Sylvia fell on the calf that Odell had broken previously and immediately gasped in pain. Aunt Tonya rushed out from her room upon hearing the loud thud and found Sylvia on the ground just outside the door. She ran over to help Sylvia up and asked, “Syl, what happened to you? Did you hurt yourself?” Sylvia gasped and said to her, “Aunt Tonya, please look for Sebastian and ask him to contact Odell’s driver.” Aunt Tonya suspiciously asked, “Why do you need him to contact Odell’s driver?” “I just saw a piece of news about a car crash and one of the cars involved looked a lot like Odell’s.” Aunt Tonya’s expression changed. “Okay. You go inside and sit down, I’ll go look for Sebastian.” She then ran next door. Sylvia was not in the mood to go back into the house. Besides, the pain on her calf prevented her from moving properly as well. She sat back down at the top of the stairs and waited anxiously. A few minutes later, Aunt Tonya came running back from next door. Aunt To
Tears began to roll down Tara’s cheeks. “I am not asking for forgiveness. I just hope that my actions have not affected you too badly. I really, really hope that you can live a happy life with Sylvia, every single day. Then, even if I die, I will be able to rest in peace.” There was an annoyed look on Odell’s face. “You are just weak, you won’t die.” Tara bitterly smiled. “Dying is better than living in extreme guilt and pain.” “What happened is all in the past now and I will consider that we’re now even. I won’t hold you responsible for what you did, so don’t be so harsh on yourself.” “Okay, I’ll do whatever you want.” Glancing at her phone, Tara looked at him with anticipation and said, “Odell, I still have to work later tonight and I’m running late. Could you give me a ride? It’s just outside the Old District. I promise that after this, I won’t appear before you anymore. Let’s just think of this as the conclusion to our relationship. Please?” Odell glanced at his watch a
It was obvious that the man had been accompanying Tara at the hospital. Yet, Sylvia had thought that he had been involved in a car accident and had even hurt her leg because of it. She had really brought this upon herself. She had pretty much just worried for nothing. …Sylvia was immediately wheeled into the doctor’s consultation room after exiting the elevator. After discussing her condition with the doctor, she was sent to be X-rayed. Fortunately, none of the bones in her leg had been hurt. However, her calf was red and swollen. After some medication had been applied, Sylvia was wheeled out of the doctor’s consultation room. Just as Aunt Tonya took her back to the elevator, the elevator doors opened up and Odell came out again. He was frowning and had an anxious look on his face.The moment the doors opened, he strode out and went to Sylvia’s side. “What did the doctor say? How’s your leg?” Sylvia had already calmed down after seeing the doctor, so she simply st
The car journeyed back to Sylvia’s place in silence. As soon as the car stopped, Aunt Tonya immediately got out to help Sylvia out of the car. However, Odell beat her to it. Opening the other door, he wrapped his arm around Sylvia’s waist and carried her out of the car. Sylvia glared at him. Odell pursed his lips as he carried her inside. He carried her all the way to her room, only letting her go when he put her down on her bed. Sylvia huffed and turned away from him. However, even after a long time, the room remained quiet and the man did not make any move to leave. Annoyed, she turned to him and asked, “Why are you still here?” With his arms crossed in front of him, he stood by the bed and gazed at her intensely. “How did you hurt your leg?” She knew if she continued to keep quiet, he would never leave.She gulped and begrudgingly said, “I slipped and fell.” “Where?” “At the front door.” Odell pursed his lips and said gruffly, “Be careful next time.” Syl
Sylvia slept until she woke up naturally.When she woke up, Isabel and Liam were sitting beside her as they looked at her with their wide, round eyes.They looked like two little buns and were extremely adorable.Sylvia sat up with a smile and asked them, "What are you two doing here?"Isabel pouted. "Mommy, Aunt Tonya said you hurt your leg again."Liam said nothing and simply stared at her quietly.Sylvia smiled. "Mom is fine. It's just a light injury. I'll recover after a few days."Isabel's eyes lit up. "Really?"Sylvia quickly said, "Really."The little girl's expression finally improved.Sylvia also rolled over and got out of bed.Her calf was still a little swollen and painful, but it was obviously much better than last night.She could not walk too quickly, but she could still walk normally.Under the supervision of her two little wardens, Isabel and Liam, Sylvia quickly washed up, put on her coat, and went out of the room with them.Then, she noticed an extra lon
Odell continued, "Last night, I was in the Old District to attend a family dinner. I happened to bump into Tara when I came out at the entrance into the alleyway. She was being harassed by a few ruffians and fainted in front of my car, so I had no choice but to help her. Due to our past relationship, I accompanied her to the hospital, which was where I met you."He spoke in a calm, magnetic voice that was very pleasant to the ears.Sylvia turned her face away to avoid looking into his eyes. "You don't have to explain that to me. I don't care what relationship you have with her now."Odell used the warm palm of his hand to cup her face and lifted her squirming face as he said with a smile, "If you don't care, then why are you so angry?"Sylvia blinked. "I'm not angry."He lowered his handsome face to her and asked in a low and magnetic voice, "Really?"She blushed. "Yes—"Before she could finish, his lips landed upon hers again.Unlike the forceful kiss from before, this one was
Sylvia responded with a smile, "He didn't bully me. Don't worry.""That's good." Aunt Tonya put down the broom in her hand.Sylvia thought of something and asked suspiciously, "Aunt Tonya, didn't you see Odell earlier this morning?" Why did Aunt Tonya seem so surprised to see him now?Aunt Tonya also looked puzzled. "I didn't see him. I was called out by Sebastian not long after I got up. I only saw Odell when I came back."Sylvia frowned. "So, it wasn’t you that told him that I hurt my leg because of him?"Aunt Tonya quickly said, "Of course not."Sylvia choked and felt her face heat up.That man had clearly lied to her!Aunt Tonya saw that she looked upset and worriedly asked, "What's wrong, Syl?""It's nothing. I'm hungry. Let's make breakfast.""Sure. I've already prepared the ingredients. I'll go get them now," Aunt Tonya said and went to the kitchen.Sylvia glanced outside and followed her to the kitchen....In the evening.Sylvia and Aunt Tonya had just brought di
A few days later.Early that morning, the bright sunshine spread all over the land.The snow that had blanketed the ground melted away as the weather warmed up.Sylvia was still asleep when she was woken up by Isabel.Her little hands tugged at Sylvia as she yelled, "Mommy, get up. We're going to play outside with Baddie today!"Sylvia opened her eyes.Not only did Isabel come into view, but she also spotted Odell and Liam standing by the door.Both father and son were looking at her while standing in the same posture.Sylvia instantly became alert and sat up.Subconsciously, she wanted to say that she already had plans and tell them that they could go play by themselves. However, for some reason, her words got stuck in her throat.As if she could guess that she might say that she had something else to do, Isabel quickly crossed her arms as she pouted and spoke crossly to Sylvia, "Mommy, I'm gonna be angry if you don't play with us today!"Sylvia pursed her lips.By the doo