Erin's voice was hoarse as she asked over the phone, "Why is he here? How did he know that our mother was hospitalized?"Gavin confessed immediately. "I'm sorry ... I told Ian about this. I was really scared at that time. Mom had just been taken to the emergency room, and I couldn't find Dad. You didn't show up in time either, so ... I just hoped that someone capable would show up quickly. But stupid me forgot that Ian and you were already divorced. He wouldn't bother with our family's affairs anymore, and he's not in Southwrok County since he's in the city. When I realized my mistake, I informed Ian about it."He was very guilty about what he did, so he spoke with a bit of trepidation, as if afraid that Erin would get mad. After hearing her younger brother's explanation, Erin understood completely. In any case, there was no point crying over spilled milk. Now that everyone was at the hospital, she had no reason to send Ian away."Gavin, I'll be back soon." Erin had already composed
Cherry noticed that Erin was quite agitated. She said with a sigh, "Erin, I know you're still upset about Ian's affair, but it's been some time already. Shouldn't you let go of your anger?""What exactly are you trying to say, Mom? You're not trying to convince me to forgive Ian, are you?" Erin questioned, feeling a bit disappointed.There was a hint of embarrassment in Cherry's eyes, and she hesitated to admit her true intentions. She patiently persuaded, "Him coming to see me on his own initiative proves that he still cares about you. He even said he wants to change the names on the property deeds of both villas to yours. Erin, opportunities like this don't come often! Don't you realize how much these two villas are worth? Just think about it, if he ever wrongs you again, you won't lose out on anything. You'll have two villas, and you won't have to worry about housing for the rest of your life!"Erin knew her mother's intentions very well. She was simply asking her to compromise a
Two days later, at the airport exit in Fleuverton, Erin walked out from Exit 10 holding a duffel bag at 9 pm. She looked ahead and quickly spotted Ken standing next to a black sedan. Before she boarded the plane, Roman had called to say that Ken would come to pick her up. Although Erin tried to decline, Roman insisted, so she didn't refuse any further."Ken!" Erin took the initiative to greet Ken, wearing a mask and sunglasses.Upon hearing her voice, Ken recognized her. "Erin, if you hadn't called me, I wouldn't have recognized you at all."Erin approached him apologetically. "I'm really sorry. Did you wait for a long time? I didn't expect the flight would be delayed—""It's okay. I've been playing games in the car the whole time. Let's go, Erin."Erin nodded and got into the car. Ken closed the door for her and went over to the driver's seat. Before long, the car left the airport.Inside the car, Ken expressed concern. "Hey Erin, is your mother ok now?""She's fine. She has be
The Rolls-Royce left the hotel. The driver in front couldn't see what was happening in the backseat.At that moment, the temperature inside the backseat was rapidly rising. Erin was pinned down by a tall man, and the man's icy lips greedily ravaged the sweetness in her mouth. He ignored Erin's fierce resistance. Before long, Erin's lower lip was swollen and accidentally bitten so hard that it bled.Erin frowned hard as the taste of tangy, sweet blood filled both of their mouths.Even though the man she desired and longed for the most was right in front of her, she conjured all of her willpower to resist him.She fervently yearned to embrace him in her dreams every night. But when he appeared before her in person, tears flowed from her eyes uncontrollably. Her heart was in agony, and the diminishing oxygen in the car made her gradually feel suffocated. She was afraid of indulging in this feeling—afraid that she wouldn't be able to withdraw herself in the future.She was so scared t
Chandler snapped and lost all sense of rationality! He wanted to show Erin through his actions that even if she wanted to resist, it would be futile.For a full half an hour, shreds of Erin's chiffon dress scattered in various corners of the car. Her suppressed crying filled the entire back seat. Even the driver in the front could faintly hear it. The sound of her sobbing was heartbreaking and pitiful, but as Chandler's driver, he had no right to intervene, nor did he dare to.The driver had parked the Rolls-Royce steadily in the courtyard of a villa at a winery.The sensible and shrewd driver quickly got out of the car and hurried into the villa's hall. He whispered a few words to the female housekeeper, who seemed to be in her forties or fifties, in the hall. Instantly, she nodded in understanding.Meanwhile, inside the car, Chandler was a ruthless predator, and Erin continued to be a helpless victim.Her enraged eyes shimmered tears of sadness that pierced into the bone. In a h
Erin woke up naturally at 8 am the following morning, and she immediately noticed that she was alone. She got up without sleeping in. She was wearing the dress she put on last night but had nothing underneath.Recalling everything that happened last night, Erin felt angry and embarrassed. She felt her cheeks burn, but she could not think about it anymore. She had to hurry off to the set as she had a shoot that morning itself!After she washed herself up, she went to the walk-in closet and picked some clothes that suited her. In any case, all the clothes were her size, and she could not care too much about it either!As she was heading downstairs to the living room after getting dressed, she saw Chandler sitting on the couch at first glance, looking right at her.Chandler was wearing a dark gray suit that was tailored with a pristine white shirt underneath. His crimson tie had two small letters delicately embroidered, representing the Frost Corporation. Those shiny, fashionable hand
Chandler's words made Erin feel greatly torn. On one hand, she actually had the urge to have a child with him. On the other hand, however, it occurred to her that her relationship with Chandler was a secretive one, so how could they bring a child into the world and make the situation more complicated?Being in a difficult position, she said, "Chandler, let me think about this. I can't give you an answer right now.""I know this is too sudden for you, Erin. But think about it. My grandfather doesn't have much time left. He's hoping that I can get married next month. I really can't think of a better way anymore." Chandler looked torn and sorrowful.He did not force her as crazily as last night, but Erin could not be helped when facing him in this state.She could not help but ask herself if she loved Chandler. Of course, the answer was affirmative. Since she already had an answer deep down, would it still be so hard for her to make a choice?Erin touched his face and asked with no c
Just when Erin finished shooting the last scene at 8 pm, Holly called her to say goodbye. She was going abroad with her parents as her uncle who lived there had cancer and was already approaching the final days of his life.Erin sent her regards and extended her sympathy over the phone. After they shared a brief conversation, Holly rushed to the airport in Fleuverton with her luggage.This made Erin feel a little sorrowful for some reason. She thought of how Chandler's grandfather was also running out of time, and she even started to worry if he could watch his great-grandchild come into this world while he was still alive.While Erin was removing her makeup in the dressing room on set, Chandler was waiting for a person at an upscale private club in Fleuverton.Ten minutes later, the person arrived.Simon entered the private room Chandler was in, dressed in casual clothes.The style of the furnishings in the private room was minimalistic and clean. The cool tones of the couch and