal was achieved.Couples were like that. Forrest might not believe the words that came from Jessica’s mouth. Instead, he would think she was simply eloquent.That was because Jessica had lost all credibility in Forrest’s heart.If it were Ryan, a person who was not involved in the situation, who told Forrest the truth, Forrest might believe him more.Of course, Ryan could have talked about these things in the past. However, it was clearly not the best timing back then.“By the way, do you know Harold Lennox?”Forrest thought of something just as Ryan was about to leave.“Harold?” Ryan raised his eyebrows in astonishment. “I do know him.”“...”Forrest opened his mouth to ask about what was going on between Harold and Jessica. However, he did not know how to start talking about it.Ryan smiled and asked, “Are yo
Ryan found it funny as he watched Freya’s escaping silhouette. She had many ways of interrogating other people, but she slipped away quicker than a fish when it was her turn to be questioned.…Less than ten minutes into the meal, Forrest put down his utensils. “Dad, Mom, I have some things to do. I’ll be heading out first.”Everyone was stunned. Mrs. Lynch’s face darkened. “What matters do you have now? You’re heading out every night. Have you gotten a girlfriend without my knowledge?”Mr. Lynch was about to ask Forrest what work he had. After hearing Mrs. Lynch’s words, he immediately kept quiet and simply waited for his son’s reply.“That’s right, Brother. Do you have a girlfriend?” Freya asked with glee seeing Forrest stuck in a difficult situation. “...Mm. I’m in the middle of getting to know her.”Surprisingly, Forrest came clean about it.Mrs. Lynch stood up in a flash. Her expression was initially dark, but it seemed to have brightened up at this moment. “Come here.
Forrest observed the woman standing inside the house.Jessica wore cream-colored loungewear. Her pretty face was free of makeup, making her complexion look pale and weak. She might have just woken up, so the hair resting on her shoulders looked slightly messy.In that state, she did not look like a capable woman in the business world at all. It was as if her cold armor had been removed. She seemed soft and harmless.Forrest’s heart tightened.He was still feeling irritated before, but now, there were only nervous feelings left.Christian’s and Ryan’s words kept flashing across his head like a slideshow. He even forgot to speak. “If you’re here to quarrel, I’m sorry. I don’t have the energy. If you’re here to make me satisfy your needs, then I’m sorry as well. The doctor said my nether regions are hurt. I can’t have sex for a month, so I can’t satisfy your rough kinks.”Jessica spoke calmly. In her opinion, Forrest would not have come to look for her for anything good. If it w
“So… What do you want me to do?” Jessica asked bitterly. What did she have to do?Sadness and annoyance welled up in Forrest’s heart. “It’s enough as long as you don’t lie to me. Stop getting involved with other men, and remind yourself that you’re married.”The disappointment in Jessica’s eyes gradually grew. “You don’t understand. I’ve never lied to you. I’ve never gotten involved with other men. I wasn’t a person who had a messy personal life before our marriage, and I’ve been keeping myself in check after getting married. You’re the one who doesn’t believe me at all. It’s no use even if I promise you.”After she spoke, she felt her head getting heavier. She did not wish to quarrel with him anymore. “Go back. I want to rest.”Jessica pushed his hand that was blocking the door away. Not only did Forrest refuse to step out, but he even stepped forward and entered. “Since you’re not going back, I’ll sleep here.”A strong feeling of helplessness welled up Jessica’s heart. She
In the bedroom, Jessica sat with her legs folded. She rested her forehead on her knees and did not move. Forrest said he wanted to talk. What could they talk about? Talk about how he would scold her and humiliate her?Not even a sound came from the room. Forrest was frustrated. “I admit that I crossed the line last night. But I… I was angry that you lied to me. You clearly went to Harold’s house last night, yet you lied to me, saying you had a business meeting. You even said you wouldn’t come home. Of course, I would overthink.“Come out. Let’s have a proper talk.“Are you still in pain? Do you have to go to the hospital? I’ll go with you.”“...”What replied him was still silence. Forrest went back to the living room helplessly. He sat on the sofa and grabbed his head in remorse. After a moment, he took his phone and searched on the internet: [How to soothe my angry wife?]Someone had asked the question before, and the netizens provided many answers. One of the examples
Ryan’s gaze deepened. He went over and gave her a kiss. “Be good. Go and have fun with Dani. I’ll talk to your brother for a while. Never mind that your brother has a low EQ, but he’s also prideful. This is so worrying. If I don’t help out, your mom won’t have to think about getting a grandchild in this lifetime.”“Are you sure my mom won’t be angered to death when she finds out?” Freya asked worriedly. “It takes two to tango in a relationship. If your brother had really let go of the past, he wouldn’t have been single all those years.”Ryan said with a smile, “One of them is your brother, while the other is my cousin. If it were other people, I wouldn’t even be offering my help.”“Yes, yes. You have a high EQ. Why don’t you just start a matchmaking company?”Freya walked away after teasing him. She was too lazy to advise her brother anyway. She was afraid she would die from anger. Ryan took the initiative first. [Forrest, if there are any problems, you can look for my help any
Considering that Jessica was used to being domineering, she disliked being forced.She stood up in exasperation, but she ended up being pressed down by Forrest.“Sit down. Don’t move.” Forrest tried his best not to sound cold. “If you don’t finish your breakfast today, I’ll drag you back from the elevator.”Jessica was calm. She did not move a muscle and just sat there with her cold, pretty face.Forrest brought the breakfast he had prepared to the table. Considering that she was still sick, he prepared a bland meal. There were bowls of chicken and corn soup, cereal, and poached eggs. There were even kiwis, oranges, and tomatoes placed on another plate.He had always prepared breakfast quite well.When he was living abroad in the past, he used to plate his food exquisitely as well.Jessica used to be a fussy person. However, when the two of them were in a relationship, she would finish all the food he made.After many years, Forrest still remembered what she liked to eat.Howe