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
Ivor's face bore a malevolent expression as he glared at Candice, his eyes brimming with disdain.He snarled, revealing his stained teeth. "Withdraw your accusations against me, and in return, I'll hand over proof,” he demanded. “That witch has been manipulating your foolish mother, not just once bu
The dispute between Alex and Sonia regarding Candice soon became a topic of widespread discussion. When Sonia returned to the Secretary's Office with a look of discontent, it had attracted attention. The majority of people enjoyed the drama as it played out, taking pleasure in it and giving Sonia l
Alex spoke with an enigmatic tone.With her lips pursed, Candice chose to stay silent.Candice had recalled the old man’s particular liking for irises, a sentiment more deeply rooted in Alex's grandmother's affection for the same flowers. Shawn's yard was lush with irises, some of which Alex and Can