It was clear as day that old Mr. Elysian meant Sonia.Sonia bit her lip, her expression looking very unpleasant. She lowered her head, hiding her sorrowful expression.Alex's voice remained steady and deep. "She's not feeling well. She almost fainted at the company."Old Mr. Elysian, full of impatie
Candice hadn’t expected Sonia to go out of her way to provoke her. She still had to settle scores for her grandfather's matter, but now Sonia seemed to be making trouble again. However, thinking about her grandfather's matter, she could not avoid thinking about Yvonne.Feeling a bit annoyed, there w
Alex arrived swiftly. His shoulders were drenched from the downpour, making the severity of the weather clear.Jessica greeted him with a smile and a wave. "Have you eaten? If not, please join us."Glancing down, Alex's eyes unintentionally swept across Candice. She was silently observing the rain t
Candice lowered her eyes, pausing briefly before answering the call.Almost instantly, Shawn's concerned voice came through. "Candy, are you still out?"As she observed the heavy rainfall, Candice detected the concern in Shawn's voice and softly confirmed, "Yes, I'm still out."Shawn was quick to of
Xavier's words were full of sincerity.Sonia gazed at him. Her expression filled with panic, and she stuttered, "I...I'm not sure what you mean. Weren't you the one who said you see me as a sister?"Xavier's smile was tinged with bitterness as he looked at Sonia lovingly. "If that's what you wish."
-They arrived at the old man’s place well after midnight. Shawn was still awake. The elderly man was immersed in a book on the sofa, his reading spectacles perched on his nose.When Candice and Alex arrived, he set the book down.He cleared his throat. "Why are you just getting here now? Bruno, wha
Old Mr. Elysian spoke with a tone of command.Alex's eyes darkened somewhat at that. He took a moment to collect himself before saying, "I've got a lot on my plate and I’d rather not waste time."Alex’s grandfather’s expression quickly became sour, a tinge of dissatisfaction across his wrinkled face
Xavier saw the searing animosity in Sonia's eyes, but he chose not to react. Instead, he feigned ignorance and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so upset all of a sudden?" He gently checked Sonia's forehead and asked, "Do you have a fever again?"The close encounter, coupled with the warm scent