Eunice had always known that Jefferson bore no tolerance towards women other than Adrienne. Not to mention getting intimate with him, even speaking a few words would elicit a glare from him. She was the best example. However, even so, it didn't matter. They were still young, and there was still a long road ahead of them. No one would know who would be having the last laugh. ...... After leaving the dessert shop, Adrienne and the others went to the third floor to shop for some clothes. Not caring for what shop it was, Freya went into each and every one and would buy anything which caught her eyes. Before that, Adrienne had joined in the spree because she did not want to ruin Freya's mood. Right then, Eunice was with them too, swept up in a shopaholic mood. However, it wasn't because Eunice didn't want to ruin Freya's mood. She was competing with her. Anyone with a pair of eyes could see that what Eunice bought didn't suit her at all, and
"Jefferson, I..." Eunice trembled under Jefferson's fierce gaze. She wanted to say something, but was once again interrupted by him. "Eunice, since you have forgotten, I will do you the courtesy of jogging your memory." Feeling uneasy, Eunice wanted to reach out for Jefferson's arm. But before she could even touch the hem of his clothes, he stepped back and avoided her. He said in a colder and sterner voice, "Get away from me, and don't show up in front of me ever again." "Why? Jefferson, what did I do?" Eunice blinked, and tears started to roll down from the corners of her eyes, painting her into a picture of pity. "We are friends who grew up together. You didn't even ask who was the one at fault, but you're already yelling at me. Why are you doing this to me?" "Eunice, you should be clearer than anyone else of what you've done. Sure, we're friends who grew up together, but no one can stand you trampling on them over and over again." Freya knew that once Jefferson to
Even though Jefferson had thought of a hundred ways to beat Adrienne up, those thoughts crumbled down when Adrienne turned around and hugged him right after they had sent Freya home. Adrienne threw herself into his embrace and wrapped both her arms around his waist. She nuzzled her head against his chest continuously, and said in a soft voice, "Jeff, I'm exhausted. Let me hug you, okay?" Could Jefferson reject her? Not only had Jefferson's anger dissipated, he also wished to immediately caress his Little Specky with love. "Since you're tired, let's go home now." Adrienne mumbled, "But I can't even move a single inch." Jefferson didn't say anything but immediately picked Adrienne up by the waist and strode to the parking lot. After doing it the whole night before and again that morning, Adrienne went to the Civil Bureau and even kept Freya company at the shopping mall for a few hours. How could she not be tired? If it weren't for her being worri
Adrienne's voice was still the same as usual, soft, gentle, but imbued with power. She finally understood what the marriage certificate meant to them, that Jefferson was her man, and he should not get too close to other women. Jefferson knew that bit by bit, he was slowly invading Adrienne's heart. His heart suddenly swelled with happiness, like a bright and beautiful flower which was about to bloom. However, before it could fully bloom, Adrienne's gentle and seductive voice was heard. "No one wants their things to be coveted by others, it's the same for me too." Upon hearing that, the blooming flower bud in Jefferson's heart wilted immediately. "Little Specky, so am I just a 'thing' to you?" Adrienne immediately shook her head. "No, you're nothing!" "What do you mean I'm 'nothing'?" Jefferson asked while raising his eyebrows. When she realized that no matter how she explained, it would cause a misunderstanding, she panicked. "I'm just ma
Seeing that Jefferson's tensed jaw had relaxed a little, Adrienne knew that he was no longer as mad at her. She hurriedly added, "I mean, if it's really as you said, that he's really interested in me, I'll just ask someone else for help and not contact him privately." "Well, fingers crossed that you'll keep to your word." Jefferson's voice still sounded flat, but Adrienne knew that his anger had very well dissolved. In order to make him believe that she wasn't joking around, Adrienne was one step away from raising her hand and making an oath. "I will definitely do as I've promised." "Well, at least you still care about what I think." Jefferson was no longer angry. He was even smiling a little. With that, Adrienne knew that his anger had completely dissipated, so she leaned on his chest once again and rubbed against it tenderly. "Geez, you're my husband. If I don't care about you, who else can I care about?" The word "husband" had successfully stroked Jefferson's
In many cases, Adrienne had to hand it to Jefferson that he did possess superior qualifications compared to others. His family was powerful and he himself, talented and attractive. To tick off all these boxes was almost the will-o'-the-wisp. Men who were excellent in all aspects were popular among girls. Eunice, who was obsessed with Jefferson, was just one of the many girls who admired him. In the past during their students' days, from middle school to college, Jefferson would receive many love letters and incurred the envy of boys aplenty. However, Jefferson, who was loved by many girls, had only Adrienne in his heart. Like in the past, Adrienne still could not believe that was the case. Even if they were in an intimate relationship and she was lying on the bed they both shared, and that Jefferson was in the kitchen preparing a meal for her right then, she still felt as if she was dreaming. Everything felt unrealistic to her. In fact, it wasn't all that
"Alright, I'll stay with you, I won't go anywhere." Jefferson patted her back and coaxed her to sleep like she was a child. To his surprise, that method worked wonders, as Adrienne slid into deep slumber not long after. Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Jefferson's heart was full. He couldn't help tightening his embrace, whispering, "Little idiot, how can someone take your Jeff away from you? In my life, I will be your one and only." "Mm." It was as if Adrienne had heard him in her dreams, she mumbled in reply and burrowed back into his embrace. ...... Adrienne slept for hours on end, but was woken up by a delicious aroma. Stretching, she opened her eyes in a daze. That was when she saw a magnified handsome face. It frightened her so much that she immediately rolled away. "Do you know how scary it is to see your face the first thing I open my eyes?" "Am I really as scary as you make it out to be?" Jefferson asked as he lifted the quilt and pulle
For the few months after Florence had moved there, the only person whom she had interacted with was Susan. On top of that, the one who had reported her death to the police was also her, so it was inevitable that the police would have to interrogate her. "You were the one who called the police?" Jefferson asked as he sized Susan up. She was about 40 years old, sturdy in physique, and her makeup on the heavy side. Moreover, she might have been shell-shocked, to which her makeup was completely ruined, making her look a little scary. Susan nodded in panic and answered, "Yes, I was the one who called the police." Jefferson looked at her and fell silent for a moment. Then, he asked, "When did you find out that Florence was dead?" "I..." Susan was still in a state of shock, so her brain was working rather slowly. After a few seconds, she answered, "I made an appointment with her, saying that I'd go over to her place at 9pm tonight to collect the rent. However, when I c
...... Eight months later. Adrienne had given birth to a daughter, gathering the entire Yard family in Chatterton Town. Everyone was in high spirits but Jefferson had a sour expression on, as if that was the worst day of his life. Sierra found a moment and went over to Jefferson. "Hey, Jeff. Adrienne just gave birth but why do you have such a long face on? Did you want a son instead or something?" Jefferson responded rudely, "It doesn't matter to me whether it's a boy or a girl. That little girl is our daughter, and I'll love her no matter what." Sierra continued, "Why do you look so upset then?" "Must I have a reason for that?" Well, he was angry at himself. Adrienne had almost lost her life in the labor room earlier, but he hadn't been able to offer any help. Throughout Adrienne's pregnancy, Jefferson had done an enormous amount of research and found out that a C-section birth was relatively safer. Hence, he'd insisted that Adrienne und
...... Johan was still clamming up. Maxtor was so anxious that he couldn't stand still. "Johan, what happened between you and Sierra? Can't you at least explain the situation to me?" After a long silence, Johan looked up and out of the window. "There have been so many fights and misunderstandings between us in the past years and it seems that the past was a time that we can never go back to." Upon hearing this, Maxtor seemed to have put his finger on the crux of the problem. "Did Miranda make Sierra misunderstand you?" Maxtor said earnestly, "Johan, I've told you before that woman has a twisted psyche and you need to stay away from her. You pitied her for being an orphan, but look at what she has been up to." "It has nothing to do with Miranda. It's me. If I..." If he had explained everything to Sierra back then, she wouldn't have felt that insecure about their relationship. He knew everything, but he still got mad at her. Maxtor continued, "He
...... On the first day of school, Miranda was once again met with an unpredicted truth. She found out that Sierra was the top scorer in the entrance exam. She was the overachiever that every university was dying to recruit. Not only did Sierra come from a good family, but she was smart and beautiful to boot. Sierra possessed everything she could have in life. Miranda couldn't figure out why she had to take Johan away from her when she already had so much. What made Miranda even more disappointed was not her inferiority but Johan. On the first day of school, she was over the moon to see that Johan was at the gate to receive her. However, when Johan took her luggage from her and she was wallowing in her excitement to see him, He said to her, "Miranda, that is the girl I like, Sierra. She will be your sister-in-law in the future. You should get on well with her." She didn't want to be nice to her. Instead, she hated her. Mirand
...... Johan's words frightened Miranda so much that her face turned pale. "Johan, Mrs. Silas adopted me. I would have died a long time ago if it weren't for her. How could I have nothing to do with the Silas family?" Johan's face was somber, and his voice chilled Miranda to her bones. "You know that my mother was the one who took you in, but look at what you've been up to all these years?" "Johan, what-what did I do?" Miranda said, trembling with fear. Miranda was an expert at feigning a pitiful appearance and reaping sympathy from others. She even managed to tear up and gazed heart-wrenchingly at Johan at that very moment. However, Johan did not buy into her ploy at all. Not only did his eyes demonstrate her no pity, there was also a trace of disdain that Miranda had never seen before. He loathed her. Upon realizing that, Miranda's heart was broken. Johan had been her dream for those past years. She had worked so hard to do so many things in
...... Sierra wasn't able to refute because what Miranda said was the truth. It was indeed true that many could never compare with her background. However, although she was born privileged, that didn't spare her from putting in effort for her own future. Prestigious universities wanted her because she was the top scorer in the entrance exam but not because of her family background and connections. All of a sudden, Miranda smirked sinisterly. "I know you like Johan, and you want to be with him. Sierra, I like him too, and I want to be with him. You have everything so why do you still want to take my man away from me?" "Excuse me? Who took your man?" Displeased, Sierra said, "Miranda, you were the one who told me that you two were siblings, and that there was nothing going on between you guys. And mind you, you were also the one who encouraged me to go after him." Miranda shouted in a low voice, "Sierra, if I hadn't told you that, would you have remained fri
...... Averting her gaze, Sierra turned around with difficulty. However, just as she had taken a step forward, Miranda's voice sounded from behind. "Sierra, I didn't expect you to come to the airport to pick me up. Imagine my delight to be able to see you on the first day of my return." "You've misunderstood, Miss Attwood. I'm not here to pick you up." Sierra did not conceal her hatred for Miranda as she could not even be bothered to dole out the niceties at her. Miranda chuckled. "I haven't seen you for so many years, but you're still so adorable." It seemed that Miranda couldn't sense the despise Sierra had for her. She approached Sierra with a smile and wanted to give her a hug. Sierra stared at Miranda's outstretched arms and quickly dodged her. A single glance at Miranda and her eyes would be sullied. Sierra thought that she would even throw up should her body come into contact with Miranda's. Miranda was never good at reading between the
...... Stopping her car, Sierra quickly got off to check the situation. No sooner had her feet been on the ground that four men got off from the car in front of her and surrounded her. One of them pointed at her and barked, "Don't you f*cking know how to drive? If you don't, then don't drive. Say it, how much are you going to pay for the damage!" Sierra was driving in accordance to normalcy, but the other party had, so suddenly, cut into her lane without a signal. As hard as she had stepped on her brake, she still collided with the car. They were supposed to be the ones held accountable for the collision. However, they got out of the car and shouted at her, extorting compensation. Sierra suspected that these men had done so deliberately to scam her. She took out her mobile phone and was ready to call the police. However, before she could even unlock her phone, one of the men had already wrenched the phone away from her. "We have something important t
...... In the middle of cleaning the table, Rosie said, "He doesn't only come here to have meals, but he would also get one to go every time. No jalapenos on the one to go. He says that you can't take spices because your stomach doesn't handle it well." Sierra did have a stomach problem, but it wasn't till the point that she couldn't take spicy food at all. Moreover, Johan had never brought any tacos back for her. Sierra figured that he was probably getting it for someone else so she asked, "What did he say to you when he asked you to pack it?" Rosie smiled and said, "He said that he was going to bring it for his girlfriend. He's obviously talking about you, isn't he?" "Oh, his girlfriend." Smiling, Sierra did not put forth any more questions as she knew that Johan had never regarded her as his girlfriend. For him, she was nothing more like a leech that he couldn't shake off. Rosie looked at Sierra and said earnestly, "I know you two fought tod
...... "My ability to act coy?" Sierra said inwardly. She had no idea from where did his temper sneak in again. However, she knew that somehow everything she had done seemed to piss him off. If he didn't like her, then why did he come looking for her? Did he have nothing else better to do? She smiled and said, "Mr. Silas, since you don't like being around me, then let's not meet anymore in the future, nor have any meals together. I'm afraid your appetite will take a nosedive when you see me." "You shouldn't say that, Sierra." Rosie handed one of the plates to Sierra and said, "Every couple gets into fights, but you must know your boundaries. Some words are too hurtful, and you shouldn't just say everything that comes to your mind." Sierra didn't make a sound. She wasn't a fan of others poking their noses in her affairs. Besides, she was not close to Rosie either so she found her rather meddlesome. Rosie didn't seem to register in her mind that Sierra was d