Celeste and Leo's dinner was surprisingly light.There were no main courses but just a bowl of soup each, a small portion of vegetable salad, and some fruit. As Leo was in the phase of growing, a small steak half the size of the palm of his hand was prepared as an extra.Damon frowned. It was no wonder she was that thin. Was this how she had been eating since leaving him?"Not knowing you were coming today, Aunt Jane didn’t buy extra groceries, so please bear with us." Although Celeste sounded apologetic, there wasn't much sincerity in her tone."We appreciate the trouble, Ms. York." Liam quickly thanked her with a smile.Leo showed no reaction, as this was typical of his usual dinners.Though Damon held his tongue, he couldn't help but ask, "How much did you pay your cook?"Celeste paused. "We don’t have a dedicated cook. It was Aunt Jane who looked after Leo and did the cooking."Previously, Jane had hired a chef, but since Celeste and Leo were not particularly interested in
Back to Megan and Winston.In order to get rid of Mark that day, Dora claimed that Winston was her fiance. In fact, she had ulterior motives. While her public persona was that of an ethereal, otherworldly fairy, in reality, she was a fierce competitor. She didn't care how old the other person was. As long as they were a woman, Dora saw them as competition.Her visit to Taverdale had reignited her competitive spirit when she encountered Megan, who was youthful, beautiful, and unaware of her charms. That was why she somewhat played along when she went out late with Mark.Having Winston come to her rescue and potentially progress their relationship was a win for her. Even if Winston hadn't shown up and she had ended up sleeping with Mark, she wouldn’t have seen it as a loss. It would have just been another way to advance her career.It was out of a sense of friendship that Winston woke up from his sleep just to save her. He was unaware of Dora's scheming and did not take it to heart.
Winston knew Megan had misunderstood the situation, but he wasn’t worried because his actions were simply a favor for a friend in need. He had no romantic interest in Dora, so he felt no guilt.Thus, Winston explained the entire situation about that night to Megan."Are you saying it’s okay to randomly claim someone as your fiance?"After hearing the story, Megan replied icily, "No wonder that man looked at me with such disdain. He must have thought I was the type to trade youth for money, knowing full well you're taken."Winston was also a victim in a way. When he saw Megan's upset expression, he felt tightness in his chest. "Meg, I didn't say those things. It was Dora, speaking without thinking in a rush. I’ve already reprimanded her for that incident. There’s nothing between us. We’ve been together for many years, and you know what kind of person I am. Surely, there’s still some trust left between us?""Of course, I believe you. After all, you are Winston! What a loyalist you a
When a girl got hurt in a love relationship, her favorite thing to do was to visit her best friend, and Megan was no exception.She went straight to Celeste's place that very night.Celeste was watching a science documentary with Leo when she heard the sound of a car in the driveway and smiled. "Your godmother is here."Megan, being the only person besides the Belasco family who could enter the York residence without prior notice, was well known to the gatekeeper.Celeste held Leo's hand and went out to greet her when she saw Megan stepping out of the car with a somber expression."Love, what a profound thing. It asks us to pledge our very lives," Leo murmured to Celeste. Then, he ran ahead to take Megan’s bag."Aunt Megan," he greeted her sweetly.Interestingly, Leo was a quiet kid who rarely spoke, but he always had more than a few words to say to his godmother, Megan. Even though he had only seen her a few times when he was abroad, the two of them had bonded incredibly well u
Megan wasn't one to create drama without reason, and Celeste understood her sense of helplessness."It really does prove Lilian's words that if I want to surpass the dead in Winston's heart, it seems there's no other way than dying myself." Megan leaned back on the couch. Her tone of voice was filled with desolation."Why are you listening to her? Lilian is dead. Jane and Winston would both feel resentment if she was brought up. You're jealous because Winston remembers his late wife. Still, if Winston forgot about her, you'd like him even less, right?" Celeste knew Megan well. Beneath her kindness, Megan's attachment to Winston started with his looks but grew deeper because of his character."You're right," Megan responded gloomily."It's just unexpected that Dora would act this way. If a man willingly plays her fiance to save her, that's one thing, but for her to say that while he has a girlfriend is inappropriate." Celeste, who had never met Dora, disapproved of her behavior.Wa
Although Mark wasn't a good guy, he had pretty straightforward thoughts about this. He didn't even consider that this was Tom's problem. He first sent a WhatsApp message to Dora with a photo of Winston feeding Megan some tuna. Upon seeing that she didn't reply, he called her after five minutes.Mark said, "Winston was single for so many years not because of loyalty. I think he just relies on his good looks to fool around and has no intention of marrying you. "Dora, you might as well marry me. I'll take care of you. I advise you to come back to your senses."Mark liked to use different phrases to describe situations, regardless of whether or not the timing was appropriate. After all, one of his sensitive topics was his uncultured upbringing. In fact, after seeing Winston again, Mark had yet another sensitive topic—he wasn't handsome.Of course, Winston and Megan were the real couple, and Dora naturally knew what was going on. Telling one lie required countless more lies to co
When she saw Megan, Dora displayed unusually warm enthusiasm toward her. She held her hand and led her toward the restaurant with an affectionate demeanor that seemed even closer than sisters. Although Megan wasn't accustomed to physical contact with unfamiliar people, she endured the discomfort she felt and allowed Dora to settle her into a chair.During the meal, Dora apologized first, saying, "I was so scared that day. When I saw Winston, it felt like I was grasping at a lifeline, so I ended up speaking out of turn. Megan, you're not jealous, are you?" Megan's uneasiness didn't stem from jealousy, as she never suspected Winston of having any other feelings for her. The insecurity she felt was because of Winston and his ex-wife Blossom. It had nothing to do with Dora. But of course, Megan wouldn't tell Dora about this. "Everyone has moments when they need help. I trust Winston's character, and I trust you, Ms. Cruz," she replied succinctly.Dora paused for a moment, then smi
As Megan raised a toast to Dora, she complimented, "Ms. Cruz is a beautiful person. Regardless of whether you're in your 40s or 60s, there would still be countless suitors lining up from all around the world. "I used to think you had no interest in marriage, but now it seems otherwise. So I wish for you to truly find your fiancé, someone who will protect and love you." The way Megan phrased her words was a perfect blend of firmness and politeness—she conveyed her stance while maintaining a graceful demeanor. It made it difficult for Dora to confront her.Dora finally realized that she had underestimated this seemingly gentle girl. Having been in the entertainment industry since her teens, Dora thought she had seen it all and considered herself knowledgeable about the world.In her eyes, Megan was like a sheltered flower who couldn't handle setbacks or betrayals—someone who wouldn't dare to retaliate even if stabbed in the back. Now, this sheltered flower had revealed her thorns,