Melanie had been thinking about what topic to discuss with Kyle when he unexpectedly made this statement.The smile on Melanie's face froze instantly. "Kyle, why?"Kyle calmly stated, "Miss Xepher, I have a girlfriend."Melanie was taken aback. Was not he single?"I haven't informed my family about my relationship yet, so that's why my parents said I was single."Kyle looked at Melanie and continued, "Miss Xepher, you can tell my parents you're not interested in me. That way, it won't damage your reputation."He was also considering Melanie’s reputation, which was why he had not been straightforward earlier. Moreover, he did not want his family to know about Zoe's existence.Melanie, feeling awkward, looked at Kyle. "So, that's how it is."Melanie could not blame him, even if she wanted to."If Miss Xepher wants to walk in the garden, I can have the butler show you around. I have some other matters to attend to and need to leave."Melanie forced a faint smile. "That won't be
Steam lingered in the bathroom, permeated with a faint cherry blossom fragrance. As Kyle entered, he found Zoe soaking in the bathtub, sleeping soundly with one arm resting on the edge of the tub.Kyle shook his head helplessly; he knew if there had been no movement for a while, Zoe would have fallen asleep.The bathtub at home was a constant-temperature massage tub. Taking a nap during a bath was indeed comfortable, but it was not suitable for prolonged sleep. Moreover, it could be dangerous if one fell asleep and accidentally slipped into the water.Kyle gently tapped Zoe’s cheek. “Zoe.”“Mmm…”Zoe was startled awake and rubbed her eyes. “Ky... you’re back.”Kyle indulgently pinched Zoe’s cheek. “Why did you fall asleep in the bathtub again?”Zoe scratched her head, smiling politely while replying, “It’s comfortable to soak, and I accidentally fell asleep.”Having said that, she suddenly realized something and immediately hugged her arms tightly, blushing. “Ky, how could yo
“Okay, I’ll bring you something delicious later.”After hanging up the phone, Mable went downstairs and asked Aunt Grace to help make tiramisu. It was Zoe’s favorite dessert. Though, Mable did not know if her taste had changed due to amnesia.After having lunch at home, Mable took the freshly made tiramisu and headed out.At Kyle’s house.When Aunt Laura heard from Zoe that Mable was coming, she specially prepared high tea for two.Zoe had just finished a video call with Kyle and was in a good mood. She was currently sitting on the sofa watching TV.Upon hearing the doorbell outside, Zoe excitedly jumped off the sofa and ran out before Aunt Laura could open the door.“Mabes... Huh?”Zoe thought it was Mable. However, when she opened the door, she saw a stranger standing outside—a young lady.Seeing Zoe at the door, Melanie was stunned for a moment. She looked at the door plate. “Is this... Kyle’s house?”It should be right. Did Auntie not say Kyle lived here?Zoe looked at t
Melanie smiled faintly and casually said, “I’m twenty-three, five years younger than Kyle.”Zoe, holding a piglet plush toy, sat down and nodded. “Seems like it.”Melanie continued asking, “Ms. White, how long have you known Kyle?”Zoe looked at Aunt Laura. She had amnesia and could not remember when she first met Kyle. It should have been a very long time ago.Seeing Melanie asking so many questions, Aunt Laura felt a bit uncomfortable. Although she had an engagement with Mr. Xepher, it was established when they were children. Mr. Xepher had no feelings for her, and Ms. Zoe was now the mistress here.“Ms. Xepher, Ms. Zoe suffered some injuries and doesn’t remember some things very clearly. She and Mr. Goodman have been together for a long time.”“I see…”Melanie looked at Zoe, seemingly lost in thought.Why did it feel like she did not just have memory loss but rather...A bit intellectually challenged!Melanie stood up and said while smiling, “Since the things have been d
“Hello, Aunt Laura. I came to see Zoe,” Mable smiled as she spoke.“Mrs. Fowler, please come in.”Although Mable slapped Kyle the last time she was here, Aunt Laura also knew Mable did it out of nervousness for Zoe. She did not blame her.Mable handed the tiramisu to Aunt Laura and said, “Aunt Laura, you can just call me Mable. This is for Zoe; she used to love eating this.”“Coincidentally, I made one this morning, too.”Aunt Laura led Mable into the house with a smile.“Mabes, you’re here.”Zoe ran over as soon as she saw Mable.Mable pulled Zoe to sit on the sofa and asked, “Zoe, how have you been recently? Does your head still hurt?”Zoe shook her head. “Not anymore.”“Come, let me check your pulse. Stick out your tongue so I can check the coating…”Aunt Laura sighed as she watched Mable check Zoe’s pulse.In this world, besides Mr. Kyle, only Mrs. Fowler treated Ms. Zoe so well. If, in the future, Mr. Kyle and Ms. Zoe separated, at least Mrs. Fowler could still protect
Zoe looked at Mable and said, “A woman came in the afternoon, claiming to be Ky’s fiancée.”Mable’s hand holding the silver needle paused, and her expression changed instantly.“Kyle’s fiancée?”Kyle actually had a fiancée!Mable was so angry that her chest heaved violently. If Kyle were here right now, she would use the silver needle to pierce him to death!Seeing Mable’s silence, Zoe pursued, “Mabes, what exactly is a fiancée?”Mable looked at Zoe, her heart in turmoil. In the end, she said, “A fiancée is just an ordinary friend.”Although she did not want to lie to her, Mable cared more about not upsetting her. Zoe, who now liked Kyle so much, would be heartbroken if she knew he had a fiancée.Zoe nodded. “Oh, so it’s just an ordinary friend.”“What did she come to do?” Mable asked while giving acupuncture to Zoe.“She came to bring gifts to Ky.”Mable asked again, “Did she say anything to you?”Zoe thought for a moment. “Not much.”Mable frowned. Kyle’s fiancée was qui
As Mable spoke, her eyes darkened, and a murderous intent permeated the air. “Kyle, I’ve seen scoundrels before, but I’ve never seen one as despicable as you. Do you think that Zoe’s amnesia gives you the right to deceive, bully, and trample on her?”Kyle looked at Mable and admitted, “The engagement between me and Melanie was arranged by our parents when we were young. We have no feelings for each other. I’ve already made it clear to her that I have a girlfriend and won’t marry her. This engagement won’t last long.”Aunt Laura felt a sense of relief after hearing it.She knew Mr. Kyle would not be so heartless to abandon Ms. Zoe.Mable raised an eyebrow, her gaze frosty. “How long is that?”“Rest assured. I’ll handle it as soon as possible.”Aunt Laura chimed in, “Mrs. Fowler, it’s true. This engagement was arranged by the master and madam twenty years ago with the Xepher family. Mr. Kyle and Ms. Xepher have not seen each other for over ten years. They’re not acquainted at all.”
“Aunt Laura, I can see you also care a lot about Zoe. If possible, I hope you can help look after her more often. I’ll try to come by when I have time. Also, if there’s ever a day Kyle mistreats her, please give me a call. I’ll come and take Zoe away.”Aunt Laura replied, “Mrs. Fowler, I’ll surely take good care of Miss White. As for the master... Please rest assured, he won’t mistreat Miss White.”Mable faintly said, “That’s hard to say. Men’s hearts can change. If one day he mistreats Zoe, it means he doesn’t love her anymore. In that case, why torment each other? Let me know, and I’ll take Zoe away. It would be better for both of them.”To put it plainly, Mable did not believe Kyle would be entirely devoted to Zoe.Aunt Laura sighed inwardly. As a fellow woman, she also felt sorry for Miss White.“Alright, Mrs. Fowler, I promise you. If there’s anything with Miss White in the future, I’ll inform you promptly.”However, in Aunt Laura’s heart, she still believed that the master