Guinevere calmed down. “He’s still so young. I’m afraid he’ll get sick here…”“You don’t need to worry about that. I’ve been taking care of Zachary. I know his body well.” Guinevere sneered. “You’ve been taking care of him? I’ve been taking care of him for the last few days. I act on the set during the day and come home at night…”“Why are you complaining? You’ve just taken care of him for a couple of days. Don't you know who’s the one looking after him when you and Weston ignore him?”Guinevere got a headache from talking to her. She wanted to say something, but Wendy hung up on her.Then, Wendy texted her.[I’ve taken Zachary to the car. You should be prepared.] Guinevere suddenly slammed her phone to the ground in a fury. It made a loud noise and drew the attention of the rest of the crew.She paled instantly and realized she had lost control of her emotions. She quickly said, “It’s okay. I just dropped my phone by accident.”Her tone was cold and hard. Everyone looked at
Guinevere was displeased. "There are so many people here, and it is the first time Zachary came to such a place—"Before she could finish what she wanted to say, Zachary clapped his hands twice in excitement."As his mother, you know him less than I do."Wendy took the child in her arms. "He just likes to watch the fun. If you are tired, get in the car and take a rest. I will take him around."Guinevere pressed her lips. She disliked Wendy's presumptuous proposition, but when she saw Stella, who was eating in the distance, she paused and said, "Okay. I'll go with you."Wendy stopped immediately and glanced at her, unable to make out her intention. Why did she change her mind so quickly?Anyway, she did not care about it and took Zachary for a walk around the shooting set.When Bradley saw Wendy, he brought his men to greet her. After all, she was Weston's mother.It was just a brief greeting."The fenced area might be dangerous, so don't bring the child there. You are free to
“An actress called Ella.”“What do you think of her?”“She’s not bad.”Wendy gave a nonchalant response while teasing Zachary.Zachary looked at Stella and suddenly gave a very happy cry.Wendy laughed immediately. “It looks like this little guy likes to look at beautiful women too. Look at how happy he is.”Guinevere’s face turned gloomy before she picked Zachary up. “He is still so young. What does he know about beauty and ugliness?”“Why wouldn’t he? Children like handsome and beautiful people as well.”Wendy was a little dissatisfied when Guinevere gave her that look. “If you are tired, you can rest in the car. I will take Zack around the place.”“Suit yourself.” Guinevere gave Zachary directly to Wendy and left after casting a cold look at Stella.Wendy walked to Stella and sat beside her. “Don’t mind her. She is a bit hot-headed.”The spoon in Stella’s hand shook. No one even dared to speak.The air froze for a moment.“Why are you all silent?” Wendy felt a little
Zachary’s chubby arms were still hanging in the air, showing his desire to play with Stella.Stella forced herself to suppress her disgust.She knew that this child was innocent, but she could not face him when she thought of the one she had.She even loathed him.Wendy relaxed her facial expression. “You don’t like children?”“I’m sorry. I’ve always… I am very sorry.”She did not say anything else. She packed up and left in a hurry.Looking at her back, Wendy had a somewhat complicated expression.Stella strode to the sink nearby and opened the tap. The cold water flowing out of the tap chilled the surrounding area.She splashed the cold water on her face, her eyes red.She thought she would eventually forget, but she did not expect that she would think of her child the moment she closed her eyes.She would have had a baby…The water kept on flowing, mixing with the tears on her face.In the winter, it was unbearably freezing.The phone suddenly rang. She only managed
Would he feel guilty?She suddenly thought with self-deprecation. She thought she was the only one who was filled with guilt for that child.…In the hospital, after the registration, she saw a familiar figure when she was just about to go to the clinic.She slowed down her pace subconsciously, wanting to avoid her, but Zeta saw her anyway.“Are you sick, Ella? Why are you here in the hospital?”Stella forced a smile and looked at her. “It’s nothing. Just a common cold.”After saying that, she walked past her. “It’s my turn now. I shall go and see the doctor first.”Looking at Stella trying to avoid her, Zeta was suddenly reminded of something and grabbed her arms. “Wait.”Stella frowned, and her voice sounded a little impatient. “What is it?”Zeta pursed her lips and looked at her fixedly. “I know I should not meddle in other people's affairs, but if you came for that, I think I can help you.”She was a doctor and knew that it was difficult for Stella to get that drug. She
Maybe it was because Stella's acting skills had been so great lately.Weston thought that their relationship was improving, and they might one day go back to their old days.But the phone call reminded him that there was a life lying between them.That was something Stella would never be able to let go of.It was like a dead-end for Weston, and there was no way to get past it.He could only subconsciously ignore it and leave everything to time.When he thought of this, he sneered at himself. When did he become so powerless?It seemed that he was always the helpless one when dealing with Stella.She did not seem to want to talk to him about the baby either.She was ready initially, but she simply got up and walked to him. She adjusted his collar and took his coat. “You are a little late today. Busy day at work?”He lowered his head and looked steadily into her eyes, trying to read her emotions—but to no avail.She was indeed very good at acting, and she could hide all her e
Weston froze for a moment. He got up, bent his knees, and looked down at the long scar around her waist.“Does it hurt?”His calloused slender fingers ran through her skin and the scar.She closed her eyes. She didn’t know if it was the medication, but she felt an uncontrollable itch and twisted her head to the other side.“Not anymore. It stopped hurting a long time ago.”Weston did not believe her words and kissed her scar reverently.She disliked the way he worshipped her like some treasure; as though he loved her so much.Deep down inside, she knew he was the most heartless man one could ever meet.Her body heated up but her heart remained cold.The body, however, yearned for him uncontrollably.She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.Surprised by her action, he looked down at her and suddenly noticed that her face had an unnatural redness.He frowned and asked in concern, “Feeling unwell?”She shook her head, unable to speak. When she opened her mouth, s
They might not have any more children in the future.He did not want them either.There was nothing wrong with just the two of them staying that way.Weston could not understand Stella’s obsession with children.Even now, he only regretted a little losing the child. However, if there was a choice to do it all over again, he would have made a different decision.Regardless, there were no ‘ifs’ in this world.He never dwelled on the what-ifs but always seized the moment.Stella sniggered.It was because of him that she’d become like this.She closed her eyes. Tears rolled down from its corners, but they quickly evaporated at her temples. She reached out and hooked her hand around the man’s neck.It was as if the padlock was finally unlocked by the correct key. Everything was crazy.And dyed in charming colors.She knew there was no way she could turn back.With him, she could only fight like Kilkenny cats and there was no way to retreat unscathed.…Guinevere tried to call
Stella had rarely ever woken up before him.He had always been terrifyingly strong, but their lovemaking last night must have consumed a lot of his energy, leaving him so tired that he was still sound asleep.She stared at him and suddenly felt like doing something naughty. She pinched his nose and held her fingers there, trying to suffocate him. Unsurprisingly, he soon knitted his handsome brows and quickly woke up.He was surprised to see her mesmerizing eyes as soon as he woke up, which made him pause. He then took her hand into his and kissed it again and again.“Are you okay?” he asked with concern, remembering how wildly he ravaged her last night.She had only been willing to be intimate with him because she was under the influence of a drug, yet he had taken advantage of her and had his way with her over and over again last night.Stella did not speak. Seeing her like that made his expressions turn a little colder. He fell silent for a long time before he got up and sl
The moment Stella saw him, she flew into his arms and clambered onto his body. She kissed him again and again, trying to search for his breath so she could explore his body even deeper. All she wanted was to let him extinguish the fire burning inside her.Half an hour had passed, and the effect of the drug on her body was its strongest now.Weston swallowed his saliva. Without any hesitation, he pinned her against the bathroom mirror and kissed her vehemently on her face, her shoulders, then her neck.Stella could not stop herself from letting out loud moans. The sounds she produced only drove Weston wilder. Even the corners of his eyes began to turn red now.Luckily, there was still a thread of reason in his mind. He pushed her away and, while panting heavily, asked her, “Who am I, Stella?”But Stella’s mind was occupied with her primal urges. She ignored his question and grabbed his shirt collar, saying, “Let’s do it…” The sight of her filled Weston with a desire to just give
Weston paused, then simply replied, “Okay.”When he saw her changing into a pair of high heels, he followed her around and asked, “Where are you going?”“Oh, to a private concert.”Then she added, “If you’re going to spend the night here tonight, then please take care of Elias and Emma. But if you have to leave, I’ll ask Roger to come over instead.”“Don’t worry,” he said. “Just go out and enjoy yourself. I’ll be at home and take good care of the kids.”Stella paused suddenly, feeling inexplicably weird about what Weston had just said. It sounded like she was forcing him to stay at home and take care of the kids while she went out to have fun without a care in the world. She turned around to look at Weston, feeling like he was acting like a poor neglected housewife.She shook her head and tried to shake this terrifying thought out of her mind.When they arrived at the concert, Hayden offered his arm to her like a gentleman. They then walked into the private concert together, w
Stella’s words rendered Weston speechless. She was right. He had been the one to agree to let Stella date other people, so he must seem like a fool saying all those things to her.He withdrew his hands and forced himself to calm down a little. “I have no intention to stand in your way,” he told Stella. “I was only worried about Elias and Emma. Since they’re also here, I think you need to take their feelings into consideration.”The children could sense the strained atmosphere between the adults, so they just waited patiently on the couch with Roger, occasionally poking their heads out to look at their parents.Seeing his kids like that, Weston slowly added, “I’m only here to see the kids, so both of you can go ahead with your date.”Stella said nothing and just took Hayden’s hand and left.When they got downstairs, Hayden glanced at her and asked, “Are you sure you want to just leave him like that?”“I don’t know,” Stella massaged the point between her brows. “I’m not sure wh
Hayden Quirk arrived half an hour earlier than Stella did on their first date.“You’re much earlier than I expected,” he joked as Stella walked in.Stella was actually on time, but she still felt a little guilty when she saw him already waiting for her when she arrived.“The traffic is terrible today,” she said.“Don’t worry about it,” Hayden said, handing her the menu. “Mr. Ford expected me to wait for you for at least an hour.”“I seriously don’t know what you guys are up to,” she grumbled, exasperated, “but I hope it will at least be over soon. Just don’t drag it out and cause me any trouble.”She ordered a few dishes, then handed the menu back to him. Hayden took it from her, ordered a few more signature dishes that the restaurant was popular for, then looked at Stella with a faint smile.“Did you think this is all just a joke?” he asked.“What else could it be?”“I am serious about this,” he told her, his voice suddenly turning grave. “Since even Mr. Ford agreed that we s
Weston raised his eyebrows at Ben’s words. “But he’s divorced. He has an ex-wife.”“What’s wrong with having an ex-wife?”Ben found Weston’s comment strange. “This man has good qualities. Upon investigation, he has a very good personality too. He was an active member during college. He also has an amazingly beautiful resume. It’s normal that a man like him has been married before… Besides, hasn’t Ms. Sealey been married before herself? She even has two children.”Weston’s expression turned cold at once. “Are you discriminating against her?”“I’m not.”Weston said, “Or do you think she can only find a divorced man for her second marriage?”Ben panicked. “I wouldn’t dare!”With Weston’s ridiculous amount of nitpicking, they could find no one that would match Stella.Hayden sat beside and quietly reviewed Weston’s latest psychological health report. As he turned the page, he suddenly said, “I’m actually a little interested in Ms. Sealey.”Hayden laughed a little and turned to Wes
Stella opened her eyes and shot Weston a cold look. Then, she turned her head the other way.Weston did not touch her again. He knew she was probably angry with him, so he stayed silent.A few moments later, he reminded her, “Don’t be angry. That man is unreliable.”Stella propped her chin in her palm. “And what does that have to do with you?”Weston pursed his lips, setting his jaw in a tight line. He said, “I’ve promised to stop pestering you. It’ll be a promise. I’m fine with seeing you with another man, but at least find someone who makes me feel at ease.”“Why do I need your approval when I’m just looking for a date?” Stella found his words funny. “You’re just my ex-husband. Don’t you think you care too much?”Weston rubbed his brow, and his voice suddenly went cold. “If you don’t want me to keep pestering you like I just did, maybe you should listen to me.”Stella questioned, “Are you threatening me?”“No. I’m suggesting.”Stella was lost for words. Then, she suddenly
Stella froze for a moment when she heard the voice. When she turned around, she saw that Weston had appeared behind her at some point.Weston stared at the man behind Stella with a cold gaze and an icy aura around him. Weston had always emitted a strong aura around him. Anyone who saw him would immediately be terrified because of his intimidating aura.The man froze for a moment at Weston’s sudden appearance. He took a step back and quickly steadied himself before greeting Weston, “Mr. Ford.”He still had the same calm and gentle look. “I’m sending Miss Cicily back.”“I know. Don’t ever show up in front of her again,” Weston told him. “You don’t have to send her back. Stay away from her.”It would be a little inappropriate for the man to act a fool at Weston’s straightforwardness, so he tugged at his collar and asked Weston with a polite smile, “Mr. Ford, you should give me a reason, shouldn’t you? I’m having a good time with Miss Cicily.”“You’re the one who thinks she’s having
Stella smiled. It seemed like he had come prepared.Stella enjoyed chatting with the man. He was sincere and introduced himself properly as soon as they started chatting.The man was also a pianist and came from a scholarly family. Although not super wealthy, he was doing considerably well in the middle class. Stella would not need to worry about the quality of life with him, but that was about it. She certainly could not live a luxurious life.Stella had a good impression of him. She also talked to him a little more about piano music.Stella twirled her hair and smiled. She told him with a nice voice, “I’m sure Roger has already told you about my situation.”“I know.”The man looked at her gently and set the coffee in front of her. He said to her, “I’m very interested in you. I think we’re very suitable for each other. Our living standards nowadays have improved quite a bit. Not many look for a partner purely because of material qualities. People with emotional needs will search