Melody’s concert would run for three days, and today was the first day.Instead of staying with her family, she returned to the orchestra to practice and rehearse.Ninian sat on the sofa in the suite while holding her chin. She watched George trying to woo Raina outside; she watched Harold fighting in an online game for glory and victory with his teammates; and she watched as Alden continued to indulge in work, unable to detach himself from it...She sighed deeply.‘It’s so boring.’“I’m going to my Mel’s place to watch her practice.” After Ninian said this, she picked up her purse and walked straight out of the door.Behind her, Alden raised his head from the document, and there was a dark gleam in his eyes.After leaving the hotel, Ninian looked behind—no one had followed her out. She breathed a sigh of relief. Ninian immediately took out her mobile phone and started texting Zayn.It was impossible for Zayn to be unaware of Everett being here.‘At the concert, Everett must h
While Ninian was in a daze, Everett suddenly took a step back. He pulled down his cap and whispered, “Be careful”. As he was about to leave, Ninian’s agile hand grabbed his arm. He was shocked, and when he turned back, their eyes met. “Um… Sorry…” She recalled that he hated coming in contact with other people.She felt awkward. However, Everett was not looking at her hand. Instead, he was looking behind her vigilantly. She turned back and looked, only to see a few figures emerging from the shadows. “Damn it!” Ninian exclaimed. ‘Those are my family’s bodyguards!‘No wonder Hal and Al let me out. They’ve secretly sent their men to follow me!’Everett, who had obviously noticed their presence, pulled his hand away, ready to leave. He did not plan to expose his identity to the Winters family just yet. But just as he pulled his hand back, Ninian swiftly grasped it.“Follow me!”She clutched his hand tightly as she led him into a small alley. Everett looked at her delica
Everett, who was beneath Ninian, protected her with his fit body. “Ev— Ah!”As she was about to speak, Everett pressed her head against his neck.He then said in a low voice, “Wait, they’re out there.”Ninian stayed still.She was blushing so hard that her face turned bright red.’Does he know how dubious they both look right now?’She pressed her lips against his neck, feeling the cold skin.She felt his pulse thumping next to her, making her heart beat rapidly. Everett’s body tensed up and became vigilant. Even so, Ninian knew that though he looked indifferent on the outside, his warm breath and beating heart were reassuring. They heard cluttered footsteps and voices of people talking from the busy street a distance from them.And here they were, on top of each other, panting, surrounded by green trees and grass. Their breaths gradually became ambiguous.Ninian could feel Everett was once again focused on her. His touch was warm, as he did not dare to exert any mor
Ninian was still on cloud nine when she returned to her hotel. She could not feel her legs. ‘Everett… just kissed me… ‘He kissed me…’She could still smell his scent and feel his passionate and domineering kiss against her lips. She had never gotten a kiss like this before. Her body had gone weak, as if it had melted into a puddle, leaving her with no energy left to resist him. Fortunately, he returned to his senses. After the kiss, he sent her back to the hotel. She could feel her warm, flustering face as she lay on her bed. ‘That was my first kiss. I had no idea it was going to be this exciting and memorable.‘I don’t think I’ll ever forget this moment.’She pulled the blanket over her head, feeling extremely embarrassed. Whenever she thought of Everett, the boy whom she had liked for three years, she finally felt a sense of comfort and belonging.‘Does that mean we’re dating now?’She kept tossing and turning on her bed, not able to calm down at all. She felt exc
Ninian’s eyes suddenly widened. She opened the door immediately. George, Harold, and Alden were standing at the door, looking at her. “Oh, Grapie. You finally came out!” Harold held her and turned her left and right to check if she was okay. He then asked, “What happened earlier when you were out? The bodyguard said you were abducted by some random man. What exactly happened?”“What?! That’s… nonsense!” She stuttered. “They saw it wrong!”‘Everett’s not some random man! He’s a dignified, handsome man!‘Also, what does it mean when they say he abducted me? I’m the one who held his hand and ran off!’“We don’t have time to lecture you. I’ll give you an hour to think about it and give me an answer after this.” George said hurriedly before leaving with Alden. Before Alden left, he pointed at her and said with an unpleasant expression. “You’re misbehaving more day by day.”Ninian could not help but stretch out her hand nervously as she watched them leave. “Hal, where are they g
Everett felt tense, and his expression darkened when he said it. ‘I didn’t dare to approach her because of my illness. That’s why I suppressed my passionate love for her.‘Well, in the end, she’s the one who took the first step.’‘The woman that I love so much confessed to me hesitantly, afraid that her feelings would burden me.’Whenever he recalled it, he felt his heart ache. ‘How can I be such a coward and let her be the first to confess her feelings to me?‘The more she tried to approach me, the more I tried to escape from her. She must’ve felt extremely hurt and disappointed.‘How can I let the love of my life go through so much pain?!‘I’m such a horrible person!‘She bravely took the first step and confessed her love for me. Her love for me shines so brightly. How can I not embrace it?‘So, what if I’m ill? I can control myself. I will control myself. I won’t let it hurt her.‘She’s God-sent. I’ll cherish her and our relationship together. ‘I’ll show her all my lo
How could she turn him down? She just wanted to go to him with all her longing and courage.Once they agreed to start dating, Ninian felt that she was constantly surrounded by happiness, and she was extremely happy, as if she was constantly drinking honey.After Everett told her about him intending to go back in advance, she snapped out of her daze and said, “Oh yeah! You must not let my brothers know about you, or they will separate us like Romeo and Juliet!”She knew about her brothers’ “old-fashioned feudalism” and “dictatorship” very well.“Don’t be afraid,” Everett indifferently said, and his tone was very cold and deep. “No one can separate us.” No one could take her away from him, including her family.“Yeah. Regardless, let’s just keep a low profile. We should avoid trouble as long as we can,” as Ninian spoke, she frowned again. “My brothers were deceived today, but what should we do next? They will watch me very closely. I don’t think I can sneak back…” “Should I bring
When Melody heard what Ninian said, she could no longer remain calm. She looked shocked as she stared at Ninian. “Grapie, do you know what you’re talking about?”Ninian seriously repeated herself again. “Mel, I’m in a relationship. This is true.”“You… how could this be?” It was only after Melody held herself back for a long time that she asked, “How old are you?”“I’m already an adult,” Ninian said, “Besides, my mind is very clear and of my own will. I’m not ignorant at all. I’ve met someone whom I really like, and he also likes me back, so we’re together.”“But…” Melody did not know what she should say. She was no longer indifferent and calm as usual. She just looked lost and in disbelief.“How could it be you?” She muttered.If it was any of the elder brothers, she would not feel surprised, but this was her youngest sister.In her eyes, Ninian was still the princess who needed to be protected and pampered by the family. Why would she suddenly grow up?“Mel.” Ninian held her