Adeena glanced at the gift box. It was from one of the most luxurious brands in the world.All these things combined would be worth at least two or three hundred thousand.She could not understand what was so attractive about Ruth that would make Daniel spend so much time, money, and effort on her. “The Jones family is not an insignificant family. He’s very generous and has graceful table manners, like a prince straight out of a painting. He can’t be a bad person,” Ruth said. “This is my personal affair, so keep your nose out of it. That’s right, what about Duke? Where has he gone?”She quickly changed the subject.If Adeena continued asking questions, Ruth’s ignorance of the situation would be exposed. She felt nervous for some reason and did not want this sweet happiness that had fallen from the sky to suddenly be ruined...Adeena frowned and said, “Duke is busy with work. He’ll be back soon.”At that moment, Brady was at a subsidiary company of Winters Corporation.The CE
Alden smiled. “Then please make an introduction for us, Mr. Willis.”“Yes, I’ll go back and tell Adeena!”Brady left Winters Corporation in a daze. When he returned to the apartment, he still had not recollected his bearings yet.When he left Cloud City, his father had repeatedly warned him, saying that Winters Corporation, from top-level management to grassroots employees at the bottom, were all arrogant and would look down on foreign merchants like them.Even so, after dealing with people from Winters Corporation twice, he did not feel that they were looking down on him.Moreover, he even successfully negotiated a second deal.It was no wonder that Winters Corporation’s industry could flourish all over the world. It must have been due to such humility.When Brady returned to the apartment, Adeena and Ruth were eating lunch.He sat down at the dining table and said with suppressed excitement, “Adeena, I met the project manager for the Winters Corporation today. They were actua
The corners of Duke’s lips twitched.The Winters family children were all highly intelligent. That was at least true for George and Alden. But Duke just could not understand how Harold ended up being this stupid.He sneered. “Are you sure your gift was delivered into your mommy’s hands?”Harold was stunned for a moment before he angrily stood up. “Did Uncle Daniel keep the gifts that I bought for Mommy?!”Duke was speechless.‘This stupid son is beyond saving.’“Daddy, is Mommy really coming? Melody asked warily. There was hope in her eyes.Duke nodded. “In order not to shock your mommy into recalling the past, you should call her Aunt Deena. Don’t say too much, so as not to arouse her suspicion.”“This is the place Mommy used to live in. When she is in a familiar environment, it would also make Mommy recall the past, wouldn’t it?” Alden said slowly, “If Daddy doesn’t want Mommy to recall the past, she shouldn’t come here.”Duke shook his head. “The four of you and I are peopl
“If you don’t come down, then I’ll have to go up to you.”There was a hint of mischief in the man’s voice.“Don’t come up here!”Adeena quickly stopped him.She had scolded Ruth earlier during the day, yet she herself had a man visiting her in the middle of the night. How could she be qualified to teach Ruth a lesson in the future?“I’ll come down after getting changed. Wait five minutes.”She hung up, changed into gray loose-fitting casual clothes that covered every part of her skin.In the late night of spring, the temperature would be slightly lower. The evening wind blew at her face, messing up the hair she had just dried. Her hair also covered half her face, revealing only a pair of cold, bright eyes.Duke silently watched as she came closer and closer.She stopped when she was three paces away from him.He walked two steps closer to her, shortening their distance to only one step away from each other. “Mr. Winters, to what do I owe the pleasure?”Adeena’s voice held
A cool night breeze blew.Adeena felt the man’s eyes darken, and she tugged her clothes around herself even tighter.“Then, I’ll be going up first.” She took two steps back...Duke felt indignation.They were going to meet again tomorrow at noon, but he was still reluctant to part with her.He had waited four years, but he could not wait through an additional night.“Adee, wait.”He opened his mouth to stop her as she was about to turn and leave.His gaze was glued to her, which made Adeena feel at a loss.She looked down at the ground and stepped on the dead leaves that fell on the street, making a rustling sound.She said hoarsely, “Mr. Winters, is there anything else you wish to say?”“What cuisine do you like to eat?” Duke was at a loss for words. “I’ll have the kitchen prepare the dishes in advance.”He actually knew a lot about what she liked to eat, and had never forgotten.Perhaps it was because the night was too beautiful, or because the man’s voice was too gentle
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and kissed her lips. Then, his lips traveled to her ears and neck...He possessed her with abandon, and in the dream, she did not resist at all...The thick fog was then stained with blood.“Mommy, Mommy...”A baby was crying loudly.The voice was piteous and frightened.“Baby! My baby!”Adeena screamed. She reached out to grab the child, but the baby drifted further and further away, slowly disappearing into the bloody fog...“Adeena, Adeena!”Brady shouted her name and shook her body vigorously.Adeena suddenly opened her eyes and sat up.She looked at Brady and Ruth, who were standing in front of her bed, then she turned to look out the dimly lit window.‘It was just a dream.’“Adeena, what nightmare did you have to frighten you like this?” Brady gave her a hand towel. “I heard you yelling ‘baby’. Was it a dream about a child?”Adeena used the hand towel to wipe her sweat-soaked hair. Her eyes were a little bleary. “I dre
Duke parked the car, opened the car door, and got out.He wore an all-black suit, and the hems of his sleeves were embroidered with dark gold thread. They shimmered with each movement, giving off a feeling of elegance and luxury.He pulled open the passenger side door like a gentleman. “Adee, hop in.”Adeena did not turn him down. She leaned down and got into the passenger seat.As she was about to put on the seatbelt, the man suddenly leaned in close and helped her buckle in.Adeena held her breath and did not dare move.Duke wanted to laugh.‘Why is Addy’s nervous face so cute?’He was afraid that Addy would get angry, so he did not tease her about it. He turned back to the driver’s seat and slowly drove off.“Adee, have you been to Sea City before?” Duke asked casually as he drove.He said “Adee” so naturally, as though they were friends who had known each other for a long time... or lovers who had been with each other for a long time...Adeena turned her head to look out
The children spoke in unison, keeping the joy and excitement from their voices.Adeena stood at the door to the living room, staring at the four children in front of her in astonishment.Why did she feel as though she had experienced this before...In her daze, she saw herself getting out of a car, and four children threw themselves into her arms, sweetly calling her their mother. Perhaps it happened in the past, or perhaps it was just a dream.“Don’t scare off Aunt Deena.”Duke came over, stood beside Adeena, and winked at the children.Harold suppressed his desire to dash into her arms.He stared greedily at Adeena’s face and suddenly wanted to cry.‘How could I... How could I mistake someone else for Mommy...’This was the Mommy he had been dreaming about for four years, how could he make such a mistake?Alden clenched his fists slowly. He had to use almost all his strength to suppress the urge to cry.The most important person in his life was his mommy. In the four years