Shane was angry, and she could feel it--he seemed really upset.
Her whole body was tense, unable to catch her breath, and she wanted to struggle.
"Sh... Shane!" She called him softly, and it seemed like Shane realized it, gently releasing her.
But he earnestly held her face, disregarding everything, found her lips, and began passionately kissing her.
She couldn't find any outlet for release; her mouth couldn't even breathe. She could only tightly hold onto Shane's neck, like a drowning person finding a piece of driftwood in the vast sea.
Shane kissed fiercely, not giving her any chance to relax.
"Miss Everhart, do you want to escape from me?" He asked menacingly. She had been here all afternoon, and he had been watching all afternoon. The emptiness in her eyes and the complexity of her mood infected him, making him feel like she was reminiscing about something.
Valeria anxiously grabbed Shane's hand, her face turning red. She noticed
Shane seems genuinely angry this time, and Valeria really doesn't know how to make him happy. She touches the vegetables, unable to resist looking a few times. Is he really back in the room?She sneaks a peek at Shane and finds him holding a book, reading seriously. However, she can't help but want to laugh because Shane has actually turned the book upside down; he's not really reading, just pretending.Valeria quietly closes the door, then prepares a table full of delicious dishes. She wonders what day it is today; it seems like Shane has even prepared candles. What was he planning to do? She is puzzled, but he is genuinely upset."Shane, dinner is served!" She opens the door, presenting slippers to him.But Shane coldly rejects her service and walks straight out.However, Valeria seems to have noticed something--when did Shane start wearing a ring? She glances at Shane's hand in his pocket. Her heart starts pounding; this seems even more exciting
Valeria anticipated something in her heart, and Shane knew it.He lifted her up in his arms, disregarding her protests, and carried her into the study.Shane placed her inside the study, and then, with an air of mystery, did something that was unclear to onlookers.But she felt like there was a particular scent in the study, something familiar.However, she dared not move now because she was sitting on the table barefoot, feeling quite helpless."Mr. Hunter, where did you go?" She called out in helplessness, but received no response from Shane.Yet, there were footsteps, and she sensed something.The study was dynamic; it was an automated study that could transform with remote control. Valeria's table moved, and then a beam of light shone on her face.She found it hard to open her eyes, not knowing what Shane was up to, but she knew he must have prepared something for her.After Shane opened those things, she couldn't control her tears; it was somewhat uncomfortable.Shane was indeed
"Fool, I won't force you. I'll wait until you fall in love with me!" After saying this, Shane peacefully embraced her, and they went to sleep together.However, Valeria didn't sleep well all night. Was this really happening to her? She found it hard to believe.In less than a month, she unexpectedly developed new feelings for another man, and this affection felt unique. She could sense that it was different from her previous experiences.Suddenly, a phrase popped into her mind: ‘In the right time, with the right person, doing the right thing, that's the most beautiful moment.’Meeting Shane was her best time, encountering the right person.Valeria looked back at his sleeping face. She cautiously reached out to touch his face with her fingers, gently outlining his eyebrows, eyes, contours—everything about him seemed perfect. Yet, he seemed to have encountered something less than perfect, always getting into trouble because of her. Burying her head in his chest, she fell asleep peaceful
Valeria didn't create a scene or offer any explanations. "Thanks for the compliment, Mr. Elijah Hunter. It's time for me to leave after work. I’ll go first!"Without looking back, she walked away, leaving Elijah deep in thought about her departure."Boss, should I--""No need! Let's go too!"As Valeria packed up to leave, she noticed Shane's arrival.Glancing at him, she realized his attention wasn't on her.When she turned to look, Shane was fixedly staring at Elijah.Did they know each other?"Shane? What are you looking at?" Valeria asked. They couldn't possibly be acquainted, right?Shane snapped out of it, looked at her, and said, "Nothing, I just feel like I've seen this person somewhere before.""How could you have seen him somewhere? He's Elijah Hunter," Valeria said with a hint of displeasure, seemingly not impressed by him.Unexpectedly, Elijah overheard this remark. He stopped near them and coldly stared at her.In high spirits, Shane hugged her, "Sweetie, let’s come home e
"Elijah, I've looked after you for so many years. Can't you take care of an old man like me? You don’t even have any cash! It's really disheartening," the old man grumbled, casting a disappointed look at Elijah."Grandpa, if you don't behave, I might spill the beans to Grandma about all the sweets you've been sneaking out to eat. I wonder how she'll react to that."At the mention of his wife, the old man immediately cursed, "Come on, you little rascal, that's just plain mean! If you ever spill the beans later, I swear, I'll beat you to a pulp!"Grandpa escorted him to the door. When he knocked, Shane was busy at home, and Valeria opened the door.Valeria, surprised, greeted them, "Hello... you—"‘Elijah Hunter? Why is he here?’For a moment, Valeria felt a little confused. What on earth is going on?"My granddaughter-in-law, you opened the door for me!" Grandpa Hunter exclaimed with joy, revealing his teeth in a beaming smile. His happiness was evident."Grandpa... are you Shane's gra
Shane couldn't help but feel that his grandpa was acting quite strange. What on earth was he up to?"Grandpa, what did you buy, really?" The expression on Shane's face darkened, and Valeria looked at Shane with confusion. Why didn't she sense anything?"Shane, the meal was made by your wife, but what grandpa brought is all good stuff to nourish the body!" The old man's smile sent shivers down the spine, making it clear he had some not-so-friendly intentions.Shane looked at his grandpa with great helplessness."Grandpa, next time, just keep it to yourself and take good care of your health!" Shane couldn't help but say, but then he glanced at his eldest brother, and it was just unbearable to look at him dressed like that. "Elijah, are you here to entertain us in my house? Are you trying to striptease dance and seduce my wife?"Grandpa Hunter looked at them and laughed heartily. "Shane, your task is just to ignore Elijah; this kid is too arrogant on ordinary days, simply lawless!"Elija
Valeria took a deep breath and went to the bathroom to fetch a cold towel for him. Besides that, she really didn't know what to do."Valeria, you should sleep in the living room tonight!" Shane said with a hoarse voice, which was unsettling.Valeria really felt she couldn't just abandon him like this. "No, I can't just abandon you!"Shane sometimes thought that Valeria was really stubborn, but she was genuinely cute because of her stubbornness. However, it was precisely because of her persistence that she seemed so adorable."Aren't you afraid I might turn into a wolf?" Shane said with a playful smile, as if he had returned to his old self, but there was a hint of mistiness in his eyes."I trust you. You won't really hurt me!" Valeria used the cold towel to carefully wipe him.But does she need to wipe his entire body?She hesitated. It's okay, he's her husband. If she couldn't handle it now, what about in the future?Summoning courage, she began to act."Shane?" She shook Shane, feel
Valeria stormed out of the room, her hands feeling all wobbly. Ever since that messed-up incident, she couldn't trust guys anymore. In her eyes, every dude was just a creepy weirdo and a shameless scoundrel. Fuming with resentment, she sought refuge in the bathroom, trying to scrub off the traces on her hands."Mrs. Hunter, you've been working your butt off, but about last night—"That big bad wolf, Shane, should've never been trusted. Now he was all well-fed and cheerful."Shane, you jerk, get out of here!" Her face turned beet red with embarrassment and shyness.But would Shane actually leave? Nah, he was planted there, not budging."Shane, if you don't scram, I won't be coming home in the future!" Valeria said, annoyed. Did he seriously think she couldn't handle him?But Shane's face was like, ‘Try me,’ and he just wouldn't leave."Shane, I just realized something. If Grandpa is a retired commander, doesn't that make you and your family an honorable family? Isn't there some officia
Valeria couldn't lift her head even at night, feeling that what Shane did was just not right. It was broad daylight, still in the dormitory. How could he do that? She wasn't sure if anyone was passing by outside, and her heart was still pounding.Shane, on the other hand, seemed quite content, lying on the bed with his bare arms exposed. The quilt was draped around his waist, and in his arms was Valeria, who seemed to be wearing very little. One of his hands was patting her gently.At this moment, Shane felt that there was nothing happier than sleeping, especially when holding his Valeria. It was so comfortable being naked together.Shane lay on the bed with half-closed eyes, his voice carrying a lazy and hoarse tone. A pleased smile lingered on his face.
Valeria's decision to stay or leave was finally settled. She chose to stay with Shane, while Grandpa Hunter went to Neil's place.Initially, Grandpa Hunter was reluctant to let go, but after having some fun and seeing Shane getting upset, he finally relented.After Grandpa Hunter left, Shane took Valeria back to their dormitory. To their surprise, someone was already inside. When they reached the door, Shane froze, staring at the unlocked door.Normally, Shane shared the room with Chris, his partner. Shane was the leader of the Iron-Blooded Brigade, and Chris served as the political commissar. Though they didn't get along well in daily life, they cooperated seamlessly when it came to important decisions, especially when competing with other brigades. They often spent sleepless nights strategizing.
Shane frowned at this. Who would dare propose marriage to him?"Report!" shouted Shane at the door.Grandpa Hunter was eating, and he jumped in surprise.Everyone at the table found this amusing. Someone got up to open the door, and Shane stood there until he put his hand down. As soon as he walked in, he glanced towards the private room and was stunned. There was actually a girl in there.Shane walked straight in, took a look at the people sitting at the table, and was momentarily stunned. It felt like being set up.Valeria also didn't expect Shane to be dressed like this, resembling a special forces soldier on television. He was covered from head to toe, and it was the height of summer. She couldn't believe he was wearing so much.Busy taking care of Grandpa Hunter eating, Valeria stood up from her seat, her face turning red and white alternately, a bit overwhelmed.Shane felt disdainful. He knew nothing good would come of this.Shane went straight to Valeria. She was slow to react.
"When Shane received the call during special training, they didn't say much, just asked him to hurry over, saying someone important had arrived. Shane wondered who could be so important that they needed to summon him; was he a floor manager?Shane hesitated and didn't move quickly. Meanwhile, on the training ground, two outstanding rookies had emerged among the new recruits.In fact, Shane had a specific mission for his return this time. There were a few outstanding new recruits slated for exceptional recruitment, and Shane felt extremely unlucky. He had to personally handle this matter. Those under his command were well-fed and well-rested, so why did they have to call him back? He was about to get married, and he couldn't understand what these higher-ups were thinking.Upon his arrival, Shane's first action was to summon his old partner, Brad, to the meeting room. He criticized her thoroughly, leaving Brad too frighten
Valeria's departure was accompanied by an accidental collision with the person delivering food, causing her to stumble. Brandy, following her outside, witnessed the incident.Bending down, Brandy lifted Valeria and immediately took her to the hospital for an examination. Though it turned out to be just minor injuries, Brandy made a big fuss, ordering X-rays and bandages, making it seem more severe than it actually was.After finishing at the hospital, Valeria wanted to go home, but Brandy insisted on getting her a hospital room. He even got a single high-standard room."I'll talk to Mr. Hunter about the money. Just stay here and get well. You can leave the hospital once the wound on your leg heals."Valeria expressed her intention to leave the hospital as soon as possible, but Brandy adamantly refused. The two argued in the hospital room until Brandy firmly rejected her proposal.
Brandy came up just because he saw Vanya coming. He came up to check, probably feeling uneasy and worried about potential trouble.Upon arriving, he was surprised by the calm atmosphere. "Why is it so quiet?" Brandy asked as he came up, his eyes showing suspicion. He glanced at Vanya and then at Valeria. Valeria felt that Brandy's presence was unnecessary but didn't say anything.Seizing the opportunity, Vanya spoke to Brandy, "My parents would like to invite you both over for a meal. I don't know if you can honor us with your presence. It's a special apology."Brandy rubbed his ears. Did he hear it right? Did the sun rise from the west today?Valeria didn't expect Vanya to directly address Brandy. As Vanya finished speaking, Valeria's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. She was about to refuse, but Brandy spoke first."A meal? Where?" Brandy interrupted, causing Valeria to sw
Valeria really didn't know what to say. The events of yesterday were still fresh in her mind, and today Ed and Mila had already arrived. What could she possibly say?Pausing on the stairs, Valeria took a step forward. Before she could even reach them, Mila greeted her with a smiling face, attempting to hold her hand. She skillfully avoided it."Let's get to the point. Don't beat around the bush. I know you're here with some request," she said.She dodged Mila's attempt to hold her hand, and her expression faltered for a moment. However, he continued to smile. People could be so opportunistic—yesterday, they barely acknowledged her, and today they were all smiles. It was a complete 180-degree change in attitude.Valeria maintained a stoic expression. Faced with such family members, she had no reason to be cheerful."Do you have something to discuss?" Valeria had no intention
The room instantly descended into chaos. Valeria was also quite frightened and immediately looked towards Brandy. The smile on Brandy's face vanished, replaced by an icy expression. His sharp gaze swept over the people at the table and met Ed's eyes, emitting a cold and sharp aura."So, you think it's fun to force someone to drink? When I tried to talk to you nicely, you refused. You insist on going against me. You really have guts. Let me show you how tough your bones are," Brandy shouted loudly, approaching Ed.Ed, scared, hastily took two steps backward.People have instinctive reactions, and in this moment, Ed instinctively retreated, frightened. The people around were uncertain about what was happening. When Brandy entered the room, they had considered asking, but now, no one dared to speak. Seeing this situation, they all moved away to avoid getting involved.Brandy approached, and Ed, frighten
"No matter how much you say, I have to go," Shane said.As he was leaving, Valeria wanted to see him off, but Shane insisted there was no need. He explained that he had a special plane, and the travel arrangements were made through a special channel, so there was no need for her to accompany him.Valeria agreed, understanding that her husband, being a military doctor, likely had special arrangements.After Shane left, Valeria received a call from Ed. He said he needed to see her urgently and asked her to come over immediately. Initially hesitant, she decided to go.The agreed-upon place was a stylish and upscale restaurant. As Valeria got out of her car and looked at the restaurant, she couldn't help but wonder why her father was so thoughtful to invite her for a meal at such a place.Once inside, Valeria inquired with the restaurant staff, and they directed her to a private room