"Lucas and I knew each other during an accident when we were kids. I lost contact with him and only got in touch with him when I was twenty-eight. Everything between us is in the past now. We’re only friends now. This is the first time I’ve heard him introduce his partner so seriously. I hope you won’t misunderstand anything between us,” Serenity said earnestly. She didn’t want Coco to misunderstand anything. "I understand, don't worry. Everyone has a past. I… have a past too, but the past is in the past. The present and future are what matters. I’m very lucky to know such a nice man like him. I still feel like I’m Cinderella sometimes,” Coco said.She wasn't lying. At least, that was what she genuinely felt. Cinderella would eventually marry the prince. However, she wasn’t Cinderella. She had to get back to her usual life after everything was over. They continued chatting. Coco talked about her work, while Serenity shared stories about her children and the baby on the way.Coco was
"You must be hungry. See if you like what I have gotten for you. If not, I can get you something else," Lucas said. "These are fine," Coco quickly replied.Lucas helped her to cut the steak into smaller pieces and moved the plate in front of her."Thank you," she said instinctively."Aren’t you being too polite with me? This is what I should do as your boyfriend,” Lucas said and reached out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.Coco blushed slightly red. Even though she knew that Lucas was acting, her heart skipped a beat. Soon, Coco felt full after eating most of the food. Lucas acted like the perfect boyfriend throughout the meal. He carefully explained the dishes that she was unfamiliar with and brought her drinks. He had even thoughtfully helped her adjust her dress when she got up. Coco felt like a princess the whole night. After finishing the meal, Lucas said to Serenity and Jackson, "Please excuse us, I want to introduce Coco to a few more friends.""Alright, see you s
Jackson and Serenity were a happily married couple to the others, but what would Lucas feel seeing them being affectionate with each other?"Why don't we leave early? We’ve met a lot of people today, and almost everyone in your social circle knows that I'm your girlfriend now," Coco suggested. She had a hunch that Lucas might have brought her to the party mainly to meet Serenity.She wondered if they were in a fake relationship just for Serenity’s sake. However, Lucas shook his head. “It’s fine. I’m going to introduce you to a few more friends. Before that… can I rest on your shoulder for a while?""Uhh, yeah," Coco replied softly.Lucas leaned on Coco and rested his head on her shoulder.Coco could feel his breath on her neck. At that moment, she knew that he was exhausted and she was his only support. Coco gently patted Lucas’s back to comfort him. For some reason, she felt that it was only right for her to do this now. Lucas tensed up slightly before relaxing. He didn’t like w
Coco spaced out as she stared at him. She was still in disbelief that she was acquainted with Lucas. "Thanks for today," Lucas's voice broke the silence. He was awake even though his eyes were still closed. “No problem. You introduced me to a lot of people today. I should be thanking you," Coco said. She was grateful that Lucas had helped her expand her social network."You did better than I expected," Lucas murmured. "By the way, while Jack and I were getting food, what did you and Serenity talk about?""We talked about you. Serenity said that you’re sweet, and I said I was lucky to be your girlfriend," Coco replied.Lucas chuckled. Serenity wouldn’t love him even if he was a sweet person. "Do you really think that you’re lucky?" Lucas asked."Yeah," Coco answered. "You've helped me a lot. If I hadn't met you, my life would be very different now."She was grateful Lucas had sent someone to save her on the film set. Because of him, she was able to face those people who harmed her, a
“I think children… are very important. It’s normal for a mother to sacrifice for her child,” Coco suddenly whispered. Her mother had done the same for her. She had sacrificed her life to protect Coco. If she hadn’t held on to Coco tightly back then, Coco would have died too. “Do you really think that’s how it works?” Lucas asked sarcastically. “It’s a mother’s instinct to do so. If I had a child in the future and my child is in danger, I would be willing to do anything for my child,” Coco said. Lucas’s eyes widened. He hadn't expected her to say something like that so confidently. “Enough, I want to rest,” Lucas reprimanded her and closed his eyes again. Coco kept quiet until the car reached her place. She wanted to say goodbye to Lucas, but she decided not to as his eyes were closed. She quietly closed the door and watched as the car drove away. Lucas slowly opened his eyes. He wondered what was wrong with him. He couldn’t face Coco just now, to the point where he had to pret
“If so, why didn’t you—”"I said I'll decide when to finalize the divorce,” Wilson cut Lessie off and got up. “It’s late already. I’ll ask the driver to send you home.” “Wilson, I just want you to be safe. You don’t owe Clara anything! You’ve already given her a lot to make up for your mistakes. Do you know that I nearly fainted when I found out you donated your liver for the second time?! I was so scared that you'd die!” Lessie sobbed. After Lessie left, Wilson went to his study and opened a drawer. The divorce agreement with Clara's signature was lying inside. Wilson just had to sign and hand the agreement to his lawyer, and he would be officially divorced from Clara within a day. The slot for his signature was still empty. He had desperately wanted to divorce Clara, but now, he felt strangely empty after she had agreed. Just then, someone knocked on the door. Wilson put the agreement back into the drawer and said, "Come in."The door opened, and Mandy walked in. "Mr. Birch, i
"But... I still want to take care of you," Mandy said while biting her lip. She no longer hid her feelings. "Mr. Birch, I've liked you since I started taking care of you. I want to stay by your side forever. I’ll make sure that you’ll never get hurt or be sad anymore—”Wilson interrupted her sternly, “Enough! Who do you think you are to say such things?""I… I just wanted to tell you how much I like you," Mandy stammered."What do you want? I’m not even divorced yet, and you're saying those words to my face?” Wilson looked at her disdainfully.Mandy was shocked. She had clearly seen Clara signing the divorce agreement before she left.Her eyes widened in disbelief as she realized that Wilson still hadn’t signed the papers. "I don't want to see you here tomorrow," Wilson said coldly. "Get out!"Mandy stumbled out of the study with a pale face. She had fallen from heaven to hell in seconds.She thought that she would have a chance once Clara was gone. However, the reality was harsh, and
"That's too much," Clara couldn't help but say."I dote on her so much that I would love to give her more!" Serenity exclaimed. As they left the mall, Serenity's stomach began to growl."Do you remember the shop you used to run? It’s a restaurant there now. I saw it once when I passed by. Why don't we go there for lunch?" Serenity suggested.Clara agreed. If it weren't for her shop back then, she might never have met Serenity, and her life might have been worse.They soon arrived at the restaurant. Everything had changed, but pasta was still on the menu.Clara and Serenity shared a smile and ordered that. "Yannick was so small when I first met you here back then," Serenity said while gesturing for Yannick’s height when he was three years old."Yes, it was tough back then. Thinking about it, I realize how much better my life is now. I can get through anything now," Clara said wistfully.While they chatted, Serenity caught a glimpse of a familiar figure, and she was slightly stunned."