When Sean arrived at Yves's place, he instantly changed his expression. It was not entirely an act; he did feel upset about his research being rejected. At this moment, he did not hold back and let his emotions flow freely. Unlike others who tried to hide their vulnerable side from the ones they liked, Sean wanted Yves to see it all. Only then would Yves understand that Sean would be unhappy without him. Sean hoped that by showing his vulnerability, he would finally receive Yves's long-lost care and concern, giving him a glimmer of hope.Sean knocked on the door.Yves saw him looking desolate and moved aside to let him in. Sean hesitated for a moment but decided not to say anything and entered.Yves did not notice anything unusual and simply closed the door after Sean walked in. They were not the type to show much concern and care. "The water is over there. Help yourself if you're thirsty. I've already eaten dinner. Order whatever you want if you're hungry," Yves said without mu
When Cynthia returned home, Matthew had prepared dinner, waiting eagerly for her to join him at the table. Cynthia was never picky about food, but tonight's dinner seemed especially sumptuous, with its enticing colors and flavors."Why did you make so much?" Cynthia asked casually, noticing Matthew was still busy in the kitchen."To celebrate.""Celebrate what?" Cynthia wondered, trying to recall if there was any special occasion today.She could not think of anything remarkable happening on this day.Matthew put down what he was holding and approached.Cynthia looked at him with a puzzled expression. What was going on?"Should I remind you what today is?" Matthew's tone was calm, trapping Cynthia in front of him.Cynthia racked her brain but could not figure out what day it was. Was it someone's birthday? Matthew's birthday had already passed, and hers was yet to come.What day could it be?Matthew gently pinched her cheek, feeling her soft skin. "Today is the day we
As these thoughts swirled in Joshua's mind, he felt his emotions slipping out of control bit by bit. The suppressed anger and negative feelings erupted, and he could no longer contain them. Joshua could not understand why Cynthia, who had been kind to him before, suddenly chose someone else in the blink of an eye."If you don't like me, why did you save me? Wouldn't it be better for everyone if I died?" Joshua asked Cynthia, genuinely puzzled. Cynthia frowned. Was he losing control of his emotions?Matthew approached them. Joshua's emotions were further agitated, and the negative feelings burst out uncontrollably, engulfing his heart and mind. He was about to speak, but Matthew swiftly hit his neck.Bang!Joshua passed out.Matthew caught him just in time. Cynthia was taken aback by his unexpected action. "Captain...""There's medication in my bag in my room," Matthew said. He had thought through everything carefully. "Bring it, and I'll administer it to him." Cynt
"Get up and have some food. We'll change the bandage after the meal," Cynthia urged.Joshua did not move. He had been staring at Cynthia since she entered the room. He was curious…If the past never happened, would Cynthia still choose him?Noticing that he did not answer, Cynthia asked concernedly, "What's wrong? Is the wound hurting, or do you feel unwell?""No," Joshua said hoarsely. He seemed to have made a decision as he threw off the blanket, sat up, grabbed some clothes to put on, and then stepped outside in his slippers. Each step he took felt unusually heavy.Cynthia wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.Matthew saw Joshua and observed his emotions before confirming that everything seemed fine. He asked, "Ready to eat?""Yeah," Joshua replied softly.Matthew served the reheated dishes, and Cynthia also helped set the table.Watching them interact warmly, Joshua felt a sense of melancholy. Perhaps Matthew was indeed the best person for Cynth
It seemed as if Joshua would ruin his moments every time, even though they did not have any real grudges between them!Yves noticed Sean was staring at his phone without answering and said indifferently, "These are for you. Dinner is on the table outside. Remember to eat after you're done with the call.""Yves," Sean called out to him.Yves glanced at Sean coldly.Sean felt a mix of emotions, hesitating before he asked, "Do you still care about me?""Answer the call," Yves replied and walked away, not giving a direct response to his question.Yves did not know if he still cared about Sean, but he was certain he would not forget the past, and letting Sean stay at his place was purely out of pity. As the door closed, Sean stared at his ringing phone, angry. If only Joshua did not call him, Yves would have given him an answer. After taking a deep breath, Sean finally answered the call."Mr. Neal, why are you calling me at this hour?""Are you at the base?" Joshua's tone was c
When Cynthia left the decision to recover his memories to Joshua, Sean thought it was risky. He believed Joshua would never agree to it. Yet, now...What could have happened to make Joshua give up on Cynthia?Sean felt conflicted. He wanted to ask Cynthia about it, but then he remembered Joshua's words from earlier. If he told Cynthia about Joshua's decision, the consequences would be disastrous.As these thoughts swirled in his mind, his emotions became more complex. If being rejected by Cynthia and Yves when proposing the research was upsetting, now he was questioning everything in life.Joshua's current situation had far exceeded his expectations. He went outside, finding the living room empty, and decided to look for Yves upstairs, who was engrossed in a book.Yves glanced at him but did not pay much attention."Are you busy?" Sean tried to control his emotions and approached Yves. "I want to talk to you about something.""Go ahead," Yves replied. "It's about Joshua's co
The following day, Cynthia freshened up before heading out to check on Joshua. However, she noticed a sticky note on his door.[Cynthia, I'm out with Yoel. Don't worry.]Reading the message, Cynthia texted Joshua to ask if he would return for lunch. Joshua replied that he would not be coming back. She then messaged Yoel, asking him to take care of Joshua and inform her if anything happened.Yoel replied with a simple, [Okay.]Once Cynthia confirmed that Joshua was indeed with Yoel, she felt reassured. As she was about to start preparing breakfast, Matthew came over and asked her to come for breakfast."I'll take care of your meals from now on. You don't have to bother cooking anymore," Matthew offered, knowing Cynthia was not good at cooking.Cynthia instinctively declined his offer. Matthew looked at her, reminding her, "Little Cyn.""Hmm?""I'm your boyfriend.""I know.""It's my responsibility to take care of you. Or are you planning to reject my kindness and find an excus
"Mmhmm.""Kiss me," Matthew teased with a seductive voice.Cynthia was taken aback. Kiss him?Matthew playfully tapped her forehead with his hand, obviously doting on Cynthia. "There's a gift in the middle of those flowers. Why don't you have a look?"Cynthia examined the bouquet closely and found a necklace hidden inside.She had never been interested in necklaces, earrings, or bracelets, and she rarely wore any jewelry except for formal occasions. In fact, she had not bought any new jewelry in years and often gave Shirley the latest pieces gifted by renowned brands.However, as Cynthia looked at the necklace nestled among the flowers, she found herself inexplicably drawn to it. She took it out, carefully inspecting the design, and could not help but smile.Seeing her reaction, Matthew knew he had chosen the right gift. Girls liked to be loved, after all. Despite Cynthia being excellent in all aspects, independent, and caring for others, she was ultimately just a girl who nee