Winter's POV"Brother, it's so delicious!" Elisse cooed while we were having breakfast that Matthew cooked himself."Really? Is it delicious?" Matthew asked with a smile on his face. Elisse nodded. "Yes, it's so delicious! Right, Miss Winter?"That made Matthew look at me. My heart started beating so fast. "I-It's not bad.""Ah, I really thought it would taste bad since I think I poured a lot of salt."I hurried to eat, then I get ready for work. As soon as I went downstairs, I saw Matthew and Elisse getting ready, too."Winter, do you want me to drive you to your work?" he suddenly asked me."H-Huh? No need to. I can drive myself."He nodded his head. "I see." I thought he would already go and stop asking, but then I was surprised when suddenly, he walked towards me. He was looking directly at me and my heart started beating so fast as if it would jump off my chest anytime. My eyes widened when he moved his face closer to me.W-What the hell? Is he going to kiss m--"There's somet
Themis' POV"I heard you have adopted a child," said Mr. Wesley while we were inside his office."Her name's Elisse. A six-year-old girl who used to live with her abusive aunt after her parent's death."He nodded. "I see. Don't you think she'll be a distraction from your plan?""I don't think so. She's just a child, after all. Actually, Winter was the one who took her in. Even for just a short period of time, they became much closer to each other. They treat each other like sisters, now.""Looks like you somewhat had yourselves a child now. That's good, then. Your relationship would be more convincing.""That's right. And I think having Elisse would make Winter happy. I can see the way she smiled whenever Elisse is around.""Really?" he asked with a meaningful smile on his face. I didn't understand what that smile means, though. I stood up and bowed my head. "I guess I have to go now, Mr. Wesley. I still have to go to school and fetch Elisse.""Very well. By the way, Matthew.""Sir?"
Winter's POVI checked myself in front of the mirror before leaving my room. I was wearing a short red fitted dress and my hair was down. Today is the 70th birthday of grandpa. Of course, he invited all of us to attend his celebration."Do I look beautiful?" I asked Elisse and Matthew, who were sitting on the sofa while waiting for me.A smile appeared on Elisse's face, but Matthew didn't show any reaction while looking at me. "You look so pretty, Miss Winter!""Thank you, Elisse." I turned to Matthew. "How about you, Matthew? Do I look pretty for you?""Huh? O-Of course. Of course, you do. Shall we go now?"I covertly rolled my eyes. He doesn't even look like he's interested. We drove to the venue for grandpa's birthday and we immediately saw my parents and, of course, my ever-perfect sister, Summer, who is so good at giving out fake smiles to everyone."You're finally here, Winter and Matthew!" she cooed as she gave me a kiss on the cheek."Hi there, Summer." Matthew smiled at her.
Winter's POV"Oh, look who's here. Winter and her poor husband."I rolled my eyes as soon as I saw mom and dad. Mom eyed Matthew from head to toe before speaking again. "Aren't you going to greet me or at least show some respect to me?""Good evening, Mrs. Wesley." Matthew was about to kiss her on the cheek, but mom looked away."Make sure to behave well here. Beggars like you shouldn't show your real character here if you don't want Daddy's birthday to be ruined."Matthew nodded. "I understand, Mrs. Wesley.""Now, get me some wine.""Yes." Matthew was about to go and follow what mom asked him to do, but I stood up and stopped him."There are servers all over the venue. Why don't you ask them? Or maybe why don't you go there and get yourself some wine? My husband isn't your servant. You can't just boss him around, as he owes you something."Mom and Dad's eyes widened in surprise. "W-What did you just say?""Matthew is my husband, not your servant."Mom laughed sarcastically. "Oh, so y
Themis' POVI couldn't stop thinking about what Winter told me last night. She just told me she liked me, and she didn't even look like she was joking.Could it really be that she already likes me?But I thought she hated me? Maybe she was just trying to tease me.I shook my head as I put my robe on and stepped out of the bathroom. I almost jumped when I saw Winter sitting on my bed with a smile on her face."W-Winter, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at your work right now?""Good morning, Matthew! Oh, my manager told me that the filming will start late today, so I don't really need to hurry up. By the way, I have prepared breakfast for you. Just go downstairs as soon as you're done dressing up, okay?"I nodded my head absentmindedly. The way she was acting confuses me so much.After saying all those things to me, she already left. I just changed my clothes into my working attire before going downstairs straight to the dining room, where I found Winter and Elisse s
Winter's POVMatthew immediately stood up as soon as grandpa stepped inside the office, seeing us in a really awkward scene. "M-Mr. Wesley." "Grandpa, what are you doing here?" Grandpa nodded his head and sat on the couch while looking at us. "Well, I actually have something to tell Matthew. But looks like I disturbed your alone time together.""Oh, no, you didn't disturb us. Winter just came here to bring me some lunch.""Is that true, Winter?""Yes, grandpa. I brought him lunch since I know he sometimes skips his lunch because of too much work that he has to do. Aren't I thoughtful?"Grandpa nodded his head while smiling. "Looks like the two of you are getting along well now. That's good news.""Right. By the way, grandpa. You said that you have something to tell Matthew, right? If it's that important, then might as well I leave the two of you here." I said as I stood up and left Matthew's office.Grandpa already knows about my real feelings toward Matthew. Although he didn't pro
Winter's POV"Winter? Are you alright? Why do you look so down today? Did something wrong happen?" asked Haley as soon as she saw me step out of my car.I looked at her with a blank expression on my face. "Let's just finish filming already, okay? I badly want to take some rest now.""If you don't feel alright, then we can film next time.""No, I badly need to finish this movie. I don't want to see Ian's face anymore."Haley heaved a sigh and made me sit on a bench. "Fine. But tell me what your problem is.""Matthew.""Oh, your husband?""He told me he doesn't like me and that he won't change his mind no matter what happens."Her eyes widened in surprise. "W-What?! Did he really say that?!""He did, even though I already told him not to say those kinds of things to me yet.""Oh, poor you. That's so brave of him to turn down Winter Wesley. Does he even know how many men are fighting for your attention?"I wiped the tears from my eyes. "He told me I don't deserve someone like him.""So,
Winter's POVDoes he really think he would be able to get away from me? No way!I would follow him no matter where he goes! Even if he goes to hell or another planet!Grandpa provided me with the exact address of the hotel where Matthew is staying at. He even told me not to distract Matthew while he was at work."Good morning, ma'am. Do you have any reservations here?" the lady at the front desk asked me as I arrived at the hotel where Matthew is."I'm Matthew's wife. The President of Wesley Holdings."Her eyes widened as soon as she heard what I said. "W-Winter Wesley?!""Please, don't tell anyone I'm here. I don't want the paparazzi to go and follow every move I'll make. I'm just here for my husband."She nodded with her face blushing. "Y-Yes, Ma'am. Your husband checked in here last night. He's in room 1034.""I see. Thanks!"After that, I immediately rode the elevator going to Matthew's room. I heaved a deep sigh as I stood in front of his door.I knocked on the door a few times b