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
Mable quickly crouched down and hugged her, “What’s wrong? Are you upset? Where’s Spike?”Nicki lowered her head and whispered, “Hubert is still in the classroom.”Soon enough, Mable saw Hubert coming out of the classroom, followed by several little girls.“Goodbye, Hubert!”“See you tomorrow, Hubert!”...The kids waved enthusiastically to Spike, but he did not pay attention to them. Instead, he quickly ran towards Nicki.“Baby.” Mable hugged Spike. “The kids were greeting you. Why didn’t you respond? That’s very impolite.”Seeing Spike being so popular at school made Mable very happy. Spike frowned. “I don’t like them.”After saying that, Spike looked at Nicki and asked, “Why did you run so fast? I turned around, and you were gone.”Nicki pouted and did not say anything.Spike tried to reach out to grab Nicki’s hand. However, at the next moment, Nicki hid behind Mable, refusing to let him pull her.Spike froze, his little face suddenly turning cold.“Nicki?”Mable loo
Even though children at the age of five or six might not understand much, they could still discern that words like “ugly” and “disgusting” carried negative meanings.“Hubert, is Nicole your real sister?”“...No,” Hubert replied.“See, I told you they aren’t real siblings. Nicole is so ugly, and Hubert is so handsome. How could they be real siblings?”“I also think Nicole is very ugly. The scar on her face will surely be even bigger when she grows up.”“Hubert, don’t play with that ugly freak Nicole anymore. Let’s play together in the future.”“Yeah, Hubert, let’s play together. Ignore Nicole; she’s so ugly. Playing with her will make us ugly, too.”Hubert replied, “Disgusting!”“Do you also find the scars on her face disgusting? I do, too!”“Yeah... I also think so…”...Nicki remembered the conversation she heard in kindergarten that afternoon and cried bitterly.It turned out her kindergarten friends did not like her; they thought she was a freak.Their kindness toward h
There was a moment of silence.“Nicki listened to the voice coming from Blair’s phone, sadly biting her lip, and burying her face in his embrace.“Disgusting!”The moment Spike’s words echoed from the phone, Mable felt Nicki’s body tremble.“Do you also find the scars on her face disgusting? I do, too!”“Yeah... I also think so…”However, the next moment, Spike’s voice came again from the surveillance video.“No, I’m talking about you! Your mouths stink. It’s truly disgusting. Do you think you’re worthy to play with me? If I hear you call Nicole an ugly freak again, I’ll sew your mouths shut with needles and then slash your faces seventeen or eighteen times!”“Wow!”“Wow, Hubert is so scary…”The two little girls were instantly frightened to tears.Mable could not believe what she heard, as was Blair. Only Nicki was left with question marks.The trio looked towards Spike standing nearby.Rubbing her eyes, Nicki realized she misunderstood Hubert. He did not find her disgust
At the Xephers residence.Melanie had saved Kyle’s number but never called him before.Thus, when she saw his name on the caller ID, she felt a bit excited.He was probably calling her to thank her for helping to deliver things to the villa today.Melanie picked up the phone and answered the call. “Hi, Kyle.”On the other side of the phone, Kyle paused for a moment before saying, “Ms. Xepher, I heard from Aunt Laura that you came to the villa today.”Melanie smiled sweetly. “Yes, my housekeeper made the ravioli you liked. I happened to pass by, so I brought them over for you.”“Thanks.”Melanie was just about to say, “You’re welcome.” However, before the words could leave her mouth, Kyle’s voice sounded again. “In the future, just let the servants take care of such things.”Melanie said, “It’s nothing much. I wasn’t that busy today anyway...”Kyle interrupted her words. “The Goodman family doesn’t lack servants.”Melanie stiffened, sensing the coldness in Kyle’s tone.“Ms.
“Huh?” Zoe’s eyes sparkled as she looked at him. “Really?”Kyle leaned over to press a kiss on her lips. “Of course. When have I ever lied to you?”Zoe’s heart felt sweet as if she had eaten sugar.Kyle blow-dried her hair while explaining, “Melanie’s family and mine have been friends for generations. I met her a few times when I was a kid, but we haven’t met much since growing up, so I don’t know her well.”Zoe nodded. “Uh-huh, I know. She’s your fianceé.”Kyle frowned. “Zoe, she was saying nonsense. She’s not my fianceé. I don’t have a fianceé.”‘I only have you, Zoe.’Zoe blinked and nodded slowly....The next day, Kyle had just finished his morning meeting when his assistant brought a parcel to his office.“Sir, your delivery has arrived.”Kyle nodded. “Leave it there.”After the assistant left, Kyle opened the parcel and took out the box inside.He opened the box and pulled out a diamond necklace.The necklace was a pair of large and small stars, studded with diamon
Melanie’s heart tightened at his words, and her hands on her knees subconsciously clenched into fists.She hid it so well. How did Kyle find out that she had boyfriends abroad?She did not have time to think about it and said, “That’s not what I meant, Kyle. Don’t misunderstand. I’m not an unreasonable person. I came to see you today just to ask for another month or two. Once I complete this project, I’ll personally talk to Uncle Floyd to cancel the engagement.“Please, Kyle.”Kyle looked at the pleading Melanie in front of him, remained silent for a while, and finally nodded.“Thank you, Kyle!” Melanie was overjoyed.Her mother was right. So long as she showed weakness, spoke soft words, and acted pitiful, no man could refuse.Melanie looked at him and smiled. “It’s almost noon. Let me treat you to a meal as thanks.”“No need. I have plans for lunch.”“Okay, then I’ll leave now.”Melanie was not upset since she achieved her main goal for the day. Being too pushy would only m